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Karratha Backpackers offers budget temporary / short term and long term dorm style accommodation for working men and women,in a quiet, friendly environment. Shared dorms have from 2 - 6 beds with free Wi-Fi. Spacious kitchen, lounge, courtyard, dining and bathroom facilities are shared. Three minutes walk to the main shopping centre in Karratha, and five minutes drive to the Light Industrial Area.
21 Wellard Way, Karratha, Western Australia 6714 Australia
Karratha Backpackers
17 reviews
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Somewhat walkable
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Mainly you go there for one purpose only - work. The bed is clean, it works, there's nothing to do, there's a tv, there's beer, that's it. Nobody comes to Karratha on holiday, and nor did I.
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Date of stay: September 2009
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Response from Parkby Lodge K, Manager at Karratha Backpackers
Responded 10 Apr 2014
Thanks for taking time to post a review. Karratha Backpackers has now changed to Parkby Lodge, and is under new management. We are centrally located and offer budget temporary/short term and long term dorm style accommodation for working men and women in a quiet, friendly environment. Shared dorms have from 2-6 beds with free WIFI and free Sunday BBQ. Spacious kitchen, lounge, courtyard, dining and bathroom facilities are shared.
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Had such an amazing time at Parkby Lodge. The managers Eva & Deano welcome you in like family as do all the guests. From ping pong championships to the free Sunday bbq, Parkby Lodge has everything you need to make your Karratha stay even better.
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Date of stay: August 2014
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If you are looking for a budget, temporary place to stay in a convenient and quite section of Karratha with very good atmosphere and a bunch of, mostly young, international and friendly people, stay at Parkby Lodge. The place is clean, and managed by an extremely accommodating, friendly and helpful guy, Dean [--]. The guests seem to respect each other and help dean keep the place tidy and quite. Similarly, people respect your property and will not pilfer your food.
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Date of stay: July 2014
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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This place is absolute filth which is a shame because it is a really cool space and there are some really cool people here. Even the owner is alright.
Seriously gross though. This place could be fun if it was clean!!
Please clean!! All the rooms stink and have dirty floors!
If you can sleep In your car it would be better option.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Proprietors treated me like a welcome relative and were administratively organized. I intended to stay two days but took such a liking and was a bit road-weary so stretched out the residency to a full week. Price was reasonable and clear Wi-Fi free. Free hosted Sunday night BBQ that all residents turn out for - plenty of left overs for the next day too. Rules are respected and followed. Spacious dining area, many refrigerators, good kitchen, large common courtyard area with shade, tables and grills and some exercise equipment. No pool. I was in town on tourism and the only U.S. citizen but was welcomed by all. Most residents are early day start workers in and about the NW WA mining industry who may be residents for upwards of 12 months. International feel, resident citizenships incl most Aus states, Kiwi, Argentine, Sudanese, French, Italian, Irish and Northern Irish.
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Date of stay: June 2014
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The managers, Dean and Eva, really made the place great! It was more if a bed and breakfast feel than a backpackers, and they were so honest and welcoming. The people that stay there are respectful and fun, and it seemed like a safe family vibe where everyone looks out for one another, following the fine example of the managers. I would highly recommend this place to anyone and would not hesitate in staying there. When I had a crisis, they really helped me out & were lovely, and so professional, but ultimately more like friends than managers. Thanks so much! Tony, Perth
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Date of stay: May 2014
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Great location near the shopping centre. Free Barbecue apparently every weekend, which was great because I stayed there when it was on.
The place is clean, and management are extremely accommodating and helpful and really enjoyed my overnight stay.
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Date of stay: June 2014Trip type: Travelled solo
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I found this place to be a godsend after travelling 900kms. Arrived late but was no probs to give me a cheap room for the night. Bed was comfy with aircon. Showers were clean. Nice outdoor area & pool. Owner was lovely & friendly...cost $35...good place to stop overnight to recharge the batteries :))
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Date of stay: March 2016
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Such a nice place with everything you need, nice rooms, nice kitchen... Deano and Eva (the owners) are just amazing and will do everything they can to help you and make your stay enjoyable. Me and my girlfriend were actually supposed to stay only one night in that hostel, we stayed there 4 months !!! Very good time ! Thanks Deano, thanks Eva ! You're more than welcome in France ! ;-)
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Date of stay: July 2014
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Parkby Lodge is absolutely brilliant! The managers, Dean and Eva, are the friendliest people I've met in a long time. You immediately feel welcome and the vibe is so cruisy that all the people staying there hang out and do fun stuff together. If you are not into that kind of thing this is still ideal, mostly because of the high level of respect between the occupants. You stay quiet at night so people who have work early in the morning can sleep. No one touches or 'borrows' your food or drinks without asking you first. From day 1 I felt completely fine leaving my brand new Macbook Pro in an unlocked room. This place definitely made an otherwise tedious trip to Karratha absolutely amazing!
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Date of stay: May 2014
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Hi Richard
Sorry for the very late reply. Dorm rooms are $30/night or $180/week. Private rooms are $50/night or $300/week. See you next time you pass through Karratha.
Terry
There are more places to choose from in the Karratha area.
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