Free WiFi
Free Breakfast

Gladstone Backpackers

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7.6
Very Good
150 Total Reviews
Wonderful Location
Superb Staff
Awesome Cleanliness

Property Description

Experience the real Australia at Gladstone backpackers! Located off the beaten path midway between Rainbow Beach and Airlie Beach, Gladstone offers the unique blend of country, coast, entertainment, and shopping. We are the perfect place to take a travel break or go adventuring like a true local to one of the many hidden beaches off the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Relax by the pool or play a game of darts or Jenga. Check out our activities board packed with weekly in-house events such as pool parties and Sunday barbeques. This is where you can become part of the Gladstone family! There is never a dull moment here thanks to the hostels’ Adventure Shuttle service that offers mountain climbing, kayaking, and fishing tours all at backpacker friendly prices.

Enjoy our homely facilities such as a fully stocked kitchen and rooms with individual fans. The common area features a plasma screen TV where you can watch while hanging out with our friendly Dog, Charlie (he runs the show), the pet turtle, Raph or Godzilla - the Bearded Dragon.

Charlies Bar is the main meeting place, and where all the action happens. From Tumeric Lattes for breakfast, local craft beer on taps to Espresso Martinis and Mojitos as the sun sets. Meet your fellow guests and book your next adventure!

We offer FREE: Wi-Fi, breakfast, linen and towels, and endless love from our onsite dog Charlie

Reviews & Ratings

7.6
Very Good
150 Total Reviews
  • Security
    7.8
  • Location
    7.1
  • Staff
    8.9
  • Atmosphere
    8.1
  • Cleanliness
    6.8
  • Value for Money
    7.7
  • Facilities
    7.1

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Latest Reviews

4.6
Rating
Feb 12, 2024
I was charged double for my stay. I have tried to email them to ask for a refund but they only replied to one of my emails saying ‘the refund went through as cash’ when I have received absolutely nothing. This is totally unfair and really don’t recommend.
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Female, 18-24
5.4
Rating
Dec 22, 2023
I came to realise that you get a free beer if you write a good review (signs on he dorm door), hence the rating being so high. This place is super run down, 1 out of 3 showers operating, kitchen smells (at least ppl put their dishes away), rooms are massively cheaped out - broken railing on bed and mattresses aren’t great, walls are paper thin. On the plus side I had the dorm to myself.
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Female, 25-30
2.9
Rating
Dec 19, 2023
First of all, the photos shown on here are wildly inaccurate. It is way more dirty. They knew we were getting a greyhound bus late at night, but didn’t provide with us with any information about check in. Even after emailing and telling them this they also forgot to mention they did a shuttle to the hostel as we saw a fellow passenger drive past us on our walk. We had to put our own bedding on, which stank! Bathrooms were dirty and full of flies. Posters offering free beer for a good review!
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Female, 18-24

Facilities

  • Free

    • Free Breakfast
    • Linen Included
    • Free Parking
    • Free City Maps
    • Towels Included
    • Free WiFi
    • Free Internet Access
  • General

    • Security Lockers
    • Swimming Pool
    • Common Room
    • Bicycle Parking
    • BBQ
    • Adaptors
    • Book Exchange
    • Hot Showers
    • Self-Catering Facilities
    • Outdoor Terrace
    • Hair Dryers For Hire
    • Parking
    • Outdoor Swimming Pool
    • Ceiling fan
    • Washing Machine
  • Services

    • Internet access
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Airport Transfers
    • Bicycle Hire
    • Luggage Storage
    • Tours/Travel Desk
    • Shuttle Bus
    • 24 Hour Security
    • Housekeeping
    • Reception (limited hours)
  • Food & Drink

    • Bar
    • Meals Available
    • Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
  • Entertainment

    • PlayStation
    • Wii
    • DVD's
    • Board Games
    • Games Room
    • Pool Table
    • Foosball
    • Wi-Fi