Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel

2.0 star property
Suburban hostel with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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Beach/ocean view
40-inch TV with digital channels
Terrace/patio
Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is S$78
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun

Room options

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Six Bed Female Dorm (ages 18-35)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Fan
8 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Portable fan
8 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Four Bed Mixed Dorm (ages 18-35)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Fan
8 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, Private Bathroom, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Six Bed Mixed Dorm (ages 18-35)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Fan
8 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Eight Bed Mixed Dorm (ages 18-35)

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Fan
8 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Deluxe Studio, Ensuite, Mezzanine

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Portable fan
8 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Rear 63, The Corso, Manly, NSW, 2095

What's nearby

  • Manly Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Taronga Zoo - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 14 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Circular Quay - 15 min drive - 13.8 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
Located close to Fairy Bower Beach and North Head Quarantine Station, Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Barbecues, a front desk safe and a vending machine
  • Coffee/tea in reception, beach towels and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Guidebooks and local maps
  • 40-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

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

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 older; 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker Budget Motel Manly
Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker Budget Motel
Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker Budget Manly
Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker Budget Motel Manly
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Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel Manly
Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker & Budget Motel Manly
Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker Budget Manly

Frequently asked questions

Is Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel?

As of 15 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel on 16 Jun, 2025 start from S$78.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel located?

Located in Manly, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Manly Beach and Fairy Bower Beach. North Head Quarantine Station and Brookvale Oval are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 208 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Loved the location had everything I needed and staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10

Basic - good value for the price and it's location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Great location, very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10

Lady at check in was very friendly & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10

Typical hostel grime. Bathroom was just always wet, and wasn’t cleaned once over the two night stay. Staff was lovely and always helpful and friendly. The location is hard to beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The service was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Friendly helpful staff. Great location. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Everything was just great thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

GRRREAT value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Great people
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10

Really dirty, staring at the same dead flies all weekend let's you know they don't clean anything. Showers smelt pretty bad. Room was just generally gross on all surfaces. Windows don't shut properly so street is full volume and market gets set up early at the weekends right outside. Location is great but a really poor quality hostel. I've stayed in a lot of backpackers places but this was one of the grossest, which is kinda crazy given the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10

Im going to report it to the dept of Health its disgusting. No need for filth like that, no ventilation, soap or hand towels. The showers havent been cleaned in years (or anything else) it stank
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10

Close to bars
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10

Staff are friendly and happy which is nice. Reasonable for what it is. Definitely noisy though. Haha

8/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10

Was horrible
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10

Its very run down and needs up dating and thhe bath rooms were dirty and smelt.horrible

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

The staff were awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

I have stayed at Boardriders a lot over the past 4 years and it’s a really nice simple budget place at Manly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024