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Reef Lodge Backpackers
1 star

Reef Lodge Backpackers

4 Wickham Street. Townsville Queensland, Townsville, QLD 4810, Australia
Townsville, Australia
See location+61 747 211 112
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AED 198
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rate per night

7.2
Good
based on 590 reviews
590 reviews
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Nightly total
Double room
AED 198
Deluxe room
AED 319
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Just 10 minutes' walk from SeaLink Queensland - Ferry Services, Reef Lodge Backpackers has a convenient setting, making it an ideal base while visiting Townsville. It offers complimentary Wi-Fi and is a stone's throw from the Museum of Tropical Queensland and popular attractions.

There are a range of facilities at the hostel that guests can enjoy, including a sun deck, an airport shuttle and a casino. Guests can relax with a book in the library.

Reef Lodge Backpackers has 6 rooms that are fitted with all the essentials to ensure an enjoyable stay. They are also equipped with a refrigerator, a microwave and a hair dryer.

After settling in to their room, guests can explore the local area with use of Breakwater Terminal Bus Station, which is a brief stroll from the hostel. Guests can also easily visit Townsville and Perc Tucker Regional Gallery.

Rating
7.2
Good
Based on 590 verified guest reviews

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Deluxe room
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AED 319
Double room
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AED 198
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AED 201
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AED 204
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at Reef Lodge Backpackers

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Air-conditioned
  • Designated smoking area
  • Pool table
  • Hiking

Dining

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Things to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioned

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle

Accessibility and suitability

  • Designated smoking area

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Reviews of Reef Lodge Backpackers

7.2
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590 verified ratings
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171
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115
Good
124
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45
Fair
45
Mediocre
30
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60

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2.0
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Anonymous, Oct 2022
The owner is rude and not welcoming at all to backpackers Asked for another 100 dollar deposit and when we didn’t agree he made us cancel the reservation at 22:00 the same day Worst experience

Location

4 Wickham Street. Townsville Queensland, Townsville, QLD 4810

What's nearby

  • Jourama Falls69 m
  • Museum of Tropical Queensland87 m
  • Reef HQ Aquarium208 m
  • Maritime Museum of Townsville347 m
  • Wharton Reef Light359 m
  • Perc Tucker Regional Gallery0.4 km
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal0.4 km
  • Holiday Inn, Townsville0.6 km
  • Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre0.9 km
  • Old Townsville Railway Station1.1 km
  • The Strand1.3 km
  • Queens Gardens1.4 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:30, check out anytime before 10:00

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FAQs when booking at Reef Lodge Backpackers

  • Where is Reef Lodge Backpackers located?

    Reef Lodge Backpackers is located at 4 Wickham Street. Townsville Queensland in Townsville City, 2 km from the centre of Townsville. Jourama Falls is the closest landmark to Reef Lodge Backpackers.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Reef Lodge Backpackers?

    Check-in time is 15:30 and check-out time is 10:00 at Reef Lodge Backpackers.

  • Does Reef Lodge Backpackers offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Reef Lodge Backpackers offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Reef Lodge Backpackers from the airport?

    Reef Lodge Backpackers is 5.4 km from Townsville.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.1

Distance to city centre

2.0 km

Nearest airport

Townsville

Distance to airport

5.9 km

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