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1 Nelly Bay Road, Nelly Bay, 4819 Nelly Bay, Australia

#49 of 84 hotels in Nelly Bay

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 627 hostel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (mixed)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchen quite small and not very clean

    Big property, lots of space. Right by the bus stop so easy to get around. Good amount on bathrooms/showers

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    7.0
    We had a good time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room (Mixed)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The communal bathrooms were pretty far away from our room.

    Right on the beach, so pretty in general.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchen not big enough and wasn’t clean. Should also consider advertising another car hire company as had extremely bad experience with Arcadia.

    Great location, atmosphere and staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The kitchen was too small for the number of guests and there was not enough cutlery for everyone. The bathrooms were not that great.

    Loved the setting - right on the beach. Great bar and restaurant area. Liked that washing powder was included in the wash cycle.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (mixed)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    out hut had wholes in the walls at the top which let bugs and mosquitos in, bathrooms weren’t very clean

    very social, staff are very friendly and theirs events on every night, right on the beach

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    9.0
    Great view, good food and dirty rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quite dirty room with crumbs and dust on the floor, sheets with marks on them and hair on the bathroom floor. The amenities in the bath wasn’t refilled

    Really nice location, fantastic view from the front huts, friendly staff, really good on site food.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (Female Only)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathrooms were not very clean

    The location is amazing, right on the beach ! The vibes is so nice :)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2024

    7.0
    Fun hostel for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (mixed)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms were very basic - no privacy curtain, reading lights or lockers, literally just beds. The curtains don’t fully cover the triangular windows so it was very light in the mornings. The upper bunks didn’t have plug sockets next to them. The kitchen is one of the worst I’ve seen — not so much the fault of the hostel, but it seemed like absolutely nobody bothered to wash up after themselves. Huge piles of dirty dishes in every sink. One staff member was very unhelpful and a little rude when I was trying to check out in time to make my ferry back.

    The hostel has a very cool bar attached that looks right out to the sea. On arrival we were given vouchers for a free welcome cocktail which was a very nice touch. The rooms were basic but clean. If you download the Goki app you can use your phone as a room key. The hostel is right opposite a bus stop. Plenty of shower and toilet facilities so no need to ever wait. The hostel is very nice aesthetically.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2024

    8.0
    Overall a nice experience! Would recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room (Mixed)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    S bit far to the toilets, and no lockers in the rooms.

    Friendly staff, amazing location, cozy rooms!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very nice definitely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (mixed)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very sociable and fun, great beds and good rooms and showers

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (Female Only)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not really clean, facilities not the best ones in terms of hostel

    Structure

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    7.0
    Cool hostel island vibes !
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (mixed)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Water tasted like dirt Beds not too clean Staff weren’t that helpful WiFi terrible didn’t reach room Ac good but leaked

    Hammocks were cool Kitchen was clean Rooms were clean Cool vibe New Year’s party good Good good Beach close Pool nice Manager sound

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (mixed)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Right next to the door of the doorm you could smell the toilets

    Lot of going on, nice houses and good atmosphere

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (mixed)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchen was unclean and closed very early.

    Good vibes, feels like a little resort!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (mixed)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Half of the stoves didn't work, the bathroom was quite dirty. No herbs like salt or pepper available

    Staff was super nice and helpful. Chilled vibe and nice scenery. Had a fun time with some pretty cool people

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2023

    9.0
    Great location with a baf and pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room (Mixed)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathrooms were smelly and could be cleaned more often. The food they are selling at the bar is very processed and not really worth the price. I'd rather cook myself next time.

    Great location and the cabins were amazing and well air conditioned. They have a bar and selling food which was very basic and very processed food but you can't expect too much at a hostel.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (mixed)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathrooms

    Pool area

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2023

    8.0
    Recomendable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (mixed)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The location in front of the beach and the bar with music

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (mixed)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathrooms weren’t especially clean and quite dated. Kitchen was too small.

    Great location right on the beach front and rooms were very spacious

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2023

    9.0
    Great trip away at a great value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room (Mixed)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Slightly packed rooms with not much space for big bags. Not too much of a problem if you're spending most of the time out exploring though.

    Right on the beach at Nelly bay, the facilities are awesome with the pool, bar and restaurant central to everything. The bus stop is just across the road, which gets you to all the best spots on the island.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2023

    8.0
    Perfect view, lively hostel and gorgeous beaches
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loads of cobwebs.

    THE VIEW!! Absolute gorgeous view from our private room.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (mixed)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dirty and noisy but it was fine as I slept there for one night. I wanted to talk to the reception to ask them something but it was closed at 6:30 pm. Worst bed ever, my back and neck is hurting and the bunk beds are not stable and there are not so many wall plugs in the room (we live in 2023).

    The location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (mixed)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The kitchen and the bathroom is very dirty!

    The location is very nice, its right at the ocean with great views! They have program every night, so it's very social. For two nights I had a dorm with ocean view.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2023

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room (Mixed)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room

    Location, pool

    Stayed in October 2023

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