Backpackers Vacation Inn and Plantation Village

It’s the only budget accommodation that I am aware of on the North Shore of Oahu. Some people gave it bad reviews. Maybe angry people are more likely to take time to write bad reviews? I needed a cheap place to stay the night before and after a shark swimming tour in Haleiwa and this place worked. I grew up on the Big Island, and the cabins looked like the houses In predominantly Filipino neighborhoods. That may not be a good reference for Mainland and foreign people, but that’s what they looked like to me. Overall, if you need a cheap place to stay on the North Shore this is one of the best (only) options!

A budget stay in Hawaii is unheard of but here, that’s what you get. And in a killer location! Loads of options from dorm beds to small private rooms to entire cottages. We stayed in a private room with 4 beds and had access to the communal kitchen and living area. Kitchen was equipped and clean, living area wasn’t used. Check-in was easy even coming in after hours but if you are afraid of the dark or don’t know how to read maps, don’t do that. Location: across the street from 3 Tables Beach. Not the most gentle waters, but if you’re a good swimmer, a phenomenal place to swim and see cool sea life. Less than a 5 minute walk away, the very calm Shark’s Cove for snorkeling and wading. No need to swim, you can stand with the fishes haha. And a 5 minute walk from a grocery store for restocking on POG juice! Bonus: they lend you umbrellas, chairs, snorkel equipment, you name it!

Stayed here for two weeks, time went too fast, great friendly staff, great view & sound of the surf. Surf was great, some days snorkel with the turtles & beautiful fish, other days enjoy the surf, perfect mix, drinks on the verandah watching the smashing surf & roar of the ocean. Off street parking Close, walk to shops

I absolutely loved backpackers! We stayed in the inn and it was such a great location right next to the best beaches and foodland is right there! It has all of the necessities for a great budget friendly trip. I would literally hop over the patio wall straight onto the beach it was sick! The staff is amazing especially the maintenance man Frank! He took us fruit picking and made sure we felt welcome even though that’s not even his job! He keeps everything well maintained and looking fresh! Make sure to ask him for a fruit tour while your there! 10/10 would recommend

Highly recommend!! Literally had such a good time at this hostel! The staff were so friendly and they cleaned our cabins everyday. The location is perfect- across the street from there beach (Sharks Cove, Waimea Bay, Three Tables and Sunset beach are all walking distance) it is also right next to a FoodLand as well as some food trucks. If you take the bus, it stops really close to the hostel so getting around is really easy. We made friends with a lot of the other people staying in the hostel and they were all so kind and amazing and we had the best experience. If you're looking for something affordable and want easy access to the beach stay here!

The owner is a mean woman. They don't allow you to stay for long under the argument that they don't want people to move to Hawaii. One of the guys at the main reception told me that the hostel is for the use of young travelers not for older people. The place is one of the only hostels in the área so there aren't too many choices. The location is nice and I met some nice travelers, but the beds are very uncomfortable and it's kind of like camping. In general, you could crash there for a night or two but wouln't recommend any longer. I wish the administration was less ignorant.