Is parking available at the property?

Free on-site parking is available, but it is limited. Reservations are not required.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival for arrangements.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Bilinga, Gold Coast, within a 5-minute drive of Bilinga Beach and Kirra Beach. It is approximately 1.9 km from Coolangatta Beach and 2.3 km from Greenmount Beach. The nearest major airport is Coolangatta Airport, located 1.7 km away.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features an outdoor swimming pool. The operational hours are not specified, but it is available for guests to enjoy.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.

YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast Hostel

Average nightly price at YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$94
February	$86
March	$87
April	$92
May	$87
June	$83
July	$78
August	$78
September	$89
October	$81
November	$86
December	$97

What guests think

YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast draws praise for friendly staff and a convenient, walkable location near Gold Coast Airport, while reviews also note basic rooms, limited nearby amenities, and noise from planes or fellow guests, with earplugs sometimes provided.

Bathrooms are frequently described as spacious and fresh, and several travelers highlight a communal kitchen, games areas, and a pool, alongside occasional maintenance issues or cleanliness lapses. Rooms can feel small, warm, and lack air conditioning or full soundproofing due to high windows, and some guests report late-night noise or light from hallways. Overall, this is a practical, no-frills stopover before or after a flight.

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Facilities

Communal lounge and games areas and the bathrooms are well regarded, with a kitchen and a pool on site. Some guests reported maintenance or cleanliness issues, such as broken ground-floor facilities or an unclean pool.

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allison

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a greatcplace to sty before our early morning flight. The beds and pillows were so comfortable. A bit noisy but earplugs were supplied although I didnt need to use them.

10

Greg

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay if being close to airport is important. 15min all max. Not a lot of food or hospitality venues close except a subway and petrol station 5mins walk. Room was clean, beds were comfortable, amenities and bathroom nice n today/clean

10

sui yuk

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property and room are very clean and I felt safe. The bathrooms were very clean and well equipped. Walking distance to airport and beach. Far away from everything else.

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Ness

Dec 31, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Close to airport and transport friendly people around garden needs a lot of work and pool not clean

8

Matthew

Mar 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pretty noisy. Bathrooms look fresh.

10

Robert

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Kitchen was lacking. Got my booking mixed up, but was very busy weekend. Due to type of rowdy, boozy room mates was promoted free to single room next nite.✔️

10

Philippe Alexandre

Feb 24, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

J'ai été surpris pour ce type d'hébergement. Tout est super propre. Les salles de douches et toilettes sont spacieuses. Ça semble très récent. Les installations sont vraiment très bien. La déjeuner continental fut très bien. J'étais à moins de 15 minutes du Suncorp Stadium pour aller voir

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Sarah

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was great but the toilet and shower on the ground floor broke and have to go up and down stairs to the only female toilet left ... Otherwise it was great , clean huge kitchen and fridge games room ,pool and more

8

Dain

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

lovely staff, nice little room, ceiling fan cools you down and dries your clothes, nice common area - lounge, piano, guitar, ping-pong table, etc. Walkable to the airport. 10-15mins walk. Only downside: I had a super noisy group of 4 young people talking and giggling in the lounge and the hallway at night after 11 pm, and there was no one to stop them. The rooms have open windows at the top, so not really soundproof.

10

Burke

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Pool and bathrooms were great. Clean. Helpful staff except I had to ask for a towel.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews praise very clean rooms and well-kept bathrooms. A few mention dirty or dingy areas.

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Greg

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay if being close to airport is important. 15min all max. Not a lot of food or hospitality venues close except a subway and petrol station 5mins walk. Room was clean, beds were comfortable, amenities and bathroom nice n today/clean

10

sui yuk

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property and room are very clean and I felt safe. The bathrooms were very clean and well equipped. Walking distance to airport and beach. Far away from everything else.

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Lauren

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was dirty and super noisy. Didn’t feel super safe.

10

JYUN-YI

Apr 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean amenities and friendly staff

8

JIHONG

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room is clean and the staff is friendly.

8

Matthew

Mar 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pretty noisy. Bathrooms look fresh.

10

Philippe Alexandre

Feb 24, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

J'ai été surpris pour ce type d'hébergement. Tout est super propre. Les salles de douches et toilettes sont spacieuses. Ça semble très récent. Les installations sont vraiment très bien. La déjeuner continental fut très bien. J'étais à moins de 15 minutes du Suncorp Stadium pour aller voir

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Natalya

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic and dingy. Loud due to airport being so close but that’s what I wanted. Nice staff. It took me a good 5 minutes to get back in my room after going to the toilet due to the door being stuck. There was a security light outside that kept turning on in the middle of the night and lighting up the whole room as there were no curtains on the top windows.

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Sarah

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was great but the toilet and shower on the ground floor broke and have to go up and down stairs to the only female toilet left ... Otherwise it was great , clean huge kitchen and fridge games room ,pool and more

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Burke

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Pool and bathrooms were great. Clean. Helpful staff except I had to ask for a towel.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and some are small, with fans but no air conditioning; several guests found them warm. Noise and light can carry through high, unscreened windows, though beds and pillows are often described as comfortable.

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allison

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a greatcplace to sty before our early morning flight. The beds and pillows were so comfortable. A bit noisy but earplugs were supplied although I didnt need to use them.

10

Lochland

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super easy and convenient to get to the airport. For the area it was in between the highway and airport , very little noise made it into in the room.

10

Greg

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay if being close to airport is important. 15min all max. Not a lot of food or hospitality venues close except a subway and petrol station 5mins walk. Room was clean, beds were comfortable, amenities and bathroom nice n today/clean

10

Diorne

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very basic but adequate for what I needed

4

Lisa

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here for one short night due to catching an early flight at the airport. It was loud with young travelers shutting doors loudly all night and lights were on in the hallways and shining into the rooms all night. There is no air-con and it was hot and stuffy even with the fan. The twin room is very small. It is only convenient to the airport. Long walks to restaurants and other Coolangatta attractions.

