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 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from The Star Gold Coast and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Warner Bros. Movie World.
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
Domino's Pizza - 5 min walk
Cliffords Grill & Lounge - 8 min walk
Royal Dynasty - 6 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.
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
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Backpackers Paradise Resort Surfers Paradise
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Backpackers in 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.
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.
It was okay just had little issues with cleanliness and windows not locking felt uneasy leaving belongings there.
Jayson
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Iris
Jan 28, 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Truly awful and disqusting. We recived very dirty towels, the state of the shower was horrible. And last, but not least we just felt unsafe. It reeked of weed from our shared bathroom and our bathroom mates were hogging the batroom, talking loudly og listening to loud music early in the morning. People were also ouside our room talking til 3AM and then they started again at 5AM. We checked out as soon as we woke up even though we were supposed to stay for many days. Such a waste of money.
Iris
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Monica
Aug 20, 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenience to beach access. Pillows were almost flat and real hard mattress.
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
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
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.
The beds were extremely uncomfortable. The area was often unclean. There are people walking in and out of the room throughout the evening; it was extremely hard to sleep well. The bathroom and shower area has a lot of grime; evidently have not been cleaned in a long time.
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
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified
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.