20 May 2024
- Recognised as “The Oscars” of the hostel industry, the Hostelworld 2023 HOSCARs Awards have been announced.
- Wake Up! Hostels takes out a record five awards at this year's HOSCARs with each of Wake Up!'s three locations receiving top honours:
- Best Hostel Chain in Oceania – Wake Up!
- Best Extra Large Hostel in Oceania – Wake Up! Sydney
- Best Large Hostel in Oceania – Wake Up! Byron Bay
- Best Medium Hostel in Oceania – Wake Up! Bondi Beach
- Most Popular Hostel in Sydney – Wake Up! Sydney
Wake Up! Hostels has added a number of top awards to its growing trophy cabinet, at Hostelworld's 2023 HOSCARs Awards, winning a series of awards including Best Hostel Chain in Oceania and Most Popular Hostel in Sydney.
After previously being crowned Best Hostel in Australia, Wake Up! Sydney's determination to provide the finest accommodation experience has again been recognised, taking out the titles of Most Popular Hostel in Sydney and Best Extra Large Hostel in Oceania.
Wake Up! Sydney
Since opening in 2020 after a major renovation, Wake Up! Bondi Beach has proved to be a winner among sea-loving backpackers around the world, this year being named Best Medium Hostel in Oceania.
Wake Up! Bondi Beach
Wake Up! Byron Bay has held its position as not only one of the top hostels along the East Coast, but the Best Large Hostel in Oceania. Having completed a resort-worthy renovation in late 2023, with the addition of a heated swimming pool and pool bar, the property is set to only increase in its admiration and positive reputation throughout 2024.
Wake Up! Byron Bay
While each Wake Up! property has its own unique offering that lends itself to its surroundings, the group remains steadfast in its focus on quality, convenience and creating an exceptional social atmosphere, the culmination of which has led to Wake Up! receiving its fifth HOSCARs award for 2023: Best Hostel Chain in Oceania.
Christian Millett, Owner Operator of Wake Up!, said: “We're incredibly proud to have taken out such a large spectrum of awards at this year's HOSCARs.
“Our team is not one to rest on its laurels, and it's fantastic to see our continued innovation and focus on our customers being recognised again.
“We've been working on many upgrades to the Wake Up! properties over the past 12 months, and it's an extremely exciting time to be tailoring our offerings to today's youth traveller.”
Wake Up!'s social hostels give guests the space to connect, re-discover and explore, all while providing Australia's most-loved hostel beds to sleep in at the end of the day. Its community-focused approach sees a number of daily social and wellbeing activities rolled out at all locations, providing guests with an opportunity to meet like-minded travellers.
The Wake Up! group continues to be family-run and owned, focusing on creating the same “home away from home” atmosphere that has welcomed guests for the past 21 years.
View photos of all properties here.
For further information and agent enquiries please contact:
Andrew Cowan
Group Sales & Marketing Manager
Millett Group
andrew@millettgroup.com.au
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About Wake Up! Sydney
The eight-storey heritage building, centrally located on the corner of Pitt and George Streets opposite Sydney's Central Station, was purchased by Millett Group from the State Rail Authority of NSW. The historic building underwent a major internal renovation before reopening as Wake Up! Sydney Central in 2002. The first Sydney hostel of its size and scale, Wake Up! is a 540-bed purpose-built youth hostel incorporating a bar, restaurant, cafe and travel agency.
About Wake Up! Byron Bay
Wake Up! Byron Bay opened its doors in May 2018, offering the modern, quality accommodation and service the brand is known for, while maintaining the bohemian beach vibe of Byron Bay. In late 2023, the property finished renovations of a brand new swimming pool and pool bar, launching its look into somewhere between a hostel and resort.
Located on the shores of Belongil Beach in Byron Bay, the hostel also features fully air-conditioned rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, an onsite yoga studio, as well as free high-speed WIFI and personal bedside lights, power points and USB ports for every bed. Guests have access to an extensive list of free activities and inclusions, from daily yoga classes, BBQ nights, and Pool Bar DJs to free surf boards and affordable bike hire.
About Wake Up! Bondi Beach
Wake Up! Bondi Beach invites guests to experience the quintessential Aussie beach lifestyle. Located directly opposite Bondi Beach in a charming character building that was completely renovated in 2019, the property boasts a show-stopping open-air rooftop, with panoramic beach views.
The XXX-bed hostel also offers weekly wellness activities including yoga classes, group training, beach walks and complimentary surfboard hire, as well as regular social nights led by a dedicated activities team.
About Millett Group
Millett Group is a family run hospitality and property business founded in 1984 by Margaret and Warren Millett.
The Group now operates businesses throughout Sydney and Byron Bay including Wake Up! Sydney (also home to Roy's Café and Side Bar), Wake Up! Bondi Beach, Salty's Bondi, The Lord Byron Hotel, Wake Up! Byron Bay and Treehouse.
