HOSTEL REVIEW: Base, Magnetic Island

As part of my stay on Magnetic Island we followed the advice of a good mate working for TravelBugs and he hooked us up with a stay in a Base Hostel – so here’s my review.

HOSTEL REVIEW – Dingos Resort, Rainbow Beach

Either side of my Fraser Island trip I stayed a night in Rainbow Beach at Dingo Beach Resort. Although it was part of my 4×4 package I decided it needed a review as you can do Fraser without it and stay elsewhere.

HOSTEL REVIEW: Aquarius Backpackers

Aquarius is up there with the best hostels I’ve stayed in whilst in Oz – and its by far the best I’ve lived in since being located in Byron.

HOSTEL REVIEW: Coffee Palace (by Kerri)

In the first off her guest posts Kerri Finlayson reviews Coffee Palace in Melbourne – it’s brutally honest and a word of warning…

HOSTEL REVIEW: Ozzie Pozzie (by Alice)

[ The following Hostel Review is Guest Posted by fellow blogger Alice – the original article (and her personal blog) can be found at http://alicegoeswalkabout.wordpress.com/ ]

I found Ozzie Pozzie via a google search and since it was reasonably priced I called up and booked myself a few nights.

HOSTEL REVIEW – Glen Villa Resort, Byron Bay

This campsite is where I’m currently living and working in Byron – but don’t let that put you off, and don’t worry there’s as little bias as possible!

HOSTEL REVIEW: Byron Bay Tourist Village

On my return to Byron I ended up not going back to the previously reviewed ‘Beaches’ campsite – simply due to the fact some friends were staying here instead.

HOSTEL REVIEW: Main Beach Holiday Park

Popped up to Surfers to stay with a few mates at this campsite – as there are no campsites actually in surfers this is the nearest one. About a 30min walk into the actual town of Surfers (although there are a couple shopping malls in short driving distance) and only about a 100m walk to the beach!

HOSTEL REVIEW: Pyramid Campsite

I choose this site as it was the nearest and first hit that came up when searching for somewhere to stay during the Quiksilver Pro.

HOSTEL REVIEW: The Beaches Campsite

This campsite on the outskirts of Byron offers both powered and unpowered pitches. I paid $15 per person per night, at least half the price of a hostel.

The site was spacious and with good facilities – BBQ area, lit and covered tables and clean toilets/showers.

On the Ballina road south of Byron it’s a 5 minute drive into central Byron, or about the same to the beach. Taxi wise for nights out its around $12 one way…or a 20min walk….or you could be cheeky on the way in and call the free Buddah Bar bus!

Cleanliness – 3/5

Atmosphere – 3/5

Facilities – 3/5