With a stay at The Island Accommodation in Newhaven, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Woolamai Beach. .This hostel is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Penguin Parade and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Phillip Island Coastal Reserve.
Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Woolamai Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
San Remo Coastal Reserve - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Churchill Island Marine National Park - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
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 - 14 min walk
Tides of Rhyll - 12 min drive
Bang Bang - 3 min drive
Rusty Water Brewery - 10 min drive
About this property
The Island Accommodation
The Island Accommodation 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.
Property amenities
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
Restaurants on site
the big wave cafe
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Conference center
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Rooftop terrace
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
More
1 building
3 floors
Smoking not allowed
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
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
The Island Accommodation Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 142 reviews
10 - Excellent
52
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 142 reviews
8 - Good
46
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 142 reviews
6 - Okay
21
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 142 reviews
4 - Poor
18
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 142 reviews
2 - Terrible
5
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
Jan 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
was very helpful staff and very clean place and very nice location
As a solo female traveller this property is safe, really clean and well maintained, the staff are super friendly and approachable. It's walking distance to cafes, beaches, near by attractions. A short drive to amazing beaches and stunning coastal walks. Safe and ample parking spots available. Would highly recommend and I will be back!
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.
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.
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.
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
I liked the position of the property and the well fitted out amenities
I didn't like not having wifi
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
Jan 18, 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
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Jun 12, 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!
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.