Ocean Beach Backpackers

Ocean Beach Backpackers

1 Eric St, Cottesloe, Western Australia 6011 Australia
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cottesloe sunset ♡
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Fire down the beach
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#1 of 1 hostel in Cottesloe
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Location
3.3 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
3.6 of 5 bubbles
Value
3.4 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
3.8 of 5 bubbles
Service
3.2 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality
Ocean Beach Backpackers is a fabulous hostel for you to experience whilst enjoying all the backpackers activities Perth has to offer. We are located right on stunning Cottesloe Beach coastline overlooking the glorious Indian Ocean. Our backpackers facilities include TV lounges, big screen movie room, XBOX/TV room, internet, kitchen, bike hire, free surfboards and body boards plus lots more. All Ocean Beach Backpackers facilities are here for the use and enjoyment of everyone who stays at our hostel. We provide mixed and female-only dorms (shared dorms are for International travellers) as well as Double, Twin, Triple private rooms, and family rooms (up to 5 persons). All backpackers rooms come with an ensuite bathroom, a fridge and lockers. We are located in a great part of Perth, Cottesloe boasts fantastic views of the Indian Ocean and is right on Cottesloe Beach, so for those who want to sunbathe or relax on their backpackers journey, this is the perfect place for you.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Beach
Bicycle rental
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
24-hour front desk
Public wifi
Vending machine
Snorkeling
Darts
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
ATM on site
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Room types
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Budget
Great View
Languages Spoken
Spanish, Portuguese

Location

1 Eric St, Cottesloe, Western Australia 6011 Australia
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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951carolinel wrote a review Feb 2020
Singapore, Singapore
3.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed in a private room (4 beds) which was ok, but really not lit properly. Location is great, atmosphere is super nice, staff is friendly, you can park for free at the back, kitchen is very well equipped. Overall good value with the beach across the street. Only problem was the (big) cockroach on our last day. Fair enough, it happens in warm climates, but still...
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Date of stay: February 2020
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
3.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Room Tip: if you are not there to party, ask a room looking away from the pub's backyard
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AlisonMc wrote a review Dec 2007
Royton, United Kingdom
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Excellent Backpackers!!! Right facing the beach, the bottle shop, bars next door, couldn't get much better. (not loud though!) Staff great although the cafe could be alot better. Value for money!! Make sure you check out Sunday day at the Cott!!!
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Date of stay: January 2007
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesCheck in / front desk
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesBusiness service (e.g., internet access)
Trip type: Traveled solo
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Terri1990 wrote a review Mar 2017
3.0 of 5 bubbles
The best part of this hostel is the location, walking distance to the beach. Lots of bars and restaurants around too. 15 minute walk from the train station. The only thing is it felt most people were long termers so not really people who wanted to socialise. Good price though, good sized rooms and a clean environment .
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Date of stay: March 2017Trip type: Traveled solo
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Madden1988 wrote a review May 2014
Newman, Australia
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I have stayed at the OBB many times during the last year and have always been happy and welcomed by the backpackers that were staying there at the time. I have left to go traveling many times and keep end up going back there because I've always felt at home there! The people are always very welcoming and can be very like a family if you get a chance to get no them!

The hostel is in an amazing position, its only 1 min walk to Cottesloe beach which on a nice day is unbelievable. The beach has one of the best sunsets in Oz which is must see, on the weekends you can usually find most of the backpackers on the beach around a camp fire singing and having a great time which was one on my favourite things about OBB, everybody was always welcome down.

The staff are always very helpful and they keep the place tidy and clean. The kitchen can be messy at times but that's usually down to a minority, which the staff are usually very quick to catch the people responsible by using the cameras. There's a couple of tv rooms and a movie room that are really good for relaxing.

Some of the other reviews have been quite negative about drinking and how loud people can be, which can be true at times (weekends) but if your not wanting to have fun or a quiet and no drinking environment then you shouldn't really be staying in a hostel, There's is lots of long termors who all work during the week so it is usually a lot quieter.

