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Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel

2.0 star property
Suburban hostel with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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Located near Fairy Bower Beach, the Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel offers a welcoming base for travelers. Guests enjoy complimentary continental breakfast, connect via in-room WiFi, and socialize with fellow adventurers at the rooftop terrace or coffee shop/cafe.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Bedroom Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Berth Mixed Dorm 107 (Ages 18-35 years)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Berth Mixed Dorm 103 (Ages 18-35 years)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Berth Mixed Dorm 003 (Ages 18-35 years)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Berth Female Dorm 101 (Ages 18-35 years)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Bed in 8 Berth Mixed Dorm 207 (Ages 18-35 years)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Berth Mixed Dorm 207 (Ages 18-35 years)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Berth Mixed Dorm 113 (Ages 18-35 years)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Berth Mixed Dorm 204 (Ages 18-35 years)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Berth Mixed Dorm 205 (Ages 18-35 years)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Berth Mixed Dorm 205 (Ages 18-35 years)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Berth Mixed Dorm 206 (Ages 18-35 years)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Berth Mixed Dorm 206 (Ages 18-35 years)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Berth Mixed Dorm 208 (Ages 18-35 years)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6 Berth Female Dorm 117 (Ages 18-35 years)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Berth Female Dorm 117 (Ages 18-35 years)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6 Berth Mixed Dorm 110 (Ages 18-35 years)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Berth Mixed Dorm 110 (Ages 18-35 years)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6 Berth Mixed Dorm 201 (Ages 18-35 years)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Berth Mixed Dorm 201 (Ages 18-35 years)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6 Berth Mixed Dorm 202 (Ages 18-35 years)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Berth Mixed Dorm 202 (Ages 18-35 years)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6 Berth Mixed Dorm 203 (Ages 18-35 years)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Berth Mixed Dorm 203 (Ages 18-35 years)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Berth with Ensuite Female Dorm 001 (Ages 18-35 years)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Berth Mixed Dorm 111 (Ages 18-35 years)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rear 63, The Corso, Manly, NSW, 2095

What's nearby

  • Corso at Manly - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The Corso - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Manly Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Manly Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fairy Bower Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney North Sydney Station - 14 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New Brighton Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Steyne - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Hold - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wonder Fuh - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel

Hostel near Manly Beach
Located close to Fairy Bower Beach and North Head Quarantine Station, Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, barbecue grills, and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, beach towels, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Guidebooks and local maps
  • 40-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Communal kitchens 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

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can contact the property for check-in assistance.
It is this property's policy that guests over 35 years of age are not permitted in shared dormitory rooms. However, these guests can book a private room for their use, if available.

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

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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
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

Property is also known as

Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker Budget Motel Manly
Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker Budget Motel
Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker Budget Manly
Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker Budget Motel Manly
Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker Budget Motel
Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker Budget
Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker Budget Motel
Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel Manly
Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker & Budget Motel Manly
Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker Budget Manly

Frequently asked questions

Is Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel located?

Located in Manly, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Manly Beach and Fairy Bower Beach. North Head Quarantine Station and Brookvale Oval are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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