Name: McLaren Vale Backpackers
Address: 106 Main Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia, Adelaide, Adelaide, Adelaide, 5171, Australia
Rating: 7

Smoking areas

Smoke-free property

Garden

Terrace

Outdoor furniture

General

Non-smoking rooms

Locker

Rooms

Laundry

Luggage storage

Services and amenities

Common kitchen

Vending machine

Meals

Internet

Bike rental

Ping-Pong

Recreation

Free parking

Parking

Pets Not Allowed

Pets

Location

At the hotel

Goodieson Brewery

Fleurieu Arthouse

Alpha Box & Dice Winery

Adelaide Airport

McLaren Vale Backpackers

Adelaide

child-bed

child-bed-fee

external-private-bathroom

private-bathroom

shared-bathroom

10-beds

11-beds

12-beds

13-beds

14-beds

15-beds

16-beds

17-beds

18-beds

19-beds

2-beds

20-beds

21-beds

22-beds

23-beds

24-beds

25-beds

26-beds

27-beds

28-beds

29-beds

3-beds

30-beds

31-beds

32-beds

33-beds

34-beds

35-beds

36-beds

37-beds

38-beds

39-beds

4-beds

40-beds

5-beds

6-beds

7-beds

8-beds

9-beds

king-bed

queen-bed

limited-time

lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

land-view

mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

sunrise-view

sunset-view

water-view

with-view

annex

basement

main-building

1-bedroom

2-bedrooms

3-bedrooms

4-bedrooms

5-bedrooms

6-bedrooms

not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

Would have liked the opportunity to leave a review, however, we didn’t even get a chance to stay. 

After booking online I received a call to say the room I had booked was actually NOT available. 

Unfortunately, no genuine apology or attempts made to try and rectify the issue or reasonable explanation other than, “actually the room you booked is not available”. 

Would not recommend. 



Double booked

Men’s toilets were filthy, floor was covered with urine, urinal was out of order and lights did not work. I was too scared to poo. Showers were in need of a thorough clean and there were piles of discarded dirty clothing, toiletries and towels. Not surprisingly they were vacant. Kitchen was expansive, needed a clean and was light on for crockery and cutlery. Accommodation was basic and comfortable, belongings were able to be secured with individual room key and locker. Room needed a sweep and mop as there was rubbish, dust and relics of past guests. Reception was polite and helpful. Guests were friendly and the location was great. More of a cheap workers abode rather than tourist accomodation.

Filthy Amenities

My wife and I visited McLaren Vale overnight en route to Adelaide to sample some of the region's famed wineries. We were very pleasantly surprised with our experience in this well run hostel. We had originally booked a four bed dorm, however we were given a private double room, with no additional charge, when we asked about this on arrival. We were also provided with washing powder free of charge from the friendly and laid back staff. Our room was small but functional. The hostel is extremely well located, only a few hundred metres from the Shiraz Trail, with many wineries within walking distance. Supermarket just around the corner, and there is a very large kitchen to cook in with plenty of space.

It should be called out this is a backpackers with some longer term guests who are working in the region, which didn't bother us at all but worth being aware of before booking. We would recommend this place to others travelling on a budget in the region. 

Well run hostel, great locatiom

We needed some last minute accommodation in McLaren Vale and ended up at the backpackers. I was impressed. It was very clean, tidy and well organized. It is right on the main street so very handy to supermarkets and cellar doors.

Great location, clean, quiet, great value

I originally planned to stay 1 night however I end up staying for 4 nights and the reason why is this place is awesome! The staff are super friendly and helpful the facilities are up there with one of the best hostels have stayed in and the area is amazing !!!!' So many wineries all free wine tasting I feel like you need a month to see them all. Will definitely come again. Only thing I can fault this place is that you have to pay for wifi other than that a must stay.

McLaren Vale Backpackers

Main amenities of the hotel

Location

Available rooms

Location

Description of the hotel

What other amenities are there?

Policies

Check-in terms and conditions

Additional information

Payment