Backpackers By The Beach

This hostel isn’t in the hospitality business. It’s in the attitude business, projecting an aloofness that permeated all of my stay there, nights of wine and poses for swingers on the make, cougars on the prowl and anyone else who values a sort of facile fabulousness over competent service or a breaded veal Milanese with any discernible meat.

Love this place. So convenient to beach, yoga. I live outta town and this place is great.

Great hospitality, clean and comfortable amenities, perfect location for a fair price. What more could you ask for?!

Stayed five nights. Clean, comfy place with a chilled atmosphere, good kitchen and couches. Staff were always up for a chat with and had great advice on how to make the most of your stay 👍

Stayed one night during the long weekend. The owner, Peter, is very friendly, has good humor, helpful and patience in answering all my enquiries about the area and tours in Port Stephens. Clean, perfect location, friendly staff. Would recommend to stay here.