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Gladstone Backpackers Hostel

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The Hostelz.com Review
Gladstone Backpackers Hostel is a nice and small family hostel. It's owned by a couple, who run the business and live in the same building, and has a cosy and friendly atmosphere.

The Location

Gladstone is a small town on the east coast of Australia and the departure for several islands in the Great Barrier Reef. The hostel is about ten minutes from the city centre, twenty minutes towards the cinema, and thirty minutes toward the nearest grocery, all walking distances. As Gladstone is orientated about industry, it is much easier to travel around if you have a car. But the owners of the hostel are willing to drop you off at the train station, airport, or marina for free. If you have to go a bit further, the owners ask a small fee for their taxi rides, but it is still much cheaper than a regular taxi.

Rooms and Bathrooms

The rooms are spacious, clean, and the beds are comfortable. The hostel offers only four-bed dorms and doubles. The dorms are having two bunk beds, a small closet per person, a van, and enough power plugs. Linen is provided for free as well as a towel. The bathrooms are a bit old and small, but the condition is still fine.

Common Spaces

The kitchen is small but clean, with a big fridge and gas stove. The kitchen has all the necessary crockery, cutlery, pots, and pans. They even provide free coffee and tea. The TV room, looks like a living room with a big TV, several pay channels are available as well as some comfortable couches. There is one computer available that you can use for a small fee. The outdoor area is spacious and has a pool, a balcony, and a barbecue, which are available at no extra cost. Parking is free and they even provide bicycles, if you don’t want to walk.

Summary

If you have to stay in Gladstone for a few days, we can definitely recommend this hostel. Don’t expect anything similar to a big city hostel, but it's a friendly and homey hostel.

Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
December 2009

Their Description
Gladstone Backpackers Hostel Details
 
Bedsheets:Sheets Included
Towels:free
Parking:free, on the street
Airport/Train Pickup:yes, but has to be arranged in advance. No cost
Luggage Storage:free
Coed Dorm Available:YES
Bathroom in Room:No
Credit Cards Accepted:YES
Nonsmoking Rooms:YES
Smoke-free Commons:YES
Pets Allowed:No
Service Animals OK:No
Wheelchair Accessible:No
Reservations Accepted:YES
Internet Computers:Pay
Wireless Internet:No
Age Range Allowed:18 till 99
Minimum Stay:1 night
Maximum Stay:Unlimited
Lockout:No Lockout
Curfew:No Curfew
Checkout:10 AM (10:00)
Reception Hours:7 till 11 am and 5 pm till 10 pm
Open Dates:All Year
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Hostelz.com Guest Reviews
4  Homey I stayed here one night to break up the bus trip heading south. I thought it was clean, neat, and quiet -- a smaller, friendly hostel. There were some renovations and landscaping going on including a swimming pool. Free pickup from the bus station and communal tea/coffee/milk, and even a clean towel provided free. I would definitely stay here again.  , australia ()
3  Not bad. It's a bit shabby but it has a very helpful and friendly staff.  ()

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