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408 The Esplanade | Torquay, Hervey Bay 4655, Australia
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2 of 5 stars
BigRobbyP   11 contributions
London
Dec 11, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We organised our Fraser Island self-drive through Koala. We luckily had a brilliant group so had a wicked time. However, it meant we had to spend a night and a two day times around the hostel. It is pretty poor. The staff don't care and treat you like naughty school kids. We're 27 and really hated the attitude of many... more

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2 of 5 stars
megadayan   7 contributions
Melbourne
Nov 1, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

From when we checked in to when we checked out everything was so complicated. Nothing was easy and smooth. The Fraser Island tours was even more shocking. The staff was rude, they over crowed the cars, took hours to explain even the most simple things. The organization just did NOT exist. Furthemore, we met a couple of French girls. They... more

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2 of 5 stars
exzile   15 contributions
The Hague
Oct 31, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

don't be tricked into believing the notice boards claiming that there are any helpful staff about. This was, at least, certainly not the case when we were there. To be honest we think this may have to do with the fact that we are both over 30. We had an ensuite room and paid 74 dollars per night which doesnt... more

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1 of 5 stars
MitzyLaRue   1 contribution
Queensland
May 26, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

I have stayed in some really bad places while travelling, but Koala just takes the biscuit on being an all round DUMP! At least some of the really bad places made up for it with having nice staff, so you'd grant them a few brownie points, but there is nothing worse than staying in a kip where even the front... more

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2 of 5 stars
WanderingWanderer10   1 contribution
North West
Feb 8, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

I found all Koala resorts to be quite disappointing. I booked from Sydney and soon after I booked I got talking to people and almost never went as I heard no good reviews!! I was given vouchers/discounts for partner hostels and found these to be pretty bad, usually 20 bed dorms...only made this mistake once! I went to Hervey Bay,... more

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1 of 5 stars
LilSpud   2 contributions
Sydney
Jan 5, 2009

When we originally checked in the lady on reception was very friendly. We booked into a motel room (their best apparently) and were greeted with dirty sheets, grotty towels and the biggest cockroach we have ever seen! We had booked a Fraser Island 4x4 tour with them, where they put you into groups. We were put into a group with... more

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3 of 5 stars
Kane57   16 contributions
Bury, United Kingdom
Jun 12, 2005

We had one night here on our way to Sydney, it was clena comfortable and quiet, the only problem was we arrived here just to break up the journey, we were out of whale watching season and it seemed to be monsoon season also. We got absolutely drenched for all 36 hrs we were there. Needless to say we found... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Sep 15, 2004
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Stayed at Koala's Beach Resort for five nights and it was probably one of the best hostels we stayed in while in Australia. The staff (particulary the management) were really friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and spacious. The communal kitchen was was big and had everything we needed in it. I would also recommend a night at the... more

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408 The Esplanade | Torquay, Hervey Bay 4655, Australia
Hervey Bay Specialty Lodging Koala Beach Resort
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