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Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel

2.5 star property
Hostel with free local shuttle, a short walk to Cavill Avenue

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Front of property
Billiards
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Exterior

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (8 Bed Dorm)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Laundry detergent
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Laundry detergent
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Laundry detergent
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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Balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Laundry detergent
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (20 Bed Dorm)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Laundry detergent
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Room Female Only

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Room Female Only

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Balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Laundry detergent
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (4 Bed Dorm)

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Balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Laundry detergent
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (14 Bed Dorm)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Laundry detergent
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Apartment, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed in 10 Bed Dorm Female Only

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm Female Only

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Balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Laundry detergent
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dormitory

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  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Share Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 10 Bed Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room, Share Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 20 Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Room Shared BathRoom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Bed Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Bed In 14 Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 10 Bed Mixed En-Suite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
40 Peninsular Drive, Surfers Paradise, QLD, 4217

What's nearby

  • Cavill Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Slingshot - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chevron Renaissance - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Surfers Paradise Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • SkyPoint Observation Deck - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Cypress Avenue Station - 13 min walk
  • Varsity Lakes Station - 23 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Finn McCool's Surfers Paradise - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Milky Lane - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Paradox Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salt Meats Cheese - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel

Hostel near Cavill Avenue
Close to Surfers Paradise Beach, Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel provides a nightclub, a poolside bar, and a grocery/convenience store. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like surfing/body boarding and bodyboards at this hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • A free area shuttle, express check-out, and a vending machine
  • A billiards/pool table, a bodyboard on site, and tour/ticket assistance
  • ATM/banking services, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Balconies or patios, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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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 smoke detector, 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

Backpackers Hostel Paradise
Backpackers Paradise Resort Surfers Paradise
Paradise Backpackers
Backpackers Paradise Hostel Surfers Paradise
Backpackers Paradise Resort
Backpackers Paradise Surfers Paradise
Backpackers in Paradise
Backpackers in Paradise Hostel
Backpackers In Paradise Resort
Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel Surfers Paradise

Frequently asked questions

Does Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–8:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel?

As of Mar 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel on Apr 17, 2025 start from CA $85.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel located?

Located in Surfers Paradise, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Cavill Avenue and Surfers Paradise Beach. The Star Gold Coast is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away. Cypress Avenue Station is 13 minutes by foot and Florida Gardens station is 25 minutes.

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Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 238 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daisy Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing, a short walk to the beach and main clubs. Majority of the staff were exceptional however there was one point where we were in our room ill and a cleaner came into our room ‘to clean’ and wouldn’t leave for a solid 5 minutes of us asking. The cleanliness of our room was also questionable with stains and dirt all over the floor but the overall atmosphere is really friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cami

A really comfy place to stay… very walkable from the heart of the city and near the beach. Excellent service for the price that we paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

George

Nice place, very friendly staff

10/10 Excellent

mark

Very pleasant
My stay was very pleasant. Thanks to the tesm..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Amazing Staff
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Erik

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No air condition system
Acomodation was sauna hot. Couldnt fall asleep till 3am. A guy from another room toled me most rooms are hot. The rest was good. Friendly people and good backpacking experiance in the yard and around the little pool. Kitchen looked good and bar too
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Home away from home.
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Marion

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and the bathroom were very dirty. Their restaurant supposed to be open at 7:00 a.m. was not open still at 8am. Other guests very noisy with no consideration all hours of the night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old and dirty. Felt like staying at a bar, loud music playing from 10 am to 10 pm. Lots of drunks shouting. Would never stay there again. Offered a free coffee for a good review, I think that says something about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

MVG

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Backpackers in Paradise is definitely a budget option, but despite the efforts of the staff, the hostel has some major drawbacks. The cleanliness is poor, and the noise levels at night are unbearable. Most rooms face an inner courtyard that is constantly full of people, making it nearly impossible to sleep. The kitchen is infested with flies, which makes cooking quite unpleasant. I also had an issue where my food was mistakenly taken and placed in the “free food” section, but to be fair, they compensated me with $20. Additionally, the bunk beds are very unstable and move a lot, making it hard to get a proper rest. If you’re staying just for one night, it might be manageable, but for a longer stay, I’d recommend spending a bit more for a better-managed hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Police came in, arrested one person, two people got kicked out, three fights broke out, stayed for one night btw. Floor was unvaccumed, found an old bottle under my bed. Highest speed of the ceiling fan was the same as the lowest speed. Shower was missing tiles.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cockroaches in bathrooms, cockroaches in dining area and in common areas. Dirty, lots of black mold in bathrooms and showers. Hot, smelly rooms. Rickety beds, swayed plenty when going up or down bunk beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle

Liked: 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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Monica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room/bathroom was disgusting and they binned my belongings on my second last day. They also play music until very late hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenience to beach access. Pillows were almost flat and real hard mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Etienne

No good free wifi, good area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fermín

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything. Staff was so rude, the room was a fake compared to the photo on internet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Anita

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian

Overall good experience. My matress was terrible though. Definitely need an upgrade. Other than that, thank you for the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Good enough
I had trouble with the booking and had to pay twice which was a bit annoying, but after e-mailing with them they managed to sort it out smoothly and I got my money back (from the second withdrawal). It was comfortable enough for one rainy night, with a lot of backpackers at the place! Nothing fancy but definitely worth the price. The female dorm with 4 beds had its own bathroom in the room which was a plus!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lukas

It's okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

sara

Liked: Cleanliness
It's a party hostel, which is all good! just make sure you expect a lot of mess and a lot of noise, but you get what you pay for, its the cheapest hostel in surfers! and does have good hang out spaces but again there will always be people drinking and being rowdy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024