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4.0 out of 5

"T who runs the place is the most helpful knowledgeable person you'll come across. Makes you feel so welcome, nothing is a problem. Great facilities, i ... " More

By a verified traveller on Thu 14 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

At The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Pelican Plaza and Entrance Beach. Highlights at this beach hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi.

Enjoy access to surfing/body boarding and bike rentals. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

With a stay at this The Entrance hostel, you'll be 29.4 km (18.3 mi) from Lake Macquarie.

Reef - Female dorm

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 8 Max
AU$46* Per night/room 20 Mar. - 21 Mar.

8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 8 Max

12 Bed Mixed Dorm

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 10 Max

Family Single Room, Multiple Beds

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 7 Max

Private/Family Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 7 Max

The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel ratings based on 14 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel

Everyone (9) Couples (1) Family (2)
5 out of 5
T who runs the place is the most helpful knowledgeable person you'll come across. Makes you feel so welcome, nothing is a problem. Great facilities, it's like a house, as in it's got all you might need. I have had a most enjoyable stay. I wish them some busyness because they deserve it. Just not when I come back to stay (from Christchurch) lol. All the best, if I'm ever in the area I'm staying here again!

Posted by on 14 Mar. 2024

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4 out of 5
Everything was okay but only the floor carpet in girls room I think they need to put on the timber floor it will be better than the carpet .and no parking for customer it’s very hard to get a parking

Posted by on 16 Feb. 2024

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 31 Oct. 2021

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 4 Oct. 2021

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4 out of 5
Great location: beaches, shops, cinemas, restaurants just on the doorsteps. The owner Julie is a lovely lady. The room is nice and comfortable. The bathrooms are clean. Kitchen is good. But the amenities are very basic: no plugs for phone in the room, no towels and hair dryer (you need to hire them). Wifi didn't work in my room. For a short stay I absolutely recommend you to stay with them.

Posted by on 13 Oct. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

2 Dec. 2019 by Teb's Owner

Thanks for your feedback. We appreciate honest reviews and listen to all of them. I'm the new owner, Chris, and I will take this on board. The wifi is already being upgraded, I'll look at putting more power recepticles in for phone charging. We've had problems with people stealing the towels, but trying to create a solution that works. Hope we can contribute to your stay at The Entrance next time :)

5 out of 5
very clean neat and tidy and surprisingly very quiet considering it is in the main street on The Entrance. We have no hesitation in recommending the hostel to anyone. Herbie and Lydia,

Posted by , from Nowra on 29 Oct. 2018

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5 Dec. 2018 by Sunshine

Our hostel is well located close to all amenities yet still nice and peaceful. Thanks for the review.

3 out of 5
Room smelt badly like dirty socks. Doonas ripped and old lumpy pillows. Bathroom and kitchen basic and only reasonably clean. Easy entry and sign in procedure. Breakfast bag supplied with 2 slices of frozen white bread and some cornflakes.

Posted by on 31 Jul. 2018

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3 out of 5

Central Backpackers

Pros: We had a quiet room at the rear of the building, away from the main street.
Cons: Unisex toilet/shower/basin facilities may not suit everyone.
Location: The Backpackers is in the middle of the main strteet of The Entrance but this is just a suburb really. There is a supermarket (Coles) very close,
We hired a room for a couple with a double bed.The room had steel frame bunks for 7 people with a double bed as the bottom bunk of a two tier setup. In the end we chose to sleep in separate single bunks. The facility was clean. We were pretty much alone and although there were others staying there we only had contact with one person in the morning we left, apart from the man who gave us the key when we arrived but he left early. Someone did their washing at 3:00 AM and the spin cycle made one heck of a noise - we think it was a permanent resident.

Posted by , from New Zealand on 17 Oct. 2017

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1 out of 5

No room despite booking confirmation!

I booked this room well in advance for a pre-planned event but when I tried to check in on the day I was told that no room was allocated to me and no other similar room was available. Due to the event being on there were very limited options without having to pay A LOT for another hotel. I managed to scab a night on a lounge at a friends place but this was definitely not the night I wanted before the event.

Posted by , from Coonamble on 4 Dec. 2016

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Comment from Hotel Management

9 Dec. 2016 by Dan

Hi Cian, There are no words to describe my disappointment in this situation. Unfortunately your reservation came through at the worst possible moment, as I was halfway through transitioning between reservation management systems. Although this transition only took a couple of hours, your booking somehow was made without any notification, and therefore wasn't recorded in the new system. By the time I had realised your booking was there we were already booked out. I did call you to advise you of the situation to which you said you would arrange something else. Usually we are far more organised and I would like to invite you to spend the night with us free of charge next time you are up this way. All the best.

5 out of 5

So grateful

First time at a backers an i was very impressed. After a long flight i needed a place to sleep an they went out of their way to provide a room all to myself which was incredible quiet an warm an clean an very comfotable, i was so appreciative of their care.

Posted by , from vancouver canada on 26 Sep. 2016

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Comment from Hotel Management

9 Dec. 2016 by Dan

Hi Linda, Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay here, and we look forward to seeing you again.

About the The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel

Location 2/56 The Entrance Road, The Entrance, NSW 2261

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Tour/ticket assistance, an arcade/game room, and a picnic area are also featured at The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel. This The Entrance hostel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle

Room Amenities

The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel offers 30 accommodations with air conditioning. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

  • Communal kitchen access
  • Memory foam beds
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenware
  • Housekeeping (limited)
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning

Food & Drink

The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 7 PM

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 7 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 10 AM - 7 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:30 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Front desk opens daily at 10 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 7 PM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Gloves are available for guests
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 10 (one-way), (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: AUD 5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Entrance Backpackers Hostel
  • Entrance Backpackers
  • The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel The Entrance

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.