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Backpackers By The Bay

2.0 star property
Hostel near Port of Airlie in Airlie Beach

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Beach nearby
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
BBQ/picnic area
Marina
Poolside bar

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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12 Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802
  • Port of Airlie
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airlie Beach Lagoon
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Coral Sea Marina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Airlie Beach

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Airlie Beach hostel, you'll be steps from Port of Airlie and within a 15-minute walk of Boathaven Beach. Airlie Beach Market and Airlie Beach Lagoon are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Port of Airlie - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Airlie Beach Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Airlie Beach Lagoon - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Boathaven Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Coral Sea Marina - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Proserpine Station - 24 min drive
  • Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnums Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Paradiso Rooftop Bar & Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Deck - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KC's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Backpackers By The Bay

Hostel near Port of Airlie in Airlie Beach
As a guest of Backpackers By The Bay, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Backpackers By The Bay. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Airlie Beach hostel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Backpackers By The Bay offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: AUD 3 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 3.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Backpackers Bay Hostel Airlie Beach
Backpackers Bay Airlie Beach
Backpackers By The Bay Airlie
Backpackers By The Bay Airlie Beach
Backpackers By The Bay Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Backpackers By The Bay to the airport?

Backpackers By The Bay is 24.9 mi (35-min drive) away from the Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Backpackers By The Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Backpackers By The Bay.

How close is Backpackers By The Bay to the beach?

This hostel is a short 14-minute walk from Boathaven Beach and 0.9 mi (3-min drive) from Airlie Beach Lagoon. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Backpackers By The Bay offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Backpackers By The Bay, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 3.00 per person.

Is there a casino at Backpackers By The Bay?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Backpackers By The Bay?

Check-in begins at noon.

Is there free parking at Backpackers By The Bay?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Backpackers By The Bay have a pool?

Backpackers By The Bay features an outdoor pool.

Does Backpackers By The Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Backpackers By The Bay to downtown Airlie Beach?

Backpackers By The Bay is 0.3 mi away from Airlie Beach.

Backpackers By The Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Gabriela

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Met the best people! The owner is a legend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay, thank you

Lovely staff who were very helpful when i had questions on getting around. Showers and bathroom were good, appreciate the strong water pressure. Easy 10 minute walk into town. No issues at all, thank you for the lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Backpackers by the Bay was the perfect place to end our stay in the Whitsundays. Peter and Hannah were super friendly and helpful, making us feel right at home. The systems work really well, with bathrooms and kitchen super clean, lots of amenities that helped us with rinsing our camping gear, relaxing hammocks. And remarkably quiet for a place with so many younger guests. A great stay and the best introduction to a hostel that our young daughters could have!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t book it

Went in and out after a minute. So dirty and the building felt teared apart. Would not recommend. We got our money back so that was very kind and left directly after we saw the bathrooms. It’s not even very close to the Main Street.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice

Nice atmosphere in the hostel and price worthy. Needs better cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018