This is the Life

Life is a Breeze at Planet Inn

Home away from home…

“Thank you for being my home away from home. None of you will be forgotten and you’ll remain in my heart and thoughts until the stars fall from the skies.”

Mary-Anne, Canada, November 2005 : ybnormal@whoever.com

This Hostel Made My Time In Oz The Best!!

“I can truly say this hostel made my time in Oz the best. It was like making a new family.

I only planned to stay a week while visiting relatives and ended up staying for 3. I was so upset when we had to leave! Everyone was brilliant, the guests and the staff.

When we arrived it seemed like we were already part of them. Instead of going out with your friends you go out as a family. I noticed it was the only hostel in Perth that seemed to be that way!! I loved it so much and can’t wait to go back. If you’re thinking of going definitely do! We thought we had landed lucky with such an amazing place and I’ll never forget the people we met there.”

Natalie Miller AKA Scottish Nat…, November 2005

Sheer Atmosphere! At Planet Inn

“There is only one thing to say about this hostel — you arrive planning to stay one night and end up staying for months. It may sound crazy but it is so true. I was there in May/June 2003 and the place became more like a home than a hostel.

I would definitely recommend it for the sheer atmosphere! There is no other hostel like it.”

Lizzie, November 2005

Thanks a million

“Thanks a million lads for everything. I’ve had an unreal time here on 496 Newcastle Street and met the most beautiful people.”

Kerry, Ireland, October 2005

I spent approximately eight months in Redbacks ( Planet inn)

“I went backpacking in 2001 and landed in Perth. Luckily the first hostel I saw advertised was Redbacks, so that’s where I went and that’s where I stayed for the majority of my year in Oz! Some would say I wasted my year’s visa, as I only traveled in Oz for three months and spent approximately eight in Redbacks, but I stick by my decision and have no regrets whatsoever.

It was an amazing place to stay and party and work, as I even had the job of night porter and general handyman (it kept me from partying 24/7, seven days a week). I cannot recommend this place highly enough. It is a place that helped me change my life and I will never forget it . . . and I WILL return!!!

” Gordon (the rowdy northern pomme) Douglas, November 2005

Wicked Time

“Hiya Tony, Keith & James,

I’ve had a wicked time staying here and thankyou for everything! Definitely going to miss the place and all the characters.

” Natalie, Guernsey, February 2005 : natcarteruk@hotmail.com

We just left it and we already miss it

“Oh, we just love this hostel. It’s so lovely and friendly and you never need to be alone. You can just be yourself and we promise you that you will love this place. We just left it one day ago. And we already miss it a lot. We cried a whole river when it was time to go. I have nothing bad to say about it.

The staff is totally lovely — Tony with his guitar, Keef with his lovely jokes, James, so wonderful and friendly. Awww, you will just have a great time over there. And I really hope I will be back.

” Mia and Anhulioo (the dirty Swedish nurses), December 2004

Then THE PARTY STARTED!!! (at Planet Inn)

“INCREDIBLE!!!

When I first landed in Perth I had no idea where to go. I talked to some people who were leaving Perth, and they referred me to a place called Red Backpackers. I gave them a call and they picked me up from the airport.

Then THE PARTY STARTED!!! Being a single Canadian guy of 23, I like to meet new people and try new ways to drink wobbly pop, a funnel here, a shotgun there, and even if you wanted to relax you could sit on the front porch and read a book. (Not me, though.) Everyone you meet here is happy to learn about your travels and experiences. Tony, who you might see playing the guitar singing along with all the guests, is the most easy-going owner you will ever meet.

All you have to do is respect the place you are staying, and you will get the same in return. There is so much more to this hostel than a place to rest. You will get a full experience staying here. I planned to stay for a couple of weeks and it turned out to be a couple of months. There is a job board in the hostel if you are looking for work. Transportation is right at your fingertips. There is someone going to the beach everyday. There is so much more to tell you, but I think I’m going to run out of room.

The only thing I would like you to do is go see a local Perth football game (soccer). It will be an experience you will never forget. I stayed here a few years back, but I promise you if you mention “The Mad Canadian” I’m sure the stories and photos will come out. When you do get to Perth, say hi to Tony for me, it has been a while. P.S. bring your guitar.”

Scott Martin, aka “The Mad Canadian”, September 2004

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