About Sydney Beachouse YHA
Sydney Beachouse YHA offers modern, budget-friendly accommodation just 50 metres away from Collaroy beach.
Accommodation options include private double, twin and triple rooms with shared bathroom facilities, and four to six bed mixed and single-gender dorm rooms. Family rooms are also available which feature private en suite bathrooms, a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. All rooms include fresh bed linen and locker storage.
The hostel features a rooftop pool, outdoor barbecue area and an industrial communal kitchen. Indoors there is a games room which includes TV rooms with Foxtel. Free snorkels and surfboards are provided for guest use and bicycles can be hired.
The onsite cafe is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Sydney Beachouse YHA is a 20-minute drive from Manly and a 30-minute bike ride away from Summer Bay where the Australian TV show, Home and Away, is filmed.
Positive Reviews
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Easy access to the beach and public transport
Hotel is located in a quiet location that’s off a main road. Collaroy beach is a two-minute walk away and the local bus stop is also a few minutes’ walk away. Many is a 30-minute bus ride away where you can catch take in the attractions and lively nightlife. The Collaroy Cinema is just next door and local shops, cafes and restaurants are also within easy walking distance.
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Great value for money
Guests commented that the accommodations are good value for money, providing all the basic necessities including clean sheets, comfortable beds and free parking.
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Friendly and inclusive atmosphere
The staff have been described as friendly, helpful and welcoming. Regular activities are also organised by staff at the hostel that all guests can participate in, creating a fun and inclusive atmosphere
Negative Reviews
negative:
Facilities need upgrading
The hostel is not equipped with air conditioning. While you can open the bedrooms windows to allow in fresh air, the rooms can become hot and stuffy during hot weather. Other guests recommended that the bathroom facilities be updated to include shelves and benches upon which to store toiletries and other personal items.
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Noisy at times
Depending on the other guests at the hostel, your stay may be either a quiet or noisy one. There have been reports of guests staying up late and speaking loudly with other guests in the communal areas..
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Cleanliness needs attention
Complaints have been made about the standard of cleanliness, especially during busy periods when a high number of guests are present. The kitchen area can become dirty when other guests don’t clean up after themselves. Reports have also been made about the communal bathrooms which are not always well maintained.