About

With a fun and laid back atmosphere, regular events and friendly staff, you'll feel right at home during your stay here with us at the YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast. We are just a 3 minute walk to Bilinga Beach and a 5 minute bus ride from Coolangatta's town centre.
Coolangatta is the ultimate beach town! Boasting some of the worlds most famous surf breaks, a warm balmy climate, breathtaking scenery and loads of fantastic shops and restaurants for your enjoyment. Surf, dive, snorkel, swim, fish, hike, skydive, party on or chill out, Cooly's got something for every traveller.

Guests must agree to the YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast's House Rules on check-in and are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is respectful and courtesy of other the guests they are sharing space with.

If you need to cancel your booking you must do so at least 24 hours prior to your check-in date, if you fail to give notice your credit card will be charged for the amount of 1 night's stay.

Our office hours are 8am - 5pm. If you are arriving after our office hours, please call or e-mail ahead for our lock box code.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Jobs Board
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fax Service
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Reviews

8.5Fabulous(523)
  • Value for Money
    8.2
  • Security
    8.9
  • Atmosphere
    8.0
  • Cleanliness
    8.4
  • Staff
    9.1
  • Location
    7.8
  • Facilities
    8.9
Summary of traveller reviews

YHA Coolangatta offers a welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff and great facilities, including a large communal kitchen. Its proximity to the airport is a key advantage. Some recent guests noted issues with cleanliness in rooms and common areas, and occasional noise from airplanes.

Stayed in May 2026
8.9
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Jessye
Female, 25-30, England
Great location if you have a flight from Gold Coast airport the next morning - you can walk to the airport in 10 mins. Bunk beds are extremely basic and I’ve slept in much nicer bunks for the same price. There’s also no charging ports near the beds - only in the lockers by the wall which made it awkward setting an alarm for my morning flight. I also put my carry on bag in my locker overnight and the next morning, there were ants all over/in it. Receptionists were all super lovely and welcoming.
Stayed in Mar 2026
9.7
D
david
Male, 41+, USA
stayed here 23 years ago and have been back several times since , It's a mix of people and not a party place from my experience . enjoyed my stays and most everything in walking distance or a ride on the local bus ..
Stayed in Feb 2026
9.7
J
Jill
Female, 41+, Australia
Great place to stay on a budget!
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Location

230 Coolangatta Rd, Bilinga, Coolangatta, Australia
2.5km from city centre