Flashpackers Hervey Bay Hostel

The staff was super friendly and accommodating, I was moved to another room without any problems and the woman from reception (sorry forgot her name!) even checked in with me a few times to make sure I felt more comfortable in my new room. The kitchen and the room were really clean, the room itself was cleaned everyday too. They do free events some nights which is nice. They also do free shuttle buses to the Greyhound stop which is super convenient if you don't have your own car.

Power points on the upper beds and a little shelf to put your phone etc. on for all the beds would be nice! Also a few more pots and pans in the kitchen would be great, if there were multiple people cooking at the same time sometimes you had to wait for someone else to be done so you could use a pan. The staff was asking us for recommendations on what to improve and they're really keen on making the place nice so I'm sure the hostel will be even better soon :)

Rooms were clean. The kitchen was a lot more equipped than the average hostel kitchen so it was good to cook. There's a really nice cinema room. A lot of common areas both inside and outside. The staff was really nice.

Location was kind of random, in the middle between the greyhound bus station and the central area of Hervey Bay, but not really walking distance from either. It was right on a bus station, though, and busses were ok. They have a shuttle to the Greyhound station but not in the morning and not at night... Sink is right in the room (without a separating door), which makes a lot of noise at night. The kitchen closes pretty early, and so are the common areas. Forces you to stay in the room, you can't make a cup of tea before bed, I don't know why they close it so early.

The super cheap ($5/day) bike rental to wander around the bay and there's 4/5 available to rent. The shuttle bus to and from the Greyhound bus stop, otherwise it's a 40 minute walk. The volleyball area. The walk in fridge that's well able to remain cold. The free breakfast from 6:30am to 9am. Random free BBQ at 6:30pm one evening. The friendly staff.

The laundry prices were slightly steep ($5 each for washing and drying) The shuttle bus was free for my collection from the bus stop but there was a small charge to get dropped for a departure. Would have been nice to have been free considering there were several people requiring the service. Hervey Bay is quite spread out so most other attractions require bus, bike rental, DiDi or Beam scooter. The K'gari tours will collect you from the hostel though which is great. Bus services in Hervey Bay finish quite early. Bins were outside the building, none in the kitchen, but I get that from the perspective of avoiding flies. Main light switch in the 5 bed dorm was next to the pillow of a bottom bunk, a bit awkward.

After having a nightmare of day travelling over to Hervey Bay, I got as far as Maryborough and was meant to get the last Greyhound bus to Hervey Bay. The bus drove straight past me and that was the last mode of transport heading to Hervey that night and began to think I might have to sleep rough as I had no way of getting to Flashpackers. After getting through to Flashpackers on the phone and briefly telling Ren about my predicament, she went out of her way to come and collect me at 9pm. She was the most lovely person and had such a nice conversation with her. I cannot thank Ren enough for going above and beyond her job to rescue me that night, so once again, thank you so much! Will be recommending Flashpackers to anyone staying in Hervey Bay!

- really social - good cooking facilities - big walk in fridge - en suite in every room - free shuttle to the greyhounds

- we had a late check in so arrived at 1.30am, but we had to make our own beds in a room full of people asleep. We tried to be as quiet as we could but it’s obviously not very practical for people to be making beds in the dark in the early hours of the morning - the living room / chill area closes at around 9.30pm so there wasn’t anything to do in the evening times - we asked a member of staff if there was a shuttle going to the greyhound the next morning and she said no, but another member of staff said there was so it was a bit confusing?

Really good facilities, bathrooms and kitchen were always spotless. Free breakfast was great, lots to choose from. All staff were really nice and friendly, free shuttle bus is also so helpful. Would definitely return.

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Staff were very friendly and helpful. Really handy to have a shuttle to and from the greyhound bus. Bag storage useful for day trips to K’gari after checkout for a small fee. 5 minute walk to the beach. Great Thai takeaway over the road. Breakfast selection was simple. We had a double room with a private bathroom which was also simple but clean. Loved the swimming pool and the cinema room!

The kitchen became very busy at peak times

Had a great time staying here whilst travelling through Hervey Bay. The hostel has a really nice common area which makes it very easy to get talking and meet people if you’re travelling solo. Also the staff were incredibly helpful in letting me stay for the afternoon after checking out as my bus wasn’t until 9pm. They even gave me a lift down to the bus station !

Nothing I can complain about, it’s a hostel so your experience will always depend on who’s there with you but they couldn’t have done any more.

Your kitchen was well stocked with implements and space to work in. Also well organised was appreciated. Your staff maintained the facilities well. I would suggest that spacing electric defusers around the living space will promote a better first impression. We don't pick up on smells when we are in the same environment but visitors will and I certainly did.

I understand costs, but I think it could benefit from newer furniture (which could be sourced from your local opportunity shop) And a paint job will always give a space a positive feel.

It was a nice place loved the wine and cheese night. Nice walk in fridge with plenty of room, the kitchen was well equipped and the smoking area was comfortable

the bedrooms where very crammed not much floor space, the communal bathroom were a bit dirty some one had put clingfilm down one and it was all blocked up. Many long stay people who wasn’t keen on mingling