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Great Ocean Road Backpackers YHA

10 Erskine Avenue, Lorne, Victoria 3232, Australia
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Great Ocean Road Backpackers YHA
4.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
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london UK
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

The room was very flimsy and shook if somebody in the dorm below turned over in bed. It was cold and noisy. Kitchen facilities poor and too small. Dirty- a girl who had stayed there before under different owners found it unclean under the new owners. Light bulbs not replaced in the showers. The owner just talked about how full-... More

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Brisbane
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

A very cosy cottage, staff very helpful and warm, loved the cockaroos and you can see koalas if you lift the head up :)

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012
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I have stayed here 3 times already and absolutely love it! The location is great (2 minute walk to foodworks), close to the shops, restaurants and beach, yet serene enough to relax and lose yourself amidst the huge trees. Paki and his wife were very friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend staying here! Larissa

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

Everything here was perfect. Only thing was that our room was location at the top of VERY steep stairs. Had to climb down overnight to use washroom.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012
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Myself and my wife stayed at the backpackers at YHA in Lorne on the Great Ocean Road. It is the most amazing setting within massive tree's with the often sighting of Koalas overlooking the stunning beach. The facilities were very very good, offering a great kitchen area, bbq area, wifi to name but a few... more importantly it was so... More

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Ballarat, Australia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
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I spent a week at the YHA in Lorne. The atmosphere was Wonderful, very communal, and the setting was exquisite. The garden became a part of the Residence, surrounding every path with colour and life. King parrots and Cockatoos landed on and around the people staying there, giving a further connection with the nature of the area. Below the hostel... More

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Bristol, UK
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
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The hostel location is lovely, set in the woods, however you do have to leave your cabin to go to the unisex toilets and showers. This does take you past some trees which had a Koala in them so some advantages to the walk. The room itself was fine although very small, there was hardly anywhere to stand with 4... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011
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This place was cold, damp and noisy! We were the last to arrive out of the double room guests and therefore got a box room which didnt have a sink or cooking facilities whereas the others did and cost the same price! The staff were sarcastic and rude at check in and check out. The whole place is actually holiday... More

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Geelong
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2011

I have been here a week, It is now the 23rd of July on a Saturday and I am sitting on a balcony looking out into the beautiful forest that surrounds the cottages. I myself stayed in a 4 berth cottage and shared my accommodation with a variety of travelling Backpackers from around the world. I have been suitable impressed,... More

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Cairns/Queensland
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2011

This is our second stay at the YHA..we came back for the peace and quiet..yes..there were some small problems that the new management had to deal with..simply put..they were totally thrown in the deep end together..over the busiest period ever..previous management were the problem..however they have tried very hard to bring the standards up by what we saw on our... More

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10 Erskine Avenue, Lorne, Victoria 3232, Australia
Price range (per night):* 18 AUD - 21 AUD

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