The Island Accommodation

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Newhaven hostel

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Exterior
Dining
Sundeck

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry

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10-12 Phillip Island Tourist Road, Newhaven, VIC, 3925
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Woolamai Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Six bed multishare

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Twelve bed multishare

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Queen Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Studio Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Quad Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Newhaven

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Woolamai Beach and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Phillip Island Chocolate Factory and San Remo Coastal Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Woolamai Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • San Remo Coastal Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Phillip Island Chocolate Factory - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Churchill Island Marine National Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Hastings Station - 63 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪San Remo Fishermans Co-Op - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Phillip Island Panny's Chocolate Factory - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tides of Rhyll - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Haven Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bang Bang - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Island Accommodation

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Newhaven hostel
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at The Island Accommodation. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Newhaven hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Island Accommodation offers 31 accommodations with fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Island Accommodation Hostel Newhaven

Island Accommodation Newhaven

The Accommodation Newhaven

The Island Accommodation Hostel

The Island Accommodation Newhaven

The Island Accommodation YHA Phillip Island

The Island Accommodation Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Island Accommodation to the airport?

The Island Accommodation is 90.8 mi (107-min drive) away from the Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Island Accommodation?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Island Accommodation on Jun 10, 2026 start from CA $132, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Island Accommodation have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Island Accommodation.

How close is The Island Accommodation to the beach?

This hostel is a short 6-minute walk from Woolamai Beach and 2.6 mi (5-min drive) from The Colonnades. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Island Accommodation offer free breakfast?

The Island Accommodation does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Island Accommodation?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at The Island Accommodation?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Island Accommodation?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does The Island Accommodation have a pool?

The Island Accommodation does not have a pool.

Does The Island Accommodation have a restaurant?

The Island Accommodation is home to the big wave cafe, which features brunch.

Does The Island Accommodation have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Island Accommodation to downtown Newhaven?

The Island Accommodation is 0.2 mi away from Newhaven.

The Island Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 141 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

balsam antar

Liked: Cleanliness
was very helpful staff and very clean place and very nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was really clean, toilets were spotless, free parking, and great service. Definitely recommend this property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

sepideh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
no individual bathroom in the rooms otherwise all good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to book and check in, staff were helpful Breakfast kitchen could open earlier but that’s not a major issue
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager was extremely helpful and kind. Only thing we didn’t like was how noisy the doors closing was but after 10pm we were dead asleep and didn’t hear anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

LOL

Cheeky Receptionist
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay was good and the service was very helpful. Just that it would have been better if we had some table in the room to place our valuables as everything had to be placed on the floor. It was quiet inconvenient. But the games room was entertaining , the kitchen was wonderful and we were not aware of the shared bathroom it was our first time booking but it was just one night and five rooms had a set of bathrooms that made it easy for us to be able to use it at our convenience. We had a enjoyable stay and safe. Thank you YHA staff and management.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Alessia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Siamo arrivati in struttura a mezzanotte e abbiamo trovato la nostra camera occupata da altre persone. Non una scusa ne uno sconto . Non si possono fare conti separati
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Günstiges Hotel für 1-2 Tage
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was closed to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lei

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no independent bathroom, not suitable for family
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the position of the property and the well fitted out amenities I didn't like not having wifi
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I Loved the place and the facilities provided .it was great for kids to play
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxed atmosphere. Great facilities. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, great communal cooking & lounge facilities. Rooms clean and beds were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice backpackers close to SAN Remo. Cafe below was expensive for a backpackers.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hostel stay for my trip

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Fanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Auberge de jeunesse agréable

J'ai séjourné dans un dortoir mixte de 4 personnes avec sa salle de bain privée. Propre, calme dans les couloirs et les chambres. Dispose d'un parking gratuit. Proche des activités (Penguin parade à 20 min en voiture environ, plages,...). Possibilité d'arrivée tardive. Cuisine équipée.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

ting fuk richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

性價比很不錯的住宿

第一次體驗與其他人共用煮食的地方,挺熱鬧的. 以後會多入住此類型住宿
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Happy with the stay. Convenient and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018