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Absolute Backpackers Mission Beach

28 Wongaling Beach Road, Mission Beach, Queensland 4852, Australia (Formerly Mission Beach Backpackers Lodge)
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Port Douglas, Australia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Title says it all, Absolute Backpackers is the nicest and best hostel I've stayed in. For starters on arrival at the Greyhound bus stop which is just 200m up the road from the hostel they had a minibus waiting to collect me and some other people. Then after the very short drive to the hostel we got to reception where... More

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Brisbane, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

We stayed in this hostel for 6 weeks while we were working on a cattle farm. The whole location is awesome --> nice pool area with jacuzzi, barbecue, table tennis and pool table, beautiful outdoor area and a pretty chilled out tv room with airconditioning and free dvd hire. Furthermore is it the cleanest hostel we ever stayed! They are... More

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Cork
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33 reviews 33 reviews
30 hotel reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Nice hostel, not much to do in mission beach. Hostel located walking distance from beach, woolworths and bus stop...however 500m from bus stop they still shuttle you which is nice. Really big air-con tv room with free DVDs, even DVD night with free popcorn or quiz night which was fun.

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Sydney, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

I booked one night here but within 20 mins of arriving I was in love with the area and stayed for three nights. Ben and Gemma, who run the hostel, make you feel really welcome and are full of good advice. If it wasn't for them I would have skipped Magnetic Island - but this became the place that I... More

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Camden Town, null, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
9 hotel reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

The best backpackers of my entire journey; it felt very open - nestled back off the main road, you get the feeling you are actually staying In the middle of the rainforest! You do find yourself sharing your accommodation with all sorts of lizards and insects (I would recommend some insect repellant if you don't wish to be eaten alive... More

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Blackburn, United Kingdom
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3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

We had a great stay here at absolute from the minute we checked in the staff were really friendly and helpful nothing was too much trouble despite the millions of questions we asked!! The room was clean and so was the kitchen and bathrooms. There was lots of facilities and it was close to the beach and he supermarket. Overall... More

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Escanaba, Michigan, United States
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8 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

I stayed for three nights. The staff is great. They are very pleasant, and very knowledgeable of the area. They can assist you with coordinating activities if you need their help. You have the option of dorm room style sleeping, or pay a bit more for a private room. But all price levels are very reasonable, and an excellent value!... More

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Verona
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3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

Nice hostel, cozy and very clean! We stayed in a very spacious room for 8 people. We had a double bed. The shared bathrooms were immaculate! Even the common areas were large and clean. The kitchen was always clean and very well equipped. There were also a laundry room and a relax room with a huge TV. The very friendly... More

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Slough, United Kingdom
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17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013 via mobile

I stayed here for a couple of nights with a friend to do the Mission Beach skydive and then the Rafting on Tully river. The hostel itself is very nice, it's lovely and clean, has beautiful gardens, a nice big kitchen and the bathrooms are new and spotless. It's also in a very good location as it is right next... More

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Peta_Shaw, General Manager at Absolute Backpackers Mission Beach, responded to this review
18 February 2013

Hi there and thank you for you review. We are happy to read all guest feedback, however we do prefer that feedback is correct. So, just to clarify a few incorrect points you made in your review: 1. You opted for the cheapest room in the house and when asked if you would like to upgrade into the main building... More

London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

Mission Beach is a beautiful sleepy town, a perfect getaway destination to relax or be active with skydiving, rainforest walks, reef trips and kayaking. Absolute Backpackers is located a stone's throw away from centre of town but is perfectly located to the coach station, Woolworths and the beach. The Stinger nets for swimming are located closer to town and a... More

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Address: 28 Wongaling Beach Road, Mission Beach, Queensland 4852, Australia (Formerly Mission Beach Backpackers Lodge)
Region: Australia > Queensland > Mission Beach
Amenities:
Free Parking Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 21 Speciality lodging in Mission Beach
Price range (per night): RM75 - 151
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