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The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel

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You can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, an arcade/game room, and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like surfing/body boarding and cycling at this hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small rug, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

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  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
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A dormitory room with a brick wall, a window with curtains, a TV mounted on the wall, bunk beds, and a shelf unit.

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  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small table, a shelf, and a ceiling fan.

6 Bed Female Dorm

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a flat-screen TV, a small table, and a fluffy rug on the floor.

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in The Entrance, The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel is near the beach. Westfield Tuggerah and Erina Fair are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Terrigal Beach and Lake Macquarie. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at The Entertainment Grounds, or consider a night out at Drifters Wharf. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our The Entrance travel guide
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2/56 The Entrance Road, The Entrance, NSW, 2261

What's nearby

  • A beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a rocky breakwater, and buildings in the background.
    Entrance Beach
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A coastal scene with waves and a cloudy sky.
    Blue Bay Beach
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pelican Plaza
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Entrance Ocean Baths
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Toowoon Bay Beach
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ourimbah Station
    19 min drive
  • Wyong Station
    24 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    76 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Lakes Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Coco Rice & Noodle Bar
    1 min walk
  • Bateau Bay Hotel
    3 min walk
  • Saigon Chopsticks
    2 min walk
  • The Entrance Hotel
    8 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Mobile key entry
  • Shared accommodations
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 10
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 7 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 10 (one-way), (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per night
  • Towels fee: AUD 5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 10 (subject to availability).

Does The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of AUD 45 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel located?

With direct access to the beach, this The Entrance hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Tuggerah Lake, Entrance Beach, and Pelican Plaza. Wyrrabalong National Park and The Entrance Ocean Baths are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff looked after our group and made check-in seamless
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
T who runs the place is the most helpful knowledgeable person you'll come across. Makes you feel so welcome, nothing is a problem. Great facilities, it's like a house, as in it's got all you might need. I have had a most enjoyable stay. I wish them some busyness because they deserve it. Just not when I come back to stay (from Christchurch) lol. All the best, if I'm ever in the area I'm staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was okay but only the floor carpet in girls room I think they need to put on the timber floor it will be better than the carpet .and no parking for customer it’s very hard to get a parking
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Despite booking three weeks prior to arrival, the Owner had not looked at my booking, including lower bunk only for the two nights, due to my disability preventing me getting up into a top bunk. This request has never been an issue in any other Hostel. Additionally, there is a strict rule, only advised on arrival, of no alcohol to be consumed on or off site for the entire duration of stay, plus the additional rule of no drugs, including prescription and over the counter, to taken taken, again, on or off site, for the entire duration of stay. I take several prescribed medications for epilepsy and spinal cord injury. Not to take them leaves me requiring medical assistance. Without knowing the medical history or medications involved, the Owner would not allow me to be checked in and refused to process a refund, advising that I had to cancel the booking. The Owner, for over thirty minutes, gave all sorts of reasons why a refund could not be given; including laptop at home, plus having to pick up children and wife, during the short check in period. Owner will not take a phone call from Hotels.com, preventing a refund being actioned. Once on the train back home, I mentioned what happened. The local was able to name the Hostel, advising that this has happened on multiple occasions since the change of Owners. Book at your own risk.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay was ok apart from people drinking my drinks that I left in the fridge it’s quiet close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Facilities modern and clean and run by friendly and helpful staff 👍👍👍
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location: beaches, shops, cinemas, restaurants just on the doorsteps. The owner Julie is a lovely lady. The room is nice and comfortable. The bathrooms are clean. Kitchen is good. But the amenities are very basic: no plugs for phone in the room, no towels and hair dryer (you need to hire them). Wifi didn't work in my room. For a short stay I absolutely recommend you to stay with them.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice location, close to beach and shops. The staff were helpful and friendly. Room and al facilities were clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very clean neat and tidy and surprisingly very quiet considering it is in the main street on The Entrance. We have no hesitation in recommending the hostel to anyone. Herbie and Lydia,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not great

I booked in for one night to break a long journey. However this backpackers was noisy and had a weird smell. From the furthest room in the corridor I could still hear the talking and loud tv until nearly midnight, as well as a dryer or spinner in the next room that started and stopped from 10.30pm. Near midnight I packed my stuff and left. For me the cheap price wasn't worth a night of no sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room smelt badly like dirty socks. Doonas ripped and old lumpy pillows. Bathroom and kitchen basic and only reasonably clean. Easy entry and sign in procedure. Breakfast bag supplied with 2 slices of frozen white bread and some cornflakes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness

Central Backpackers

We hired a room for a couple with a double bed.The room had steel frame bunks for 7 people with a double bed as the bottom bunk of a two tier setup. In the end we chose to sleep in separate single bunks. The facility was clean. We were pretty much alone and although there were others staying there we only had contact with one person in the morning we left, apart from the man who gave us the key when we arrived but he left early. Someone did their washing at 3:00 AM and the spin cycle made one heck of a noise - we think it was a permanent resident.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

No room despite booking confirmation!

I booked this room well in advance for a pre-planned event but when I tried to check in on the day I was told that no room was allocated to me and no other similar room was available. Due to the event being on there were very limited options without having to pay A LOT for another hotel. I managed to scab a night on a lounge at a friends place but this was definitely not the night I wanted before the event.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So grateful

First time at a backers an i was very impressed. After a long flight i needed a place to sleep an they went out of their way to provide a room all to myself which was incredible quiet an warm an clean an very comfotable, i was so appreciative of their care.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Was not clean at all.

I didnt end up staying because when i turned up it was not clean, it smelled and it was not nice
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nothing special; Value: Cheap; Service: Sloppy; Cleanliness: Lacking; better facilities at same price right across road in a private room with clean linen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Bargain; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Pleasant;
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021