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Fast facts

Check in from:		14:00
Check out before:		10:00
Pets		Pets not allowed
Children		Children are not allowed at this hotel

Amenities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking
Laundry
Bar

More about Happy Backpacker

Happy Backpacker

Situated in Penguin, 400 metres from Penguin Beach, Happy Backpacker features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation provides karaoke and a shared kitchen.

Reviews from
Tripadvisor
Mentioned by travellers
Group traveller

Comment: 6 Jun 2015

Stayed in: Jun 2015

Friendly staff

After a long day travelling when we arrived our booking was mucked up .. BUT the lovely staff member went out of her way to fix this problem couldn't thank her enough very very friendly thankyou Carissa
Solo traveller

Comment: 26 Oct 2017

Stayed in: Oct 2017

Not so happy!

The place it self is fine for what you pay. I’m okay with that. However don’t arrive after 10pm as you might end up sleeping in your car and not have any apology from the staff who attended to my query about after hours check in! The staff member who answered my query - was really rude, couldn’t have cared less he gave me incorrect advice about checking in after hours which could have potentially seen me spend the night in the car after interstate travel, a long drive from the airport to get there! Not a nice way to be welcomed to North Tassie! Has really turned me off visiting this part of the state again!

Hotel response

Comment: 29 Oct 2017

We are sorry for your experience and sincerely sorry that you were not provided the correct information by staff. We are currently in the process of installing a new simple system for out of hours check ins - however, there is no excuse for not providing you with the correct information in relation to how to access your room. We will address this with all staff.
Couple

AU

Comment: 24 Feb 2017

Stayed in: Feb 2017

Great location

Nice little town and the property is situated opposite a beach. Our double room while not large, was adequate and had the bonus of our own hand basin but with a plug which would not plug. Mattress could do with replacing. Sadly the kitchen was a disgrace at 4.00pm and was somewhat worse at 10.00pm. Travellers clean up after yourself as the sign in the kitchen indicates! Next morning the cleaning staff had washed all the dishes and cleaned the benches, apparently something they have to do all the time. There were 3 showers and 2 toilets and while old, were clean. Hot water was starting to run out by the end of the shower. The 2 guest lounges were good with the morning sun beaming into the smaller one. TVs in both. However replace/repair the couch! Plenty of facilities with irons, washing machines etc. Wi-Fi was excellent. Certainly worth its tariff.

Hotel response

Comment: 26 Feb 2017

Thank you for taking to time to review - this is great feedback for us and we will certainly look to attend to your notes. We appreciate the comments.
Couple

AU

Comment: 17 Jun 2017

Stayed in: Apr 2017

Return visit

Once again we had a good stay and found the establishment much cleaner and tidier this time - fewer guests than in Summer. Quiet overnight meant for a restful sleep.Sadly though the couch had still not been repaired/replaced and the mattress was as lumpy as before. On the plus side, the large lounge was easily warmed with a large electric heater and the laundry was well equipped. Even though we arrived at a very busy time for the bar staff, they checked us in efficiently.

Hotel response

Comment: 21 Jun 2017

Thank you for the review - we appreciate the feedback!
Other

Comment: 22 Feb 2015

Stayed in: Nov 2014

Very clean

When we arrived it took us a long time to find anyone (there isn't a reception). Someone eventually came to the bar and was very friendly, but couldn't find our booking. ( I think we'd booked through hostel world). Luckily they had space and once we'd shown them the
confirmation they showed us to a very clean room. The bathrooms and kitchens were immaculate. Unfortunately the cookers weren't working, so we had to cook our meal in the microwave. The staff weren't aware of this and did say they'd get them fixed the next day so I think we were just unlucky. It was very quiet whilst we were there(we didn't see anyone else in the hostel part)

Very good location

4.0

84 Main Street , Penguin, 7316, Australia|3.05 km from city centre

Check in and check out

Check in from:

14:00

Check out before:

10:00

Good to know

Children

Children are not allowed at this hotel

Extra beds

Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.

Cot

Please contact the hotel for details about adding a cot.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Important information from the hotel
Please note that Happy Backpacker does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.
Accepted payment methods
This hotel accepts the following payment methods:
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Cash

Happy Backpacker: FAQs

Happy Backpacker is 3.0 km away from Penguin city centre.
Happy Backpacker is in Penguin, Australia and is 3.0 km away from Penguin city centre.
At Happy Backpacker you can check in from 14:00, and you'll need to check out before 10:00.
Yes, there is parking available at Happy Backpacker.
Yes, Happy Backpacker does have a restaurant.