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Fraser Roving Backpacker Hostel

412 The Esplanade, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia
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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Upon arriving was greeted with warm friendly service from receptionist very helpful when booking trip to fraser island . Room was clean and everyone friendly and helpful great place barman was helpful offered advise on future places to visit .

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Fraserroving, Manager at Fraser Roving Backpacker Hostel, responded to this review
4 May 2013

Hi Tia789, Thanks for your great review. Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the rooms clean. Our Barman and Reception staff were very pleased that you found their advice helpful and enjoyed your trip to Fraser Island. We wish you safe and happy travels for the rest of your trip. Cheers from the Fraser Roving Team. More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013 via mobile

Positives: Friendly bar man. Wet t-shirt photographs from the 70's. Location great - near the awesome butchers. Negatives: Mouse dropping in bathroom. Over zealous use of laminated signage. Unwillingness to converse in more than one sylabal. Unique ability to make customers feel like they're unconvenienced the service staff. Termination of wifi after 10 o clock for any economically justifiable reason.... More

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Fraserroving, Manager at Fraser Roving Backpacker Hostel, responded to this review
14 April 2013

Hi Sandyhinxman. Thanks for your online review. So glad you enjoyed our bar and found our barman friendly. All our staff try to do their best for our guests, sorry that you were not happy with the service you received. Our Wi Fi has been 24hours for a couple of months now. We are not responsible for what our guests... More

London, United Kingdom
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

In the eventuality of another backpacker's hostel having closed down, I came across the Fraser Roving Backpacker Hostel. Lucky for me, it was a good choice as all the staff were very friendly and accommodating. The bedrooms are basic, which is what you would expect from a hostel, however, it had a cosy feel with a tv room and separate... More

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Fraserroving, Manager at Fraser Roving Backpacker Hostel, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Hi there. What a wonderful review, thank you so much. It was great to read that you felt lucky finding us and were pleased with what you found here. We now have 24hour free Wi Fi as a lot of our guests are from the northern hemisphere and need to talk to their family on skype when it is daytime... More

London, England, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We stayed at Fraser Roving for two nights. Great location on the beachfront and very accessible for Fraser Island tours. The bar does great deals and the staff are so friendly. We'd like to mention Paula and Bill - you were great!

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Fraserroving, Manager at Fraser Roving Backpacker Hostel, responded to this review
8 April 2013

Hey there. Thank you for your kind words about our hostel, bar and staff. Paula and Bill were thrilled to read your special mention. We are glad you let others know we are in a great location - right across the road from the beach, close to Banks, restaurants and the Post Office. We hope the rest of your stay... More

Athens, Greece
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

We stayed at FR as part of a package to visit Fraser Island - the rooms were nice and clean with a great location and pool to cool down: on the trip to fraser our tour guide known as Santa was absolutely amazing. A kind warm hearted and honest man with an ever better sense of humour. He made our... More

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Fraserroving, Manager at Fraser Roving Backpacker Hostel, responded to this review
31 March 2013

Hi there. Thanks for your kind words about the cleanliness of our hostel. It is great that you are letting other travellers know that the hostel is right across the road from a safe swimming beach. Terrific to read that you had an awesome time with Santa on your Tag along tour of Fraser Island. Santa is a fantastic guide... More

Poole Dorset
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11 hotel reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Fantastic location and lovely place to stay. Clean room, swimming pool and bar. The TV in the lounge didnt work but you could hire a dvd, the light in my bathroom was broken and even though it was reported at check in it was not fixed after 4 days. The owners were very friendly and helpful as was the barman... More

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Fraserroving, Manager at Fraser Roving Backpacker Hostel, responded to this review
31 March 2013

Hi there. Thanks for your review. Glad you think our rooms, swimming pool and bar are clean as all the staff work hard to keep the hostel looking tidy. Thanks for letting us know about the TV and light in your bathroom as those issues are now fixed. We try hard to make our guests feel welcome so it is... More

Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

I arrived in Hervey Bay in late Feb 2013 and had left the whole backpacking experience to fate by not booking any accomodation prior! I got off the greyhound and headed towards the esplanade, only to be picked up by a friendly lady who asked if I needed any help. She basically recommended 2 or 3 hostels as she was... More

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Fraserroving, Manager at Fraser Roving Backpacker Hostel, responded to this review
12 March 2013

Hi there, Thank you so much for the fantastically fabulous review. We are very glad you enjoyed your stay with us and that we helped you select the perfect Fraser Island tour for you. It was good to read that you got value for your money with our room price including free 24hour WiFi. We hope the rest of your... More

Sydney
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

We arrived unannounced in Hervey Bay looking for 4x4 adventure. Drove down the Esplanade looking for Backpackers and Fraser Island tour operators. Prices for backpacker accommodation and tours are similar for most budget places. Fraser Roving was immediatly attractive due to the friendly staff, clean building, proximity to the ocean (even though it was to hot to sit on the... More

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Fraserroving, Manager at Fraser Roving Backpacker Hostel, responded to this review
12 March 2013

Hi Guys, Thanks so much for your fantastic review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay in our hostel and your tag along tour of Fraser Island. We loved your tip about not taking glass on your Fraser Island tour. We hope the rest of your travels in Oz are great and provide you with many happy memories. Cheers from... More

wales
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4 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

Really good hostel. Booked the Fraser island trip with them and had 2 free nights in the hostel. Trip excellent and also we had a free room upgrade to a double room. Clean and tidy, hostel staff really helpful. This was a huge relief as we thought it was the same chain as Frasers on Rainbow which has horrendous reviews... More

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Fraserroving, Manager at Fraser Roving Backpacker Hostel, responded to this review
19 February 2013

Hi there, Thanks for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed your stay at our hostel and your trip to Fraser Island was excellent. We now offer free Wi-Fi 24 hours a day. Hope the rest of your time in Oz is awesome from the team at Fraser Roving Hostel :) More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013 via mobile

This is an extremely friendly hostel. From the moment you get picked up from the Greyhound in a pink van by the lovely Paula to that last carafe of wine at night with the chatty barman (forgot to ask his name) you feel welcome & part if the Fraser Roving family. At your briefing for Fraser Island if you are... More

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Fraserroving, Manager at Fraser Roving Backpacker Hostel, responded to this review
9 February 2013

Thank you so much for your fabulous comments about our staff and your stay in our hostel. We are so glad you felt welcomed and part of the Fraser Roving family. Terrific news about your Fraser trip, glad you had an awesome time. It was a pleasure having you stay with us and we hope the rest of your stay... More

 
 
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Address: 412 The Esplanade, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia
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Region: Australia > Queensland > Fraser Coast > Hervey Bay
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Ranked #18 of 47 Speciality lodging in Hervey Bay
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