Aquarius Backpackers,
Located a 10 min bus ride outside of surfers, the quiet hostel provides a relaxing atmosphere.

1. Customer Service
****
The owner prides herself in customer service, and the staff do everything they can to accommodate. (Not going to go to far into this because I worked here. Don’t want to be biased.)

2. “At home” Feel
****
More restricted on cleanliness reasons, but the weekly sausage sizzle and pool competition help pull people out of their room to meet others. The manager also makes a point to keep everyone safe and comfortable.

3. Night Life
***
Further from surfers, going to town usually means a cab home. While its not too expensive (~$20), going to town twice a week on the big nights out can add up.

4. Cleanliness
*****
Very clean. (While this may be biased, as I was one of the people cleaning it for a short time, I can attest to the high level of clean that the manager sets as a standard.) Everything is washed, swept, mopped multiple times a day. Everything is freshly painted, there’s a plasma TV on the wall, surround sound, and a really nice pool.

5. Location
***
Better located for shopping than night life, its just down the street from Australia fair, one of the largest shopping centers in the region. Its a short walk to a small park, and neighboring cafes have sidewalk seating (whose atmosphere I have always loved).

Aquarius Backpackers
Overall
**** $$$
07 5527 1300