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Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, 3-minute walk to Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre

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Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers offers a vibrant atmosphere and free to-go breakfast. Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy the arcade room and pool table. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and a library. Staff provides helpful tour assistance.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bed Multi-Gender Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in a 3 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in a 4 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 Bed in a 6 Bed mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in a 8 Bed mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 Bed in a 2 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
16 Clifton Street, Bunbury, WA, 6230

What's nearby

  • Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bunbury Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marlston Hill Lookout Tower - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bunbury Visitor Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bunbury CentrePoint - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Brunswick Junction Station - 23 min drive
  • Busselton, WA (BQB-Margaret River) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Melo Velo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dôme Café - Bunbury Koombana Bay - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Froth Craft Bunbrewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rose Hotel & Motel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Benesse Coffee - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers

Hostel near Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre
Located close to Bunbury Lighthouse and Marlston Hill Lookout Tower, Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers provides free to-go breakfast, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A billiards/pool table, a TV in the lobby, and a reception hall
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, barbecue grills, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • 3 bathrooms with showers
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and ovens

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 19

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 19 (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Wander Inn Bunbury Backpackers
Wander Bunbury Backpackers
Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers Bunbury
Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 19 (subject to availability).

Where is Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers located?

Located in the heart of Bunbury, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, Bunbury Regional Art Galleries, and Marlston Hill Lookout Tower. Bunbury Visitor Centre and Back Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheapest in town, but not worth $85

Site manager/caretaker was nice, room was clean, toilets in the morning not so as to be expected with many people waking up at the same time. Advertised breakfast on hotels.com and on their flyer/map but did not supply breakfast, bit of a false advertising. Only stayed 1 night so can't say much about it. Bed made a squeeky sound and so did the neighbors! People confusing rooms and knocking on our and others doors. Bit expensive $85 for a backpacker, lucky I used a $45 free night discount voucher.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

J

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

Clean and quiet

It was clean and quiet. The location was very central. The checkin and checkout process were smooth and easy, no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vending machine didn't work. Though not allowed to smoke in the premises, the layout of the place had the smoke blowing in anyway. The staff were phenomenal. It was clean, and certainly covered what I needed for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

MARY

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

Was booked into single room, which comprised of bunk beds. Check in was quick with no problems, gentleman at reception was friendly. This is where the good points stoped. Breakfast included, which comprised of two bins of unsliced bread and rolls, no set up with butter or spreads. This is true backpacker style. Location good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and convenient. Just air con would be nice for sleeping! Was hot/warm in Bunbury at the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nik, Bunbury wa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place all round great place great location and awesome people
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

K, Bunbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
チェックイン時のレセプションの受付係の方がとてもフレンドリーで感じが良かった。部屋には扇風機が設置されていて、暑い時は使わせて頂いた。ベッドにハシゴもあった。そこそこ年数が経っている施設だからかどことなく雑多な感じがあるものの、手入れの行き届いた良い宿だった。シャワーやトイレも綺麗だった。ただ(見落としただけかもしれないが)貴重品用のロッカーは見受けられなかったのでそこは注意が必要。部屋にはベッドごとに棚があるので物は置けるが、貴重品は自身で管理すべき。また洗濯機、乾燥機はあるが、洗剤は無いので用意が必要。干すスペースもある。 すぐ近くにofficeworksがあり、レジュメの印刷に便利。1番近いスーパーまでは歩きで10〜15分程掛かると思われる(短期間の宿泊だったのであくまで予想)。 機会があればまた泊まりたい。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not bad for a backpack lodging. Staff were awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Arim

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

좋아요

부엌은 지저분하고 빵이나 차가 좀 오래돼 보였어요 하지만 그외는 만족이에요 편하고 와이파이도 잘되고 한국인 스탭도 있어요
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

SANDY, AUCKLAND

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

Nice hotel

Good experience with friendly helpful staffs. Close to the town and major transport centre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
寝るだけだったので可もなく不可もなくです。 各ベッドごとに専用の荷物棚があるのは良かったかも。 長期滞在者が多いのかドミの中はジメっとした感じで清潔感は感じられず。 あと、長期滞在者が騒いでうるさい

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Halfway house

I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone unless your in dire straits for accomodation. Broken toilets, shopping trolleys of dirty old clothes around the place. Dirty laundry all through the bathrooms, no shower screens or doors in bathrooms and the general feel about the place was of a half way house with slobby sloth men lying around the places lounge areas picking there noses and wiping it all over the furniture. Don't do it

8/10 Good

Imran, England

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort
I only needed a bed for 7 hrs, so was adaqate, but its a bit rough

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great location. Great staff

I had toothache all weekend so my long weekend didn't quite work out. However I have stayed here before and would stay again and recommend to others

6/10 Okay

Lesley

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

When you just need a bed for the night

I stayed here briefly overnight with 3 of my children. Check in was super easy, the room was clean, bathroom was clean, and the beds were comfy. Best thing was once we went to bed super early, we didn't hear any noise from any of the other people staying! Only problem is the check out time, I had to check out at 7, couldn't do it until 8, so just gave the keys to the night clerk and left without getting the $10 key deposit back.

6/10 Okay

Jack , Perth, WA

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

Location location

If you are after an affordable and convenient bed for the night the bunbury backpackers is pretty good. I found the parking really handy too and the gate is locked at night so it's nice and secure. Late check-in is only downside but apart from that it's value for money.

8/10 Good

connor, kenwick, perth, wa, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice hostel only 2 minute walk from the beach.

really nice hostel with friendly staff with really good knowledge of the local area. Beach only 2 minute walk from the beach and walking distance from the city centre

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and close to the beach yet filthy

Nice area, place is a bit shabby and not looked after, very messy and unclean in kitchen and common areas.

10/10 Excellent

Pooja, Australia - WA - Regional WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The eateries close to wander inn are great.

10/10 Excellent

Hubert, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Affordable; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Pleasant; also close to city center and restaurants

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Value: Cheap;

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Australia - WA - Regional WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Distinctive; Value: Affordable; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless; I never considered staying at a Backpackers before, this experience has completely changed my mind. I had the best time and some great new friends.

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