Backpackers at 1770

The hotel has really great vibes and is in an excellent location. Unfortunately, the majority of people staying actually work there and had their own little groups. So it was incredibly cliquey. One thing really disappointed myself and my friend though; we left a bag of brand new shopping on the side in the kitchen, two hours later most of it was gone apart from a bag of crisps. It was a full bag of shopping and very obviously unused, not just a donation to the free for all cupboard. I understand that we should have labelled it, we completely forgot, however I find it very harsh that just a couple of hours later mostly everything was gone, including our dinner for that evening. We are backpackers on a budget and about to go on a day out tomorrow leaving at 7am, we are left with no food and a brand new bottle of big sunscreen was taken too so we are kind of screwed. That has really put a dampener on my experience in this hostel and I won’t recommend it. We even heard a member of staff say they took some shopping left on the side… perhaps next time they could ask around, or an idea could be a box for unclaimed things left for 12 hours, then it could be donated to the free for all box?? I did appreciate the nice events hosted by the staff in the evenings though.. all in all, super disappointed.

Can't rate this exquisite little hidden gem in Agnes waters. The staff the vibe the surf and the company . So homely and full of life and social connections. I went for two days and stayed over a month. A new home away from home filling the heart with love connections and the beauty and healing of Agnes's .. the dorms are awesome. Events each night and the most beautiful location to explore . Love this place!! Highly recommend!!

Pour séjourner à moindre prix dans cette ville et dans la région, cette adresse est idéale. L'établissement est situé à quelques centaines de mètres de la plage qui vous permettra d'apprécier le lever du soleil.

Pros: • Organised entertainment each night... pictionary, movie nights, werewolf etc which were good fun • Pool table • Sociable and chilled atmosphere • Duke and Roxy the dogs! Cons: • No lock or door on the bathroom... just a shower curtain. If this was open people can see you in the shower • The WiFi was poor and didn't reach our room. It also had a daily limit which didn't last long at all. You had to pay if you wanted extra • Towels not provided... you have to pay extra! We paid and got dirty towels twice and in the end gave up asking for a clean one • Kitchen was always very busy, VERY hot and VERY dirty. We didn't eat or cook in there as it was too dirty • No curtains on the windows so we woke up really early Sadly the negatives outweigh the positives for us at this hostel and we wouldn't visit again.

I stayed in this hostel for the first time in June 2019 and since then it is the place I always want to return to! the good vibe of the place is inexplicable! The staff, the owner and Duke 🐶 make the atmosphere of the hostel super special! Backpackers @ 1770 is MUST to do in Australia!

We’re not your regular backpackers, but we were back in the 1980’s. Staying at the backpackers was a sudden whim and are we glad we did. The place is funky, friendly, comfortable, professional and with plenty of character. We were welcome by all and had a great time. Big thanks to both the staff and the other residents…. Made me feel young again. Just love Agnes and the 1770 Backpackers, thank you