About

Welcome to our boutique hostel in Surfers Paradise, just 100 metres from the beach—perfect for meeting fellow travellers and enjoying a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Designed with comfort and social connection in mind, our vibrant dorms feature custom bunks with privacy screens, individual reading lights, power points, and secure lockers with USB charging and combination safes.

All rooms include air conditioning, private en-suites, and balconies, giving you space to unwind or connect with new friends. Stay social in our inviting shared areas, including a hot tub and sunny sundeck, or enjoy unlimited free WiFi while planning your next adventure together.

We offer a variety of dorm styles—mixed 4-share, female-only 4-share, and mixed 6- and 8-share rooms—making it easy to find your ideal balance of privacy and social atmosphere.

Conveniently located close to the transit centre (Greyhound and Premier Bus), it’s easy to arrive, explore, and keep the journey going with new travel mates. This is a social, international traveller-focused hostel, with check-in requiring a passport and age restrictions applying (18–35 years, or 21–35 during Schoolies 21/11–06/12/26).

Linkup Events

Book now to join hostel-organised events over your dates.
Pool Competition
27 Jul
Pub Quiz
29 Jul
Pubcrawl
1 Aug

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Adaptors
  • Jobs Board
  • Luggage Storage
  • Housekeeping
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Internet access
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Reviews

8.4Fabulous(2985)
  • Value for Money
    8.2
  • Security
    8.7
  • Atmosphere
    7.8
  • Cleanliness
    8.1
  • Staff
    8.7
  • Location
    9.4
  • Facilities
    8.3
Summary of traveller reviews

BUNK Surfers Paradise in Australia offers a fantastic location, close to the beach and town centre. Many guests praise the friendly and helpful staff, with particular mention of Rex and Jen. The rooms are often described as clean and private, with some enjoying the spacious communal areas and pool. However, some recent reviews note issues with cleanliness in bathrooms and kitchens, and occasional problems with WiFi and noisy street. It's a great spot for solo travellers and groups looking for a lively atmosphere.

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Stayed in Jun 2026
10
J
Jakob
Male, 18-24, Germany
Compared to other hostels at the Gold Coast this one gets you the most for a good amount of money. Other hostels are more expensive and don’t have more to offer. The rooms look modern and nice. The ac was just heating instead of cooling but besides that I had a great stay
Stayed in Jun 2026
10
F
Francini
Male, 31-40, USA
Jen the German was fantastic 👏. She was so excellent
Stayed in May 2026
8.6
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Samantha
Female, 25-30, England
Nice hostel, great location, friendly staff. The WiFi didn’t work in my room. Wasn’t very social either. Also had a long stay in the room, so it felt like it hadn’t been cleaned properly in a long time. Housekeeping would come in, change the sheets and empty the bins but didn’t hoover etc
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Location

6 Beach Road, Postal address: PO BOX 344, Gold Coast, Australia
0.1km from city centre