Magnums Backpackers (Airlie Beach, Australia) - Hostel Reviews

babe_kaz

Middlesex

Senior Reviewer

10 reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

2 helpful votes

“Avoid if you can!”

Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I've stayed here for 2 nights and they were the worst nights sleep of my life. I appreciate this is a party hostel and all but it borders on ridiculous. The ensuite shower n toilet just make for more noise. Probably the worst thing about my 8 bed cheap dorm was the horrid smell. Think it came from the bathroom... More

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Do not avoid at any cost says Magnums! Sorry to hear you did not sleep well - we have to disagree with you on many points though. Magnums is the ONLY Airlie Beach Backpackers with on site security to minimise any disruptions to people’s comfort. Our en-suite bathrooms are very popular - your experience was unique. We do not consider... More

MissJones21

London

Senior Reviewer

8 reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

1 helpful vote

“Nice setting”

Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We had a three night stay in a private cabin, which was basic but perfecty fine. The jungle setting of the hostel is appealing, as it the free wi fi area which lots of hostels don't have. The private room didn't have it's own bathroom but had a/c and a fridge so generally good facilities. The hostel bar is always... More

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Thank you for taking the time to share your review of our resort. We are really happy to be providing our guests with what they are telling us they want - thank you for your ‘thumbs up’! More

riohatesmagnums

Airlie Beach, Australia

1 review

“BED BUGS - WORST EXPERIANCE EVER!!!!!”

Reviewed 30 April 2012

when i stayed at magnums i stayed for a total of two weeks. i started off in cabin number 73. after about 3 sleepless nights and actually seeing a bedbug crawl from under my pillow i went to reception to complain. they then sent the cleaners to check my room. the cleaners then confirmed that i had bedbugs in my... More

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TOTALLY FICTICUIOUS We at Magnums are absolutely certain that this review is malicious and totally unfounded. We have carefully checked all records involving these claims using the details offered in the review and it would simply be impossible for this review to be based on fact, which leaves only one other alternative, that it is untrue. We are saddened to... More

Leem216

Brisbane

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4 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Terrible Stay”

Reviewed 20 April 2012

We boked for 8 people for a weekin Magnums and we arrived to stay in a 10 dorm tht was fine, apart from the next day we where told we needed to move rooms this then happened every morning we had to check out at 10am to check into a new room which would then not be cleaned or made... More

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Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns in relation to your recent experience. It is definately not Magnums policy to move guests on a daily basis so we are a litte puzzled by your review. When endeavouring to respond to your concerns it is very difficult given that you have not identified the date of your stay... More

Silverfox100

1 review

“If it weren't for bed bugs this place would be fine!”

Reviewed 18 April 2012

Stayed here on the 18th April in a twin share room. Staff were friendly enough, mattresses were comfy, room small, but for what you're paying that's fine. There were spots of blood on the sheets, which is a tell tale sign of bed bugs, but I took my chances. Woke up in the middle of the night with bites &... More

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Sorry to hear you had a bad experience. Magnums follows a strict code of conduct that complies with local and state legislation in relation to Bedbugs, Oh what a curse they are, it is always disappointing to hear that we have had bed bugs introduced to our hostel from the many travellers that stay with us, you can be absolutely... More

Gloriaaas

Contributor

12 reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

2 helpful votes

“Awful.”

Reviewed 17 April 2012

Me and my friend have been backpacking for 3 months now and this was surely one of the worst place we ever stayed in. The standard of the hostel was just really bad and the kitchen was only clean for like 10 minutes in The morning sometime not even that. We only stayed one night but stil the worst place... More

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Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns in relation to your recent experience. We certainly take the comments about unfriendly staff very seriously – it is quite the opposite of the feedback we consistently receive so we will be looking into that one! We sincerely wish you safe onward travels in Australia. More

Keith F

Dublin, Ireland

1 review

“Do not stay here if possible”

Reviewed 16 April 2012

1. Sandra at reception is possibly the rudest person I have ever encountered. Even though myself and friends spent 400 dollars for four nights in that god awful hostel, we also booked a boat trip through them at 100 dollars each and another trip for 60 dollars each she did not even say thank you or good bye upon check... More

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“Response from Management” Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns in relation to your recent experience. We take the comments about unfriendly staff very seriously – we will be addressing your concerns immediately, to be honest this review has thrown us all. We certainly do care about any negative experiences our guests’ experience. As a result we... More

MudsMuds

Dubai

Top Contributor

50 reviews

Reviews in 16 cities

4 helpful votes

“Neat, Clean, Hygienic - Helping / Friendly Staff”

Reviewed 13 April 2012

I wanted to explore Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands in March 2012. After doing some wandering research on the internet and discussions with my Oz buddies, i decided to stay at this Magnums Backpackers. Although i am not a proper backpacker but try to travel with minimum luggage so thought of staying here. When i arrived at Airlie Beach... More

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Wow - thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience at Magnums - Airlie Beach!. We also love our hostel and our guests, very cool friendly people! Take care - happy travels! More

Freaker1969

Townsville, Australia

2 reviews

1 helpful vote

“Really Good!”

Reviewed 4 April 2012

Just had 3 great nights, loads of people in our dorm but pretty clean and tidy and cheap. Check in girls were friendly and housekeeping were able to loan me a mobile charger. Free wifi which is great and looked like new kitchen and TV room. More

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Thank you.................. We also love our hostel and our guests, very cool friendly people! Take Care Happy Travels! More

Ryancarter1986

Top Contributor

183 reviews

Reviews in 31 cities

33 helpful votes

“Gd with no probs it's a hostel”

Reviewed 18 February 2012

Its a hostel so it comes with noise loud ppl alcohol not great beds n rooms just standard which what it was. Staff friendly n helpful with local info. Price lil high 4 a very basic double shared bathroom $56. Free wifi area which was good however More

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