Barkly Backpackers

Guest reported a severe lack of staff oversight and emergency response, including being left unattended after suffering a medical seizure in a common area. The environment was described as lawless, with staff and long-term residents openly engaging in substance abuse, creating a critical safety hazard.

Guest reported non-functional door locks and broken or unavailable lockers, creating a high risk of theft. Additionally, the guest observed severe sanitation issues, including fecal matter on a toilet seat for multiple days and filthy shower facilities.

Guest reported inadequate ventilation and cooling in dorm rooms during summer, with only one fan provided for rooms accommodating eight or more people, creating uncomfortable sleeping conditions. The visitor also noted insufficient and infrequently cleaned shower and toilet facilities relative to guest capacity.

The bathrooms can get a bit worse than the rest of the place, but that's expected with so many people.

Guest reported that the receptionist was intoxicated upon arrival, failed to provide room location or keys, and found room doors left unsecured. The shared bathroom was described as having standing dirty water and poor sanitation.

Guest reported severe noise disturbance and lack of privacy due to other guests' behavior, significantly disrupting sleep. Additionally, the guest noted filthy common areas and a lack of accessible secure storage, creating an uncomfortable and potentially unsafe environment.

Guest reported that windows only open a few inches, limiting ventilation and creating uncomfortably hot sleeping conditions. Additionally, doors are often left unlocked due to social pressure from roommates, and lockers are frequently unusable due to abandoned locks or clutter.

Items were left scattered in the shared dorm, creating a serious tripping hazard. The lack of bathrooms for so many people was also a major concern.

Guest reported a concrete floor in their dorm room, which could present a slip hazard or discomfort, particularly in cold conditions. This was noted as an exception compared to other carpeted rooms.

Guest reported inadequate heating in the dormitory, with thin blankets provided, creating uncomfortably cold sleeping conditions that disrupted rest.

The dorm got stuffy on warm days because the windows only opened a couple of inches. The bunk beds also moved around a fair bit.