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Apollo Bay Backpackers is a small cosy hostel in an old house on a quiet residential street a short walk from the centre of town. Facilities include a common area with a small fully-equipped kitchen; a TV lounge and internet access ($5 per hour). There is also a nice outdoor area with a barbecue and a front garden where you can feed the birds in the morning.
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Price Dorm bed $22 Double/twin room $55
Prices include breakfast Prices are in Australian dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.
We stayed in the second house with the doubles. The living room seemed like a refuge for worn-out furniture from the early 70s that had been tossed out on the street with a small sign saying "free." The mattress sagged more than any I've seen. The window and curtains were dotted with dead bugs. The bathrooms seemed like they were superficially clean. Another room was stacked with used mattresses. On the plus side, there was juice, cereal and bread for breakfast. If we had to do it over again, I would have used the Automobile Association guide to find a budget motel or stay in another city.
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EvilDan
Sydney, Australia
Basic, clean, no-frills, no complaints. 22 April 2003
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rooms. It's not fancy, but it's clean and comfortable. Basic, no-frills, friendly, they even provide cereal and bread for free breakfasts.
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Anonymous
Geelong, Australia
Friendly, Fun and Cosy 2 January 2003
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I ended up at Apollo Bay Backpackers New Years Day and found the place very friendly and easy going. I had never been to a backpackers before and did not know what to expect. I enjoyed the experience a lot and look forward to going back.
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Anonymous
Castlebar, Ireland
Just the place! 24 May 2002
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Cheap and cheerful with no fancy frills, relaxed and easy going!
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Anonymous
Melbourne, Australia
Now I know why it's so cheap 25 January 2002
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This backpackers is pretty cheap. The place is a bit shabby and the facilities...well, I don't know of any facilities to speak of. I didn't like the staff. I was dissapointed with the place and the rooms were like shoe-boxes. It is a place to stay but I like a bit more out of a backpackers. Nothing was stolen.
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Melbourne Australia
Friendly owners 17 December 2001
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We had friends stay at this place, we checked it out and the owners were really friendly and outgoing. The rooms are smaller than the Surfside, but the atmosphere is better. If you want big rooms and views - go Surfside, if you want friendly atmosphere and nice people, stay here.
