HOMESTAY - Foreign Backpackers 18-36 yrs ONLY

Location: 11 Regent Street, Caloundra, au

Star Rating: 9.1 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: N/A - Anytime

Check-out: N/A

Amenities & Facilities

• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Terrace
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shared kitchen
• Adult only
• Salt-water pool
• Outdoor furniture
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Fire extinguishers
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• CCTV outside property
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Free wired internet
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Pool waterfall
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Swimming nearby

Rooms Available

• Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Plunge pool
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Earplugs
  • Privacy curtain
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Trevor (1/5): - Location The rooms were dark and dingy fans were too small for room size, poor venterlation
• Yauhei (1/5): 爛。環境爛住宿爛員工爛。 - 沒有 沒有最爛，只有更爛。老闆一副好像你欠他幾百萬，態度超差，動不動就罵人，感覺是花錢來受罪。這是我住過最爛的地方，沒有之一。
• Tejeda (10/5): - La limpieza y el orden. It's a place where the staff really cares about their place and the customers. Michelle was super nice and clear with the rules, so if you are a person that likes a quiet, clean tidy and respectful place come here :)
• damien (10/5): Une expérience inoubliable dans une auberge pleine de bonnes énergies ! 🌞 - L’ambiance était incroyable ! L’équipe est super accueillante et toujours prête à aider. L’auberge est propre, bien située et parfaite pour rencontrer d’autres voyageurs. Les espaces communs sont confortables et la vibe est vraiment conviviale. Franchement, rien à redire ! Tout s’est très bien passé du début à la fin.
• Klara (10/5): I had a great time there, felt at home, would definetly recommend and come back :) - Small hostel that feels much more like a home than your typical hostel, but still pretty social. Every bed had curtains for privacy, and there was enough bathrooms and a fair amount of space in the kitchen for cooking and storage. Pretty well equipped and everythhing was clean and working properly.
• Rosiana (9/5): -
• ZIYU (9/5): -
• Charline (9/5): Séjour très agréable ! - C’était vraiment bien, une petite auberge familiale que je recommande à tous ! C’est propre et très calme on s’y sens presque comme Chez sois ! L’hôte est super sympa et amicale Qu’est ce que je n’ai pas aimé ? Rien ! je serais bien rester plus longtemps
• Chiara (7/5): -
• Nanda (9/5): -
• Virginia (9/5): -
• ichiro (9/5): -
• Mao Hsu (9/5): -
• Lucas (10/5): -
• Lucas (10/5): -
• Aldana (10/5): Great place to stay! 🤩 - Todo me encantó. Michelle y Atem fueron muy amables, amigables y sobre todo de mucha ayuda!! Las reglas son muy claras, creo que eso ayuda bastante a mantener la armonía. Los baños, las duchas súper buenas. El sector de la piscina es muy bonito. Las plantas y lucecitas a la noche. Mi cama estaba súper bien, y tener cortinas ayuda muchísimo a un poquito de privacidad. Hay 2 cocinas y 3 baños, y nunca tuve problema para poder usar las instalaciones cómodamente. Fue un muy buen lugar para llegar a Sunshine Coast! Gracias -
• Victor (8/5): Stay was wonderful. - Clean and comfortable but sometimes you will find few girls with intention, be careful with these kinda girls, they will try to take your dignity and respect, blame you and try to make you embarrassed, this was my experience and other few backers too, rest the hostel is the best in the area. Old needs re furnish.
• George (1/5): Horrible - Not only for backpackers.
• George (1/5): -
• Tamburelli (10/5): -
• Mailen (10/5): -
• Vanessa (10/5): A clear 10/10 – I’d come back any time. - Absolutely amazing – felt like home This was hands down one of the best hostel experiences I’ve ever had. The rooms were super clean, everything was exactly as described – no false promises, no missing facilities. The whole place had such a calm, friendly vibe, and the host was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. Whenever there was a question or small issue, she was there right away and always willing to help. I felt truly comfortable and welcomed here – like I could just be myself.
• Jisel (10/5): Exceptional - I had an amazing stay at this small, family-style hostel! From the moment I arrived, I felt incredibly welcomed. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxed – it honestly felt more like staying with friends or family than at a hostel. Michelle also is truly wonderful, friendly and helpful. You can tell they genuinely care about the guests and make everyone feel comfortable. The place is clean, well-kept, and has a really nice vibe that brings people together. If you’re looking for a peaceful, warm, and friendly place to stay, this is the one. I’m already looking forward to coming back!
• Drew (10/5): Great Caloundra Hostel - Staff are welcoming, professional and organised. You recieve a tour of the hostel at check-in. Everything is labled. 20 min walk to Dicky Beach. 10 min walk to Caloundra Stockland shopping centre.
• Amy (10/5): Home away from home - It was like being at home! I loved my stay and wish I could’ve stayed longer and can only hope to find a hostel like this everywhere I go. Super host Michelle works hard to keep the place clean, organised and welcoming. The vibe here is awesome, very comfortable and relaxed. I will be back again i’m sure! It was perfect :)
• Chung (10/5): Exceptional -
