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Dolphin Retreat Bunbury - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel located steps from Bunbury Regional Art Galleries

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Point of interest
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Lobby

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities
    Child-friendly activities
Main amenities
  • Near the beach
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill(s)

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in a 6 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
14 Wellington Street, Bunbury, WA, 6230

What's nearby

  • Bunbury Visitor Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bunbury Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Marlston Hill Lookout Tower - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Leschenault Inlet - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Busselton, WA (BQB-Margaret River) - 52 min drive
  • Brunswick Junction Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Froth Craft Bunbrewery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Pause Miam - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bunbury Lighthouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Benesse Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Natural Temptations - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Retreat Bunbury - Hostel

Dolphin Retreat Bunbury - Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Bunbury. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Free bike rentals and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 13 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card or a valid passport at check-in.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of AUD 19 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
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.

Also known as

Dolphin Retreat Bunbury Hostel
Dolphin Retreat Hostel
Dolphin Retreat Bunbury
Dolphin Retreat
Dolphin Retreat Bunbury
Dolphin Retreat Bunbury - Hostel Bunbury
Dolphin Retreat Bunbury - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin Retreat Bunbury - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Dolphin Retreat Bunbury - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Dolphin Retreat Bunbury - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Dolphin Retreat Bunbury - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dolphin Retreat Bunbury - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of AUD 19 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Dolphin Retreat Bunbury - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Enjoy amenities like an arcade and a garden.
What's the area around Dolphin Retreat Bunbury - Hostel like?
Dolphin Retreat Bunbury - Hostel is located near Back Beach, just a short 10-minute walk from Bunbury Lighthouse and 14 minutes' walk from Marlston Hill Lookout Tower.

Dolphin Retreat Bunbury - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Tommy, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Did not like not having our own bathroom!! Difficult managing stairs during the night!
David, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

The property was OK! And the fact of solitude was a good thing!
1-night family trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

2/10 Poor

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Sandra, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Very noisy, hard to sleep due to guests coming and going late into the night and deliberating on the front veranda, right outside guest rooms, on what the door code was. Very broad mix of clientele.
Greg, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very small hostel, most rooms are directly onto lounge or shower areas due to this you do get general noise eg TV, talking, doors slamming. This is between 8am -10pm outside these hours is hostel quiet time. So although good quiet time policy at hostel if you want to read or get away from noise in room, earplugs are needed. Great location to beach few minutes walk. Easy 10 min walk from or to bus station to get back to main Terminal for buses and trains. 10 mins walk to Coles or Aldi. Bunbury very easy to walk around. If using google for directions halve how long it says takes to walk places in general all closer then looks on map. Overall great place if you want to be near beach and walk everywhere. Just a warning only 3 showers, not a problem while I stayed but in busier time would be interesting! Pleasant stay.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Night guy was average morning lady was good. Overall satisfactory
1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Everything OK - But I would have appreciated a heater that actually worked in my room. It got down to 4 degrees C that night. Otherwise all ok
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Excellent stay lady told us we all we needed to know, and that we had to be quite after 10pm and if we wanted to watch tv we had to go to the back TV room down stairs Well she went to bed ?? And the rest of the guests ladies only, turned up the tv and talked very loudly until midnight it was very frustrating as our room (10) was a couple of feet away from the TV and we had just got off a train after working all day. we start work at 5am, & had to get up very early to get back on the road again the next morning, And when we got into bed myself and my hubby was attacked by bugs we itched all night, omg and in the shower the drain cover was full of black hair 😱 thank you
Chrissy, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

6/10 Good

Nice hostel good location
Had a one night stay at Dolphin Retreat which was quite enjoyable. Staff were excellent, very friendly and knowledgeable and helpful. Facilities were all clean and tidy as was our room. The bed was not the most comfortable but for one night was completely fine. The complimentary extras included in our stay were very generous although we didn't have time to take advantage of any!! Would stay again in the future.
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Convenient to beach, city
Stayed for one night. Staff very pleasant. Non smoking but guests can smoke in area at back of property away from accommodation area. Parking in secured area is a good feature. Good short walking distance to beach and city centre. Clean room, comfortable bed, clean showers, toilets. Games - e.g. billiards - available. Continental breakfast though could have been better organised - kitchen and fridges largely reserved for guests which is a good thing for self-caterers. Ideal for backpackers, single travellers but not aware of double beds, etc for couples. Less suited for families (with children on the journey)
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

Cheap
It's stinking don't forget room freshener with you. Too full to feel comfortable. Toilet is something alright.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

It was ok
Very small room. You get what you pay for though. Only stayed for one night and didnt spend a lot of time there. Was woken up to a loud argument at 3am with the caretaker kicked another patron out.
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Didnt stay . Went and stsyed domewhere rlse
Yuk yuk yuk . Staff horrible . Nasty . Wasnt very polite
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dolphin Retreat
I stayed for 13 nights. I had booked a single room. The location of Dolphin Retreat is excellent: three minutes from a wonderful beach and five minutes from shops and restaurants. About half an hour to walk to the wildlife park ang fifteen to the dolphin centre. I would recommend Dolphin Retreat for a stay in Bunbury.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

"Home from Home"
A characteristic building - rooms and toilet facilities very clean and freshly decorated. Good size kitchen with plenty of fridge/freezer space. Very comfortable accommodation.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Keep expectations low: Backpacker's NOT Hotel
This site led me to believe I was booking into a hotel/motel, not a backpackers. Those who pay for single bed in shared room are possibly getting a great deal; however I was charged effectively for the whole room; understandable if I had a family but as a single person I really felt ripped off. The only reason I stayed was because I was desperate, everywhere else was full. Car park was full, so parked on street out front (has fee payable after 8:30am) Fellow guests are very friendly and helpful. The site advertises "breakfast included" and when you arrive are told "Breakfast is at 8am" however is really quite meaningless; you are set up to be disappointed, and wished there was never mention of "breakfast".
Verified Lastminute guest review

6/10 Good

Friendly staff, our kids enjoyed the pool games and table tennis.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

backpackers Hostel
Maybe we didn't pay enough attention to the website but we were under the impression that this was a hotel/motel not a backpackers hostel with shared facilities. Not suitable for families with young children.
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Free parking. Free BF. Value for money.
Good
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel
Good and friendly staff I would go back and stay again for sure
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Valued
Location good, reasonable price, kindly staff
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Hübsches Hotel mit netten Gästen
Immer gut für nette Leute kennen zu lernen, in der Nähe des Strandes. Gut für längere Aufenthalte
Verified Expedia guest review