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Average Rating based on 23 Reviews
Maintenance  4.43/5  (4.43)
Cleanliness  4.48/5  (4.48)
Facilities  4.26/5  (4.26)
Atmosphere  4.35/5  (4.35)

Compared to other hostels in this destination
Maintenance  3.24/5  (3.24)
Cleanliness  3.22/5  (3.22)
Facilities  3.15/5  (3.15)
Atmosphere  3.25/5  (3.25)

Reef Lodge

Last Update: January 6, 2009

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(Review ID: 575)
 
if you like hot spots this is your place, July 6, 2006
Reviewer: jacek menzynski from australia

Pros: the strande the bars the swiming pool the casino the lot
Cons: too much excitment

    
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i was so engadged i am scared i missed something
 
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(Review ID: 240)
 
probly the best located hostel in the town, March 18, 2006
Reviewer: tonyw78im28 from Townsville

Pros: They are very clean this is the cleanest hostel I say in
Cons: They havn't got a pool

    
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Overall this would have to be the best hostel I say in while on my trip. A nice place and nice people to talk to Lots of place to sit and the Possum you can feed are freindly and the big flying bat in the tree was really cool. It was a short walk to every thing we wanted to do about 5 or 10 minutes. This place is airconditioned and the beds are made for you and are fresh and clean.

thanks Tony W.
 
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(Review ID: 10282)
 
Top Notch in Townsville, February 11, 2005
Reviewer: clarecoleman

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We stayed at Reef Lodge for just over three months including Christmas and New Year and our time there couldn't have been better. The family who run this hostel go out of their way to ensure everyone is happy and comfortable. Its in a great spot with the Strand, 50 metre swimming pool, and shops in easy walking distance and it's close to a number of bars in Flinders Street but also quiet enough to relax at the hostel in the evening. The rooms are all recently refurbished with air-con, fridge, kettle and toaster. The kitchen is large with lots of worktop space. It's great value for money with discount rates for a week or two week stays.

Thanks for your hosptality and our time in Townsville which we'll never forget.
 
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(Review ID: 10283)
 
Clean rooms, good location, November 23, 2004
Reviewer: PhilipNZ

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Chose to stay at this hostel due to its close proximity to the Museum of Tropical Queensland (worth a look) and the Reef HQ (not so impressive), both just around the corner and the Magnetic Island Ferry terminal (though the walk to the Breakwater terminal proved a bit of a haul with a heavy pack). The wlk along the beach front from the hostel was also quite nice.

The room I was in was nicely done up and clean. The comunal areas were also generally good, the exception being the toilet and shower facilities which were in need of renovation (though not particularly dirty).

The staff were generally helpful.
 
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(Review ID: 10284)
 
best location by far central to everything, September 22, 2004
Reviewer: benq

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This hostel has the best location and is in the heart of everything. Ashort walk to the beach and a short walk to the ferry terminal reefhq city and PUBS! THis place is one of if not the cleanest hostel i stayed in new beds and new renovations. All your linen is on the bed and kitchen has all that you need. Has asmall internet cafe. Also lots of places to just sit and chill out. Great hostel keep up the excellent work guys.
 
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(Review ID: 10285)
 
Perfect location, and clean and friendly, October 20, 2003
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The Reef Lodge is in the perfect spot in Townsville, steps away from several pubs and eateries on Flinders St., a block from the strand and the Flinders Mall. It's clean and quiet, the owners are friendly and helpful, you can trade books and get on the internet, or buy coffee and food at the little connected cafe, or cook your own in the large, clean kitchen. And for us slightly older folks, the beds are so nice and new our backs don't even hurt in the morning. This is definitely the place to stay in Townsville.
 
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(Review ID: 10286)
 
Great location, Internet Cafe' close everything, September 10, 2003
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This hostel has been recently renovated (well mostly) and has new owners. They very freindly and the place is very clean and quiet. There also an ---Internet Cafe'--- just opened up which serve really nice and also cheap meals an great coffee. The hostel is situated in centre of city with only about 250 m from ferry terminal and Ozbus drop off. Which was good cause I not have far to walk. 3 min walk to beach and the beds are comfy steel and new.
 
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Great Place to crash!, July 28, 2003
Reviewer: Princess Backpack

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Sensational hostel with great owners - Dean & Simone you really make a girl feel at home!!! The rooms are sparkling clean, with new mattresses & sheets and cover. You could have Tea & Coffee in your room & the rooms are all airconditioned too! The place has a really relaxed feel to it & I'll be telling all my friends to stay here for sure!
 
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(Review ID: 10288)
 
Very very comfortable bed, June 30, 2003
Reviewer: sonia

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Found the owner to be very friendly & helpful.The rooms were clean & had tea making facilities & a fridge.The beds were comfortable & the kitchen facilities pretty good. You could do alot worst than staying here!
 
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(Review ID: 10289)
 
Excellent Hostel, May 11, 2003
Reviewer: Caz

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This hostel was really nice. It was clean and tidy. The kitchen facilities were spotless. It is situated in a brilliant place, right across the road from a irish pub that does $6 jugs of beer and $6 meals which are lovely and tasty. The rooms are really nice they include a toaster, fridge, kettle and towels amazing for $38 for a double room. I definetly recommend it!!
 
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