Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Manly hostel, you'll find Manly Beach and Fairy Bower Beach. Also, North Head Quarantine Station is within 2 miles (3 km) and Brookvale Oval is within 6 miles (10 km).
North Head Quarantine Station - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
Taronga Zoo - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
Sydney Harbour Bridge - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
Sydney Opera House - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
Getting around
Sydney North Sydney Station - 14 min drive
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
New Brighton Hotel - 1 min walk
Ocean Foods Cafe - 1 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min walk
The Cumberland - 2 min walk
Glass House - 2 min walk
About this property
Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel
Hostel near Manly Beach in Sydney
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.
A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sydney hostel.
1 building
27 guestrooms or units
3 levels
Continental breakfast (free)
Terrace on the roof
Towels for the beach
Coffee in lobby
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
BBQ grill(s)
Smoking in designated areas
Microwave in a common area
Refrigerator in a common area
Bar or lounge
Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel offers 27 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Digital television is provided. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–9:30 AM
1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Handrails in stairways
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Entertainment
40-inch TV
Digital channels
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Towels
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Guidebooks/recommendations
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Local maps
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can contact the property for check-in assistance.
It is this property's policy that guests over 35 years of age are not permitted in shared dormitory rooms. However, these guests can book a private room for their use, if available.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in.
Property is also known as
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Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel Reviews
Reviews
6.8
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Loved the classic hostel feel and intense walkability and beach access. The facility needs some repairs, but if you're young and traveling and need an inexpensive place, perfect. It's loud, but no more so than any other hostel experience. I felt a bit too old to be there at 29, but then again I'm fairly low key and wasn't keen on the party life.
Convienient location within a good walking distance to the ferry and beaches. Plenty of local shops to choose from to eat as well as local supermarkets. The front reception area is a bit tight for space. The staff at the front desk were always friendly, cheerful, and helpful. The building corridors, and stairways feel quite dark. There seems to be a good large space upstairs available to socialize.
The Elevator needs to be fixed, Otherwise a wonderful stay, the guests were wonderful. I think some would like the different embassy's to help them get home. I can't wait to stay again soon.
Decent budget accommodation right on the Manly strip. Private room was reasonably large and comfy. However, it's an old building with poor soundproofing, so a fair bit of noise through the night.
Pros: Really good location and easy to use public transport around. Lots of good options for food. Very close to lots of cute beaches and walks.
Cons: If you're a light sleeper do not recommend as its right near a pub that's noisy AF on the weekends. Markets on Saturday/Sunday start early too so can't really sleep past 7am. Strong local only bad vibes from longtermers. Messy shared kitchen space during breakfast that no-one cleaned as they used it.
This is a great base in Manly, the Corso facing rooms have some noise at night and the street cleaning machines start about 5.30 but earplugs should see to that.
The kitchen and communal areas need a deep clean, the room was tired and dusty, but the bed was comfortable and the shower was good.
You get what you pay for and by the amount of long-term guests it appears there are work opportunities.
The free breakfast- cereal, toast, tea+coffee was welcome.