Boardrider Backpacker and Budget Motel

  Lillian K. on 31 January 2012 

Family room was extremely spacious with a double bed and bunk beds. Gorgeous balcony. Tea and coffee making facilities. Staff vary helpful. Hostel location and cost excellent. Would suggest this hostel to backpackers of all ages.

  Customer Review on 27 November 2011 

Eventhough they did not receive my booking on time and that they were suposed to be full, I had this fantastic night manager who could locate me a room.

  Brenden H. on 3 January 2010 

This location was terrible. Easily the worst location Ive stayed (and ive stayed in some pretty bad places), especially considering the price! The rooms are extremely dirty, sheets smell bad, rooms have extremely poor ventilation- and no ac, only 1 tiny floor fan for the entire 10 bed room. Have a look at is early-10 and you lose your deposit if you are even 1 minute late. The manly location is nice, but gets old fast. On top of this the employees confiscates any alcohol found inside the rooms and you are not allowed to drink in them. Extremely loud at night, but not in a great way. Bath rooms are in poor condition as properly as the majority of the time, not stocked with toilet paper. Most everyone here is long term and either French or Swiss and/or studying an English program near by. Some of these students are extremely friendly, but otherwise, individuals mostly keep to themselves or smoke on the balcony. Unless you are desperate for a place, there is certainly no reason to stay at this dump.

  Customer Review on 3 January 2010 

This spot was terrible. Easily the worst spot Ive stayed (and ive stayed in some pretty bad places), especially considering the price! The rooms are extremely dirty, sheets smell bad, rooms have very poor ventilation- and no ac, only 1 tiny floor fan for the entire 10 bed room. Check out is early-10 and you lose your deposit in case you are even 1 minute late. The manly region is nice, but gets old fast. On top of this the staff confiscates any alcohol found in the rooms and you are not allowed to drink in them. Very loud at night, but not in a superb way. Bathrooms are in poor condition and the majority of the time, not stocked with toilet paper. Most everyone here is long term and either French or Swiss and/or studying an English program near by. Some of these students are very friendly, but otherwise, people mostly keep to themselves or smoke on the balcony. Unless you are desperate for a place, there is no reason to stay at this dump.

  Holly W. on 4 May 2008 

Fantastic location and facilities! would totally reccomend this hostel to anyone wanting a friendly place to stay :)

  Simone S. on 21 November 2007 

But only for individuals who wants to surf. Not for Couples.

  Customer Review on 21 November 2007 

But only for individuals who wants to surf. Not for Couples.