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Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel

2.5 star property
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December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8:30 PM, pool loungers
Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Exterior
Cafe
Bar (on property)

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
40 Peninsular Drive, Surfers Paradise, QLD, 4217
  • Cavill Avenue
    5 min walk
  • Centro Surfers Paradise
    6 min walk
  • Slingshot
    6 min walk
  • Surfers Paradise, QLD (SFP)
    8 min walk

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (8 Bed Dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (20 Bed Dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Room Female Only

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Room Female Only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (4 Bed Dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (14 Bed Dorm)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Apartment, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed in 10 Bed Dorm Female Only

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm Female Only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Exterior
YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast
Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Laundry
3.9 out of 5, Good, (177)
The price is AU$85
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast

About the area

Gold Coast

With a stay at Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Gold Coast, just a 5-minute walk from Cavill Avenue and 9 minutes by foot from Surfers Paradise Beach. .This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from SkyPoint Observation Deck and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from The Star Gold Coast.
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What's nearby

  • Cavill Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Slingshot - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chevron Renaissance - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Surfers Paradise Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • SkyPoint Observation Deck - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Cypress Avenue Station - 13 min walk
  • Varsity Lakes Station - 23 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Finn McCool's Surfers Paradise - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Milky Lane - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Paradox Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salt Meats Cheese - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel

Hostel with free local shuttle, a short walk to Cavill Avenue
Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel offers 23 accommodations with ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a nightclub and an outdoor pool. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and limited parking is available onsite.
Billabong Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free local area shuttle

Food and drink

  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Billabong Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Bodyboards on-site
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/body boarding

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Front-desk safe
  • Corner/local shop
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Desk
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
The shared dormitories are available to guests ages 18 - 35 only. All guests staying in a shared dormitory must present a valid passport at check-in. Private rooms, including apartments, are available to guests of all ages.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 25.00 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8 AM to 8:30 PM
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Backpackers Hostel Paradise
Backpackers Paradise Resort Surfers Paradise
Paradise Backpackers
Backpackers Paradise Hostel Surfers Paradise
Backpackers Paradise Resort
Backpackers Paradise Surfers Paradise
Backpackers in Paradise
Backpackers in Paradise Hostel
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Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 222 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 222 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 222 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 222 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 222 reviews" "

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Staff
I arrived for check in a couple of hours early and the Staff were so nice & accommodating. They went out their way to get my room ready because I had to go out & wasn’t back till late.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really comfy place to stay… very walkable from the heart of the city and near the beach. Excellent service for the price that we paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fabian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Paper thin bed sheet. One tiny bathroom for fourteen people. Inaccessible light switches. No curtain on front windows. To few outlets in hard to reach areas.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Monica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room/bathroom was disgusting and they binned my belongings on my second last day. They also play music until very late hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant
My stay was very pleasant. Thanks to the tesm..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fermín

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything. Staff was so rude, the room was a fake compared to the photo on internet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Decent hostel. Kitchen was small, narrow, and dirty but still useable. Staff were nice. They have a restaurant on site that made a good veggie burger.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle

Disliked: Cleanliness
Decent hostel. Kitchen was dirty, narrow and small (basically a hallway), but was still useable. Staff were nice. They have a restaurant on site that made a great veggie burger. Central to bus station and downtown. Not sure if I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very old and a bit dilapidated building with dodgy narrow stairs. Room was so basic and a bit grungy. The room wasn’t ready which was annoying. The best thing was the locality to everything. Staff were inexperienced and when I ordered coffee I burnt my mouth from the scorching water.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Anita

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were fabulous when I requested to move room after finding considerable mould. Overall the cleanliness was pretty atrocious, but you get that when you can trade cleaning for free nights. Overall, the vibe of the place is chill and kinda cool and the location is great - far enough away to be quiet, but close enough to easily walk to everything, including the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home.
My stay was great! Staff made the stay even more enjoyable with entertainment and a quiz to bring everyone together. The entertainment host Mia was terrific in doing so. Thankyou for the stay and look forward to returning again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall good experience. My matress was terrible though. Definitely need an upgrade. Other than that, thank you for the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Etienne

Liked: Staff & service
No good free wifi, good area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darly

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything super dirty, the kitchen the worst
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
health hazard
This place is a health hazard. Really disgusting and the whole place stinks (from mould I reckon). There were stains on towels and sheets, fan was not working.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kam Tong

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Vincent

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Terrible hostel. Noisy in the mornings blaring music at 6am and policy on no drink is crazy. Thry took my drink through i bought for the next day and i wasnt drinking it in the hostel. Rude staff too. avoid !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Anita

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst Hostel. Water was leaking from Sealing and sinks are so small that you won't be able to wash your face or hands. All the Dust all over the room no cleanness. Congusted beds and No AC. I won't recommend to any one.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenience to beach access. Pillows were almost flat and real hard mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023