Swansea Backpackers

Friendly.. helpful...$30 is just a field... Room for RV very simple amenities $5 to just have a shower without stopping over. That's good. Just a field ... no shade 1 tree. Very hot. Typical back packers..... not too clean.

Chris is a great host! Got a room upgrade. Rooms and bed are clean with nice touches like a night light and a painting.

Has potential, with it being taken over by current owner around a year ago. The common area and kitchen was clean. The kitchen needs more space for travellers to put bags etc as the cupboards and fridges are full of long term fruit pickers items.The bathroom and showers were ok, having been cleaned daily.Our bedroom (room 1) was tired and a bit dirty. Old pair of socks were left from someone before, no bin or fresh towels left in the room and just needed a good clean and fresh lick of paint.Campground seems fairly priced and good option if travelling with tent or van.Wifi was only in common area and a bit slow (but usual for remote Tassie).Overall not bad.

A really nice place. Chris, the owner, will do everything he can so you feel comfortable. Place is clean, well maintained. There is everything you need: beds, warm showers, kitchen, laundry, and even more. There is a shared living room with pool game and darts, and very good vibes. Shops nearby.You can also camp (tent, caravan, campervan) in the yard and have access to toilets, showers, laundry and kitchen.Thanks Chris!

Chris is a very nice host and we enjoyed our stay a lot. The facilities were clean and the capsule beds were spacious. The outdoor area looked perfect for a BBQ in the sun! We would stay there again :)

Review of camping experience. Ground is very hard and there isn’t any shelter from the sun or wind. The outdoor camp kitchen was dirty, hotplate didn’t work and there’s no BBQ. Ok for an overnight stop but don’t plan on using it for days.

I camped with my Van behind the backpackers. Chris offers a great service to both backpackers and travellers in motorhomes or caravans. See below for more details.

For the price point of 35$ a night you definitely cannot complain. Everything in town is 10x the prices. Keep in mind this is a proper older hostel, little run down, maybe people living long term. But the showers were good, bed was comfortable & pub and bakery next door were fantastic. Lady looking after the place was nice and helpful also.

Not cheap, room is basic. Is used as accommodation for labourers from area. Found common areas very dirty. There is a really good bar & Cafe next door where service & food good