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:
Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and a vending machine
Coffee/tea in the lobby, beach towels, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
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 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
Pets not 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 and a smoke detector
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 elevators
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
Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker Budget Motel
Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker Budget
Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker Budget Motel
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 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?
Check-out 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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 207 reviews
10 - Excellent
33
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 207 reviews
8 - Good
64
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 207 reviews
6 - Okay
64
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 207 reviews
4 - Poor
32
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 207 reviews
2 - Terrible
14
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
6/10 Okay
David
2 December 2024
Basic - good value for the price and it's location
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
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.
Christopher
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Nathan
28 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Nathan
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Merv
11 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great people
Merv
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
6/10 Okay
Miles
9 October 2022
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to bars
Miles
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Carl
30 March 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Carl
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Shelli
13 January 2024
Liked: Staff & service
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.
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.
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.
I have stayed at Boardriders a lot over the past 4 years and it’s a really nice simple budget place at Manly
Abi
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
2/10 Terrible
Stephane
25 November 2024
Stephane
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
11 October 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok boende
Väldigt bra läge och ett boende till väldigt bra pris. Man får det viktigaste, en ren säng att sova i. Servicen kändes obefintlig, checkin gick smidigt men inte någon mer info om boendet än wifi-koden och var frukosten fanns på morgonen. Och frukosten var inget att ha, mackpåse framlängd med några burkar jelly. Läget och priset gör det värt att bo här.