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3.7 out of 5

"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 ... " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 23 Jul 2018

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Hotel Description

Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel places you in the center of Gold Coast, steps from SkyPoint Observation Deck and within a short 5-minute stroll of Surfers Paradise Beach. Highlights at this hostel include in-room free WiFi and balconies.

This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking.

Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Surfers Paradise hostel include Cavill Avenue and Slingshot.

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

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

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel ratings based on 103 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.7 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 2.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel

Everyone (83) Couples (16) Students (1) Family (3)
1 out of 5

Posted by on 20 Nov. 2018

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2 out of 5
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 :-)

Posted by on 7 Aug. 2018

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8 Aug. 2018 by Goldy Backpackers

Thanks for your feedback!

3 out of 5
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 :)

Posted by , from Australia on 23 Jul. 2018

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25 Jul. 2018 by Goldy Backpackers Staff

Thanks for your review Veronica! Looking forward to have you again!

2 out of 5
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.

Posted by on 2 Jul. 2018

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25 Jul. 2018 by Goldy Backpackers

Thank you for your feedback! We will make sure we check that issue with the shower

5 out of 5

Super

Close to the beach, city centre, train and laundry

Posted by on 2 May 2017

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3 out of 5

Very smelly room

Very smelly room , need painting and new bathroom

Posted by on 16 Apr. 2017

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5 out of 5

Excellent Hostel for Stay

Pros: high cost performance and excellent location
Cons: Do hope the wifi could be available in the room.
Location: Already stated in my experience: SkyPoint Observation Deck, close to many restaurants, two supermarkets and the beach.
I stayed at Gold Coast Backpackers for 3 nights for the marathon event and some traveling. I had no high expectation of it, but it turned out to have such a high cost performance. 1. Excellent location: 1) It's close to the Surfers' Paradise Station, only 3-minute walk from the tram station platform, which makes it easy to take the public transport to go to other scenic spots. 2) The SkyPoint Observation Deck (amazing view of the whole city!), a must-go in Gold Coast, is just in front of the hostel. 3) It's quite in the center of the city. There are many restaurants around and the two biggest local supermarkets Worlworth and Coles are both within walk distance (less than 15 minutes). With the complete sets of kitchenware for free use and foods bought from the supermarket, you could really make your daily meals cheap and rich. 4) The 3-minute walk to the beach can bring you either a breathtaking sunrise at sea or a relaxing sunset at sea enjoyment. 2. Hosts of the hostel are enthusiastic and happy to help. 3. The kitchen is kept clean and equipped with complete and sufficient kitchenware for free use. The refrigerators are large enough for you to store fresh foods such as milk, bread, fruits or vegetables. 4. The room is clean and comfortable. If you will spend most of the time outside traveling, you won't care about its limited size. Wifi is only available downstairs in the public area. If I go to Gold Coast again, I will book Gold Coast Backpackers again

Posted by , from Melbourne on 17 Jul. 2016

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1 out of 5

Shocking place with shocking legal agreement

So the place is dirty and grimy and uncomfortable. That's fine, for $95 u get a double room not worth $40. The worst thing is they tell you the steam from the shower will set off their fire alarm and then get you to sign up to paying them $1500 if u do set off the alarm with the steam from the shower you paid for... Avoid at all costs...

Posted by on 27 May 2016

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3 out of 5
Pros: It's location was perfect
Location: We were visiting friends at the Q1 and it was perfect being across the road.
The room was very handy for what we needed to do, very cheap, the room was clean but grubby and a bit smelly staff were great . It was good for one night.

Posted by , from Brisbane on 26 Mar. 2016

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4 out of 5

Great hostel for short term stay

Pros: Location, price, free wifi, cleanliness, staff were friendly and helpful.
Cons: Soap and perhaps towels provided. Wifi access on all levels instead of just the lounge area. More secure luggage storage.
Location: Short walk to the beach, close to light rail public transport. Loads of restaurants, bars, shops and attractions nearby, within walking distance.
I stayed one night on a stopover from Singapore to New Zealand. It was perfect for the overnight stay. The public transport from Coolangatta airport to Surfers Paradise is excellent, so it was no hassle to get to, and in the perfect location for exploring Surfers and the surrounding areas. A light rail station is just across the road and down a hundred metres or so. The rooms were basic, and fan cooled. Clean, with fresh sheets and a blanket provided. The room also had a bathroom which was useful, but no soap was provided. Wifi internet access was free, but I was only able to access it while in the reception lounge area. Luggage storage was an area of the lounge with a camera pointing at it. Lockers were available for backpacks. I'm not sure of the noise as I sleep with ear plugs (the fans were quite loud, but necessary as it was hot, even at night). Would stay there again if I was passing through the gold coast.

Posted by , from New Zealand on 14 Feb. 2016

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14 Mar. 2016 by JO

THANK YOU

About the Gold Coast Backpackers - Hostel

Location 28 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217

Property Features

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

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

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.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • Shower
  • Ensuite bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open during the following times:

  • Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Saturday - Saturday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

This property's front desk is open during the following times:

  • Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Saturday - Saturday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Caters to adults only
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.