About

Tired of sharing dorms? Come enjoy the luxury of the private room! Clean, quiet and convenient, Kipara is the backpacking upgrade you can afford and your gateway to adventure! Nestled in lush rainforest, it's the hub for diverse accommodations designed for every traveler - from solo explorers to families and groups. Whether you choose a Double Room with ensuite, a Vintage Villa, a 1 Bedroom Cabin, or a 2 Bedroom Dual Key Cabin, you'll experience comfort with modern amenities. The Retreat is all about creating unforgettable getaways amidst nature's beauty.
All accommodations include a private ensuite with shower, A/C, fridge and television. Also on site is a swimming pool, BBQ area, a groovy camp kitchen, laundry facilities, tour bookings and wireless internet. All of that in a splendid Tropical Rainforest setting!

Don't ruin your Whitsundays experience by booking the wrong accommodation and come straight to Kipara for a memorable stay!

Reception is open from 8.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Sunday. Tour bookings can be made at Kipara, ask about special rates! Please contact us if you are expecting to arrive outside reception hours to organize a late check-in.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 17:00

Check Out

until 10:00

Taxes Included

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Facilities

Free Parking
Free City Maps
Free WiFi
Free Internet Access
Bicycle Parking
Meeting Rooms
Airport Transfers
Luggage Storage

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Reviews

8.7Fabulous(96)

Value for Money
9.2
Security
9.6
Atmosphere
7.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Staff
9.2
Location
7.2
Facilities
9.2

Summary of traveller reviews

Kipara Tropical Rainforest Resort in Airlie Beach offers a peaceful retreat, with many guests enjoying the cleanliness and comfortable private rooms. Staff are frequently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness. While the location is a bit remote, a convenient bus service makes accessing the town easy. Some guests noted a lack of kitchenware, but overall it's a great value for a relaxing stay.

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Stayed in Jul 2026

9.4

Zak

Male, 18-24, Ireland

Really great spot, amazing staff that were always very helpful. Would recommend!

Stayed in Apr 2026

8.9

Jennifer

Female, 25-30, England

Booked a single room and was surprised to get a double bed instead which was great. Very clean room and lovely pool area which was quiet and got all to myself! Pool was a nice temperature not cold. Only negatives are the kitchen had no plates or bowls to eat out of and no cutlery so wish I’d have known this as not very convenient if you want to make your own food. And no street lighting if you want to walk to the town once it’s dark. Overall great value for money would definitely stay again.

Stayed in Feb 2026

8.9

Ella-Louise

Female, 18-24, England

Absolutely lovely hostel, feels like staying in a hotel. Very very clean. Big kitchen which also stayed very clean. Staff are lovely and very helpful. Locations a bit far out of town but there’s a bus stop right outside so it didn’t affect us at all.

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