Aussitel Backpackers

Coffs Harbour

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Address	312 High Street, Coffs Harbour New South Wales, Australia Map
Price	$18 - 24 Check Current Prices by Date Here

Location/Contact

Details

This is a VIP hostel. Show your VIP Backpackers membership card for a discount at check-in.

Description

Features

Kitchen
Lockers
Lounge / Common space
Pool Table
Swimming Pool
BBQ
TV
Movie Library/Rental
Book Collection/Exchange
Washing Machine (laundry)
Clothes Dryer
Travel information provided
Bike Rental
24 Hour Free Hot Showers
Phones (public or in room)
Gameroom

Ratings & Comments

4.5 Average from 13 Ratings

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Comment by Margit, norway

April 2009

Great place
It is a nice little hostel. I stayed here six days and loved it. The staff were very nice and it was a great social hostel!

Comment by Rachel, UK

February 2009

Best hostel ever!
I stayed here for two nights in January and if I'd had more time I would have stayed longer! Best hostel I've ever stayed in. It's small and homey, everyone's friendly, there are heaps of activities to do out of the hostel, and you can hire and borrow equipment including three-seater canoes and body boards. I would recommend this to anyone traveling alone and looking to make friends -- you will make heaps here!

Comment by annab, scottish

January 2009

Booked for three nights, stayed for a month
Coffs harbour was just meant to break up my travels from sydney to byron. But i ended up having such a great time and meeting so many quality people, that i just couldnt leave. I was able to do so many thing in that time, PADI (next door the dive centre, value for money), white water rafting, sea kayaking. There is a real homey feel about the place and i was very sad to leave.

Comment by Jen

April 2008

Started off great then it all changed
I have just finished my stay in Coffs Harbour and it was sooner than I intended. Reading past comments saying such amazing things about the staff at this hostel I can only surmise that some new staff in charge have been appointed. My first impression of the hostel was that it was small but definitely made up for being a bit out of where the main shops are. The rooms were fine but not amazing but the pool was nice. For me, as im sure is the same for many travelers, it is the people that make the experience (or break it). By coincidence I met up with traveling friends from Melbourne and Sydney and a surf camp i went on at this hostel and made some amazing new ones. Due to unchangeable circumstances another friend from home booked me and her into another hostel in Coffs for three nights after I got there. I didnt want to move but they didnt have space for my friend, i didnt want to leave her on her own and would have lost money from the other booking. i explained the situation to the managers of the hostel, one in particular (a fellow english person nicknamed goose -- who had seemed like a decent guy) was really unclear about me hanging out at the hostel. I kept being told different things about whether i could visit in the communal areas or not, what time i had to leave by and my friends who were still paying money to be there were made to feel angry and uncomfortable by comments made by staff about me visiting them there and derogatory comments about the other hostel in coffs. i made every effort to compromise with staff and show my understanding of rules in place whilst also hoping they'd understand that i wanted to spend time with my friends. they seemed to be fine and nothing was said when i stayed and paid towards punch night and bbq night when i was not staying there in the night but not when we were just there for a short time sitting on the sofa waiting for a taxi. i thought the people would be a friendly contact but i didnt feel like this in the end. i had the intention (with my other friend) of moving back to avoid the situation by giving them my money but in the end i didnt feel like it. i was made to feel like a child and embarrassed in front of others -- not good. it proved to me that money seemed to be at the root of the problem rather than rules about people standing there (not even when they were full) rather than being friendly.

Comment by belinda

February 2007

Wasn't really a fan of this hostel. Thought it was quite noisy and the dorm rooms were very basic and quite crowded. They did however have activities on almost every night and give you a sheet describing things to do in and around Coffs.

Comment by K

December 2005

Great hostel. Staff were excellent, and the vibe around the place was very friendly and laid back. Rooms were clean too - so couldn't really ask for much more!

Comment by Dave Doe

July 2005

It is exactly what it says on the label, a brilliant place to stay. I stayed at the Aussietel hostel in 1997. I stayed for several weeks — enjoyed every minute of it. It was the best hostel I stayed in during my tour of Australia. In fact, I'm going back in a few weeks!!!

Comment by nikki, United Kingdom

February 2005

This is a fun and outgoing hostel with a pool and beach access just down the road. This hostel is clean adn the staff are outgoing and full of suggestions. There is an open plan kitchen and the lounge has a beatiful fish tank in it. There is a pool table to keep the restless amused, but best of all the diving here is so cheap. The hostel work with a dive shop and there are some amazing dives to be done, and you can even learn to dive and get your PADI, for cheaper than anywhere on the East coast. The bedrooms are roomy and clean, the bathrooms are always spotless and all is all the whole place is kept tidy and up to date. There is so many things to take from this hostel for free, that you need at least 3 days to take advantage of it. The prices are reasonalble and even though it a way out of the main town it is near some great cafes but most of all, near to the beach.

Comment by Debbie

February 2005

This is the best hostel I have ever stayed in. It has a very friendly staff, a great location and heaps of things to do. I miss you guys — I hope to come back soon.

Comment by Tony and Tracey

February 2005

The rooms here are basic (the double bed is comfy and massive, though!). However, the whole atmosphere being relaxed and laid back made up for the rooms. All the staff are helpful and there are a lot of activities, etc., available. It's one of the nicer and friendlier hostels in Australia. Fully recommended. I wish we could have stayed longer than two nights.

Comment by Anonymous

December 2004

Brilliant place, really relaxed and you feel welcome. The pool is great just to lie by, otherwise you can learn to dive and see the ocean just down the road. This hostel has lovely owners who are so helpful, not only about Coffs Harbour but also about the whole of Oz.

Comment by Wobbler

November 2003

What a fantastic hostel, don't even plan to leave within a couple of days as you won't want to!! This year was my 3rd visit to Aussitel and I intend to make my 4th early next year. It's too good to miss!

Comment by jenny

August 2003

I tried to stay for 2 days and stayed for 2 weeks. This is the best hostel I have ever been to, the staff were friendly and created a great vibe around the place, they got me hooked on scuba diving and it didn't cost anything like what it does in Cairns.

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