I stayed in a lot of hostels during my Australia trip, and Dolphin Retreat felt pretty standard but charming. The staff however is way above standard; super friendly, helpful & approachable. Really, my only complaint is the size - but it's really just a matter of personal preference; the hostel is quite small & I felt a bit claustrophobic in the tiny communal bathrooms/shower & when walking around in general through narrow hallways. With everything so close together (kitchen, lounge, entrance, etc) it was often noisy even in the room. Aside from the size, everything else was great - you definitely can't beat the location. 5 minutes or less straight down the street gets you right to a beautiful sandy beach with seriously incredible sunsets & a quick walk the opposite direction gets you right into town & main bus station. Hostel also offers free wifi & free breakfast of toast/jam. Thanks, Dolphin Retreat!