Stradbroke Island Auberges de Jeunesse

"Great location (close to everything in Point Lookout) and nice structure, given the price. Fran, the owner, is really nice and helpful with its guests once you get to know her. I heard the hostel is going to be sold, so I am not sure about what might happen with it in the early future." … "I had the time of my life! The people really make it! It's all happening!" … "Just when I needed to get away from things for a few days, I found peace and quiet. A nice change after a few months of madness!! Clean, basic and friendly staff in...  more »

"Manta Lodge is situated on the south side of Stradbroke Island, one of only two backpackers on the island. Its affiliated dive school on site is why many people come here. The hostel is immaculately clean and well equipped with plenty of storage and free tea and coffee. An outside eating area and BBQ make it an ideal place to chat about diving adventures. There is also a large TV combined eating area with a pool table and a good selection of DVDs and videos along with a healthy book exchange and wireless internet (although expensive at...  more »