Just a 12-minute walk from Johnsons Beach, Happy Backpacker offers free Wi-Fi and an onsite bar/restaurant. Guests can socialize in the shared lounge or prepare a meal in the shared kitchen. Happy Backpacker is a 5-minute drive from Sulfur Creek and a 17-minute drive from Burnie. Devonport is a 25-minute drive and Launceston is a 1-hour and 25-minute drive away. All heated rooms have towels and linen provided. They offer access to shared bathroom facilities. Also on offer is secure lockers and a TV in the shared lounge.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
10
High score for Penguin
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Right at the heart of Penguin! I was staying in August and there was barely anyone else staying the 5th e hostel so had the whole room for myself. Warm duvet and blankets as well as towels provided. Rooms were quite spacious with tables, chairs,...
  • Pedro
    Spain Spain
    Awesome location, awesome staff, awesome town. I really enjoyed my stay. Thank you so much.
  • Steven
    Australia Australia
    Love the closeness Of The beach and the hotel like accommodation is great and you don't have to go far for a great meal Bass strait is right at your door step 😍🤩😍🤩😍🥰🥰🥰🥰

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Korean • Australian • Local
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Happy Backpacker

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Karaoke
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Happy Backpacker takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash Happy Backpacker accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Happy Backpacker does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

FAQs about Happy Backpacker

  • Happy Backpacker offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Live music/Performance
    • Happy hour
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Happy Backpacker has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Happy Backpacker. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Happy Backpacker is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Happy Backpacker may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Happy Backpacker is 500 feet from the center of Penguin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.