Billabong Backpackers Resort Hostel — Hotel in Perth

Location : Train line High Wycombe - Perth Station either from Central Airport T1 and T2(Jetstar and International Airlines)or Redcliffe Station T3 and T4 (Qantas and Airnorth Airline)your choice A. getting off East Perth Station then walk 1200 meters via Bulwer and Summer St. B. From Perth Station taking bus # 950 or 950 X rate 3/5

Room: outdated and uncomfortable bed(sagged mattress caused back pain) and flat pillow wood fence at the balcony are rotten most of the room are designed to accommodate 6 quests by dividing into 2 sections first room(way in - out) with a bulk(sleep 2) and a single bed(sleep 1) so does the second room just built in the bathroom(sharing) to make a difference all quests are easily accessed via doorless in addition there are hot rain shower cabinet glass door exhaust fan sink and toilet paper but no soap or shampoo provided head light or power socket are not installed due to the old style hostel nevertheless bring your own power adapter with USB on it the long power cord are adding to suit the quest need moreover there are 3 lockers rooms with decent hanger and built in safety box inside rate 3/5

Interior: Huge parking spot with simple front desk and cafeteria that you can place and order some food or beverages they also provide a personal dinner set of plate bowl tea cup and utensils with $10 deposit so does the room key as well $20 deposit and will get back when return it or check out. There are also a decent common area to enjoy your everyday meals or socialized with new friend with TV rooms (for News Channel) movie room (play by DVD player) and reading room located on mezzanine floor pool table and storage room to keep your belongings till departure at no cost Kitchen are equipped with plenty of gas cooktop also necessary cooking ware cuttery board prep knifes prep tables sinks microwave teapot fridges dried food lockers with individual tag on it. I forget to mention the outside pool party with plenty of chairs and cosy outdoor bed to lay down and chill out and the long bench basically designated for smokers rate 4/5

Service: very attentive informative and professional staffs always best service rate 5/5

Pricing: very competitive and affordable in hostel business especially free simple breakfast ( unlimited plain and grain sandwiches bread butter 2 types of jams tea and coffee ) always a good deal .rate 4/5

Vicinity: Located in the safe and calm suburban area of Highgate town with beautiful public parks easy access by public transportation and very close to Woolworths Supermarket (150 meters) and Asian town on Williams St. or even BWS (Perth liquor store) on Beaufort St. location within walking distance but you still spot some homeless people anyway rate 4/5

Overall: Highly recommended this place to everyone especially for budget traveller rate 4/5...

NOT BACKPACKER FRIENDLY!!!!

If you want to have fun on your travels in Perth do not use this hostel!!

So having booked in to stay at billabong for a few months with all my backpacker staff, I've found the night manager to be very intrusive and borderline harrasive with his approach.

we was told to leave three differant parts of the hostel by 2 members of staff at 11:45 on a Saturday night before going out.

Being sober and not a usual typical backpacker drunk I was taken back by how we was spoken to and treated even after trying to cooperate

On this occasion I assisted the night manager with cleaning the main room and carrying a customer to there Own bed however he was still obnoxious and very rude when having a conversation with me.

My plan for my company was to stay at billabong and bring the 20 members of staff with me whilst we built a fundraising company in Perth.

That's $12,000 in revenue every month which this hostel would have benefited from.

When I initially decided to stay here I was told it was backpacker friendly social and fun. Yet being sent to bed As a sober 26 year old man at 11:45 on a Saturday I feel this very far from the truth

It's a real shame actually as I've heard nothing but great things about this place, the facilities are what you'd expect from a backpackers. The nightly meal great value and the facilities are great.

I've had nothing but a positive response from everyone since I've worked here both staff and backpackers who stay here .

Apart from peter the night manager I'm unsure if he's unhappy in his job or maybe he's working too many hours but the way he had personally dealt with myself as seen me decide against this hostel me and the friends that are staying here are leaving Wednesday and will be pursuing...

Location : 1200 meters on foot (Mulwer and Summer st.)from East Perth Train station direction from Airport Central(T1&2) or Redcliffe Station (T3&4) green line to Perth or 1500 meters from Perth Station (Beaufort st.)or bus#950 ,950x rate 3 starsRoom: Each room accommodate 6 pax with 2 Bulks , 2 singles (mattress is old and sagged pillow is flat ) seperated by connecting door and shared bathroom each room have air-cond heater rain shower balcony lockers and safety box attached with built in hanger. Make sure bring your own power adapter with usb. rate 3 starsBuilding : big parking lot with tiny pool and sunbathing chairs .The bldg itself has decent kitchen with propane cook top preparation table sink microwave tea pot cookingware cutting board and prep knifes except dishes( dinner plate and soup bowl incd spoon knife and fork and tea cup )that requires 10 $ for safety deposit and get it back when check out . In house also has TV room reading room pool table store room living room and a little cafeteria .rate all 5 srarsVicinity: quite and safe neighborhood very close to Woolrich supermarket and gas station and also BWS( liquor store) within walking distance. rate 5 starsStaff : All professional and very attentive cheers! rate 5 stars as well.Final : The best shot of this place is you cook your own dishes free style and get socialized with new friend from around the globe by the way the price including basic breakfast (bread butter jam tea and coffee) really...