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 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Warner Bros. Movie World and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from The Star Gold Coast.
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 transportation
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free area shuttle
Limited onsite parking
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Billabong Bar
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Bodyboard
Library
Nightclub
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Conveniences
ATM
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Vending machine
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Shower
Towels provided
More
Ceiling fan
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
Property 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
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Backpackers Paradise Resort Surfers Paradise
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Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
6.2
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 226 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
32
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 226 reviews" "
8 - Good
67
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 226 reviews" "
6 - Okay
53
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 226 reviews" "
4 - Poor
34
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 226 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
40
5.8/10
Cleanliness
6.8/10
Staff & service
5.4/10
Amenities
5.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Sep 26, 2024
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Affordable and great for young people
Pretty basic accommodation- you get what you pay for. It's great for young people who want to meet other young people from around the world. There's some opportunities to pay for accommodation by working in housekeeping. Good location - 10mins from the beach and all the amenities.
There's a fully licensed bar, a swimming pool, fully kitted kitchen, and laundry facilities.
Highly recommended if you want somewhere affordable to stay in Surfer's Paradise.
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.
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.
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.
Gabrielle
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Gabrielle
May 30, 2024
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.
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.
Sharon
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
4/10 Poor
Anita
May 17, 2024
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.
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.
Cody
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Adrian
Mar 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall good experience. My matress was terrible though. Definitely need an upgrade. Other than that, thank you for the stay!
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.
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 !
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.