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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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Absolute Backpackers Mission Beach
4.5 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
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Brisbane
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Stayed for 2 nights, wish could have been longer but just started our holiday. Friendly staff, clean and lots to do both in the hostel, around the local area and after hours. Highly recommended. More

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leeds
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

This backpackers has clean roms and kitchen area for all to use and share with the added lovely grounds and swimming pool. It is an incredibly friendly place and the staff do all they can to make your stay enjoyable. There are free shuttles around Mission Beach and on Saturdays even a free BBQ for guests. We had a lovely... More

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Beaky1982
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We stayed in March 2012 and really enjoyed it. The owner is really friendly and hostel clean with good facilities. Great place to stay in mission beach. More

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

This was by far the cleanest and Best hostel me and my partner stayed in during our time on the east coast. As soon as we arrived at the front desk we were greeted by the friendliest lady called Peta who made us feel at home and comfortable from the time we arrived to the time we left, helping us... More

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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

This was by miles the best hostel we've stayed in Australia. Just walking up to it you cannot help but think 'wow this is amazing'. The staff were very welcoming and explained everything we needed to know about the hostel and the Mission beach area. The rooms are big, clean and cool, there is a really nice pool and the... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Great hostel with friendly owners! Clean rooms, amazing free BBQ/bonfire on occasions. Great advice on local things to do and sky dives!! huge clean kitchen and TV room with aircon. Pool with Jacuzzi and good showers. Transfer from Greyhound bus stop. Great hostel!! More

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Lismore
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

From the moment I was picked up from the greyhound by the friendliest bus driver who helped me with my bags and brought back to the hostel which was only 200 meters anyway, the managers and staff were so friendly and made me feel at home right away.... My first and last impression at the hostel was wow I can't... More

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Derry, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

this is a great pplace to stay one of the cleanest places ive stayed in. The facilites were great, the pool was amazing staff were friendly always with a suggestion on things to do weather it be a drive to waterfalls or taking the absolute bus to the either the rainforest walk or the jetty walk or playing pool volley... More

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London, United Kingdom
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

We stayed at Mission Beach for 2 nights in January in a private room. Pros: Lovely staff, very clean kitchen with lots of utensils, large fridge in kitchen and a freezer, nice pool with loungers, on a lovely site, Mexican night great fun, free bus to see wild wallabies, pick up and drop off from Grey Hound, towels provided, air-conditioned... More

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London, England
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011

Fantastic place to stay - first name terms, and had a really homely feel. Activities organised every day so that you're never short of anything to do. Rooms were nice and comfortable and quite spacious. Could do with a few extra plug sockets plus the lock on the door to the balcony didn't work, which meant we couldn't fully lock... More

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