25 Childe St, Belongil Beach, 2481 Byron Bay, Australia
#19 of 40 hotels in Byron Bay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 745 hostel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.6
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.3
Free Wifi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 5, 2024
Flo
United KingdomLocation slightly out of town
Friendly staff, great activities, nice bar and pool
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 28, 2024
Tabitha
United KingdomGreat common area and pool. Lovely vibe. Clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 25, 2024
Emilio
United KingdomStaff could have been nicer, and suggest they include more events to meet other travellers more easily
Nice vibes set next to the beach. Super cool pool area. Cleaning was done promptly and well done
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 25, 2024
Riana
SwitzerlandThe kitchen is super clean, they have a shuttle bus that goes every hour wich is super practical. Awsome social events, so far the best hostel I've stayed in in Australia :)
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 20, 2024
Trish
AustraliaNo tv/dvd room/Netflix
Next to beach
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Kurtis
United KingdomShowers and toilets were basic. Showers had no shelves to put stuff so difficult to comfortably shower. Private room had zero storage which is worth bearing in mind for longer stays. Only yoga for free activities. Not very social if you’re introverted due to lack of activities. Bikes aren’t free any more
Pool Beach over the road Treehouse restaurant next door Friendly staff Tour desk at hostel Shuttles to town
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Jemma
AustraliaBed and room had sand and quite a few spiders throughout it.
Loved the pool area
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Fabienne
United KingdomBed and pillows not very comfortable and was difficult to sleep with loud music and pool gate slamming all night
Fantastic location, friendly and helpful staff, beautiful pool area, nice room, generous extras (surfing and yoga). Also next door to cafe which was very convenient for my morning coffees!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 26, 2024
Bethany
United KingdomAmazing pool and bar area! Hostel is straight opposite a beautiful beach and the free shuttles are every hour into the town which is so helpful!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 26, 2024
Daniel
Australiaall good
had it elsewhere
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Gavin
AustraliaThe staff were very friendly and helpful. Overall I felt very welcome.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Brett
AustraliaThe floor was slippery in the room from mopping nearly fell over. The cheap tv did not work. Power point to high to check.Still to expensive for what you get.
Helpful staff. The new pool. The facilities. The location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Kimberley
AustraliaByron is expensive.
Absolutely everything. I couldn’t have asked more from the staff - especially Victoria and Augustine (the Irish ;)). The facilities were great. The room was spacious. The pool and bar were a vibe with great activities. Thanks!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 23, 2024
Clara
GermanyOnly downside would be that its quite far from everything else, free shuttle is good but runs only every hour and not at night.
One of the my fav hostels! Large rooms with aircon, beds are super comfy and they have free yoga and surfboards! Great bar and pool area, atmosphere is amazing, such a chill vibe right by the beach.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 20, 2024
Francesca
United KingdomCleanliness could have been better, for example there were stains on the sheets and dirty footmarks all over my floor. The only big minus for me was soundproofing between rooms was non existent, meaning I could hear every word of the conversations in the rooms adjoining mine, people moving in their bunk beds, phones going off etc, which didn’t make it very restful but it is a hostel so this is to be expected.
Incredibly friendly and helpful staff, great hostel with amazing pool area. Very high speed Wi-Fi and opposite the beach! Very spacious room which even had its own balcony.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 8, 2024
O'sullivan
AustraliaCool bar
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 7, 2024
Calvin
GermanyYoga mats smell a bit. I think the guests who used them last didn't wipe them clean properly. I think there's black mold in the bath tub.
Friendly staff, relaxed environment, close proximity to the beach, literally 1 minute away, daily events.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 7, 2024
Julia
ArgentinaI stayed there during high season and it was too noisy sometimes, and there were not enough space in the fridge for everyone. The sum is not to big.
The free shuttle service all day from the hostel-bus station-hostel it was great. The bar and pool look nice. The kitchen is well-equiped. The reception staff were so kind and helpful. And the free yoga clases every day are awesome!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: March 7, 2024
Sachin
United KingdomMore shuttle buses are needed in the evening if you want to go out on town to enjoy the night life
The location was right off the beach and the staff were amazing and hospitable. Fantastic hostel! Highly recommend!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 2, 2024
Ben
FranceWe had a private room but had no storage at all. A few shelves and a clothing rail could easily fit in the room, some towel hooks for example. Otherwise excellent
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 14, 2024
Sheridan
AustraliaIt's for young people. They're noisy. Expect it, get over it. View it as lively and connected.
A 'youth' hostel with a variety of accommodation. I was lucky enough to be in one of the more expensive rooms with a private bathroom and view of the sea. It couldn't have been better. Best value and lifestyle in Byron Bay. Highly recommended.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: February 9, 2024
Leandro
UruguayThe hostel in general Is very nice and clean.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 8, 2024
Jerry
United StatesDidn’t seem to sleep the best, not sure the reason
Great location; staff were all very nice
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 30, 2024
Emel
AustraliaTo expensive for a hostel.
Close to the beach. Great shuttle service. nice staff.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 29, 2024
Rebecca
AustraliaBest hostel in Byron with such amazing facilities, staff and location.
Stayed in January 2024
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