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Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel near Cavill Avenue

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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28 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD, 4217
  • Surfers Paradise Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cavill Avenue
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Slingshot
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Gold Coast

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Surfers Paradise hostel, you'll find Surfers Paradise Beach and Cavill Avenue. The Star Gold Coast and Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • SkyPoint Observation Deck - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Surfers Paradise Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cavill Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Slingshot - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cypress Avenue Station - 16 min walk
  • Varsity Lakes Station - 19 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SkyPoint Observation Deck - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alfresco on Elston - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Walrus Social House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Legends Chinese Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Longboards Laidback Eatery & Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel

Adults-only hostel near Cavill Avenue
As a guest of Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel also features laundry facilities, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gold Coast hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel offers 24 accommodations. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This Gold Coast hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 3:00 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
Guests will receive lockbox information

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 20.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 10 per day (in/out privileges)

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, 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel.

Property is also known as

Gold Coast Backpackers Hostel Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast Backpackers Hostel
Gold Coast Backpackers Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast Backpackers
Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel to the airport?

Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel is 18.9 mi (35-min drive) away from the Coolangatta Airport (OOL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel.

How close is Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 4-minute walk from Surfers Paradise Beach and 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from Broadbeach Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but The Star Gold Coast (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for AUD 10 per day.

Does Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel have a pool?

Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel to downtown Gold Coast?

Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel is 0.8 mi away from Gold Coast.

Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 209 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the staff very friendly and helpful kitchen was a;ways clean and no food was stolen thank god. i will definitely stay again highly recommend it
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, US

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Handy location and nice to meet the international travelers
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

chaya, south Africa

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

It was dirty and the rooms not cleaned daily

I booked in and the staff did not point out you have no acess to the kitchen or lobby after 10pm. I think this is absolutely ridiculous as we are basically locked out of the basic facilities. If you want coffee and anything else you have to go and look for a cafe. I will never stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Owen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location but the facility is very run down... the dorm room for 4 was extremely small; bathroom attached to the dorm room is not a good idea because the proximity compromises the privacy. The bathroom is very old, small and not user friendly. $20 deposit for a key and $20 deposit for a hairdryer.... really? I would strongly recommend the owners to upgrade or sell ad build a new world-class facility. The staff was very helpful and polite :-)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staffs are so kind.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Veronica, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were lovely and extremely helpful. I stayed in a room on my own with a private bathroom. I had a good nights sleep and felt safe. The only issue I had, which was out NO fault of the Hotel, was the outside noise, from people in the street, but I did have a room facing the main road. Just something to be aware of and it I feel it is to be somewhat expected as it is the Gold coast :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The customer service was nice and it was only a few blocks from the beach but the accomodation was not very clean and the shower head was loose so we had to hold it up while showering.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Location location

Great location, quiet, safe, very friendly helpful staff, 2mins public transport, 5mins to beach n cavil ave
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Met expectations

Perfect budget hostel, no frills. You get what you pay for. Very simple room and en suite, decent communal areas. Everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff and guests
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mandy, wollongong

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

Happy experience!

Had an awesome stay here, the staff were so nice and accommodating! The vibes were very friendly, great location, good facilities. Only thing is wifi didn't reach rooms but they said they were going to try fix this. Will definitely be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Andul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cheap and pretty cleaned

Nice place for staying few days with reasonable costs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Steve, melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

worth the stay

Was fine, was easy to get buses n trams to where I needed, walking distance to Cavill ave, check and check out was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Alright for 1 night stay.

Booked for family members. The booking showed 2 beds ie twin but when shown the room it was bunk beds. Disappointing, as the one person who would have to climb up was overweight and very unfit and in late 50s. . The other had a disability and couldn't climb up. When I mentioned that the room was not the same as in the booking, I just got from the lady who showed the room. Well this is it. There also is a big problem if the shower steam gets into the bedroom and the rooms are very close, that this will cause the fire alarms to go off and $1500 fine. Someone had done that the day of check in. I think the problem should be fixed by the owners and people not fined as it is a design fault. Lucky my family didn't let the steam out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Normal Backpackers

Exactly what you expect from a backpackers. Booked a twin room however was given a bunkbed on arrival. Beds were very squeaky but acceptably for 1 night. Good areas close to the heart of surfers and a short walk down to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Chuong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location Hotel, but not fully furnished

The hotel has a great location as its pretty close to e every things; ie. restaurant, bar, bottle shops, coffee shop or Surfers Paradise ect. However, the room is abit old and not fully furnished, for examples: room doesnt have its tv, hair dryer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Super

Close to the beach, city centre, train and laundry

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Very smelly room

Very smelly room , need painting and new bathroom

10/10 Excellent

ruth

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

good stay

good for frequent visitor

10/10 Excellent

ruth

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

just great

just what I need each return visit