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The Hostelz.com Review
Barracuda Backpackers is a small but very homey hostel. The owner is a friendly and relaxed man who takes care of all his guests. You can take a surfboard or a bodyboard to the beach whenever you want to, there´s a great range of DVDs to watch in the TV lounge and internet is for free (but there´s only one computer). We felt really safe and secure at Barracuda, since all the doors are locked at night and cameras observe the area.
The Location
It´s located in a quiet neighbourhood right next to a big shopping mall. That´s a great advantage because you only have to walk two minutes to the next supermarket and to all the other shops. The inner city of Coffs Harbour is about ten minutes by car and the beach is ten minutes to walk.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The dorms are really good! Each room has got air condition and a fridge. The beds are comfy and it is quiet at night. The bathrooms are shared. Everything is clean and tidy. Showers and toilets get cleaned every day.
Washing machines, dryers, and clotheshorses are provided. If you need money, ask the owner if you can do some housekeeping.
Common Spaces
The hostel has a nice kitchen that is fully equipped. It´s like the kitchen at home. You don´t have to borrow plates and cutlery -- you can just take it. There is a pool table, a TV lounge, an outside sitting area, and a little pool. Since everything is very small, it is easy to meet new people. It really is like a little home and the people who stay long term become kind of a family.
Summary
Barracuda Backpackers is a very different but recommendable hostel. It´s small but very nice. The very special, familial atmosphere makes staying there a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Unfortunately it´s far from the inner city, so that you have to take a cab to get to the clubs and bars.
The Location
It´s located in a quiet neighbourhood right next to a big shopping mall. That´s a great advantage because you only have to walk two minutes to the next supermarket and to all the other shops. The inner city of Coffs Harbour is about ten minutes by car and the beach is ten minutes to walk.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The dorms are really good! Each room has got air condition and a fridge. The beds are comfy and it is quiet at night. The bathrooms are shared. Everything is clean and tidy. Showers and toilets get cleaned every day.
Washing machines, dryers, and clotheshorses are provided. If you need money, ask the owner if you can do some housekeeping.
Common Spaces
The hostel has a nice kitchen that is fully equipped. It´s like the kitchen at home. You don´t have to borrow plates and cutlery -- you can just take it. There is a pool table, a TV lounge, an outside sitting area, and a little pool. Since everything is very small, it is easy to meet new people. It really is like a little home and the people who stay long term become kind of a family.
Summary
Barracuda Backpackers is a very different but recommendable hostel. It´s small but very nice. The very special, familial atmosphere makes staying there a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Unfortunately it´s far from the inner city, so that you have to take a cab to get to the clubs and bars.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
July 2008
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Location/Contact| Address | 19 Arthur Street, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Website | None (if you know the URL of their website, tell us and we'll add it) |
| Telephone | +61 (2) 6651-3514, 1-800-111-514 |
| Fax | +61 (2) 6651-9206 |
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Hostelz.com Guest Reviews
What a shockingly terrible hostel, staff are weird and creepy. Had the worst experience ever here and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Steer clear from "Snap" -- Weird, lost, lonely man! Being told that by a member of staff that they are going to come into your room at night when you are sleeping and lie in your bed with you is not my idea of fun and to be honest it completely freaked me out! What kinda person would do that? Someone who is just wrong in the head. Just don't ever go there! — G & T , England (2007-04-30) Excellent backpackers -- spent three months there in total back in '99. Superb place, highly recommend. just don't do the fruit picking -- you won't earn any money. — russ (2007-01-03) One of the best hostels in Australia. The staff, location and the hostel itself are unbeatable. I can't wait to come back! — Anonymous (2005-05-04)