Egmont Eco Leisure Park & Backpackers

Nice lodge to stay in if you are travelling in the area. Affordable place to stay with nice staff. Exactly how you imagine a typical lodge near a mountain area. Fantastic hiking opportunities in the national park just a short drive away.

Room I booked was misrepresented on Expedia. I booked a 'cabin' showing a photo of a small room with double bed and bunk, but on arrival I got told I had booked a dormitory (large room with multiple bunk beds only). Have requested a refund.

Gorgeous surroundings, friendly staff, rooms very basic (bed, desk) but clean, separate amenities blocks and communal kitchen, free showers with hot water (byo or hire towel), friendly shared outdoor spaces and guests but not a noisey party hostel :-)

Dirty room, unfriendly staff.

Booked through Expedia and paid in full online for 10 people . Upon arrival, we were unexpectedly charged almost $300 extra. We had booked a standard dorm that sleeps 10 and were told that if we didn’t pay the additional amount, other people would be placed in the room as well. Very confusing and unprofessional, and it was unclear who was actually at fault. We were also wrongly accused of smoking marijuana when I was vaping outside anyone with basic knowledge can tell the difference. Reception staff stood in the doorway trying to find “evidence,” but couldn’t find anything. To make matters worse, a young boy kept coming into the room and taking photos of our belongings and the room, which felt invasive and completely inappropriate. Overall, the experience was uncomfortable and poorly handled. Would not recommend staying here.