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Reviews of Little Drifter Bondi

19 Lamrock Avenue, Bondi Beach, Bondi, 2026 Sydney, Australia

#238 of 344 hotels in Sydney

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 372 hostel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Great value and best hostel in bondai
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Queen Ensuite Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean rooms, great location, kind staff !

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    7.0
    top location friendly rates a bit steep.. but thats sitney
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Private Queen Ensuite Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    fridge and kitchen is packed although was thai womens rugby team they were very nice and polite did takeaway to make it easier

    its a good spot very busy at the moment as mid winter and i guess there is very little short term accom in bondi

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    Great location clean and friendly environment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Compact Ensuite Loft
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Getting in and out of my loft bed- might suit most other people though

    Great location clean and comfortable bed. Just didn’t think the whole loft bed ladder thing through when navigating having to get up multiple times per night. But aside from that staff were very helpful and welcoming

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Great location, friendly staff, clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Private Queen Ensuite Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was tight in the private

    Location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Pod with Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were friendly and very helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Private Compact Ensuite Loft
    • Stayed 1 night

    no reception for a while, no one picked up the phone. other guests were noisy. eventually sorted by management.

    great location. helpful staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    8.0
    Location and price were spot on just missing a little comfort.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private Premium Ensuite Loft
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lounge/bean bag was basically unusable due to lack of beans/filling. The heater didn’t work.

    Location and easy of convenience at check in. Staff were helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Private Queen Ensuite Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stairs I'm old

    All good 👍

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    9.0
    Not ideal but staff turned it around!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Compact Ensuite Loft
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our AC unit wasn't working so we had no heating in the room which was not ideal. However the staff went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable and that even though the heating wasn't working that we stayed warm. Eloise and the german guy (sorry we don't remember the name...) provided exceptional service! They made our stay wonderful.

    The staff!!! The hostel is new and very clean!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private Compact Ensuite Loft
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit noisy. We had a private room and had the constant noise of a water tank/ pipes next to the bed + people running up and down the stairs at night

    Amazing location. Very clean and comfortable hostel! Staff are super friendly and helpful and really keep shared areas spotless (not common in a hostel). Totally recommend!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    8.0
    Great location and a pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Queen Ensuite Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The vents on the reverse cycle split system were filthy and spitting out dust.

    Location, ease of checking in and out, and friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Premium 4 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was tiny, I think it was slightly overpriced for the winter season

    Good location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Premium 4 Bed Ensuite Dorm
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was great , close to the beach

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    8.0
    Great stay in Bondi!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Premium 4 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms don’t have windows.

    Very well located, beds were really comfy, I thought it was fairly quiet compared to other hostels. Staff was super friendly. Super easy with the Goki app.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    9.0
    Little drifter at little drifter - good match
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Pod with Ensuite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loft and the toilet were quite small. I signed in for 2 different yoga lessons but none of them really happened so that was little disappointing. Anyway, overall experience was really nice!

    The single loft was clean, perfect fluffy couch and good bed with lovely white bed sheets. Kitchen was good and plenty of space to store your own food and cook. Also laundry machines and common areas, nice activities.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Queen Ensuite Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stairs

    Location and the design

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    7.0
    Good value for money, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Premium Ensuite Loft
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    doesn’t entirely look like the photos, bit more run down than expected fire alarm went off at 6am walls very thin, can hear people talking in the hallway internal configuration would be difficult if carrying a lot/heavy bags, multiple sets of stairs and small corridors

    good location good value for money

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    7.0
    Good stay in Bondi Beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Compact 4 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no window, both in the room and in the bathroom, so it smelt quite bad. It was not ideal to have one bathroom in a 4-bed room. The wifi did not work.

    The bed was comfortable and having a curtain was great. The kitchen was very convenient. The location was excellent.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Compact Ensuite Loft
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    To small lot money

    Bed was comfy room clean

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    7.0
    Good location, nice staff but a small and windowless room.
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Premium 4 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no window in the room, and no space in the fridge to store your stuff.

    The location was really good, and the beds had a curtain and were comfy.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    7.0
    Perfect location for enjoying the beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Premium 4 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was okay, but it smelled like sweat. The bathroom was also little bit dirty.

    It was right in front of the Bondi Beach, so right after I got up I ran straightaway to the beach for the sunrise! Also it’s located close to a couple of bus stops so it’s convenient.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Premium 4 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom is not very clean

    Évent for meet some people Kitchen et room

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Premium Ensuite Loft
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was really good Great value ìì

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    8.0
    Would return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Premium Ensuite Loft
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The drains in the bathroom had a REALLY bad smell, especially when you ran the water. Our bedding / towels weren’t changed during a 10 day stay and we had to request it. Very loud drains above our room which made loud creaking sounds. Very thin walls also so you can hear everything!

    Loved the location! The staff were really friendly and helpful. Facilities were good. It did get a little busy in the kitchen during peak times, but the food storage system was brilliant. WiFi was great, our room was clean & cosy (stayed in a private room instead of shared). Huge difference from when I stayed before it was renovated.

    Stayed in April 2025

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