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Cable Beach Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with an outdoor pool and a bar

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Property grounds
Property entrance
Outdoor dining
Beach nearby, white sand, beach volleyball
BBQ/picnic area
Cable Beach Backpackers offers the best for active travelers. Cool off in the outdoor pool with sun loungers or join basketball and beach volleyball games. Free in-room WiFi keeps you connected, and the bar is a great spot to relax after exploring.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory with Air Conditioning

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in a Four Bed Fan Cooled Dorm Room Mixed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in a Four Bed Fan Cooled Dorm Female Only

Highlights

Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in a Four Bed A/C Dorm Room Mixed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Beds Female Dormitory with Fan

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory with Fan

  • Sleeps 1

About the neighborhood

Map
12 Sanctuary Drive, Cable Beach, WA, 6725

What's nearby

  • Cable Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Chinatown - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Pearl Luggers Museum - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Matso's Brewery - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Town Beach - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Broome, WA (BME-Broome Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moontide Distillery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cable Beach House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Broome Boulevard Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ginreab Thai - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Cable Beach Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel located in Cable Beach
At Cable Beach Backpackers - Hostel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like beach volleyball and basketball at this hostel. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, a billiards/pool table, and barbecue grills
  • A TV in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Cable Beach Backpackers - Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fan
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 27 and March 1.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Cable Beach Backpackers Hostel
Cable Beach Backpackers
Cable Backpackers Hostel Cable
Cable Beach Backpackers - Hostel Cable Beach
Cable Beach Backpackers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Cable Beach Backpackers - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–10 PM.

Is Cable Beach Backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cable Beach Backpackers - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cable Beach Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cable Beach Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Cable Beach Backpackers - Hostel located?

Located in Cable Beach, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Cable Beach and Buddha Sanctuary. Broome Wildlife Centre Reserve and Broome Bird Observatory are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Cable Beach Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 48 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a quick trip. Staff were really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Spacious and tidy in a quiet neighbourhood with easy walk to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the pool and its surrounds, all the palm trees. Haven't found anything bad
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Place ws clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That everything was spotlessly clean and the staff were really helpful organising my day trip....
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Decent value

Surprisingly quiet down in an end room well away from the common areas. Internet patchy. Overall pretty decent facilities etc, and convenient for Cable Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing community of friendly people. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location can easy walk to beach. Hostel has lots of space for everyone. If you wanted to read or have some quiet time, you can find a quiet spot in a hammok under a tree. Hammoks everywhere was really nice and added to the relaxed feel to the place (hard to describe). Really friendly staff too and cleaning was very good. I would definately come back or recommend you stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea , München

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Entspannte Zeit am cable beach

Sehr schönes gemütliches Hostel , ich war Anfang März da und wir waren nur wenige Gäste , daher war es sehr entspannend und jeder kannte jeden. Ich kann nur empfehlen, am cable beach zu übernachten, da das Center nicht so schön ist..Der Strand hingegen ist der Wahnsinn! Die Mitarbeiter sind super freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit. Kann es nur empfehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Bengee, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice environment

Only a one night stay. Excellent staff. Facilities looked excellent. great bar area. Reasonable prices.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review

Friendly place, rooms always clean and comfortable. No aircon though. Stayed here a few times
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Barbara, Victoria, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok if you need a cheap bed for the night.

I opted for a room, but it was really just a dorm with four beds. No chair or table in the room. Free Wi-Fi was very intermittent, did not work from the room. That said, staff were great, and their friendliness permeated throughout the facility. Other guests were friendly as well. I doubt I would stay at another backpackers again, because there was nothing inviting about the room. Great atmosphere though, with a bar on premises.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Plaża jak w bajce

W Broome wszystko jest drogie, ale najładniejsza jest plaza, do której z hostelu jest bardzo blisko. Hostel jest ładnie położony, ale jego mankamentem są mieszkańcy. Trafiłam na grupę brudasów.

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are very friendly and helpful. Was there for one night only. Place is comfortable nice pool, social area.

6/10 Okay

Marcel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
We enjoyed staying at Cable Beach Backpackers. The room was ok, but not the most comfortable. The staff is extremely friendly.

6/10 Okay

Ruth, Grey Nomad

Liked: Staff & service

It is a backpackers!

We checked in OK and they knew all about the booking, no problems. The room cost $89 a night and for a double room in Broome at the height of the season this is a good price, and it is a great positio very close to Cable Beach. It fulfilled our needs, a cheap nights stay in Broome, and the Corona beers were pretty cheap too. But don't expect it to be more than what it is, a backpackers!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

モラルの無い若者ばかり。

モラルのない若者が大騒ぎ。11時30分以降は、静かに！と書いてありますが、注意しても守りません。おかげで、寝不足。旅を点々とする人にはお勧めできません。スタッフは、フレンドリーです。でも、帰りの飛行機に合わせた送迎はしてくれません。海は近いです。

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice easygoing place

Stayed there for 4 nights in beginning of January. Had booked a female 4bed dorm. Was lucky to only have a roommate only one night so had the room all to myself, and the room also had a double bed so, score :p Close to the beach, awesome place such a chilled vibe. Hammocks around the place so plenty to just chill and swing. Staff were great, very friendly and happy people. The hostel offers so many free things I was amazed! Free airport pick up / drop off, breakfast, bus shuttle twice a day in to town. I'm already looking into going back to Broome in July and I d definitely stay there again :)

10/10 Excellent

Maurice, perth, w.a.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You get what you pay for

Excellent service, ambience and levels of service are well in line with what you could possibly pay for a backpacker accommodation. I expect to keep booking with them on my next BROOME stints.

8/10 Good

muhit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great budget lodging

Excellent value for the price. Friendly staff, perfect location!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Close to beach and bus stop into town.

as the office is not maned all day they requested you phone in advance with your arrival time. This I did but when we arrived we found that no one would be in the office for about another two hours. We left and went elsewhere until we could go back and book in, not all that satisfactory. Why didn't they just say, "office open times are...." Then we wouldn't have had all the running around.

8/10 Good

Nicki, Melbourne

Liked: Staff & service

Great for young travelers

Highlights is definitely a friendly vibe, even for us golden oldies! Staff were great, a bit noisy around pool late arvo and evening.

4/10 Poor

Ian , Sydney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

cheap

found Broome really expensive and wanted 1 night as a stopover only. chose this for price but toilet/shower facilities were very dirty and my partner refused to use them

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hyggeligt lille sted med flinkt personale :) Værelse og wc blev rengjort hver dag.

8/10 Good

Les, Australia - VIC - Regional VIC

Liked: Staff & service
Facilities: Everyday; Value: Bargain; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Tidy;

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