Overall if your wanting to meet some really nice people and are wanting to have a amazing time I think the OBB would be an amazing choice!!
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Date of stay: May 2014
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Simone N wrote a review Jan 2015
Cottesloe, Australia
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I've been here for 13months,amazon view,good ppl,and full of fun!!!
i reccomand this hostel to everybody,also if you are an hard worker ur gonna find this place lovely pretty cheap and in the best zone of Perth!!!10 stars,!!
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Date of stay: February 2014
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Ella D wrote a review Jan 2015
Canada
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Yay I've come back. After all the crappy places I've stayed in this past year. I'm so happy to be back here. Even better than the first time. So nice to live the dream again. After reading the past reviews before arrival I wondered what what going on ONLY TO FIND THAT THE STAFF HAD EVICTED A BUNCH OF TROUBLE MAKERS recently - hence the bad reviews - they are fake. And I'm ashamed to say I know them. Very childish. You know who you are. You guys made a lot of people unhappy. Just get on with your lives and let the nice people enjoy their stay.
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Date of stay: January 2015
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip: I love the North side with oceanViews and the girls dorms are cosy with an ensuite.
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adam_otmani wrote a review May 2014
london
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Without doubt the best hostel i've stayed in. The staff are polite and personable, the rooms are clean and spacious, the residents are friendly and very welcoming.
Its a home for anyone and everyone; whether you want to have fun with the other residents in the courtyard or have some alone time and watch tv. Kitchen facilities are beautifully maintained and rooms are consistently cleaned.
On top of that its located 30 seconds (LITERALLY 30 SECONDS) from the beach and has an amazing burger joint attached to it.
Its a lot of fun and well worth a week or two stay...or a few months
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Date of stay: February 2014
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled solo
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emma r wrote a review Jun 2014
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I have stayed in many backpackers in Australia but this one is my favorite. I have been coming back for 4 and a half years...I'm not even a backpacker anymore but this place is so magical I can't stay away. I work near margaret river and work 6 on 3 off and every time off I come back. The people I have met and the memories will never be forgotten.
30 seconds from the beach, pub next door, awesome staff, clean and friendly environment... what more do you want!..it is bloody perfect!:) ♡
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Date of stay: June 2014
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
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backpacker2015 wrote a review Jan 2015
Perth, Australia
1.0 of 5 bubbles
The location of this property is brilliant, right on the beach. But that's as good as it gets.

The staff are the most unwelcoming unfriendly hostel workers ive ever come across and anytime you ask them a question its like your asking for the world, no customer service skills whatsoever!

The rooms are filthy, cockroaches running riff, huge gaps under the door, mould in the bathrooms. A cleaner does clean once per day if you can call it that, it basically consists of them pushing around the dirt with a filthy mop which they use in the toilet too, very unhygienic!

Theres 3 tv rooms, the one they call the movie room stinks of stale sick.

The kitchen doesn't have no where near enough facilities to accommodate the number of guests and is often left in a mess (maybe not the hostels fault)

Overall it really is the pits and I would suggest staying elsewhere!
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Date of stay: November 2014
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
1.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled solo
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Rose23taylor wrote a review Nov 2014
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The rooms are clean and spacious with a locker each as well as a dedicated shelf.

The hostel is across the road from the beach and the views are amazing

It's 20minutes from Perth and there is a bar nearby as well as a shop and a couple of beach front restaurants/cafés
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Date of stay: November 2014
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
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951carolinel wrote a tip Feb 2020
Singapore, Singapore120 contributions42 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"if you are not there to party, ask a room looking away from the pub's backyard"
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KiwiinOz2014 wrote a tip Mar 2016
Tamworth, Australia41 contributions4 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"Don't get a room at the front because there is a lot of street noise late at night."
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Melanie H wrote a tip Jul 2015
London, United Kingdom2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"6 bed female dorms with ocean views"
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Ella D wrote a tip Jan 2015
Canada9 contributions12 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"I love the North side with oceanViews and the girls dorms are cosy with an ensuite."
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Gemma wrote a tip May 2014
Perth, Australia5 contributions4 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"rooms 12b-28 have the best view"
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LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
26
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean Beach Backpackers
Which popular attractions are close to Ocean Beach Backpackers?
Nearby attractions include Cottesloe Civic Centre (0.5 km), Je T' Adore Sculpture (0.1 km), and Relationship Sculpture (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Ocean Beach Backpackers?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a lounge, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Ocean Beach Backpackers?
Guests can enjoy a lounge and barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Ocean Beach Backpackers?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Ocean Beach Backpackers?
Conveniently located restaurants include Longview, CBlu Restaurant, and Ocean Spice Cafe.
Is Ocean Beach Backpackers located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.6 km away from the centre of Cottesloe.
Are any cleaning services offered at Ocean Beach Backpackers?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Ocean Beach Backpackers?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including Spanish and Portuguese.
Are there any historical sites close to Ocean Beach Backpackers?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Fremantle Prison (7.2 km), The Fremantle Round House (7.4 km), and Fremantle History Walking Tour (7.4 km).
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