Port Macquarie Backpackers

Port Macquarie · Australia

Port Macquarie Backpackers

HostelPunk Score
77% NOT TOO BAD
High confidence 260 reviews
2nd best in Port Macquarie

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Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍳 Free Breakfast
Other facilities (36)
Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Bicycle Parking Adaptors Jobs Board Follows Covid-19 Sanitation Guidance Tours/Travel Desk Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange DVD's Board Games Pool Table Wi-Fi Smart TV Recycling Bins Linen Included Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Towels Not Included Towels For Hire Hair Dryers For Hire Express Check-in / Out Security Lockers Safe Deposit Box CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Hot Showers Common Room Games Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Tea & Coffee Making Facilities

Prices

Dorms $28 / night
Privates $50 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

Italy MALE 31-40 Apr 21, 2026 Atm 80%

Había en general un buen ambiente, pero algunos detalles me dejaron un poco perplejo. La recepción abre a las 17, y aunque si llegas antes puedes quedarte en la zona común, no hay check in. Los baños son un poco improvisados y con paredes de lata,la temperatura de la ducha es difícil de regular (al final la tomé fría): en resumen, no agradable. Las mantas y los colchones, o por lo menos lo que me tocaron, se ven viejos, y sobretodo sucios. Me pidieron una reseña onesta, pues ahí la t...

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England FEMALE 18-24 Apr 8, 2026 Atm 60%

Nice place to stay not tonnes of storage space good location tho and free pancakes lots of permanent guests …

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England FEMALE 25-30 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 80%

Overall a great stay. Staff, location, facilities were all perfect and the 24hr self check in is perfect for those who arrive on the late bus just down the road. And who doesn’t love free pancakes for breakfast!! The hostel could definitely could be cleaner but everything else makes up for it!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Mar 19, 2026 Atm 100%

Overall a lovely hostel that feels quite homey - has a living room where the staff invite you to play Nintendo, and a pool table room. The kitchen is nice and the free pancakes are great. Staff & volunteers make you feel very welcome! Only negatives are it’s a 15 min walk out of the town and some of the facilities / furniture could do with updating like the sofas are really old and you can’t swim in the pool but other than that fab hostel :)

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England FEMALE 18-24 Mar 17, 2026 Atm 100%

Such a nice feel to the hostel, everyone was friendly and willing to chat. The pancake breakfast was amazing and all the facilities were cleaned regularly. I would absolutely go back!

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Netherlands MALE 18-24 Mar 15, 2026 Atm 100%

It’s super cozy and welcoming the pancakes are amazing

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England FEMALE 18-24 Mar 11, 2026 Atm 100%

such a nice hostel with the best people. everyones so lovely and welcoming. already extended my stay twice just to stay here:)))

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England FEMALE 25-30 Feb 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Had a great stay at this hostel. Was very clean and the staff were so helpful and lovely to chat to making it a welcoming atmosphere. Super close to shops and transport spots and great location for the beach walks

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Portugal FEMALE 18-24 Feb 23, 2026 Atm 100%

Really enjoyed the place and the team, keep with the good work

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Wales MALE 18-24 Feb 22, 2026 Atm 100%

I was only going to stay here one night but ended up extending as I loved it here and felt super relaxed. Christian was a great host who helped me settle in and was fun to be around. The other guests at the hostel were very nice too and pancakes were a massive hit in the mornings. Would definitely recommend this place!

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Uruguay MALE 25-30 Feb 21, 2026 Atm 100%

I consider that it is a nice place to stay for a couple of nights. It is a small hostel with according common areas and a free parking site that is a highlight if you have a car. The cleanliness was not the best, specially at the bedroom that the guys living there have a mess. However, I can recommend the hostel to enjoy a short stay in the city.

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Feb 17, 2026 Atm 60%

Clean facilities, helpful staff. Very homey feel to it.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Feb 13, 2026 Atm 60%

Good out of hours check in process, 10 min walk to bus station. Staff and live in guests were warm and it was really helpful that we could use communal facilities and leave bags there while waiting for busses. Unfortunately the bathroom was pretty dirty when I arrived and it needs a refurb (one of the taps kept coming off the sink, toilet seat peeling etc). The mattress also had a big dent in that was uncomfortable. Fine for a quick stop on an east coast trip

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Feb 7, 2026 Atm 100%

Absolutely love Port Macquarie Backpackers, feels like you a part of a family! My second visit, I will always stay here when passing through here!

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Jan 25, 2026 Atm 100%

small hostel, close to the greyhound busstop, very limited fridge space (literally no space for my things, I needed to split them up), no lockable storage room, you need to pay a few dollars to stay after 6pm, kind of far away from the town centre/beach (there is a bus though), kitchen was small too (taps were anoying), affordable single room was nice!

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Australia MALE 18-24 Jan 15, 2026 Atm 80%

nice place hella family vibes good value for money

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Japan FEMALE 18-24 Dec 29, 2025 Atm 100%

I had a great stay at here!! The owner is genuinely one of the kindest and most helpful people I’ve met during my travels. From the moment I arrived, I felt really welcomed and supported. What really stood out was how much he went out of his way to help us. he even helped fix our car when we were having trouble. That kind of support meant so much to us and made a stressful situation so much easier. Whenever you have questions or needed help, he will be always there.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Dec 17, 2025 Atm 100%

Staff were the friendliest of all the hostels I’ve ever been to. Nice, clean hostel with a pool and sociable atmosphere. Would stay again!

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England COUPLE 18-24 Dec 17, 2025 Atm 100%

Lovely and friendly place to stay. Very sociable hostel and easy to make friends. The long term stayers were very welcoming too. Special thank you to Ben (owner) for making our short stay in PM very special!

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Germany ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Dec 9, 2025 Atm 80%

Very nice hostel, we enjoyed the pancake breakfast, and the hostel was overall very clean! Staff was super friendly and helpful! Only thing was that there aren’t enough outlets in the rooms for all the guests.

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