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Reviews of Billabong Backpackers Resort

381 Beaufort Street, 6000 Perth, Australia

#64 of 96 hotels in Perth

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 547 hostel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    6.8

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  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    Sociable, handy location but very basic hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The communal area was pretty dirty, bugs on the floor and could do with a good clean. The kitchen doesn’t have plates for use, you have to pay for them, small fee $10. A heads up before arriving at the property would have been useful. I really dislike when you book a mixed dorm and it’s not and even split. I was in a 4 bed with 3 males, I know all female dorms are available, 2 of my party were in there but there was not enough beds for 3 of us. It would be nice to have 2 females and 2 males if mixed 4 bed. The AC didn’t work properly in the room, which meant the door had to be open, this made the room very noisy.

    Pretty well located, only 15 mins walk to train station and bus stop straight outside. Really sociable hostel, but many people are long stay so not always open to shorter stay travellers. Beds were comfortable and the showers were powerful and warm. Large kitchen area.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    6.0
    Needs improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No major problems but I would honestly never stay here again. Hostels in Australia suck, everyone knows that, but I feel like even still this one was bad quality for Aus. Pool was gross and I never saw anyone in it for the days I stayed. Wifi SUCKED and did not reach any of the dorms or even the quiet working areas?? Massive place so hard to meet people. Lots of long term guests (almost entirely French) which is expected but it just felt very cold and unwelcoming. Bedding was super old and ratty. No soap in the bathrooms in dorms!! Super unhygienic and gross. Also, it said the dorm gets cleaned once a week (which is disgusting as is) and that day for my room was Monday but i arrived on a Monday and bathroom garbage bin was already overflowing and was never once emptied so garbage just piled beside it. Ive stayed in other hostels in Perth and they offer a much more in inviting and homey atmosphere, look elsewhere if that’s what you’re looking for

    A few different areas to hangout which is nice like a “tv” room, outside seating and a couple more areas inside. I liked the balconies off each room. Always enough food for breakfast and it was help yourself. Staff were always kind

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud all night

    Perfect location room was spacious but basic

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    I only spent one night but I will be back in the future!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen was super clean and there’s was tons of food storage. The double room was super spacious and I loved having AC!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The steps.....maybe you could offer a service where a strong make backpacker could be paid $$ to take luggage up/down for women travellers?

    Pool, breakfast included, location, great staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bunks were noisy

    Good location and kitchen facilities. Great shower and really nice to have the ensuite for only 4 of us

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was a bit average

    It was clean, comfortable & a great location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    7.0
    Interesting.
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is located near to St Alban’s Anglican Church - a permanent state heritage site.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    7.0
    Good.
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The balcony.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool area.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    7.0
    Quite happy with my stay.
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite a convenient location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    7.0
    Would stay again, great spot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattresses all seemed like they could do with an upgrade potentially. Whilst I don’t mind making my own bed, I did feel bad for the others in my room at 1am when I was trying to make it up.

    I liked that it was really clean. They even changed the shower curtains! I also liked the bus stop directly opposite if you wanted to use it, but it’s really a 20 min walk into CBD. Staff helpful and informative. 24/7 reception was perfect.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    6.0
    Friendly staff, with definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a little out dated. But the price reflected that.

    I didn't eat breakfast although it was provided

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were crowded, cluttered and untidy

    The proximity to the CBD, Western Australian Museum and good bus links into the city.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    6.0
    Great for a night but happy to have checked out
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are so shakey. I felt so so sorry for the girl sleeping in the bed underneath me. Every time I turned over it genuinely felt like the bed could break any minute. Showers in my room weren’t the cleanest. No space in bathrooms to put anything. A little shelf near the sinks would help heaps to put your personal belongings on whilst getting ready. Also wifi doesn’t work in rooms, only in the common area downstairs.

    Location is fine. Walking distance to trainstation(s) etc! Supermarket is 2 mins away. Good connection with public transport. Pick-up location for several west coast tours :)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    7.0
    Great area away but still close to the city centre!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the staff were rather rude to be honest. A shame really when I myself try to put on a friendly face but I feel like I m more of an inconvenience rather than a paying guest. Of course there were a few friendly staff but some where just grumpy and just sighing around when I ask for help ex. Wanting to get into the luggage storage. Sorry for being an inconvenience, I won’t be back so it’s all good. Use my money well. Peace

    Good location, easy to catch bus into the cbd and back or if you want to walk. Stayed in a 6 bed dorm that was surprisingly spacious with a good air con. Nice and tidy in the room.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    6.0
    Good budget hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very loud all times of day. People shouting on corridors at 5am and outside waiting for Ubers/smoking at 11pm.

    Private room including a private bathroom was amazing. Free breakfast was a nice touch but there were no bowls or plates.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room I stayed in was not clean at all. The bin in the bathroom was overfilling, the floor looked disgusting. I slept in the top bunk and there was no railing and not even a ladder to get up to. I had to literally climb it.

    Pool and very friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    8.0
    A good option for young, energetic traveller's
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No recycling but alcohol friendly..cant do washing till 2pm.

    Pool is fantastic , big space, each dorm has its own bathroom

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very huge hostel with many people ! Not a quiet place but good if you want to make party.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    7.0
    Mixed bag but did the trick.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Other guests extremely loud, always drinking and smoking outside, not very hospitable to new guests. Would recommend any other hostel for a social experience or good sleep.

    Good sized private room, great stay if in private section.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    8.0
    I will definitely recommend it to everyone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The room and common area are spacious. All the staff are very friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed my stay.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    8.0
    Good Value for a short stay
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The carpets and certainly worn and seen there day. Depending on which room you get some Air-conditioning systems are noisy.

    Convenient location, only 10 minute walk to the cbd. Lots of cafes, Hyde Park just around the corner. Having check in late is handy with staff there at all times. The pool looks nice but didn't use it, probably great for Perth summers. Notice boards throughout the place offering lots of information and job opportunities which is helpful for backpackers.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    8.0
    Good hostel for short stays.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None.

    Location & staff hospitality.

    Stayed in November 2023

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