• Annabel (9/5): Highly recommend for solo travellers! - The hostel being relatively small made it so easy to meet people and make friends. Very relaxed atmosphere and both the hosts are so friendly and accomodating. Decent sized rooms with private bunks, nice bathroom and kitchen facilities, plenty of outdoor space. Only 5 minutes walk from the supermarket and 15 to the bus station, shops and beach.
• Anonymous (10/5): Exceptional -
• Shoya (10/5): Exceptional -
• Merysa (9/5): Superb -
• Samuel (9/5): Superb -
• Soringa (7/5): Good -
• Jose (10/5): Good place to stay if you want a chill place - Tha chill ambient nothing
• Matisse (8/5): Very good -
• Florence (10/5): Exceptional - I've had an amazing stay!! The place is very nice and super clean. It has such a cozy vibe and it feels like you're home!
• Mitchell (10/5): Loved it so much I’ve extended my stay - Very comfortable environment, clean, homely and welcoming. Love it all.
• Mark (9/5): Great Little Hostel - Great little friendly Hostel, lovely pool area, clean, comfortable, quiet, safe. Easy to get parked and a short easy stroll into town. Nicely upgraded from last year too, with much larger refrigerator space, blackout/privacy curtains, new mattresses, new fans. Lovely hosts, always a joy to visit. I'll be back next year! Can't fault.
• Thomas (8/5): Very good - Staff were excellent. Facilities were clean and very good. Great place to stay. Location isn’t great for a short trip for travellers / backpackers looking to see the Sunshine Coast
• Bruno (10/5): Friendly and comfy - The manager is super nice, the people staying was nice, everything is chill, friendly. The rooms are good, fresh, clean and you can sleep well. Everyone is respectful. Maybe need another toilet, if you are in the room outside the toilet is far.
• Alessia (10/5): Exceptional -
• Tommaso (10/5): Exceptional - I like the family environment, the owners are so nice and they care about the people they’re hosting
• Biddle (10/5): Exceptional -
• Claudia (10/5): Cozy and beautiful place! - Michelle is so kind and the best host! She makes sure to keep all the place clean and tidy, and if you ever need anything, she is there to help. The place is so beautiful and cozy, feels like a home 😊
• Magdalena (10/5): clean and comfortable homestyle hostel with a nice pool and nice people - I had a really nice stay here.. The bathroom and kitchen were cleaned every day, the beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. There was also a pool, a living room, etc. A bus station really close to the house and otherwise a 14 minutes walk to Caloundra station. Michelle was so friendly and welcoming, in general it felt more like a home than a hostel :) would definitely come back here!! /
• Van (10/5): Exceptional -
• Emilio (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mustafa (10/5): This is one of the best hostel that everyone (tenants) agree exist in Caloundra. - This is one of the best hostel that everyone (tenants) agree exist in Caloundra. Everybody are very helpful, it's clean and very nice.
• Klementi (10/5): Home away from home. - It exceeded all my expectations. It didn't feel like a backpackers hotel at all. We were sharing a unit with 3 people. Had our own bathroom and kitchen/lounge area. Others were welcomed to use our unit facilities aswell, but with so small number of guest, it didn't happen often. And when they did, they were always really tidy and friendly. Small pool outside the unit, nice sitting area for morning coffee. All good for chatting with other guests. In the evening the outside area turned into a fairy wonderland, beautiful lighting.
• Nellie (10/5): Perfect for short and long time visitors. Friendly. - Surrounded areas are little bad maybe. Not so mush to do but all I meet in the guesthouse are very friendly. It’s close to the zoo.
• Joshua (8/5): Very good -
• Giulia (10/5): Exceptional - Really enjoyed staying at this family style hostel... everyone was very friendly and nice, very good atmosphere at all time, best hostel I ever been. Highly recommend it, especially if you travel solo 😃
• Gabriel (8/5): Very good -
• Goncalo (10/5): Exceptional -
• David (10/5): Exceptional -
• Carl (10/5): Exceptional - Location is perfect
• Florentin (9/5): Superb -
• Florentin (9/5): Superb -
• 박 (10/5): Exceptional - homey, clean. all good
• Mitchell (8/5): Very good -
• Lopez (9/5): Superb -
• Jacklyn (10/5): Exceptional - Homey feeling, clean, quiet
• Stefanie (9/5): Lovely owners of a quiet place in a good location - Michelle and Atem are very lovely and supportive owners who are constantly working on making everyone feel welcome and keeping the place nice and clean. Multiple bathrooms and kitchens, no street noise, parking available, 15min walk to the next beach and grocery shops. Plus, they are just building a pool in the backyard.
• Blake (7/5): Good - There was no breakfast but location was great and Michelle was so accommodating and approachable. Little bit more privacy but I understand it was a hostel
• Mitchell (8/5): Best hostel in Caloundra - The dorm felt like a granny flat, like home away from home & it only had 4 bunks which was great with own shower, kitchen & lounge area. Nothing much.
• Kelly (10/5): Exceptional -
• Santiago (10/5): Exceptional - You feel at home there. Good vibes and facilities.
• Grace (10/5): Had a Relaxing and rejuvenating stay at a beautiful property. - Kept very clean, managed very well, lovely property and safe area.
• Nils (9/5): Superb -
