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Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel

2.0 star property

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Beach/ocean view
Fridge, microwave
Terrace/patio
Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
40-inch TV with digital channels

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Rear 63, The Corso, Manly, NSW, 2095
  • Manly Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Taronga Zoo
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Sydney Opera House
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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40-inch TV with digital channels

Six Bed Female Dorm (ages 18-35)

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom, Partial Ocean View

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Fridge, microwave

Four Bed Mixed Dorm (ages 18-35)

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Fridge, microwave

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Six Bed Mixed Dorm (ages 18-35)

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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40-inch TV with digital channels

Eight Bed Mixed Dorm (ages 18-35)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Deluxe Studio, Ensuite, Mezzanine

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Fridge, microwave

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

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel

Hostel in Manly
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.
The hostel offers a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Sydney hostel also offers a rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.

Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 208 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Soggy bathroom

Typical hostel grime. Bathroom was just always wet, and wasn’t cleaned once over the two night stay. Staff was lovely and always helpful and friendly. The location is hard to beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Alex

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty, loud and not cheap

Really dirty, staring at the same dead flies all weekend let's you know they don't clean anything. Showers smelt pretty bad. Room was just generally gross on all surfaces. Windows don't shut properly so street is full volume and market gets set up early at the weekends right outside. Location is great but a really poor quality hostel. I've stayed in a lot of backpackers places but this was one of the grossest, which is kinda crazy given the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

joan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location had everything I needed and staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Josephine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Im going to report it to the dept of Health its disgusting. No need for filth like that, no ventilation, soap or hand towels. The showers havent been cleaned in years (or anything else) it stank
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abi

Good budget place at Manly

I have stayed at Boardriders a lot over the past 4 years and it’s a really nice simple budget place at Manly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with partner
Basic - good value for the price and it's location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel, north manly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lady at check in was very friendly & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Merv

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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