With a stay at The Island Accommodation - YHA Phillip Island in Newhaven, you'll be by the ocean, just a 1-minute walk from Phillip Island Nature Park and 13 minutes by foot from Phillip Island Chocolate Factory. .This hostel is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Penguin Parade and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from San Remo Coastal Reserve.
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
San Remo Coastal Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Forrest Caves - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Churchill Island Heritage Farm - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
Getting around
Melbourne Hastings Station - 63 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 107 min drive
Restaurants
Koala Conservation Centre - 10 min drive
San Remo Fishermans Co-Op Society - 2 min drive
The Haven Expresso Cafe - 1 min walk
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory - 14 min walk
San Remo Hotel Motel - 17 min walk
About this property
The Island Accommodation - YHA Phillip Island
Hostel in Newhaven with a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop
The Island Accommodation - YHA Phillip Island offers 31 accommodations with fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps).
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Stop by the hostel's restaurant, the big wave cafe, for lunch or brunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hostel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
The big wave cafe - This café serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. A children's menu is available.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Food and drink
1 coffee shop/cafe
Coffee/tea in a common area
Restaurants on site
The big wave cafe
Things to do
Bike rentals
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Lift
Vending machine
Guest services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
No housekeeping
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Conference centre
A meeting room
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Grab bar near toilet
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Fan
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property is also known as
Island Accommodation Hostel Newhaven
Island Accommodation Newhaven
The Island Accommodation Hostel
The Island Accommodation YHA Phillip Island
The Island Accommodation - YHA Phillip Island Newhaven
The Island Accommodation - YHA Phillip Island Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Perfect accommodation for 30 on a budget, kitchens and lounge areas are great, pillows were a bit thin but overall a success for our needs
Craig
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Simon
Travelled with group
3 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was fine for a short stay - some minor inconveniences like lift and drink dispenser not working, but otherwise really fine.
We took the private rooms with ensuite facilities and would recommend the place to my fellow travellers.
I liked the position of the property and the well fitted out amenities
I didn't like not having wifi
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
18 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Hard beds and false Queen bed
POSITIVES
-Lady at front desk was helpful and friendly with advice on things to do there
-Kitchen had good facilities
NEGATIVES
-extremely overpriced at $135 a night for me and my girlfriend.
-Bed was hard and difficult to sleep all night
-noisy with a loud droning of machinery, like a generator that could - be heard all night outside window when closed
-kitchen was meant to be closed at 1045 but 18 year olds were there talking loud and smoking at 12 midnight. Which also meant smoke was coming through my window when I had it slightly open
-paid for Queen but was given two twins hare single beds pushed together
-beds were hard and not comfortable
-wifi didn't work at all
-lifts were turned off at night. Probably to save electricity
-no one was at reception after 6pm
-poorly designed blinds in room had gaps on the sides meaning the sunlight was bright and woke me up from sunrise
-TV was unbranded and tiny at around 50cm long. Probably the smallest I've ever seen
-location far from restaurants in cowes
It was the best hostel stay for my trip as i compared it to the other 4 that i stayed in.
:Pros
- friendly staff
- towels rent available
- proper and comfortable room size, 2 double decker beds with a toilet in the room.
- only hostel that has a wall mounted heater provided.
- shared tv room and lounge available
- fully equipped kitchen with decent and proper storing area for food items.
:Cons
- self making of bed and pillow sheets
- no convenience store around the area, closes on is a 15mins drive
- night time the area surrounding the hostel is dead, no car and you are screwed (lucky I rented one), no taxi or uber avaliable as i have checked for fun so if you are hungry than your best option is to sleep thru the night.
Stayed this hostel to catch the Penguin Parade. Cheap and good hostel.
Brandon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
12 Jun 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stay, I didn't notice it was a family hostel when I booked. Location wise, it's barely on Phillip Island, but again my fault for not researching.
Staff were lovely, the queen sized bed was so comfy!