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Natalya

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic and dingy. Loud due to airport being so close but that’s what I wanted. Nice staff. It took me a good 5 minutes to get back in my room after going to the toilet due to the door being stuck. There was a security light outside that kept turning on in the middle of the night and lighting up the whole room as there were no curtains on the top windows.

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Anjula

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was told on my booking day room has self contained and kitchen facility staff did not explain or mention was a backpackers motel room was very hot fan was broken couldn’t change mode not safe to use it was hazard we couldn’t sleep to noisey I can send picture off the fan not safe to use I think I should get my money back

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Dain

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

lovely staff, nice little room, ceiling fan cools you down and dries your clothes, nice common area - lounge, piano, guitar, ping-pong table, etc. Walkable to the airport. 10-15mins walk. Only downside: I had a super noisy group of 4 young people talking and giggling in the lounge and the hallway at night after 11 pm, and there was no one to stop them. The rooms have open windows at the top, so not really soundproof.

8

Luke

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice ane close to the airport. Bit noisy but they supply earplugs

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DEBORAH

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Affordable, good location, good amenities, friendly and helpful staff. Room was a little warm, fan and planes were a bit noisy, but I can sleep through anything. For the good value, you have to compromise on something.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with several mentions of excellent service. A few note limited late-night supervision or small oversights like needing to request a towel.

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Daryl

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Thanks for a great stay. Very good team running the hostel.

8

Rosana

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice area, but there is nothing walk distance unless you really like to walk miles for a store or restaurant. Beach is beautiful and very close. Staff is wonderful. Unfortunately I was robbed by one of the guests but is not the hostel fault.

8

JIHONG

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room is clean and the staff is friendly.

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Robert

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Kitchen was lacking. Got my booking mixed up, but was very busy weekend. Due to type of rowdy, boozy room mates was promoted free to single room next nite.✔️

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Melanie

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, loved the big fluffy towels and comfy pillows, reception person was very welcoming, it was my first time at a YHA and i was very impressed, also loved all the local information around the place.

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Tanya

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My stay was amazing and I’m so grateful for the wonderful service by staff. Thank you highly recommend this accommodation

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Toomy

Oct 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Best place I’m staying best week, in Gold Coast, Customer Service amazing,

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Dain

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

lovely staff, nice little room, ceiling fan cools you down and dries your clothes, nice common area - lounge, piano, guitar, ping-pong table, etc. Walkable to the airport. 10-15mins walk. Only downside: I had a super noisy group of 4 young people talking and giggling in the lounge and the hallway at night after 11 pm, and there was no one to stop them. The rooms have open windows at the top, so not really soundproof.

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Burke

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Pool and bathrooms were great. Clean. Helpful staff except I had to ask for a towel.

10

Lukas

Jan 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good hostel, nice people, friendly staff.

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Location

Very convenient for Gold Coast Airport, typically a 10-15 minute walk. Far from many restaurants and shops, though beaches are close and buses connect to town.

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Rosana

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice area, but there is nothing walk distance unless you really like to walk miles for a store or restaurant. Beach is beautiful and very close. Staff is wonderful. Unfortunately I was robbed by one of the guests but is not the hostel fault.

10

Lochland

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super easy and convenient to get to the airport. For the area it was in between the highway and airport , very little noise made it into in the room.

10

Greg

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay if being close to airport is important. 15min all max. Not a lot of food or hospitality venues close except a subway and petrol station 5mins walk. Room was clean, beds were comfortable, amenities and bathroom nice n today/clean

10

Jennifer

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Gold Coast airport ,

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sui yuk

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property and room are very clean and I felt safe. The bathrooms were very clean and well equipped. Walking distance to airport and beach. Far away from everything else.

6

Josefine

Jan 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the airport. Not much around, no groceries nearby. Quite noisy from the airport but totally ok for 1 night.

4

Lisa

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here for one short night due to catching an early flight at the airport. It was loud with young travelers shutting doors loudly all night and lights were on in the hallways and shining into the rooms all night. There is no air-con and it was hot and stuffy even with the fan. The twin room is very small. It is only convenient to the airport. Long walks to restaurants and other Coolangatta attractions.

8

Dain

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

lovely staff, nice little room, ceiling fan cools you down and dries your clothes, nice common area - lounge, piano, guitar, ping-pong table, etc. Walkable to the airport. 10-15mins walk. Only downside: I had a super noisy group of 4 young people talking and giggling in the lounge and the hallway at night after 11 pm, and there was no one to stop them. The rooms have open windows at the top, so not really soundproof.

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Peter

Mar 27, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

This hostel has a fantastic atmosphere and friendliness of staff.it is very convenient to both Kirra and Tugun beaches and shopping centres and only a 10 minutes walk to Coolangatta airport. Would recommend to anyone who wants a friendly relaxing holiday

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Luke

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice ane close to the airport. Bit noisy but they supply earplugs

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Philippe Alexandre

Feb 24, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

J'ai été surpris pour ce type d'hébergement. Tout est super propre. Les salles de douches et toilettes sont spacieuses. Ça semble très récent. Les installations sont vraiment très bien. La déjeuner continental fut très bien. J'étais à moins de 15 minutes du Suncorp Stadium pour aller voir

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1	2	3	4	5 $73	6 $77	7 $84
8 $73	9 $73	10 $73	11 $73	12 $73	13 $77	14 $91
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29 $110	30 $102

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20 $94	21 $88	22 $86	23 $99	24 $115	25 $116	26 $114
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YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast

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Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Double Plus Two with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

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