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40 Church Street, Port Macquarie, New South Wales 2444, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013 via mobile

The new owner is making the place amazing ! We were suppose to stay just one night, but we extend it for another one, and we'll definitely be back in 2 weeks ! Free and fast Internet, free breakfast and late check out ! The staff is amazingly helpful, friendly and so funny ;) Just loved it !

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

New guys just kicked in and are giving new birth to the place! loads of stuff for free like bicycles, internet, breakfast... the staff was awesome, one of them was italian and cooked for us, in the evening the owner offered us a lot of wine for free! they gave us a couple of rides for free and picked us... More

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Port Macquarie, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

New guys have come in - they are young, fun and know how to have a good time. Its the closest hostel to the beach and town. They have now made Port Macquarie a definite place to visit. The place was spotless and offered you free laundry, wifi and computer access - genuinely free. The best part is, it is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Me and my partner stayed at Beachside for a week and loved every single moment! There was such a homely, comfortable feel about the place. The beds were extremely comfy, and any backpacker knows the value of a comfy bed! The place on the whole had a very high standard of cleanliness, there was not one bug in the place!... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

Though not central in Port Macquarie (what is, anyway?!), the staff here were unbelievably helpful, and really accommodating too. The rooms were clean as was the kitchen, and the environment had a safe, cosy feel. From the decor to the free breakfast (even though it was an hour late!), this was exactly what anybody would need in a calm stopover,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

Relaxed hostel, it`s clean and the staff is nice. I loved staying there, it’s a great find with a beautiful athmosphere. We all had a great time here, enjoying the clean kitchen, cozy outdoor area and had a good nights sleep.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013 via mobile

Cozy hostel with relaxing atmosphere! Good service, clean sheets and rooms, good cooking facilities and showers! Warm Water! Good location and close to beach. Free breakfast! Friendly staff! Great time!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 6, 2012

Close to the beaches, the koala center and the town center, by foot or using the free bikes, it's so easy to discover Port Macquarie. It's a cleaning place with a big TV, a barbecue, a free breakfast in the morning and it's quiet during the night. Not to hot during the day without using the fans. The staff is... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2012

My friend and I stayed here for 2 nights. Our 4 bed dorm, the bathroom facilities and the kitchen and common areas were very clean. It's a reasonably small hostel which wasn't full so we had no problems with unwanted noise. The staff were really friendly and happy to run you into town when you wanted. The only negative side... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2012 via mobile

The Place is ok! The only thing, they charging extra for everything and the owner is very unfriendly. Although it says that the Internet is "still for Free" they charge you 10 Dollars. At 11pm the whole Place is asleep. You are not allowed to sit outside anymore! All in all I wouldn't recommend this Hostel.

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Address: 40 Church Street, Port Macquarie, New South Wales 2444, Australia
Region: Australia > New South Wales > Port Macquarie
Hotel Style:
Ranked #6 of 29 Specialty lodging in Port Macquarie
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Quaint 1940's home with charming atmosphere and friendly people. The closest hostel to beach, town and koala hospital. Free pickup and return to bus terminal. ... more   less 
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