Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Photo gallery for Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers

Courtyard view
Exterior
Game room
Property entrance
Point of interest

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
16 Clifton Street, Bunbury, WA, 6230
  • Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre
    3 min walk
  • Bunbury Regional Art Galleries
    6 min walk
  • Marlston Hill Lookout Tower
    7 min walk
  • Bunbury, WA (BUY)
    9 min drive

Room options

1 Bed in a 10 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

1 Bed in a 6 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

1 Bed in a 4 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bunk Bed

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed OR 1 Single Bunk Bed

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed OR 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 Bed in a 4 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Family Room (3 Adults & 3 Kids Only)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Bunbury

Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers puts you in the heart of Bunbury, within just a 10-minute stroll of Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre and Bunbury Regional Art Galleries. Highlights at this hostel include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a library. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free on-the-go breakfast is offered between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Bunbury hostel include Marlston Hill Lookout Tower and Bunbury Visitor Centre.

What's nearby

  • Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marlston Hill Lookout Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bunbury Visitor Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bunbury Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Koombana Bay - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Junction Station - 23 min drive
  • Busselton, WA (BQB-Margaret River) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Froth Craft Bunbrewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bunbury Lighthouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Benesse Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mojo's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Simply Thai - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers

Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bunbury hostel.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers offers 23 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 19

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card or a valid passport at check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 19 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Wander Inn Bunbury Backpackers
Wander Bunbury Backpackers
Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers Bunbury
Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers?

Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers?

Yep, Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers?

Yep, Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers is a short 9-minute walk from Back Beach. Fun beach activities include kayaking.

Does Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary on-the-go breakfast is on offer daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers?

No, Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Wander Inn – Bunbury Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheapest in town, but not worth $85
Site manager/caretaker was nice, room was clean, toilets in the morning not so as to be expected with many people waking up at the same time. Advertised breakfast on hotels.com and on their flyer/map but did not supply breakfast, bit of a false advertising. Only stayed 1 night so can't say much about it. Bed made a squeeky sound and so did the neighbors! People confusing rooms and knocking on our and others doors. Bit expensive $85 for a backpacker, lucky I used a $45 free night discount voucher.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and quiet
It was clean and quiet. The location was very central. The checkin and checkout process were smooth and easy, no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Kristen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vending machine didn't work. Though not allowed to smoke in the premises, the layout of the place had the smoke blowing in anyway. The staff were phenomenal. It was clean, and certainly covered what I needed for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

MARY

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never again
Was booked into single room, which comprised of bunk beds. Check in was quick with no problems, gentleman at reception was friendly. This is where the good points stoped. Breakfast included, which comprised of two bins of unsliced bread and rolls, no set up with butter or spreads. This is true backpacker style. Location good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and convenient. Just air con would be nice for sleeping! Was hot/warm in Bunbury at the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nik, Bunbury wa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place all round great place great location and awesome people
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not bad for a backpack lodging. Staff were awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

SANDY, AUCKLAND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Good experience with friendly helpful staffs. Close to the town and major transport centre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Halfway house
I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone unless your in dire straits for accomodation. Broken toilets, shopping trolleys of dirty old clothes around the place. Dirty laundry all through the bathrooms, no shower screens or doors in bathrooms and the general feel about the place was of a half way house with slobby sloth men lying around the places lounge areas picking there noses and wiping it all over the furniture. Don't do it

8/10 Good

Imran, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
I only needed a bed for 7 hrs, so was adaqate, but its a bit rough

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Great staff
I had toothache all weekend so my long weekend didn't quite work out. However I have stayed here before and would stay again and recommend to others

6/10 Okay

Lesley, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When you just need a bed for the night
I stayed here briefly overnight with 3 of my children. Check in was super easy, the room was clean, bathroom was clean, and the beds were comfy. Best thing was once we went to bed super early, we didn't hear any noise from any of the other people staying! Only problem is the check out time, I had to check out at 7, couldn't do it until 8, so just gave the keys to the night clerk and left without getting the $10 key deposit back.

6/10 Okay

Jack , Perth, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location location
If you are after an affordable and convenient bed for the night the bunbury backpackers is pretty good. I found the parking really handy too and the gate is locked at night so it's nice and secure. Late check-in is only downside but apart from that it's value for money.

8/10 Good

connor, kenwick, perth, wa, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hostel only 2 minute walk from the beach.
really nice hostel with friendly staff with really good knowledge of the local area. Beach only 2 minute walk from the beach and walking distance from the city centre

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and close to the beach yet filthy
Nice area, place is a bit shabby and not looked after, very messy and unclean in kitchen and common areas.

6/10 Okay

shayne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Pooja, Australia - WA - Regional WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The eateries close to wander inn are great.