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Swansea Backpackers

96 Tasman Highway, Swansea, Tasmania 7190, Australia
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I was at Swansea Backpackers in April 2013 and had a wonderful stay. Originally planned on a night, but stayed for two more nights (the remainder of my stay in Tassie!) because it was so comfortable and Ken was a wonderful host -- I could perhaps see why some may not mesh well with him, but really knows the area... More

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Hong Kong, China
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Swansea backpacker 1.Staff rude Totally not care what guests are asking for and keep watching TV himself Staff keep boardcast loud music from his own phone @ lobby. Nuisance to others. 2.Stove need to be charged, non sense for a hostel = discourage self cooking 3.Staff place all washed linen on the floor before they fold them God, that equal... More

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WoyWoy
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13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

This six year old backpacker style accommodation certainly looks as good as new. All the facilities are available including a pool table, lounges, books to read, BBQ, fully functioning kitchen, fireplace, laundry and lots of rooms to sleep. Even a caravan or motorhome could be squeezed in out the back. Only things that cost extra are the use of the... More

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Bairnsdale, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

Flash packers - sure was. We had a great time here. Ken was a fantastic host. Top bloke. Very generous with his time, advice about local attractions, places to eat, supermarket operating hours, suggestions etc. Very clean, good location, very comfortable and a great experience. Definitely recommend.

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

Really comfortable backpackers with a great vibe. There's a really big communal area with tvs, music, games and billiards. The kitchen is really well equipped. Ken is very welcoming and helpful. There was a mix of singles, couples, groups and families and everyone was really friendly and respectful. There's a bakery and bottle shop/pub very close by and it's a... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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7 hotel reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

Front desk guy was really friendly, helpful. Building looks modern and new, but double room was very small with double bed and single bed, small tiny windows. that was still ok for 87 dollars(+5 dollars booking fee) per night. When we came back at our room after dinner, we could hear very well what neighbors of our room talking are.... More

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Southsea, UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

Visited here after being quoted extortionate rates for the two hotels in town, was given a private room with shared shower / bathroom which wasn't a problem as the place wasn't that busy. Ken, the host was very welcoming and helpful and showed me around and recommended the pub next door for dinner. The room was very comfortable and the... More

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Hobart, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2012

Great backpackers.Modern and vey clean. Everything you need for a comfortable stay. Was impressed and will be back. May need to change the 5 minute shower system in winter as we found by the time it warms up it leaves you little time to shower. Will recommend to anyone the should check this place out.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012 via mobile

The Manager made this Flashpacker sound absolutely amazing on the phone - enticed us with a heavily discounted rate (we repeated back his offer to him for clarification because we thought it was a great deal). Upon late arrival was checked into a spill over room as part of the Managers quarters.Room was clean. Wardrobe contained boxes and xmas decorations.... More

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Warragul, Australia
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5 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

A group of 8 Victorians stayed here for one night on our way down the coast to the Falls Festival but we wish we could have stayed longer - from Ken's friendly phone calls to the welcome gift of the cricket set, we had a great stay. The hostel is very modern and quite a lot bigger than other hostels... More

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Swansea Backpackers Tasmania
Address: 96 Tasman Highway, Swansea, Tasmania 7190, Australia
Region: Australia > Tasmania > Swansea
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Ranked #6 of 8 Speciality lodging in Swansea
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