About Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers - YHA
Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers - YHA offer budget-friendly backpacker accommodation in Port Macquarie and caters to travellers who are either young in age or young at heart.
Guests have a choice of shared dorm rooms or private rooms which include free Wi-Fi and bed linen. Some rooms have a private en suite bathroom while others have shared bathroom facilities.
The property creates a vibrant atmosphere with its multi-coloured buildings, murals and hammocks hanging in the courtyard and around the outdoor swimming pool. Other features include a games room, outdoor barbecue area, laundry facilities and bicycle rental. Complimentary perks include tea and coffee, day bus and airport pick up, free use of body boards and a free book exchange library.
A well equipped communal kitchen is available for guest use. Local eateries are within five-minutes’ walk.
Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers - YHA is less than four-kilometres from Westport Park, Town Beach and the Koala Hospital.
Positive Reviews
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Close to the main street and beach
The shops and restaurants along the main street and a Coles supermarket can be reached within a ten to 15-minute walk. Bicycles are available to rent from the hostel and the Koala Hospital as well as Town Beach Park and the beach can be reached within a ten-minute ride.
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Great amenities and social atmosphere
The hostel offers a friendly atmosphere and is well equipped with an outdoor area, swimming pool, hammocks as well as a games and TV rooms where guests can relax and socialise. The communal kitchen is also well equipped and offers ample storage space. Guests also commented that the guest rooms are clean, simply furnished and feature bright walls.
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Friendly and helpful staff
The staff have been described as friendly and helpful, greeting guests with a smile and ready to provide assistance including giving tourist information and making restaurant recommendations.
Negative Reviews
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No air conditioning or heating
The hostel does not have air conditioning nor a heating system. Guests complained that the rooms can get hot and stuffy in the warmer months and cold during the winter season.
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Limited free Wi-Fi service
While free Wi-Fi is provided, guests reported that it is available in the common areas but not in the guest rooms. The internet connection is also cut off at a certain time in the evening which can be inconvenient.
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Premises can be noisy
As you may expect with backpacker accommodation, the premises can be noisy at times, with guests coming and going at different times of the day and night, as well as with guests socialising in the common areas.