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Toddy's Backpackers

2.5 of 5
41 Gap Road, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870, Australia
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Toddy's Backpackers
3.5 of 5 stars 78 Reviews
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Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

My stay at Toddy's balanced out to be pretty average. The rooms were clean and functional, and the majority of my interactions with staff were quite pleasant. The people who worked the check in desk were very helpful. There are other hostels closer in to 'town', but nothing's really too far away. One thing to note: don't count on the... More

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Seville, Spain
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

We had two nights at Toddy,s ..the room was clean...bit small...but the shower and toilet were adequate for our needs.....air con not as good as it should have been. There was a fridge and kettle....but breakfast was provided free...toast with either tea or coffee....staff very friendly.... More

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Kurt Lees, Manager at Toddy's Backpackers, responded to this review
May 7, 2012

Hi wendy k thanks for your review and we hope you enjoy the rest of your travels Kurt More

Gravesend, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

We stayed at Toddy's twice during our visit to Alice Springs in Oct 2010. On the whole we were happy with the hostel but the main fault was that the aircon was shared between 2 rooms and we were reliant on it being switched on by the couple in the room next to us. When we returned from our Rock... More

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Kurt Lees, Manager at Toddy's Backpackers, responded to this review
May 7, 2012

Hi Fleming_10 thanks for your review and we hope you enjoy the rest of your travels cheers Kurt More

Toronto, ON, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

Everything in the Red Centre is expensive (as expected). Accommodations at our budget were limited, and so we chose Toddy's based on cost and past reviews. In terms of the location, amenities, friendliness of staff, etc, this place was satisfactory, but we've definitely stayed at better budget places. During our entire stay, we had worries of bed bugs, theft, food... More

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Kurt Lees, Manager at Toddy's Backpackers, responded to this review
March 17, 2012

Hi Ghu Thank you for choosing to stay at Toddy’s while in Alice Springs. As you mentioned, travelers on a tight budget do like to stay with us for our value for money accommodation, and we’re glad you agree. And thank you for confirming that although you had worries based on other accommodations that you’ve stayed at, that Toddy’s *doesn’t*... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

I enjoyed a lovely 2 week stay at Toddy's Backpackers. The staff were very friendly and helpfull. Rooms were very spacious and clean. Lovey bar and dining facility's and great prices . Plenty of laundry facilities and the pools were great relief from the Northern Territory Sun More

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Kurt Lees, Manager at Toddy's Backpackers, responded to this review
February 2, 2012

thanks for the great review Hosa glad you enjoyed your stay cheers Kurt More

washington, dc
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012
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This is the worst hotel I stayed in Australia. The rooms were grim and filthy. The ac didnt work properly. The worst thing is that I found bed bugs in my room! They were right in my bad, on the floor, in the shower. The management moved me to another room but it was in the same condition. We'll, I... More

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Kurt Lees, Manager at Toddy's Backpackers, responded to this review
February 2, 2012

Well seeing that tripadvisor wont delete a bogus review but will delete my comment ill write another one This is a total Bogus review from a tripadvisor terrorist who told me if i didnt refund their money they would put a bad review on this site it wasnt a bedbug lady it was a dead Cockroach which had been killed... More

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We stayed at Toddy's for three nights in total - one before a trip and two after. As promised we got pick-up at the airport but two hours after we had told that we would arrive (when we called to confirm our pick-up). So nice to be pick-up but not so nice to wait that long not knowing if they... More

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Kurt Lees, Manager at Toddy's Backpackers, responded to this review
January 19, 2012

Hi GitteBS thanks for the review cheers kurt More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012
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person found this review helpful

I am posting this from the room to say Do not stay here! I am in one of the double rooms and there is no air conditioner in here and no fans and I am dying! I dont know what the temperature is but I am soaked in sweat. If you open the window to try and get a breeze... More

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Kurt Lees, Manager at Toddy's Backpackers, responded to this review
January 7, 2012

Hi Leigh You appear to be just one more person who travels to the desert in the middle of Summer and cant understand why its HOT ! All of Toddy's rooms are airconditioned and all work exceptionally well when your in a 40 plus degree enviroment you have to understand that its HOT ! if you travel in the Northern... More

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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2011

GOOD: This place is quite centrally located, about 20 mins walk to town. We were picked up on time from the airport by a free Toddy's shuttle. Make sure you call ahead to let them know you're coming. There are 2 pools on site so you have some reprieve from the heat. The first night we thought we lucked out... More

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Kurt Lees, Manager at Toddy's Backpackers, responded to this review
November 13, 2011

Hey there FeddyFedFed Mate so sorry about the Airconditioner You should have come straight up to reception and we would have moved you straight away emergency numbers are all over the doors and you can call 24 hours a day if reception was closed. as per the people sharing the rooms unfortunatly there are alot of inconsiderate people in this... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2011

My daughter and I stayed for two nights, one before our Uluru tour and one after,they even stored our luggage while we were away. We stayed in a family room, which was clean and tidy (the shower/toilet area could have done with a vacuum). The shuttle bus picked us up from the airport and took us back , toast and... More

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Kurt Lees, Manager at Toddy's Backpackers, responded to this review
November 6, 2011

Hi there Catchfab thanks for the great review of Toddy's and please 51 is in no way too old to stay at a backpackers we hope you enjoyed your tour and time in the Northern territory thanks Kurt More

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41 Gap Road, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870, Australia
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