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Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel

2.5 star property

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A restaurant named 'Surfers Paradise Grill' with a surfboard decoration and a coffee machine.
Two women in bikinis standing at a table with drinks.
A row of surfboards leaning against a wall, a bicycle parked nearby, and a green pathway lined with palm trees.
Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets
A pool table in a room with a mural of a shark and fish, a projector screen, and a sofa.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $76
$69 nightly
$76 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2

Explore the area

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40 Peninsular Drive, Surfers Paradise, QLD, 4217
  • Place, Cavill Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chevron Renaissance
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Surfers Paradise Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A room with two single beds, a ceiling fan, a framed cityscape picture, and a door.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (8 Bed Dorm)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and an orange accent wall.

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (8 Bed Dorm)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (4 Bed Dorm)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and an orange accent wall.

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (4 Bed Dorm)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (20 Bed Dorm)

Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (20 Bed Dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (14 Bed Dorm)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and an orange accent wall.

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (14 Bed Dorm)

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Apartment, 1 Double Bed

Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Economy Apartment, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Share Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern apartment with a dining area, kitchen, and living space.

Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed In 10 Bed Female Dormitory

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a mirror.

Bed In 10 Bed Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Room Female Only

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small desk, and a window with a view.

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Room Female Only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 10 Bed Dorm Female Only

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window.

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm Female Only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and orange walls.

Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gold Coast

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 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Cavill Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chevron Renaissance - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Slingshot - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • SkyPoint Observation Deck - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Surfers Paradise Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Island Rooftop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Milky Lane Surfers Paradise - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cliffords Grill & Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Olive Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Waves Buffet Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel

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. Open daily.

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 within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
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Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 277 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere. Our room was clean and had everything we needed. Great place for a simple and affordable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Henry

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location and price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Haolei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value for money, the staff are friendly and keep on top of everything which is great, will be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

oli

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Location, Clean & Nice People/Place
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel, has a pool and cafe which is cool, my WiFi didn’t work. And with one fan in the room it made it super hard to sleep, but staff were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really well organised hostel, excellent value, good vibes and lovely helpful staff 20/10
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, very friendly staff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hanne

Stayed one night as stopover. Excellent place to spend a rainy night, played pool and
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

Very pleasant

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

8/10 Good

Jaye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need a tv
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle

Disliked: 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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cody

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

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jayson

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was okay just had little issues with cleanliness and windows not locking felt uneasy leaving belongings there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Monica

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel. Quick getaway to party. Didn't expect to meet a bloke name Luke who happened to stay here also and at Wicked Pub crawl. Great value for money. Just wish the top bunk i was on had power outlet. 10 min walk from Cavil Ave. Highly recommend great staff too
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daisy Rose

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: 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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you

Fantastic had no idea of being a back packers venue at all stayed end of gold coast Alfred cyclone had particularly nothing yet greeted and looked after with my partner so kindly the bedroom was so clean welcoming bathroom clean and big had a very safe comfortable place to stay thank you to the man at reception for all your all your helo
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Etienne

Liked: Staff & service
No good free wifi, good area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

sara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: 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