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Reviews of Mad Monkey Coogee Beach 4 stars

186 Arden Street, Coogee, 2034 Sydney, Australia

#283 of 325 hotels in Sydney

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Review score

Based on 133 hostel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.0

  • Comfort

    6.9

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Would recommend to solo travellers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Confusing entrance to the property

    Good location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice little hostel next to the Coogee beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - bathrooms were small and not clean enough - language storage was bad

    - directly next to the beach with a beach view - small but cute

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no lift

    so close to coogee beach

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Balcony and Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stains were on the walls of the female toilets and weren’t cleaned during my two stays, toilet seat broken and hadn’t been repaired. Having to give a $50 cash deposit is inconvenient. Website advertises on site parking, I called to asked about parking and was told parking was available. On arrival I was informed there was no onsite parking and I would have to try one of the residential streets nearby.

    Location was really good, staff were friendly and room was clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay in front of the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very squeaky and noisy beds

    Great location, just in front of Coogee beach. Friendly staff, balconies in the rooms and beds have curtains that you can draw for some privacy

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    6.0
    Good location but improvements needed
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    * toilets need a major refurb! all looking very tired. shower cubicles were mouldy from the water. * two toilets and two showers for one floor is not enough. we also had a blocked toilet for about 2-3 days, leaving 1 toilet to share between a whole floor of girls. often I went to the toilet and had to wait in a 15 minute queue. If there were other toilets in the building, I wasn’t made aware of them. * got very hot at night in the 12 bed dorms as there was no air conditioning. one fan in one room didn’t quite do the trick making it difficult to have a comfortable nights rest * can tell the beds were old as they were so squeaky! could hear every single movement so would quite often be woken up by this (or wake myself up by moving in bed) - however when we were leaving, we seen staff bring in new bed frames so hopefully this is being changed? * one washing machine and one dryer only in use with the others “out of order”. We had a lot of washing so this took us all day due to lack of facilities.

    * very good location - right on coogee beach! & bus stops nearby for bus into central * sockets, light & curtain on each bed was super handy * staff were nice & helpful * liked the kitchen set up, huge fridge and containers for dry food making it easy to store * had social events (we didn’t take part but was good to know the option was there!)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi was very poor, toilets and showers were not too clean. The beds squeak extremely loudly and are uncomfortable. The rooms were very hot and stuffy.

    The staff were extremely nice and courteous. You can leave your luggage there on the day of departure and also use the hostel area.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    7.0
    Was good but expensive for what you get
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was very basic, nowhere to put your stuff other than hanging over the door when you showered.

    Great location, just on the beach and above a McDonalds

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    8.0
    Loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the kitchen is very small, one sink for the whole hostel is not enough (big fridge though!) and people tend to leave their dirty dishes (maybe putting a sign saying that they could get fined for it would work? seems to work in other hostels) no curtains on the windows in some rooms made it hard to sleep in the morning since the sun is up 5:45am

    the location couldn’t be better: right on the beach, shops and bus station very close! everyone is pretty friendly and easy going, staff is nice and helpful kitchen’s open h24 balconies in some rooms nice common area

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

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

    Location was perfect, right on the beach! However women staff walked into room several times without explaining which made me and the other girls within the room extremely uncomfortable as they just came in checked names on the bed and walked out while laughing, no hello, nothing. one gentleman that works here however was more than helpful and very pleasant, didn’t get his name but he has only started and made us feel welcome

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    6.0
    Brilliant location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location but not enough bathrooms and showers!! But nice room and very sociable

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    8.0
    Simple nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Too bad no gym with this one

    Nice place, everything around.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    8.0
    Fun stay but aircon would’ve made a huge difference
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Apartment with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No aircon, it got SO hot at night it was horrible, 1 fan per room does nothing. The kitchen / living area was small and at peak times you couldn’t sit down to eat.

    Great location

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2023

    8.0
    Perfect location, comfortable, clicky
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Difficult to mingle with others as they had already formed a group. I would say it’s quite a ‘clicky’ hostel which isn’t the hostels fault at all but just thought I’d mention.

    Beautiful views of the beach from the balcony and perfect location if you’re looking to chill or surf by the sea for a bit, or go for walks along the coast. Stayed in a 12 bed which was surprisingly spacious and comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2023

    8.0
    a perfect end to my trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the kitchen can get quite messy because of the size but it didn’t bother me too much!

    the common area of this hostel is the best of any hostel I’ve been in on my 6 week trip! there’s always someone to talk to or something to do. the staff are really helpful and the location is perfect!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2022

    6.0
    Average for Australia
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were cockroaches in the bathroom and the dorms. The communal areas in the apartments were overflowing with peoples stuff who were staying there for weeks at a time. There’s no plugs by the beds if you’re on the top bunk either.

    The atmosphere was very social and friendly. Although the upstairs common area is small, it’s very light and overlooks the beach which is nice.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Apartment with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good value for money. It is a hostel, so basic conditions. Staff are friendly, and a good location.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Apartment with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The extractor in the kitchen didn't work, so when you cook all the smell stayed in the area.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2022

    6.0
    Was okay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On the last night, it was raining in Sydney and water leaked through the roof into our roof and basically flooded all of our things - manager was really rude when we asked for a refund for our final night. Saw a few cockroaches on the floor too.

    the property had a super atmosphere and it is a very social hostel.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Private Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was right in the heart of Coogee. Right at the beach, right by the nightlife, perfect spot for a quick night or two in Sydney.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2022

    6.0
    perfect location but could do with restoration
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Apartment with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air con although was aware that it had none, it wasn’t very clean in the room/bathroom

    the location is the best thing about this hostel, also there’s a lot of space for chilling out

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Balcony and Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was amazing, staff were so friendly and helpful! And the overall vibe with other guests was super chill and friendly.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    1.0
    Woeful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    4 person dorm, room number 1 was absolutely terrible. No space at all for bags, was far too small for 4 people, messy and having no air conditioning in the heat in insane. The room had one fan that didn’t work. Not one to give bad reviews and aware it is a hotel but we had stayed in many hostels in Asia before landing in Sydney and this was unfortunately well below acceptable standards.

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Balcony and Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities were clean and staff were extremely helpful and friendly. It’s was great stay overall and the accommodation is opposite the beach and situated in a great location. Bus stop is just on the opposite side of the street. Great place if you enjoy walking up early to watch sunrise. The trail start for Coogee to Bondi walk is only 5 min from the accommodation.

    Stayed in February 2024

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