HI - Darwin - Globetrotters YHA Backpacker Resort

A mixed experience
We had a mixed experience when we stayed here on two separate occasions in November 2007. We had booked a tour of Kakadu National Park with YHA, which included a night accommodation here before and after the tour. When we arrived the guy at reception said that our tour and accommodation vouchers had not arrived and that he would phone Adelaide early the next day to find out what had happened to them. We were then given keys to our room, which was very shabby, with old and noisy bunk beds and mattresses. There were also cockroaches in the room. I went to reception the next morning and found another member of staff on duty. I explained the situation with the vouchers and she reached into the desk drawer and pulled them out, "exactly where they should be" she said! When we got back from Kakadu three days later we were given another room which had decent decor, decent beds, and bathroom and air-con -- much better. Experience for first night, one star. Experience for second night, four stars. Parts of the hostel are clearly in need of refurbishment. Provision of lockers would also be a definite improvement. There's also a nice sized pool, which is a bonus in Darwin's oppressive heat and humidity.

This place is a dream for backpackers. i stayed there for more than two months, when it was just opened last year, and that place rocked strayed away. great staff, specially kate and ro from behind the bar, and george the big guy who runs the place. They try to help you with everything, like getting you work etc. and of course wicked wednesday and sunday sessions with a dollar jugs. The also game days with soccer and other kinds of sports tournament. this place is by far out the best hostal i stayed in while i was is Oz, and i spend there a year travelling, so that says enough i think. globbies the place to be.

I have stayed at this hostel twice now, and loved it. The atmosphere here is amazing! I have met some great people while staying here and the staff are great! The rooms may not be the best ever but they are comfortable! I had the best time here and will be back!!! The cheap drinks at the bar are also very good!!!

I stayed at this hostel for over two months with four of my friends. I had an absolutely fantastic time. The staff at reception make this place ROCK, especially Tracy, Ben and Chris, who are outrageously funny and witty. Very high cleaning standards compared to other hostels I have stayed in. They have wicked Wednesdays and Sunday sessions offering cheap drinks at the bar along with soccer, volleyball, and best of all, five dollar jugs of beer which make you sound a star on the karaoke.