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Tasman Backpackers

Devonport

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Address
114 Tasman Street, Devonport Tasmania, Australia   Map
Price
double with ensuite $40 doubles $32 twinshare $15 pp dormitory $13
Location/Contact
Details
Online booking is not offered for this hostel, contact them for availability and reservations (any contact info we have is listed above).
Description

Features

  • Kitchen
  • Lockers
  • 24 Hour Free Hot Showers
  • Pool Table
  • Washing Machine (laundry)
  • Lounge / Common space
  • Travel information provided
  • Bar
  • Gameroom


Ratings & Comments

3.9 Average from 11 Ratings

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Comment by Motorle, Japan
April 2008
5 This backpackers will be your home in Tasmania
I had stayed Tasman Backpackers for three months. Staff were very kind, and they often talked to me friendly. I am really glad to stay there. Pool competition is taking place every Saturday night. There were many tough players. Can you win? if you come to here, you will make many friends. I guarantee it.
Comment by Jay, UK
May 2007
3 This hostel was ok for one night. The place is in dire need of upgrading the bathrooms -- they're awful (well, the one on the first floor was). The kitchen is too small for the amount of people staying here and got ridiculously crowded at one point. The hostel is a ten-minute drive from the main centre of town. On the plus side, the common areas are spacious and there is even a little cinema. The staff are friendly and helpful.
Comment by Paolo, Italy
April 2007
5 The place is clean, with a lot of space. the managing is efficient, friendly, and helpful.
Comment by Anonymous
October 2006
5 The operators cant help themselves but to please the weary traveller. The facilities are equitable to any backpackers I have stayed in but the service and friendliness of the operators can not be beaten. Will come Again.
Comment by Larelle McMillan
September 2006
5 I have travelled throughout many countries in the world and all States in Australia and have rarely come across owners of a Backpackers that exert themselves beyond expectation for their customers -- Tasman Backpacker owners Jodie and Dave Hardstaff (and their gorgeous little girl Ella) are wonderful hosts! The Hardstaffs took over Tasman Backpackers this year and they have done wonders with the place! The facilities are great, the games room is heaps of fun, and the rooms are spotlessly clean. Thank you so much for a superb stay and an awesome tour of Cradle Mountain! I can highly recommend this accommodation and I will definitely be back!
Comment by Daniella
September 2006
5 We stayed at Tasman Backpackers for five days and found it to be a wonderul relaxing experience. The new owners couldn't be more helpful -- comfy beds, great water pressure, and lovely hot water (a must for me!), clean rooms, and excellent kitchen facilities. We also did a tour to Cradle Mountain and without a doubt it was the best day we've had in a long time. We reached the snow! Jodie and Dave were fab hosts and we can definitely recommend this hostel. We'll be back!
Comment by Hannah
June 2006
3 This hostel had just been taken over by new owners when we stayed here in March 2006. They were the most accommodating, welcoming, and friendly family you could ask for to run a backpackers. We stayed there with small children and I couldn't complain. I know the owners are going to renovate this place and I'd love to see it when it's complete.
Comment by Anonymous
June 2005
1 DO NOT stay here! It has rundown facilities, it's very dirty, and has no amenities. Worst night I've ever spent in a hostel!
Comment by Ridi
April 2005
1 Pathetic. There was too much smoke and noise. The showers were closed for most of the time, the water was not hot and there were only two showers for more than 40 people. When I wanted to cook the stove wouldn't work. I had to leave and go to another hostel. I was told there would be work available but this turned out to be yet another scam, like so many of the other working hostels. The owners just don't care as long as they can keep you there for another night of you paying!!!
Comment by Ryuji
May 2004
5 The staff were very nice and friendly when I came here, so I really recommend staying for a long time. It's like my second home.
Comment by Anonymous
April 2004
5 Fantastc, thanks to Denise and Trevor, they were great.
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