Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel
Hostel in Manly
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Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, TV and more
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About this hostel
Suburban Sydney hostel in Manly with free breakfast
A bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this hostel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are onsite.
Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel offers 27 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Digital television is provided. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
A bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this hostel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are onsite.
Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel offers 27 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Digital television is provided. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
TV
Map of Manly
Available Rooms
Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom, Partial Ocean View
1 Double • 388 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Four Bed Mixed Dorm (ages 18-35)
2 Bunk • 388 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom, Partial Ocean View
1 Double
Sleeps 2
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Six Bed Mixed Dorm (ages 18-35)
3 Bunk • 388 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Eight Bed Mixed Dorm (ages 18-35)
4 Bunk
Sleeps 3
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 10.0
I have stayed at Boardriders a lot over the past 4 years and it’s a really nice simple budget place at Manly
8.0 / 10.0
Lady at check in was very friendly & helpful
8.0 / 10.0
Good value for money
10.0 / 10.0
The service was excellent
8.0 / 10.0
Loved the classic hostel feel and intense walkability and beach access. The facility needs some repairs, but if you're young and traveling and need an inexpensive place, perfect. It's loud, but no more so than any other hostel experience. I felt a bit too old to be there at 29, but then again I'm fairly low key and wasn't keen on the party life.
8.0 / 10.0
Convienient location within a good walking distance to the ferry and beaches. Plenty of local shops to choose from to eat as well as local supermarkets. The front reception area is a bit tight for space. The staff at the front desk were always friendly, cheerful, and helpful. The building corridors, and stairways feel quite dark. There seems to be a good large space upstairs available to socialize.
5.0 / 10.0
The Elevator needs to be fixed, Otherwise a wonderful stay, the guests were wonderful. I think some would like the different embassy's to help them get home. I can't wait to stay again soon.
8.0 / 10.0
Great location, very friendly staff!
10.0 / 10.0
GRRREAT value for money
8.0 / 10.0
Friendly helpful staff. Great location. Good value for money.
10.0 / 10.0
Great people
3.0 / 10.0
This is a great base in Manly, the Corso facing rooms have some noise at night and the street cleaning machines start about 5.30 but earplugs should see to that.
The kitchen and communal areas need a deep clean, the room was tired and dusty, but the bed was comfortable and the shower was good.
You get what you pay for and by the amount of long-term guests it appears there are work opportunities.
The free breakfast- cereal, toast, tea+coffee was welcome.
6.0 / 10.0
Staff are friendly and happy which is nice.
Reasonable for what it is.
Definitely noisy though. Haha
6.0 / 10.0
Close to bars
10.0 / 10.0
great price, double with shower toilet a must
2.0 / 10.0
Management were extremely rude and unaccommodating. I’d suggest other guest houses nearby for better facilities and service.
6.0 / 10.0
Boardriders room was comfortable although would have liked some cups to make a cup of tea. Bathrooms very rundown one of the two showers not working. Staff were really nice.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing atmosphere, very kind and helpful staff and the location is perfect especially for ocean lovers liker myself as well as having many food and clubbing options nearby. Would stay here again for sure!
10.0 / 10.0
Staff were great. Location second-to-none
10.0 / 10.0
Jose was such a helpful member of staff. I had a flat tyre on the highway on the way to the backpackers. I had to wait for roadside assistance for over an hour. Jose waited for me to arrive which was well after midnight. He helped me with directions and genuinely cared about my welfare. I slept well in my single room with my dou bed. It was a good stay. Thank you. Nicole
5.0 / 10.0
Private room was very accommodating. Came with towels and shampoos. Bathrooms were right across the hall and easy to access. Check in was easy to work with and let us check in very late. Awesome room overlooking The Corso. Would recommend to those on a budget and who dont mind the hostel style of sharing. Would gladly come back!
6.0 / 10.0
Nice people, cleanish...
8.0 / 10.0
Central location - cheap as chips for manly - great value for money - great sheets and bedding for backpackers - can be a bit noisy.
5.0 / 10.0
Great value and top location. Friendly vibe
4.0 / 10.0
As advertised, pretty chilled and friendly. I was in ensuite and found it clean and roomy
8.0 / 10.0
As advertised, pretty chilled and friendly. I was in ensuite and found it clean and roomy
2.0 / 10.0
Stayed there for two nights my in my mum, what a big mistake! The area is nice but very noise at night so we couldn’t sleep well. The place smells bad and is not clean at all! For the price I could have paid for a better place to stay, way too expensive for what you get!
4.0 / 10.0
Stayed there for two nights my in my mum, what a big mistake! The area is nice but very noise at night so we couldn’t sleep well. The place smells bad and is not clean at all! For the price I could have paid for a better place to stay, way too expensive for what you get!
2.0 / 10.0
More of a long term stay place for foreign workers than a backpackers hostel. Front desk was very nice, but room, shower, and kitchen were very dirty.
8.0 / 10.0
The place was good and clean. Beds were comfy, and room amenities were serviceable. Not too sure why you couldn't use the lift, though.
8.0 / 10.0
Great location, could see the beach from the room balcony of the double room facing the Corso.
8.0 / 10.0
Great location with good sized rooms (twin) including tea and coffee facility. Bathrooms are very basic with not much space in the shower. Breakfast is included and the price good for the location
4.0 / 10.0
I had an ensuite room which was clean and surprisingly quiet. Right in the heart of Manly. Heipful pleasant staff.
5.0 / 10.0
Nice place, good location, great staff. House cat is a nice touch.
2.0 / 10.0
The general building and room did not feel clean and the toilets/showers were horrendous
3.0 / 10.0
Good location and nice staffToo loud in the rooms, walls are too thin so you hear the neighbours
3.0 / 10.0
Good location and nice staff
Too loud in the rooms, walls are too thin so you hear the neighbours
3.0 / 10.0
Really good location, nice people.
5.0 / 10.0
Booked my brother in law to stay there whilst he visited us. He seemed to have a great time. It is good for younger travellers and students.
3.0 / 10.0
We had a pleasant stay at Boardrider Backpackers, the staff were friendly and also gave us ear plugs to be able to sleep as we all know hostels are noisy most nights! On check out, we did inform the manager that the room was not clean at all, the bathroom drain, room sills and under the bed were full of grime and hair... not very pleasant to see for the price we paid. All in all, the bed was comfortable and staff friendly, this backpackers just needs a really good, deep clean.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Manly?
The average price for a rental in Manly is $277 per night. This rental is $171 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and tv.
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