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 Private Single Room, 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

9.1Superb(90)
  • Value for Money
    10.0
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    8.0
  • Cleanliness
    10.0
  • Staff
    9.0
  • Location
    7.0
  • Facilities
    10.0
Stayed in Nov 2025
8.6
J
Jean-Luc
Mixed Group, 18-24, Switzerland
Great value for money. Felt clean and new. Unfortunately room was not quite ready to check-in but it wasn't a long wait. Quite remote so not easy to get into town/back without a car in the evening but we knew that beforehand. Overall very pleasant!
Stayed in Nov 2025
9.7
L
Lucy
All Female Group, 25-30, Canada
We had a fantastic stay here. Our room was small but very clean, new, and air conditioned. It was also very nice quiet in nature. The shared kitchens could have been cleaner but we had no problems at all, and our room had a mini fridge and kettle.
Stayed in Feb 2025
6.0
J
Joseph
Male, 18-24, England
The place is nice, the facilities were okay. Our cabin had no wifi because of some ‘issue’ that they didn’t seem to really care about 👎👎👎. There were loads of cockroaches in the cabins but that’s to be expected when you’re in the forest. There’s a quick bus that stops right outside which can take you to airlie in 5 mins.
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Location

Lot 3 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach, Australia
2.7km from city centre