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Reviews of Backpackers Inn On The Beach

29 Shirley Street, Belongil Beach, 2481 Byron Bay, Australia

#31 of 33 hotels in Byron Bay

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Review score

Based on 731 hostel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 16 March 2022

    9.0
    A great place to chill out for an affordable price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Easier access to the beach would be good, though the large drop in level can hardly be blamed on anyone. Erosion just happens sometimes. The cost may be prohibitive, but it would be great to be able to just walk down some steps to that lovely sand.

    Staff, from start to finish went out of their way to be helpful. The kitchen was spacious and facilities were good. Bathroom and toilets were clean and it was nice to see ceramic basins. They always look so much cleaner. Overall, I enjoyed my stay here better than I have of much more expensive accomodation with a quiet and relaxing casual atmosphere. I intend to come again, next time to have a longer stay.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2022

    9.0
    Super close to the beach and town, can't believe our luck!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Not much to complain about. At times the carpark was full and we had to park quite a distance away, though that is really the only complaint/inconvenience we had!

    Everything was clean and cleaned regularly, bedrooms, toilets, and showers. The location was phenomenal, a stones throw to both the beach and town!

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18-35 years only)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really good location and had the facilities that you need for a short stay. Everyone was friendly and you could walk to the beach and to town easily.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen is small, lack of cups/dishes and cutlery got us very confused (we had not been told), reception was closed so we didn’t hAve anything to use to eat. Not sure if the number of bathrooms would be enough when the hostel is full

    Nice location, good outdoor spaces

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2022

    8.0
    awesome value for money and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room (ages 18-35 years only)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    spring in the bed poked me in the back while I slept

    I liked the location! and friendly beachy vibe

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough car parks, had to park on street. No AC in the rooms and can get very hot.

    Great location, beach right behind property and 5 minute walk to town. Good value for money. Staff were friendly.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18-35 years only)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good place to stay. Close to shops and main beach. Definitely in for a good time.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18-35 years only)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers are small and bathrooms , couldn't get the television to work.

    Kitchen is functional and harmonious, staff are friendly enough.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2021

    7.0
    Surprised how comfy the mattress was
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18-35 years only)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Had a really decent sleep

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18-35 years only)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Common areas are shut down at 10:30pm by decree. While I appreciate the attempt to show respect to neighbours and other guests, this should be adjusted to midnight.

    Location is great & accommodation & facilities top notch!

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2021

    7.0
    A well-situated hostel with good facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    location Good facilities

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2021

    9.0
    Short but sweet.
    • With a pet
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18-35 years only)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Too many strange people.

    We enjoyed the fitness equipment.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18-35 years only)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facilities are a bit outdated

    Great value for money! I felt like the facilities, the location, the direct access to the beach, the showers, the big and equipped kitchen - all of those were in a really good shape, and it's one of the cheapest hostels in byron (when i booked it)

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2021

    8.0
    Chilling
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The reception was closed when we arrived so we had to wait a few hours until 3. Just trying to find something negative.

    Friendly staff and professional. The rooms and toilet were really clean, also have a swimming pool and open area (garden)

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room (ages 18-35 years only)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location is excellent and it is very clean.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Female bathrooms closest to my room were out of order which meant walking across to the other side. Which is fine but not ideal in the middle of the night.

    Location is fabulous. The private walk to the beach is so cool. Nice friendly vibe. Nice garden to chill in.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2021

    9.0
    Stayed here a few times now and it has always been great. Thanks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was great.

    The location is perfect- right in town. Great facilities with a kitchen and shared lounge room.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2021

    9.0
    Highly recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18-35 years only)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Location, cleanliness, plenty of room, nice looking and we'll organized common areas, great vibe

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18-35 years only)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, easy access to beach, large rooms

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    5.0
    bittersweet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18-35 years only)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    To be fair, first lady in reception that checked us in was lovely. we told her that we were leaving before 7 and she explained how to check out. she did not told us the kitchen was going to be closed for the night (mybe forgot or took it for granted) and the only signs saying so were in the reception doors that are folded when open, so we did not see. Not only the kitchen is closed until 7:30am but also you CANNOT ACCESS the fridges or any other facility. 7:30!! so we had to leave all our food behind. we tried to contact them, knock on door of reception but no one answered and found no emergency number. It is not a huge deal but I called after leaving to let them know and kindly asked if there was anything we could do, and that I was letting them know that they should be clearer about that. I asked if they could compensare in any way, and I would understand an answer such as "we cannot do anything but we are sorry and take your advice" or something like this, mostly after me trying to say things the better way possible. However, worst experience in the hostel has been the answer: look, your inhability to listen when we give you instructions on repection cannot be compensated, good bye, and she hang up the phone. this is worst that having my food left, because it is not hard to be nice. other than that all good but have in mind there is NO ACCES at all to you food during nighttime

    Very nice place, good vibes and decent cleanliness.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    A chill vibe for both the backpackers and Byron Bay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18-35 years only)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi is a bit here and there

    Great locations. Great staff. The private beach front is amazing to have a coffee

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    1.0
    Terrible. They stole my money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked a private room and paid $180 for the night, upon check in I was handed sheets and told to make my own bed. The room came with no towels and I was told I must hire these with cash only, which I did not have, as I only use my card. I was forced to dry myself with a t shirt after my shower. The room had no air conditioning, it was disgustingly hot. The reception was only open from 9am and I had to check out at 8:45, the staff member setting up reception took my room key and said that my $10 key deposit would NOT be returned as they hadn't set up the eftpos machine yet - any person who had a brain would just manually put the payment back onto the card once the machines are set up. I still haven't received my key deposit funds back. This stay was terrible.

    I didn't like anything about this motel/hostel

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18-35 years only)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    no timing on showers

    beach location clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    10
    Great location and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18-35 years only)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were all super friendly. We had a 4 bed dorm so nice and quiet which we needed. It was just a short walk to all of the shops/restaurants and the beach.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (ages 18-35 years only)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms, dekoration, plants, people

    Stayed in March 2024

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