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Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel

2.0 star property

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Beach/ocean view
Surfing/boogie boarding
Aerial view
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Rear 63, The Corso, Manly, NSW, 2095
  • Manly Beach
    2 min walk
  • Manly Wharf
    4 min walk
  • Fairy Bower Beach
    10 min walk
  • Sydney, NSW (RSE-Rose Bay Seaplane Base)
    40 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Six Bed Female Dorm (ages 18-35)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Six Bed Female Dorm (ages 18-35)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom, Partial Ocean View

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom, Partial Ocean View

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Four Bed Mixed Dorm (ages 18-35)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Four Bed Mixed Dorm (ages 18-35)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, Private Bathroom, Partial Ocean View

40-inch TV with digital channels

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, Private Bathroom, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Six Bed Mixed Dorm (ages 18-35)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Six Bed Mixed Dorm (ages 18-35)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Eight Bed Mixed Dorm (ages 18-35)

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Eight Bed Mixed Dorm (ages 18-35)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Ensuite, Mezzanine

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio, Ensuite, Mezzanine

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel

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.
During your stay at Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel, you're just a quick walk from Manly Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a rooftop deck
  • Steps from Manly Beach and 10 minutes by foot from Fairy Bower Beach
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sydney hostel.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can contact the property for check-in assistance.
It is this property's policy that guests over 35 years of age are not permitted in shared dormitory rooms. However, these guests can book a private room for their use, if available.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker Budget Motel Manly
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Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker Budget Manly
Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker Budget Motel Manly
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Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel Manly
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Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 196 reviews" "

5.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

floriane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
N.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nils Erik Kristoffer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Chrisel Gracia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Shelli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicolas

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Crystal

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was horrible
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just great thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Manly, Guest's need help.
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Decent budget accommodation right on the Manly strip. Private room was reasonably large and comfy. However, it's an old building with poor soundproofing, so a fair bit of noise through the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Brooke

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Really good location and easy to use public transport around. Lots of good options for food. Very close to lots of cute beaches and walks. Cons: If you're a light sleeper do not recommend as its right near a pub that's noisy AF on the weekends. Markets on Saturday/Sunday start early too so can't really sleep past 7am. Strong local only bad vibes from longtermers. Messy shared kitchen space during breakfast that no-one cleaned as they used it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
GRRREAT value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff. Great location. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merv

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great people
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, needs a deep clean
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Delan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and happy which is nice. Reasonable for what it is. Definitely noisy though. Haha

4/10 Poor

Giuliana

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Its very run down and needs up dating and thhe bath rooms were dirty and smelt.horrible

6/10 Okay

Miles

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Miles

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to bars
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022