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Port Douglas Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from Macrossan Street

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Guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool surrounded by a mural and lounge chairs.
Guests can dine or socialize under the open-sided structure, which offers a convenient bike parking area.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, desk, and two chairs, perfect for a relaxing stay.
Enjoy a casual meal in our dining area, where tables and chairs invite relaxation and socializing.
Experience the UNITED hotel's welcoming atmosphere, featuring shared dorms, queen suite rooms, free Wi-Fi, a bar, and pool.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
37 Warner Street, Port Douglas, QLD, 4877
  • Macrossan Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Four Mile Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Sugar Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for 6 Bed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

6 Bed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

6 Bed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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8 Bed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8 Bed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Port Douglas

Port Douglas Backpackers places you steps from Macrossan Street and within a 10-minute stroll of Port Village Shopping Centre. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room Smart TVs. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Port Douglas hotel include Anzac Park and St Mary's by the Sea Chapel.

What's nearby

  • Macrossan Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Port Village Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Four Mile Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sugar Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Ice Creams - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paddy's Port Douglas - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪N17 Burger Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rattle N Hum - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grant Street Kitchen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Port Douglas Backpackers

Hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from Macrossan Street
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Port Douglas Backpackers.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Port Douglas hotel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2009
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Port Douglas Backpackers offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations, with a ceiling fan. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

United Backpackers Port Douglas Hostel
United Backpackers Port Douglas
Port Douglas Backpackers Hotel
Port Douglas Backpackers Hotel
Port Douglas Backpackers Port Douglas
Port Douglas Backpackers Hotel Port Douglas

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Port Douglas Backpackers?

Port Douglas Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Port Douglas Backpackers?

Yep, Port Douglas Backpackers is a short 7-minute walk from Four Mile Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing.

Does Port Douglas Backpackers have a pool?

Port Douglas Backpackers has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Port Douglas Backpackers?

No, Port Douglas Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Port Douglas Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Port Douglas Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Port Douglas Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Great hostel!

Great hostel in a perfect location. Staff are friendly and helpful. I stayed in the 6-bed female dorm (room 211). Bed was comfortable, the room was big and there was plenty of space to store all of my belongings. The only downside that I could find was that there wasn't powerpoints beside each of the beds so made it difficult to charge my electronics. There's also plenty of free street parking in front of the hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is perfect, very close to everything. Staff is welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Laureano

Liked: Staff & service

Great value hostel

It was good stay and our double room was better than expected with fridge, coffee, milk, tea and big size room. The downside of the property are the paper wall it has where you can hear everything. Very close to restaurants, marina etc
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money (considering its Port Douglas!). Basic but good. Large room and bed. Great aircon. Good location. Friendly staff. Ensuite cleaning was average/OK.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was my first stay in a hostel ever. I booked myself into Double Ensuite room. Room wasn’t as nice as I have expected. It looked a bit like a room in a prison to be fair. Bedding was old and dirty, especially white cushion. Extremely stained. Dust and dirt everywhere on the floor. I know it’s a hostel so I have expected it to be a bit louder but my first night (Monday) people partied until 3am which was a sucker for me as I had to be up before 7am. Personally, felt slightly unsafe on my first night then I got over it. There was TV, kettle and a fridge so that was handy but I probably expected it to be more ‘hotel’ like service. You live, you learn. If you are young and on a budget then sure, go for it. I booked it as it was the only option available for the dates that I was coming and under $150 a night. Chick on the reception was lovely and tried to be helpful. Made me feel a bit more comfortable. Personally, I wouldnt stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Good place to stay

Good hotel room in a hostel. Prime location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lex, Gordonvale, QLD

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely open layout with plenty of courtyard permitted sun to flood the big fresh space. Stayed in a Queen Ensuite with my partner and everything was clean, functioning, efficent, and exceeded expectation. Such a nominal walk to the hot strip of P. Dougie its beyond convenient for gettin out and about, not to mention the provided ease of parking right in fornt of the hostel, shaded by some beautiful ol FNQ-style trees. Healthy vibrant public spaces too
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed in the queen bed room and loved it! Very clean and comfortable-husband especially happy to have our own foxtel in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Natalie

