Weary travellers seeking respite and relaxation are treated when they check into this unique accommodation venue right in the centre of the Albany CBD. Not only do inhabitants get a unique slice of history within WA’s oldest hotel, but can also lavish within the unique and quality furnishings that make the venue a cut above the rest.
Don’t let the label of “Backpackers” fool you, because this fine establishment is anything but the mismatched, slummy accommodation that is synonymous with such places. Rather, it is a perfect affordable holiday accommodation venue, attracting families, travellers, and workers with its unique atmosphere and clean, simple rooms.
The current owners have, and continue to put in the hard yards to revive and refresh the building, with fresh paint, carpets, furnishings and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay for all and sundry, always aspiring to offer just that little bit more to guests for their money. Their passion for the quirky has also seen features included that are anything but run of the mill.
A competition soccer pitch hosts regular social competitions with international guests while the attractive adjacent barbecue area and decking entrance space creates a wonderful atmosphere for an al fresco lifestyle on lovely balmy evenings.
There’s also multiple communal areas within the facility, including a fully decked out TV room with massive plasma screen, contemporary comfy lounges, and arguably the best CBD views in town.
A massive commercial style kitchen, dining and lounge area can also be found just a few steps away from the main entrance, which is graced with the daily wafts of fragrant international cooking of the guests who pass through. Stainless steel bench tops, range hood, commercial style oven, breakfast bar and massive fridges make this area highly functional. There’s also a table tennis room, bike storage room, laundry, and a unique downstairs basement, which is currently a subject of a vision for a unique street scene social area.
As an accommodation venue, the place really embraces its purpose as a tourist Mecca, full of displays of must see tourist haunts, surfing spots and of course an appealing reception area which is the control room of the whole operation. The various rooms have gradually been refurbished, completely stripped and refreshed with paint and carpets, while still retaining their character features. A mixture of family suites, single rooms, double and twin room, and dorms mean that there is an option for every budget. Each of the rooms features a heater, fan, hard wired smoke alarms, all linen, lighting, and most with cupboards.
For the operators plenty of storage areas, cleaning rooms, nooks and crannies all make for effective management of the facility.
Tidy communal bathrooms are conveniently located and accessible to all of the rooms, while the ensuites that had previously been located in some of the rooms have been stripped back and could easily be re-established.
Additional income opportunities are plenty- a tour bus, bike hire, surfboard hire, tour bookings, potential commercial kitchen, internet and more are all options that could be established to create extra income streams. This is an opportunity for an innovative couple or business partners to continue the revival that the current owners have undertaken, not only within the accommodation area, but in social events and happenings for guests that create a vibrant, memorable environment.
What you should know:
- Character backpacker’s complex
- Right in the centre of the CBD
- Most renovated throughout
- Modern, first class communal areas
- Family suites, double, twin, single and dorm rooms
- Unique business opportunity