2 Hastings River Drive, 2444 Port Macquarie, Australia
#14 of 35 hotels in Port Macquarie
Guests' ChoiceBased on 303 hostel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.5
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Free Wifi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 4, 2025
Sinead
United Arab EmiratesCheck in was very easy as they shared the door code and left the key out as we were arriving late. The room was clean and comfortable. The free pancakes were great for breakfast.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 2, 2025
Lara
United KingdomStayed here as a stop gap to break up our travelling and drive! We upgraded to a couple room bed was comfy shower and bathroom facilities in room were good and clean. Staff were lovely, pool looked good, kitchen big with lots of usually pots pans and amenities Friendly environment.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 10, 2025
Wiseman
AustraliaPool, amenities, staff was nice
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 4, 2025
Sally
Australiaother people staying there were up late chatting until around midnight so it made it a bit noisy
Friendly staff, pancake breakfast provided was great, good range of facilities/amenities, there was a fan in the room, towels were provided, and there was free street parking a short walk away on the next street over.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 28, 2025
Davide
ItalyNo air con in the room
Location, staff.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 28, 2024
Carolina
BrazilReceptionist efficiency to sort out an issue
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 26, 2024
Gili
IsraelOne of tue best hostels ive ever stayed at. Amazing family vibes, good social life uet very repectful with keeping the public areas quit when needed. Rooms are big and comforable, and the people are just amazing
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 15, 2024
Amira
GermanyEven though the room was very nice and spacious I would have appreciated a box or something similar underneath the bed to put my stuff in. Otherwise great room!
The hostel is really great, the people working here made us feel very welcome and organised really cool events.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 17, 2024
Porsha
United KingdomEveryone here was so lovely and amazing. They all try include everyone in their activities. Very outgoing and family vibes
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 12, 2024
Adam
United KingdomDelightful hostel in excellent location
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 2, 2024
Tasha
AustraliaA 3 week stay, the room had an ensuite and everything was great, would recommend.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 18, 2024
Ching
TaiwanThe room next to the road has much traffic noise
Friendly staff, clean room and bathroom, good location
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 11, 2024
Petra
SwitzerlandNot far from city center : review update; We had a bad expérience but we were very happy that the owner responded very positive to us and we had several exchanges ( over the phone and via whattsapp ) and we were partially refunded. Very professional approach and happy to share this. Tks Roberto Petra
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: September 29, 2024
Cathrin
GermanyThe building is quite old and there was a bit of noise during the night. There was not much light inside our room but for the price it was really worth it.
Everyone was very open and friendly! We felt really welcomed and comfortable in the shared spaces even though we only stayed for a night. They offered a special pizza deal in the evening and pancakes in the morning.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 19, 2024
Sharon
AustraliaFriendly staff and relaxed family vibe
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 13, 2024
Simone
AustraliaThere is limited parking, because i arrived late i did find a street park out the front of the gym.
I liked the location, friendliness and plenty of facilities
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 6, 2024
Juliana
CanadaNo locked baggage storage or those that needed a place after check out for a few hrs.
The property was clean, well maintained, easily accessed, and had good solid rules. Poor insulation. Be prepared to be chilly in winter.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: June 27, 2024
Gulzar
AustraliaLocation, too much traffic noise
Staff amazing
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Kylie
AustraliaNothing
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Neves
AustraliaI missed a few details to make life easier for the backpacker. I'll leave you with some suggestions that I've experienced in other hostels There could have been more sockets in the room or at least each bunk bed had its own There could be a curtain at the bottom of the bunk bed to give the room more privacy There could have been a lamp in the room so you didn't have to switch on the light. And more locker (at least one for each bed). In the kitchen, the fridge wasn't enough to store everyone's things, so it would be ideal to have another one. The tap in the kitchen could have a timer, instead of having to hold it down to use it.
The reception was very good! The bathroom and showers were clean.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Marcelle
AustraliaFriendly and welcoming
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Rachel
AustraliaThe frosted glass walls in the shower made showering quite awkward and uncomfortable as it didn’t provide much privacy
Very comfortable beds Good location Friendly staff Good facilities
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Rosie
United KingdomKitchen was always tidy and clean. Beds were very comfortable and friendly staff :) pancakes in the morning was also a great bonus.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 14, 2024
Charlotte
United KingdomThe lighting in the female dorm was bright white light, could be improved by changing to a warmer light or giving each bunk a bedside light.
I loved the chilled vibes here so much I ended up extending my stay for a few days. PMB is a great place to take it easy and meet like-minded people. Ash and Callum are some of the friendliest hostel hosts I've come across in Aus to date - genuinely lovely and keen to help guests make the most of their stay here. Thank you for being so welcoming!
Stayed in March 2024
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