The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
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Reviews
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
Explore the area
2/56 The Entrance Road, The Entrance, NSW, 2261
- Pelican PlazaPlace, Pelican Plaza5 min walk
- Entrance BeachPlace, Entrance Beach7 min walk
- The Entrance Ocean BathsPlace, The Entrance Ocean Baths14 min walk
Room options
View all photos for 8 Bed Male Dorm
8 Bed Male Dorm
- 37 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bunk Bed
View all photos for Family Single Room, Multiple Beds
Family Single Room, Multiple Beds
- Sleeps 7
- 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
View all photos for 6 Bed Female Dorm
6 Bed Female Dorm
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
View all photos for 8 Bed Mixed Dorm
8 Bed Mixed Dorm
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
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About the area
The Entrance
With a stay at The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel in The Entrance, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Terrigal Beach and Pelican Plaza. .This beach hostel is 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from Lake Macquarie and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Entrance Beach.
What's nearby
- Pelican Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Entrance Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Wyrrabalong National Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- The Entrance Ocean Baths - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Blue Bay Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
- Ourimbah Station - 19 min drive
- Wyong Station - 24 min drive
- Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 76 min drive
Restaurants
- Coco Rice & Noodle Bar - 1 min walk
- Bateau Bay Hotel - 1 min walk
- The Greens - 6 min walk
- Euro Cafe/Espresso Bar - 4 min walk
- The Lakes Hotel - 1 min walk
About this property
The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel
Beach hostel in The Entrance with a restaurant
The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel offers 30 shared accommodations with air conditioning. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned guestrooms. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hostel also features an arcade/game room, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free offsite parking within 20 metres
- Street parking available
- 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
Food and drink
- A restaurant
- Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Bicycle rentals
- Billiards/pool table
- Surfing/bodyboarding
- TV in common areas
Family friendly
- Arcade/game room
- Grocery/convenience store
- Laundry facilities
- Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
- Grocery/convenience store
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (limited availability)
- Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
- Direct access to the beach
- Picnic area
Accessibility
- No lift
More
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Memory foam mattress
Bathroom
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Paper towels
- Shared kitchen access
More
- Air conditioning
- Mobile key entry
- Shared accommodation
- Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 10
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: AUD 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 10 (one-way), (from 4 to 12 years old)
- Late check-out fee: AUD 10 (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per night
- Towels fee: AUD 5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Property is also known as
Entrance Backpackers Hostel
Entrance Backpackers
The Entrance Backpackers - Hostel The Entrance