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Airlie Beach Backpackers By The Bay

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7.5
Very Good
1752 Total Reviews
Wonderful Location
Superb Staff
Awesome Cleanliness

Property Description

Backpackers By the Bay is Airlie's secret little paradise! We are situated just a short walk away from the main street (400 meters, 5 minute walk) and were the closest hostel to the Premiere & Greyhound drop off. This makes us a perfect location as you can enjoy Airlie's famous nightlife without having to listen to it whilst trying to sleep, the best of both worlds! We are renowned for our chilled, relaxed vibes with friendly staff and a clean environment, just check out our reviews!

Airlie town centre is a hub for cafes, bars, restaurants and shopping, you'll find everything including souvenirs, art galleries and swimwear. The Airlie Beach markets are held every Saturday morning on the esplanade for locally made jewellery, clothes and crafts. The Airlie Beach Lagoon is situated right in the centre of Airlie Beach and has become the focal point of the area.

More like a large, international, environmentally-friendly house, the hostel is fully equipped with kitchen, laundry, pool, hammocks, outdoor exercise station area, BBQ, library etc. All rooms – double and four-share – are serviced daily. We also get guests into their rooms ASAP without waiting for a 2pm checkin time so you can get showered, refreshed and out there exploring. Movies can be viewed anytime.

Free WiFi and tea and coffee available all day. Take advantage of our tour booking services with some great local standby rates including free accommodation and storage deals, or come and hand feed the wild cockatoos every day around our pool area. Peter and Carolyn have been the onsite owners for over 20 years and look forward to showing you some true aussie hospitality - come and say g'day.
~WINNER OF MULTIPLE WHITSUNDAY TOURISIM AWARDS~

*All guests must be 18 years old and over
PLEASE NOTE: NO check in or out on Christmas day (25 December) or New Years day (1 January)

Reviews & Ratings

7.5
Very Good
1752 Total Reviews
  • Security
    7.9
  • Location
    7.4
  • Staff
    9.1
  • Atmosphere
    7.3
  • Cleanliness
    6.7
  • Value for Money
    7.4
  • Facilities
    7

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Latest Reviews

8.0
Fabulous
Mar 11, 2024
really good hostel close to the main airlie strip and the greyhound bus stop. the staff are lovely and so helpful. no bag storage or lockers in the room though so when arriving on the early bus we had to just keep all our bags for the morning. toilets and rooms kept very clean. the beds in the rooms however aren’t comfy at all and are so old, but for a night before and after the Whitsundays it’s fine. lots of long term backpackers so not the most social but lovely people and social area
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Female, 18-24
6.9
Good
Feb 27, 2024
Stayed here for 1 night before Whitsundays trip. Very convenient for getting to the harbour and the greyhound bus stop, however is at least a 10 min walk from all of the shops restaurants bars etc. Rooms were standard, good big kitchen and outside chill area. Would say most people there are long term stayers rather than backpackers.
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Female, 25-30
4.9
Rating
Feb 23, 2024
Nice staff but unfortunately the place was way too dirty. There’s no where to sit as the seats are filthy and the bathrooms need a good clean. The price was way too expensive for the experience I had (106 dollars for two nights). The location is great just a shame the cleanliness really lets it down.
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Female, 25-30

Facilities

  • Free

    • Linen Included
    • Free Parking
    • Free WiFi
  • General

    • Security Lockers
    • Swimming Pool
    • Common Room
    • BBQ
    • Breakfast Not Included
    • Fitness Centre
    • Air Conditioning
    • Book Exchange
    • Hot Showers
    • Self-Catering Facilities
    • Fridge/Freezer
    • Utensils
    • Dryer
    • Outdoor Terrace
    • Jobs Board
    • Hair Dryers For Hire
    • Parking
    • Outdoor Swimming Pool
    • Ceiling fan
    • Iron / Ironing Board
    • Microwave
    • Card Phones
    • Washing Machine
  • Services

    • Internet access
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Towels for hire
    • Luggage Storage
    • Tours/Travel Desk
    • Late check-out
    • Reception (limited hours)
  • Food & Drink

    • Mini-Supermarket
    • Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
  • Entertainment

    • DVD's
    • Board Games
    • Pool Table
    • Wi-Fi

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