35 Pine Street, Manly, 2095 Sydney, Australia
#149 of 324 hotels in Sydney
Guests' ChoiceBased on 224 hostel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 January 2024
Lina
Germanyit’s family-owned and they really do a good job making you feel welcome! the rooms are spacious, very clean and the bathrooms are as well really good! the kitchen and the common area (including a garden) are welcoming, clean and comfortable places to spend your time. also mara took really good care of me when i had a bad sunburn and told me where to get different lotions to help it and she even asked me if i’m feeling better the next times we saw us! absolutely lovely people!! would highly recommend it!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Robert
AustraliaIt had no air conditioning. Parking was hard to find.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Katie
United KingdomNo laundry services
Super chilled and homely feel. Respectful guests during the week and after a certain time each evening so less noise. Can easily stay long term and make it a home away from home. If you are looking for a chilled out experience, where you can make friends and / or work in the area then this is the hostel for you
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Dolo
AustraliaI didn't see any washing machines (however, I am not sure if they offered them in the first place)
Everything was clean and comfy, and the staff was impeccable. The hostel is quite distant to the wharf, but it is close to a bus stop and to the beach.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Geoff
AustraliaRoom was very small with nowhere to sit other than on the bed. Lots of outside space but it was very untidy. It is for backpacker’s but some investment in presentation with the provision of better, cleaner outdoor furniture would be beneficial.
Good location. No traffic noise. Interior appeared to be freshly painted.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Mélanie
FranceNothing
This hostel is a very good place for people who want to enjoy Manly and the beach while staying in a quiet place. I would definitely recommend to WHV who want to land in a first place with everything within walking distance and lots of places to find a job around. - great location - super helpful staff - clean
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 October 2023
Nicolas
ArgentinaThe only thing they care about is getting money from you, they give you a plate and cutlery so you can keep them in your room, insane!! They rent you a room for 4 people and they put a mattress without asking you, they charge you for 4 people and make 5 sleep and you share a bathroom between 5. There is no laundry, they leave the barbecue without gas and they challenge you if you want to cook They don't let you watch TV after 10 on the weekends!!! They never clean!! They don't know how to treat customers!! The worst hostel experience I had in my life!!
Nothing
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Diana
ArgentinaThey give you your own dish and cutlery. It's kind of uncomfortable carry with the things any time you need them The rooms are not clean enough The kitchen close too early so it's impossible cook after job
Quiet place
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Mohamed
AustraliaStaf are very helpful very professional location right on the beach very clean convenient , friendly environment.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Juliana
AustraliaKitchen times but understandable since its a working hostel
Its comfy, quiet, quite clean for a hostel, very flexible for booking
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Sari
JapanGood staff and perfect location! We can communicate with other room members that was so fun:)
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 29 July 2023
Fiorella
UruguayVery messy and dirty room. Shower taps are not working well.
Great location and staff super friendly
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Kunjasich
AustraliaEverything. The bathroom in the room was an absolute joke. No consideration for layout, size or finishes. Grout missing in floor tiles, waterproofing everywhere. This couldn't be a more or a crappy dyi job if I ever saw one. Also, holes in the wall and everyone making noises all night. Worst place to stay
Nothing
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Nia
United KingdomOnly down side was trying to work that oven
Perfect, homely hostel with great social atmosphere and the owner is so helpful
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 7 June 2023
S
United StatesThat I didn't stay more days
Great place and good people
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 2 June 2023
Lara
Australianot the cleanest. it’s an old house, needs a bit of love. room was a bit stuffy, even with the fans on
nice location. en-suite room
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 29 May 2023
Michele
AustraliaFake photos of the bathroom. The one I got was cheap and old.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 27 May 2023
Rosa
IndiaAll good
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 22 April 2023
Boamong
AustraliaNothing
All good
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Joy
United KingdomRoom 11 on the first floor was very quiet, which was much appreciated. So was the fridge. A microwave would have been even better. Location was good - Manly beach was only about 200 yards away at the end of the road. Parking was a great bonus and would have been difficult if we had not paid a daily rate.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 2 April 2023
Virginia
ItalyHaving a shared room cleaned once a week is not enouh
Position
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 30 March 2023
Summer
United Statesloved it all- bunk beds suck no matter what
proximity to beach + people + cleanliness +staff + community!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 26 March 2023
Peter
ThailandOld property paint peeling small rooms glorified backpackers
Location
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 4 March 2023
Lois
United KingdomThe private rooms were spacious with ensuite and coffee making facilities. It was a friendly vibe
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 6 February 2023
Stefan
SwitzerlandI missed the air conditioning.
Familiar and simple. Especially the receptionist was very friendly. I will come back definitely
Stayed in February 2023
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