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Travellers Hideaway



32 Picnic Street, Picnic Bay, Magnetic Island
Tel (07) 4778 5314 or 1800 000 290
Website www.travellersbackpackers.com




BUG review
This hostel has three to four-bed dormitories and a nice swimming pool, but the dorms are very basic and some are quite stuffy. The bathrooms need a renovation and the kitchen is a mess - the whole place just seems a bit tired. Other facilities include internet access, a barbecue, hammocks, a TV lounge and a laundry with old washing machines. It is in Picnic Bay, which is an inconvenient location, now that the ferry arrives at Nelly Bay.

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Price
Dorm bed $18-20
Double/twin room $50

Prices are in Australian dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.

Off-street parking Lockers for every dormitory bed Most rooms air-conditioned TV lounge Kitchen Laundry Swimming pool Non smoking (all indoor areas smoke free)
 



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Last update: February 25, 2013



Guest reviews for Travellers Hideaway
Average rating based on 2 Reviews
Maintenance  1.50/5  (1.50)
Cleanliness  1.50/5  (1.50)
Facilities  2.50/5  (2.50)
Atmosphere  2.00/5  (2.00)
 

Compared to other hostels in Magnetic Island
Maintenance  3.08/5  (3.08)
Cleanliness  3.03/5  (3.03)
Facilities  3.06/5  (3.06)
Atmosphere  3.14/5  (3.14)


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beada  
New Zealand  
6 reviews  
 
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Needs updating
12 July 2008

Pros: Not too far from the beach
Cons: Needs renovating

    
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Maintenance   2.00/5  (2)
Cleanliness   2.00/5  (2)
Facilities   3.00/5  (3)
Atmosphere   3.00/5  (3)
(Review ID: 8576)

Not a great hostel, really needs updating so pretty basic, and not particularly clean. However seemed to attract nice guests so has a friendly atmosphere.
 
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neilusborne  
England  
4 reviews  
 
 
Awful place, nothing like the website or leaflets suggested. Don't go there.
14 March 2008

Pros: Getting out
Cons: Cockroaches, dirty kitchen, prison cell rooms, not near ANYTHING

    
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Maintenance   1.00/5  (1)
Cleanliness   1.00/5  (1)
Facilities   2.00/5  (2)
Atmosphere   1.00/5  (1)
(Review ID: 7961)

This hostel was the worst place we've stayed, it was grubby and horrible, made me feel dirty. The bathrooms had cockroaches and other bugs, out of 3 showers, only one had a lock. The kitchen was disgusting, the tv room was worn out and nothing was like the website advertised. It says it is near shops, bars, cafes etc but it isnt, there is one or two things on the beach but i wouldn't bother staying here if i was you. go to BASE or magnums, you'll have a much better time
 
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