Apollo Bay Backpackers


47 Montrose Street, Apollo Bay
Tel (03) 5237 7360 or 1800 11 30 45
Website www.apollobaybackpackers.com.au




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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.

Price
Dorm bed $22
Double/twin room $55
Prices include breakfast

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

Reception Open
7.30am-9.30pm

Lockers for every dormitory bed TV lounge Kitchen Laundry
 

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Last Update: November 19, 2008



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Average Rating based on 6 Reviews
Maintenance  3.00/5  (3.00)
Cleanliness  3.00/5  (3.00)
Facilities  3.00/5  (3.00)
Atmosphere  3.00/5  (3.00)

Compared to other hostels in this destination
Maintenance  3.62/5  (3.62)
Cleanliness  3.54/5  (3.54)
Facilities  3.31/5  (3.31)
Atmosphere  3.62/5  (3.62)



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(Review ID: 11113)
 
shabby, March 13, 2005
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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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(Review ID: 11114)
 
Basic, clean, no-frills, no complaints., April 22, 2003
Reviewer: EvilDan

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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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(Review ID: 11115)
 
Friendly, Fun and Cosy, January 2, 2003
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Maintenance   4.00/5  (4)
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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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Just the place!, May 24, 2002
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Cheap and cheerful with no fancy frills, relaxed and easy going!
 
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Now I know why it's so cheap, January 25, 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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(Review ID: 11118)
 
Friendly owners, December 17, 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.
 
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