Small World Backpackers Lodge Avondale

Two reviewers flag the same problem: blankets that smell of urine and front-desk staff described as rude and unhelpful. The outdoor pool and affordable rooms draw students, but cleanliness has slipped noticeably by recent accounts.

• One reviewer noted the rooms are spacious, but flagged that blankets were dirty and had an unpleasant smell.
• A reviewer mentioned front desk staff were rude and unhelpful, specifically calling out the female staff members.
• One woman noted that overall standards have declined noticeably from what the hostel used to offer.
• Blankets have been reported as dirty and malodorous, despite rooms being described as spacious.
• Front desk staff, particularly female staff, were described as rude and unhelpful by at least one reviewer.
• The property has an outdoor pool and offers organised tours, according to the listing.

A read of 417 guest reviews. These reviews do not record who wrote them, so nothing here is attributed to women.