Delta Backpackers

Ayr

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Address	139 Queen Street, Ayr Queensland, Australia Map
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Location/Contact

Details

Description

Features

Kitchen
Lockers
Bar
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
Phones (public or in room)
Air Conditioning

Ratings & Comments

4.2 Average from 6 Ratings

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Comment by Terry smith, English

August 2009

The worst i ve ever been in!
This is worst hostel i ve ever stayed in my life and ive traveled all over the world. When me and my girlfriend phoned up they were very polite and told us they had lots of work and to head down so we did. But as soon as we got there the mood changed rapidly. Donna informed us very rudely that we would have to go on a waiting list for at least three weeks. Then we got to are room and all i can describe it as is hell on earth. The beds were dirty the sheets were full of stains. On are first night we suffered bedbugs bites the both of us. We then went to the pool were they let there own dogs swim in and pooh in it. Then we got to the tele room which was horrible and you could see flea flying round. The kitchen was the dirtiest thing i ve ever been in and full of flies. So please please dont go through the same nightmare i had to go through and tell other backpackers not to go there!

Comment by johnny miller, ireland

February 2009

This hostel was number one for me
when arriving in ayr by bus for diving, bus stopped. my mate and me were left at the stop, great that midday heat, too much for us Irish lads. well we found delta backpackers and glad to do so. we were diving the yongala next morning. at reception we were asked if we wanted to dive, we got a tour of the hostel on the way to the dorm, thought to my self f~~k what a big hostel. i ended up staying for a few weeks and had a great time there. great owners great staff and met loads of people, we even went fishing as some people there had little money. came home, put it all together, and no one was hungry.

Comment by sjoerd

September 2008

Excellent
Great Hostel! Fantastic Staff! Had a great time there. Definitely recommendable for seasonal work! Big Parties -- met loads of good people there!

Comment by Ryan

September 2006

Had an excellent time, worked hard, and partied hard. Owners and staff are great (Maree's a star). Met lots of cool people. lots of work when i stayed there. party nights most weekends. Try it.

Comment by Beth

September 2006

Loved Delta, lived there for over three months! Fantastic people, owners are lovely, and they find you jobs in harvest work. It's a working hostel, so often muddy clothes about, but everyone is doing the same thing so it doesn't matter. Two TV lounges, amazing range of DVDs, fantastic bar prices. What can I say, I didn't want to leave!

Comment by Antonia

October 2005

Apparently this used to be the worst backpackers in Australia — but now it has new owners who closed it down for four months and are still making improvements. It's pretty good now — friendly staff, a huge and very well equipped kitchen, two TVs with DVD/video players and a good stock of films, hot showers, comfortable beds, big pool, and a bar with cheap drinks. It's still got a bit of a way to go (the dorm I stayed in could have done with plug points and was quite warm). But it is a very welcoming place and seems very helpful in terms of helping backpackers find work, or booking diving (which is what I went there for), and involving them in social stuff, e.g. beach parties. Recommended already, and looks like it's getting better.

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