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

Could be cleaner but great value for money

Helpful, friendly staff and the bar had cheap drinks. However the condition of the kitchen wasn't being maintained very well, people needed to be told to clean up their stuff and it wasn't happening, plus I couldn't see a clean tea towel. The double room was very spacious and the location was great for the beach and the local restaurants. We hired a car and could park for free off street, and had a great time exploring the Daintree Rainforest. We got a couple of good food and drink deals with the hotel's sister companies which was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location, lovely staff, great rooms

Private room had everything and more to make my stay comfortable. Only regret I had was not booking more nights. For a backpackers, this place was better than most the hotels I had stayed at on my trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Sammy, Brisbane, Aus.

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

Great backpackers!

Travelling as a couple we opted for a Queen/Double Room with our own ensuite. The bed was really comfortable, the room was clean and we even had Foxtel! I was surprised it wasn't too noisy considering we were right above the bar/common room that's on the bottom floor. The only noise we heard in the night was other patrons talking in the hallways and slamming doors. Shower was hot with good pressure. We had a small fridge, kettle and some tea/coffee supplies. Ceiling fan did the job as it was winter, but there was a working AC unit as well. Nice leafy outlook from the first floor, with a roller blind for night. All the basics completely covered! The only issue we encountered was not having anywhere to hang things up. No towel rack in the bathroom and no hooks anywhere.I did see railings and washing lines in the common areas, but as we had our own very spacious room we would have liked to have been able hang our shower towels, beach towels, wet swimmers, clothes etc up in the room itself. Great location, great amenities. Overall would recommend this place to all travellers on a budget, not just backpackers :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

disappointing

Paid for a six-bed dorm, only got an eight-bed dorm. no apology, no refund of the difference. Aside from that: close to the center, albeit on an unlit street. Kitchen and bathrooms are a mess.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice backpackers

The only bad thing is the hardness of the bed, woke up everyday in agony. But everything else was great. Awesome location, clean, convenient parking, close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Debbie, Julatten Qld

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff and nice clean room that was close to everything.

8/10 Good

Kara, Melbourne

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

Great value and right near the Main Street!

We loved this hostel! We had a double room which was very tidy. It was right near town too! We loved the $10 meal deals the hostel offered around Port Douglas. The only thing I may suggest is that the showers need a good scrub and that the aircon is due for an upgrade. Otherwise loved it, would go back for sure!

6/10 Okay

steve, bondi australia

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

cheap ensuite for one night stay close to shops

It was okay for a one night stay, don't think we would stay again as we are over 60, where not young back packers

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hostel. Clean rooms and great location. Would defo recommend :)

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Convenient for exploring Port Douglas

Private room was big and comfortable. Bed on wheels and moved from simply sitting down so had to be wedged to stop movement. TV in room with great range of channels. BUT common area and kitchen were quite dirty. Others left crockery unwashed and communal area felt unloved.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

backpacker accomodation

the queen ensuite room was everything you would need in a room and was neat and stylish, however, the noise at the hotel was too much. I didnt get to sleep until well after 1am due to noisy residents walking through the halls talking at the top of their voices and banging doors everytime they went into or out of their rooms. There really is no real noise management in this place and the design of the building means you are exposed to every sound until everyone else has gone to bed!

8/10 Good

karen, brisbane

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

Clean backpackers in central Port Douglas

Stayed here for one night in August in a Double Ensuite room. Room was large and clean. Water pressure and temperature in the shower were good. Parking was easy. Staff friendly. Bed rolled around when sat on hence marked down for room comfort. Would stay again for the value.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

For a backpackers, it was an unexpected find for functionality & price for a couple