• Luca (10/5): Best place I've slept in in a while - The owners, Michelle and Atem, really give out the family vibe that every traveler who needs some peace and quiet long for. The facilities are new, spacious and clean. The beds are comfy, and the owners now added curtains (which is a big plus). It's cheap too! I proprietari parlano entrambi italiano, se la cosa può esservi utile Nothing!
• Steph (1/5): Owners created a toxic environment - Where do I begin...at first I thought this was a truly amazing hostel. It is beautiful, clean and has a really homely feeling because it's so small. Unfortunately the management has made this a truly horrible place. From the consistent comments bringing me down about my personality such as comments from Atem calling me "lazy" and "stupid" to comments about my appearance from Michelle telling me that I should "eat more" and get some meat on my bones. I considered myself and outgoing and confident person before coming here but consistently being told I am too loud (every day) I found myself eventually isolating myself and stopping drinking and spending time in the main room for fear of being loud and upsetting the owners. As a solo traveller on the other side of the world I wouldn't want any other person to go through feeling like this. One time when I was passed out drunk (I know it's not great on my end) Atem one of the hostel owners started aggressively throwing ice cubes at my face to the point where other people from the hostel had to get in between and restrain him to protect me. Michelle on the other hand has completely fabricated things about me. She told me that "I heard that you were keeping everyone awake by having sex loudly with two different boys outside" she told me that that's what people in the hostel had been saying about me at work. This reduced me to tears and turned out to be completely false information and nobody had said that. I don't know what changed because I used to think she was lovely but the last few months of my staying here she consistently stormed in to the lounge rooms every day angry and complaining about the mess of the hostel and gossiping about various guests. If you are looking for a chill vibe this is not it. The hostel is covered in signs with very strict rules everywhere. Backpackers be warned, this is a toxic environment.
• Mark (9/5): Great little place. - Comfortable, clean and welcoming. My bed was very comfortable and I slept well. Quiet and easy to get parked outside. Handy for walking into town for shopping and several beaches. Most of the guests are working locally and long-stay. Everyone was very nice and friendly. Lockers are available for valuables. Fridge/pantry/kitchen arrangements are great. Whole place is clean and well-kept. No mozzie worries here! Cosy and Quiet for a Hostel, and exactly what I was hoping for. I will happily stay there again, if there's a space for me. Michelle is a great Host. If I'm being picky.... My bed had a wooden frame which creaked a little when I changed position. I can't think of anything else. I had a great stay.
• Hozuki (9/5): Superb -
• Tom (8/5): Very good -
• Wai (10/5): Exceptional - I felt sick there today and the owner took me to the hospital, I am very appreciate it. thanks Michelle
• Schulte (10/5): Exceptional -
• Victoria (10/5): Exceptional - The guest house is a really good place to live. Michelle and Atem are a really good hosts. I recommend this little space of happiness !
• Annika (10/5): i had a great stay -
• Michael (10/5): Very cool and respectful guests , close to town and great facilities - Very clean
• Cameron (10/5): Exceptional - Managed by the legendary Atem Italian and his wife Michelle, the Guest House Hostel takes hospitality to a new level. Their personal touch is evident in the warm atmosphere and attentive staff, providing a sense of community. The tastefully decorated common areas and well-maintained dormitory-style rooms reflect Atem and Michelle's commitment to excellence. Notably, their dedication to sustainability shines through eco-friendly amenities and recycling initiatives. The hostel's easy access to public transportation makes it a convenient choice. A stay at the Guest House Hostel offers not just comfort but a touch of legendary hospitality. N/A
• Tommaso (8/5): Very good -
• Prudon (7/5): Very nice place and different type of hostel! - It was very homey:) You can hear everything in the house haha
• Stewart (10/5): Exceptional -
• Easton (9/5): Superb - Great location, short walk from grocery store and beach, good price for amenities provided
• Stewart (10/5): Very happy and enjoyed good rapport with owners and some very pleasant guests. - It is great to see that a hostel is so well maintained and clean and also, that the prices are actually Hostel Prices. The way they have renovated and enhanced the building and surrounds is really lovely. I wish I could see what nights are available on booking websites a bit easier.
• Jack (10/5): Exceptional -
• George (9/5): Relaxing and fun - -Location was awesome. Proximity to shops, cafe, parks and beaches. -Staff and guests were very friendly. The vibe around the place makes it easy to get along together. - Kitchen had anything you want (Oven, air-fryer, spices etc etc)
• Bruno (10/5): Exceptional -
• Pérez (10/5): Exceptional -
• Reid (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mchattie (9/5): Superb - Really nice place and staff. Great price, clean and good location.
• Lachlan (10/5): Could stay for ever - Great place to call home for a while

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