Port Macquarie Backpackers
2 Hastings River Drive
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Why people book this hotel
“Friendly atmosphere, especially staff”
“Staff where so lovely and helpful”
“Just a short walk from the Greyhound bus stop and into town”
“Location and its staff”
“Very friendly staff, great facilities and very clean”
“Clean room and easy access, great staff and super friendly environment, plus the…”
“The private room was clean, bed was comfy and had everything we needed for our o…”
“My room was quiet (from Guests) and bed was comfortable”
“The pancake breakfast is very good, and there is also a very cute cat staying th…”
Overview
Set in Port Macquarie, 2.5 km from Town Beach, Port Macquarie Backpackers offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Offering a terrace, the property is located within 2.8 km of Oxley Beach. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. You can play billiards at the hostel, and the area is popular for snorkelling. Port Macquarie Marina is less than 1 km from Port Macquarie Backpackers, while Port Macquarie Regional Stadium is 3.2 km away. The nearest airport is Port Macquarie Airport, 3 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
monique
solo_traveller
May 26, 2026
Very friendly staff, great facilities and very clean. Just a short walk from the Greyhound bus stop and into town. I will be back.
Michael
solo_traveller
May 14, 2026
“Home A way From Home”
Feeling like Home whilst Travelling
Sue
couple
April 29, 2026
“Nice place nice people”
Lovely people
Sue
couple
April 29, 2026
“Nice place nice people”
Lovely people
Andrew
couple
April 19, 2026
Clean room and easy access, great staff and super friendly environment, plus the house cat was cool.
Lucy
solo_traveller
April 13, 2026
“Great choice for solo or groups”
Friendly atmosphere, especially staff.
Edwards
solo_traveller
April 12, 2026
Staff where so lovely and helpful. The private room was clean, bed was comfy and had everything we needed for our one night stay. The kitchen is communal, and has a nice atmosphere.
Smith
extended_group
April 7, 2026
“Unpredictable.”
Having a late check in was made easy!
Susan
solo_traveller
April 7, 2026
Able to park onsite, close to supermarket
Christian
solo_traveller
April 6, 2026
“Ecstatic and happy”
Location and its staff
Maria
solo_traveller
March 25, 2026
Small, familiar hostel—super cozy and clean. The staff is very nice and helpful, and the facilities were always clean and well-organized. It is close to the beach and supermarkets. My only suggestion would be to add some lockers, even though it felt safe. I will definitely visit again if I’m back in Port Macquarie. The pancake breakfast is very good, and there is also a very cute cat staying there :)
kathy
couple
March 14, 2026
It served a purpose of needing to be near the airport
MARTIN
solo_traveller
February 25, 2026
“Very nice hostel! I had a wonderful stay at Port Macquarie Backpackers. It is such a cosy hostel with a great atmosphere”
Hui
solo_traveller
February 20, 2026
“Refreshing stopover from those hot summer road trips,,,,”
Friendly helpful staff,
Moseley
solo_traveller
February 14, 2026
Staff were friendly and interactive.
Bart
solo_traveller
February 13, 2026
some more room in the fridges would have been nice.
Lyn
couple
February 4, 2026
Great position ,walking distance to our venue.We were able to book in before 2 due to the concert we were going to started early
Terence
solo_traveller
January 27, 2026
“Quite acceptable for short stay (2 nights). Office Staff friendly and helpful (a big plus).”
Place was clean and felt hospitable. My room was quiet (from Guests) and bed was comfortable .... had to be careful of bunk "ceiling"!
Meg
solo_traveller
January 20, 2026
“Comfortable, convenient, value for money -Staff fabulous”
Close to shops etc
Sarah
solo_traveller
January 13, 2026
I arrived by bus. It was very close to the bus stop. The hostel is small. It's a house converted into a hostel so it's very homely. Because it's small, people talk to each other and it has a very friendly vibe.
Facilities
Activities
Games room, Billiards, Snorkelling, Evening entertainment, Beach, Movie nights
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas
General
WiFi available in all areas, Adult only, Non-smoking throughout, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Salt-water pool, Shallow end, Swimming pool
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Tour desk, Express check-in/check-out, Laundry
Queen Room
The double room offers a washing machine and a dining area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The double room provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as an outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture. The unit has 1 bed.
Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
The double room features a washing machine and a dining area, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Private room featuring bunk beds and ceiling fan. This room has no capacity for additional guests.
Single Room with Shared Bathroom
The single room offers a washing machine, a dining area, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The single room provides an electric kettle, tumble dryer, as well as an outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture. The unit offers 1 bed.
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