• BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Luggage storage
  • Parking on site

Located in Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island, Manta Lodge YHA & Scuba Centre offers a large communal lounge, a shared kitchen and an onsite SSI dive centre. Situated alongside Home Beach, Manta Lodge YHA & Scuba Centre is reached via a ferry and car trip. Stradbroke Island is a 25-minute ferry from Cleveland's Stradbroke Ferries Terminal. The property is then 15 minutes' drive from Dunwich Ferry Terminal. Guests can enjoy free games of table tennis and billiards in the communal lounge along with Netflix available on TV's in both common rooms. Accommodation options include private and dormitory rooms. All rooms include a air conditioning, bed linen and towels. Private rooms also have a bar fridge available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
3 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
6.7
Low score for Point Lookout
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sophie
    Australia Australia
    I loved the kitchen and lounge area in the Hostel, there was so much room for everyone. The hostel location only so close to the beach was unreal!
  • Glenda
    Austria Austria
    Right on beach. Facilities were very good and the place was very well set up and very. The kitchen was very well organised and the collective rooms very comfortable. Even a pool table.Very good location.
  • Susie
    Australia Australia
    Location was excellent and facilities were excellent.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Manta Lodge YHA & Scuba Centre
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Manta Lodge YHA & Scuba Centre takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 17:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 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 of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Manta Lodge YHA & Scuba Centre 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

Travelling on foot:

Catch the train to Cleveland, then the free bus to the ferry terminal. Catch the Stradbroke or Gold Cats flyer to Stradbroke Island, the journey is approximately 25 minutes.

Hourly ferries depart from Cleveland.

Catch the local bus to Manta Lodge, alight at the second bus stop as you enter Point Lookout.

Travelling by car:

Drive to Cleveland and book onto the Stradbroke car ferry, the journey is approximately 50 minutes. Once at Dunwich, take the road to Point Lookout and turn at the first left street.

Children are welcome, but are not permitted to stay in dormitory rooms. If children are 18 or under, they will need a parent/legal guardian to stay with them in a private room. Please note that children under 2 can stay free, but cots are not provided, guests must bring their own.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Manta Lodge YHA & Scuba Centre in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Manta Lodge YHA & Scuba Centre

  • The prices at Manta Lodge YHA & Scuba Centre 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 Manta Lodge YHA & Scuba Centre is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Manta Lodge YHA & Scuba Centre offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Table tennis
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Bicycle rental

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Manta Lodge YHA & Scuba Centre. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Manta Lodge YHA & Scuba Centre is 1.2 miles from the centre of Point Lookout. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.