Tequila Sunrise Hostel Adelaide Australia

At the beginning, everything in this hostel seemed fine until it became completely full. Then they charged an extra fee if occupancy was over 90% (how is a guest supposed to know?!) even though you had already paid in advance (2–3 days before checkout). They don’t care if guests are uncomfortable—they just want people to pay. The maximum occupancy is 80 beds and yet you can find 150+ guests. It's dangerous in case of an emergency. The manager Melanie doesn't behave professionally and doesn't reply directly to your questions. People working there should learn some manners. There are not enough tables for everyone, so most of the time you’ll see people standing while eating, yet they keep filling the hostel with more and more guests. The toilets are always dirty and disgusting. To get food, you have to wait in line for more than 20 minutes. Not recommended.

I had an absolutely amazing time at Tequila Sunrise Hostel! This was my very first hostel experience, as I usually book through Airbnb, and I can honestly say it exceeded all my expectations. I stayed for 10 nights and it was such a great choice. One of the best things is how much money you can save here — both breakfast and dinner are included for free, which is such a huge bonus. The meals were always fresh and really convenient, especially for a longer stay. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help. Their accommodating nature really made me feel at home. The atmosphere of the hostel itself was warm and social, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. I would definitely go back again without hesitation. Tequila Sunrise Hostel made my first hostel stay a truly memorable one, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

The environment here is beautiful, it's very easy to make friends because the common area is quite small but comfortable at the same time so it's literally impossible not to have nice interaction with other people. I read some reviews about the management not been good enough but that's bullshit, they do their best but the reality is the some people are just disrespectful and they don't clean their dishes, and they complain because they get fined... Also they just renewed the entire hostel and it's brand new, so good stuff!

After a year, I’m finally leaving Tequila Sunrise Hostel and can write a completely honest review without fear of backlash from the manager, Melanie. Unfortunately, my experience was heavily affected by her behavior and decisions, which I found absurd, unfair, and often unnecessarily punitive. I honestly don’t think Melanie deserves the role she has been given, as her actions have frequently harmed both me and other guests. For example, someone like me, who has always stayed at the hostel and followed the rules, now has to book through Booking.com if I want to return, losing the special hostel rate a completely frustrating and unjust rule. Once, I left my luggage at the hostel knowing I would return, and they, through Melanie, charged me a $20 fine for no reason. I have contributed directly to the hostel, building beds and helping with manual work because I knew how, yet I was treated as if my efforts didn’t matter. On one occasion, they threw away my food and alcohol and told me that if I wanted it back, I would have to dig through the trash. My friend Alessandro was also treated very poorly, and these are just a few examples of the disrespect and unprofessionalism shown by Melanie. There have been so many absurd and unfair situations that I can’t even remember them all, but the common thread is always the same: Melanie made unjust decisions, imposed senseless rules, and created a toxic environment for anyone trying to have a positive experience. Other staff members work hard and do an excellent job, but Melanie’s behavior completely ruins the overall hostel experience. I regret having to write this review, but I feel it’s necessary to warn anyone considering staying here. The current state of Tequila Sunrise Hostel in Adelaide has deteriorated significantly compared to when I arrived, and prices are often outrageous, reaching $350–$400 for a 20 person room completely unjustified for the experience offered. I absolutely do not recommend this hostel to anyone looking for a welcoming, respectful, and fair environment. Melanie’s management has turned what could have been a positive place into a frustrating and negative experience. That said, if I ever return to Adelaide in the future because you never know and Melanie is no longer managing the hostel, I would be happy to reconsider and update this review

You can find the best vibes and people here. It's the cheapest hostel you can find and they even include dinner and breakfast in the price. Beds are really private with light, plug in and fan inside the box. The staff here is just amazing, alexia is multi-task and always smiling. Love her energy, love them! I'll come back for sure

Was a nice hostel (on the pricier side for a hostel but not too expensive). Free breakfast and dinner is included (I utilised the breakfast but not the dinner). The rooms are mixed but because of the 'pod' style, it was very private. The only issue with the beds was that if the opening is at the end, it can be inconvenient getting stuff from the shelves as you have to get to the other side. Was provided a blanket which meant I was chilly in the morning (but I didn't ask reception for any more layers so not blaming them here)

I’ve stayed at Tequila Sunrise Hostel a few times, but unfortunately the quality has gone down with every visit. • It’s very noisy at night: people talk and make noise in the corridors until very late, and some guests wake up extremely early without considering others. • Bathrooms are often not clean, and showers are sometimes broken or in poor condition. • The kitchen is inconvenient: it closes early in the evening, and when it’s open it’s so small you can’t really use it properly. I’ve also noticed food sometimes goes missing from the lockers. • Meals provided are very basic, usually the same thing every day. • The overall atmosphere is not very safe or comfortable compared to other hostels. • Prices can also be very inconsistent. For example, I once paid $350 for a week in a room with over 20 beds, which feels unreasonable for the conditions offered. If you’re looking for a better option in Adelaide, I’d recommend other hostels like Base Camp or YHA. For example, Base Camp offers cleaner facilities and more peace of mind, and through Google (redirecting to Agoda) you can often find deals around $180 per week.

Unfortunately, this hostel keeps getting worse and worse. In the morning it’s common to find dirty dishes left everywhere by some of the French guests, and the staff never says anything. Cleanliness in general is very poor: the kitchen is usually messy and dirty, and if you want to cook you’ll have to wait until at least ten other people finish before you can even start. The new manager has only made things worse. Once she even threw away some guests’ alcohol without asking for permission absolutely shameful The atmosphere is unbearable. At dinner time there are not enough seats, so sometimes you can’t even sit down. If you arrive a bit later, you risk not finding any food left. Breakfast is only served for one hour, and exactly at 8:30 they remove everything, without caring at all if you came just a few minutes late. The rooms are also poorly organized: in some of them there are drawers that you can’t even open. On top of that, the prices are completely inconsistent and change whenever they want. Sometimes a double bed ends up being cheaper than a single one which makes no sense and feels like a scam. In short: dirty, badly managed, inconsistent prices, and ridiculous rules. My experience here was extremely disappointing, and I would strongly recommend choosing another hostel for example, YHA, which is way better managed and offers a much cleaner and more comfortable environment. 👉 And I’ll share a tip: at YHA, if you ask at reception for a 3-bed room, the price can be as low as around $160 per week per person much better value for money compared to this place.