Just a 12-minute walk from Johnsons Beach, Happy Backpacker offers free Wi-Fi and an onsite bar/restaurant. Guests can socialise in the shared lounge or prepare a meal in the shared kitchen. Happy Backpacker is a 5-minute drive from Sulphur 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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.9
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 😍🤩😍🤩😍🥰🥰🥰🥰

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Happy Backpacker

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Karaoke
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible 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
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • 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 14:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 09:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not 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
Need-to-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 has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

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

    • Billiards
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Live music/performance
    • Happy hour
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • The prices at Happy Backpacker may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Happy Backpacker is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Happy Backpacker. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Happy Backpacker is 150 yards from the centre of Penguin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.