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Frogshollow Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel near Darwin Waterfront in Darwin

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
In-room safe, bed sheets
Interior
Interior entrance
Reviews
5.4

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Check-in time

11:00 AM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
27 Lindsay Street, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • Popular LocationThe Esplanade8 min walk
  • Popular LocationDarwin Waterfront17 min walk
  • Popular LocationMindil Beach6 min drive
  • AirportDarwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)19 min drive

Room options

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Double Room | In-room safe, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 301 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 301 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 301 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Twin Room, Accessible, Ensuite | In-room safe, bed sheets

Twin Room, Accessible, Ensuite

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 376 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

In-room safe, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

In-room safe, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Darwin

Darwin City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Darwin City Centre hostel, you'll find St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral and The Esplanade. Darwin Entertainment Centre and Chung Wah Temple are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 8 min walk
  • Darwin Waterfront - 17 min walk
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 17 min walk
  • Cullen Bay Marina - 4 min drive
  • Mindil Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 21 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tap on Mitchell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Lost Arc - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Good Thanks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Stone House Wine Bar & Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Vault Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Frogshollow Backpackers

Hostel near Darwin Waterfront in Darwin
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. Frogshollow Backpackers offers its guests 2 spa tubs and an outdoor pool. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Frogshollow Backpackers. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Darwin hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Frogshollow Backpackers offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 spa tubs
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:30 AM - 8 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9 AM - 12:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Reception hours are 9 AM to 11 AM on public holidays.
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from February 13 2023 to January 31 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed during February, March, January, December, November, and October.
This property will be closed from February 13 2023 to February 12 2025 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
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, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Frogshollow Backpackers Hostel Darwin
Frogshollow Backpackers Darwin
Frogshollow Backpackers
Frogshollow Backpackers Darwin
Frogshollow Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frogshollow Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Darwin

Frequently asked questions

How close is Frogshollow Backpackers to the airport?

Frogshollow Backpackers is 7.4 mi (19-min drive) away from the Darwin International Airport (DRW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Frogshollow Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Frogshollow Backpackers.

How close is Frogshollow Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 1.7 mi (6-min drive) from Mindil Beach and 9.4 mi (23-min drive) from Casuarina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Frogshollow Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Frogshollow Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Frogshollow Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Mindil Beach Casino & Resort (3-min drive) and SKYCITY Casino (3-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Frogshollow Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Frogshollow Backpackers?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Frogshollow Backpackers have a pool?

Frogshollow Backpackers features an outdoor pool.

Does Frogshollow Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Frogshollow Backpackers to downtown Darwin?

Frogshollow Backpackers is 0.4 mi away from Darwin.

Frogshollow Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 42 reviews" "

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ho Long, Epping

Slow Wi-Fi for laptop
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Nathaniel

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite literally the worst place I’ve ever started at and I’ve stayed in backpackers around the world. Dirty rooms. Dirty sheets. Dirty bathrooms. Outside yard was a mess. Reception is hardly open and closed early. Disgusting is the word that comes to mind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Stu

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a third rate dive mixing noisy residents and visitors. Avoid it if you want to sleep. A car stolen from inside the property didn't improve its image.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was dirty and hygenic. I was given a room and there wasn't any bed available. All of the beds had clothes, blankets, pillows etc... on them. So basically they did not actually have room for me. I couldn't even get into the room as there were suitcases stacked up behind the door. I checked in and checked out twenty minutes later. The young women serving me was friendly enough but she did not really speak enough English to understand what I was saying.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Graham E

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Molly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty + rude service, didnt get the bed I paid for
The hostel was absolutely disgusting in terms of service and cleanliness. My partner and I paid for two beds in a shared dorm but when we arrived there were no lockers available (even though we were supposed to have one each) and all surfaces and the floor were covered in rubbish, so we had to put our bags on one bed and share the other. However when we returned to the hostel after dinner our second bed had been taken so we had no where to sleep! The reception was closed so we had no staff members to talk to so we had to last minute find somewhere else to stay. When we came back in the morning to check out the staff refused to refund us for the three other nights we were supposed to stay but didn't because of the terrible service we'd recieved and not getting the bed we paid for. The staff said we should have asked everyone in the room if they were supposed to be there or not, NOT the job of the guest! This backpackers is the worst accommodation I have ever had the displeasure of visiting and I urge people to not waste their money on this dump.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Julien

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked it was opposite a park Did not like that I was unable to check in until 5pm, place not cleaned properly, other guests being allowed to stay up drinking with loud music until late, broken power sockets not disconnected, no comfortable seats to relax in, fridges hadnt been cleaned out since mid May, no cutlery, bowls, plates, cups etc available in the kichen - had to buy my own, slat missing in bottom of the bed frame I slept in, other guests being able to set up a TV to watch soccer on the verandah outside my room at 1am, place in poor condition.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

GEOFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay
Good place to stay and not far from the action - quiet and clean . Great management Good complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021