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      The Arts Factory Backpackers Lodge

      552 Reviews
      #23 of 65 Specialty Lodging in Byron Bay
      Skinners Shoot Rd | Arts Factory Village, Byron Bay, New South Wales 2481, Australia
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      1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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      3.5
      552 reviews
      • Excellent26%
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      “talent show” (27 reviews)
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      Reviewed yesterday
      Under the star

      We stayed her for the one night camping - we had use of all the great facilities & the staff were super friendly! The cafe there was well priced and the juices were amazing..best I've ever had!!! Thanks guys will defiantly recommend :)

      Thank kelsastar79
      Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
      For comfort: stay in a dorm

      I stayed 3 nights in a teepee which was quite bad (read: as staying in a tent, all clothes wet) but after moving to a dorm I was very happy. Great atmosphere with lots of events and things to do (do the bushtucker walk)! Kitchen...More

      Thank _lapanen
      Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
      BEST HOSTEL EVER

      Coolest place I've ever stayed at. Loads of cool activities to do for free. Staff there are all very friendly. Didn't want to leave at all! Definitely recommend. More than a hostel, it's an experience.

      Thank Lucy B
      Response from artsfactory_13, Manager at The Arts Factory Backpackers LodgeResponded 5 days ago

      Thank you Lucy, we do strive to be more than a bed to sleep in and to offer an experience. So it is awesome that is what you got! Please come stay again sometime. Happy travels :)

      Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
      WORST PLACE IVE EVER STAYED IN MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!

      This place is not only the worst place I have ever stayed and I have stayed in my fair share of hostels over my time travelling Australia but one of the rudest places as well. Everyone is off their nut on drugs. The staff lose...More

      Thank Glen H
      Response from artsfactory_13, Manager at The Arts Factory Backpackers LodgeResponded 5 days ago

      Hi Glen, I am so sorry to hear we are the worst place you have ever stayed, and it is always a managers a nightmare to get these reviews. However, I look at the review titles in the list with yours and some of them...More

      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Good vibes, but don't stay with MOJO

      Arts Factory is a very chilled out place to stay. Staff are really relaxed and generally friendly - but sometimes too relaxed. The rooms were clean, the showers not so much. Food was good for the price. Wouldn't recommend staying with MOJO as the collaboration...More

      Thank JulieSchelhart
      Response from artsfactory_13, Manager at The Arts Factory Backpackers LodgeResponded 5 days ago

      Thanks for your review Julie. We are glad you enjoyed your stay overall, but sorry to hear you found the bathrooms unclean, which I will look at with the housekeeping team. I am going to follow up on your Mojo comment, as I am sorry...More

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      About
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      • Top amenities
      • Restaurant
      • Pool
      • Free Parking
      • Bar/Lounge
      • Hotel Amenities
      • Free Parking
      • Shuttle Bus Service
      • Laundry Service
      • Self-Serve Laundry
      • Things to do
      • Restaurant
      • Pool
      • Bar/Lounge
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      • Price range
      • US$23 - US$85 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
      • Hotel class
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      • Kitchenette ,
      • Non-Smoking Rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 41
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      Kylie S
      3 April 2017|
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      Response from artsfactory_13 | Property representative |
      Hello there, all our dorms have share bathroom and no ensuite.
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      Sam S
      1 January 2017|
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      Response from artsfactory_13 | Property representative |
      Hello there, our shuttle only services the local bus station. However there is a Ballina/Byron airport shuttle. You can contact them on - phone: (02) 6685 7447 or email easy bus byron-bay Best wishes
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      "Don't stay with MOJO."
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      "I really enjoyed the 6 person dorms. Plenty of space and a great way to meet people."
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      "It's not worth booking a private room here if you're travelling solo."
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      "Tipi would be cool or room close to pool/bathrooms ;-)"
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