Is parking available at the property?

Yes, on-site parking is available for guests.

Is breakfast offered at the property?

Yes, breakfast is available on-site, allowing guests to start their day stress-free.

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

Check-in time starts at 14:00 and check-out time ends at 10:00. Early check-in or late check-out may be requested, but availability is not guaranteed.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, ensuring comfort for guests with disabilities.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Surfers Paradise, just minutes from the beach, and is near attractions like Cavill Avenue and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available for guests to enjoy, with seasonal availability.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

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

Backpackers In Paradise Hostel - Gold Coast

Average nightly price at Backpackers In Paradise - 18 to 40 Years by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$71
February	US$58
March	US$59
April	US$67
May	US$62
June	US$61
July	US$60
August	US$63
September	US$59
October	US$63
November	US$66
December	US$68

What guests think

Backpackers In Paradise 18-35 Hostel draws mixed reactions, with a central, social, party vibe appealing to budget travellers, but recurring complaints about poor cleanliness, loud nights, and basic, run-down rooms tempering the experience for lighter sleepers.

Location near the beach and Cavill Avenue is frequently praised, and several guests found staff friendly and accommodating. Multiple reviews report dirty bathrooms and kitchens with insects or mold, unstable or rickety bunks, hot rooms or weak ventilation, and unreliable Wi-Fi. Some guests described disruptive incidents and feeling unsafe, plus occasional check-in or professionalism issues; those seeking quiet, polished stays should consider elsewhere.

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Facilities

Social facilities center on an on-site bar and outdoor courtyard. The self-catering kitchen is repeatedly described as small and narrow, and common spaces are largely outdoors with a designated smoking area near reception.

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Erik

27 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

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MVG

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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sara

26 Mar 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

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Daniel

25 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Backpackers in Paradise? More like Backpackers in Hell. Kitchen had a massive insect infestation. The 20 bed dorm is built over the bar which is starting the loud music already early in the morgen. When I asked to turn in off or lower it, the Employees just didn't care and said "It's a bar". Bathroom are filthy and never been cleaned. ACs are not working. It is loud in the night and even the employees don't care and are also loud loud talking in the dorms!

6

Gabrielle

30 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

6

Gabrielle

30 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

2

Daniel

25 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Backpackers in Paradise? More like Backpackers in Hell. Kitchen had a massive insect infestation. The 20 bed dorm is built over the bar which is starting the loud music already early in the morgen. When I asked to turn in off or lower it, the Employees just didn't care and said "It's a bar". Bathroom are filthy and never been cleaned. ACs are not working. It is loud in the night and even the employees don't care and are also loud loud talking in the dorms!

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Jaelen

11 Jul 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

The hostel was decent but a few things that stuck out was that the light in my bathroom didn't work and the Wi-Fi was terrible, even with an access code or paid plan. The common area outside got very loud at night, which made it hard to sleep for someone like me who is early to bed and early to rise. I wish there were some indoor common areas to stay in. With everything outdoors, it was too cold to be out there during the evening hours (I visited in July). Overall, not the worst hostel I have stayed in. Staff was very friendly.

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Maja

14 Jan 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

God beliggenhed og okay værelser, hvis man bare skal have et sted at sove. Der er høj musik hver aften til klokken 22, og rig mulighed for at spille pool, sidde i baren eller hygge ude i fællesområdet. Folk er dog utrolig ringe til at rydde op efter sig selv, så køkkenet var nærmest altid ulækkert og om morgenen lå der ofte tomme flasker, rester efter cigaretter mm. ude ved spiseområderne, men personalet gør sit bedste for at holde stedet nogenlunde rent. Vores fællesbadeværelse var dog oversvømmet konstant (vådt gulv hele tiden og bruser med dårligt afløb), men fin nok sted hvis man bare skal have et sted at overnatte og ikke går tildigt i seng, eller opholde sig om aftenen.

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Jarrod

10 May 2023

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Whilst this was convenient for my purposes, in that I was only there for a limited time, I did find it frustrating that the designated smoking area was between the main entry and reception area, meaning there was no option but to walk through it. Having said that, the designated non-smoking area was full of smokers as well. Also, no control over "quiet" time after midnight. Loud partying still going on until 2-3am on all 3 nights I was there. If you are a partying smoker, perfect for you :)

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a recurring problem, with multiple reports of filthy bathrooms, stained bedding, grime, and pests (flies and cockroaches), plus mold in some areas. A few rooms were reported clean, but standards are largely poor and inconsistent.

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helen

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

2

federico

1 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The most dirty room I've ever been. Disgusting.

4

Sylviane

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Etat déplorable de la sdb, douche affreusement sale impossible d'y aller a pieds nus !

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Daniel

25 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Backpackers in Paradise? More like Backpackers in Hell. Kitchen had a massive insect infestation. The 20 bed dorm is built over the bar which is starting the loud music already early in the morgen. When I asked to turn in off or lower it, the Employees just didn't care and said "It's a bar". Bathroom are filthy and never been cleaned. ACs are not working. It is loud in the night and even the employees don't care and are also loud loud talking in the dorms!

2

Iris

28 Jan 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

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.

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Darly

8 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything super dirty, the kitchen the worst

4

Marion

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Yin Sing

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Elizabeth

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lady at reception was lovely, but by far the most dank unhygienic and dirty place ive ever stayed at. Sheets were stained, was hairs in the bed, a dirty sock at the bed head. Was minging for the price to. Shower was so flipping gross. N pretty sure there were bed bugs.

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Anita

17 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic with frequent complaints about noise, uncomfortable or unstable bunks, hot or poorly ventilated spaces, and unreliable Wi-Fi. Some also mention limited outlets, thin bedding, and windows or curtains not providing adequate privacy or security.

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helen

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

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MVG

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Adrian

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall good experience. My matress was terrible though. Definitely need an upgrade. Other than that, thank you for the stay!

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Gregory

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Jaelen

11 Jul 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

The hostel was decent but a few things that stuck out was that the light in my bathroom didn't work and the Wi-Fi was terrible, even with an access code or paid plan. The common area outside got very loud at night, which made it hard to sleep for someone like me who is early to bed and early to rise. I wish there were some indoor common areas to stay in. With everything outdoors, it was too cold to be out there during the evening hours (I visited in July). Overall, not the worst hostel I have stayed in. Staff was very friendly.

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Iris

28 Jan 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

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.

6

Monica

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenience to beach access. Pillows were almost flat and real hard mattress.

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Jayson

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was okay just had little issues with cleanliness and windows not locking felt uneasy leaving belongings there.

4

Etienne

15 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No good free wifi, good area

4

Connor

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Service

Service feedback is mixed: several guests describe friendly, accommodating staff, while others report delays, rudeness, or inconsistent professionalism. Responsiveness to noise and rule enforcement also varies.

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Vincent

11 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible hostel. Noisy in the mornings blaring music at 6am and policy on no drink is crazy. Thry took my drink through i bought for the next day and i wasnt drinking it in the hostel. Rude staff too. avoid !

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Daisy Rose

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

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Fermín

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything. Staff was so rude, the room was a fake compared to the photo on internet.

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Lisa

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Andrew

20 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Graham

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

1st we had to wait by their check in for approximately 45 minutes because the staff member decided she needed a break and just disappeared. 2nd all though the room was clean it was rather run down. Eg. Some lights didn’t work. Plug in vanity jammed so water couldn’t drain away. On a positive note the bed was very comfortable. 3rd. They have permanent residence living there. At 1.30 am Saturday night were fighting with other guests at the top of their lungs and throwing wheelie bins around the court yard. I would not recommend this place to anyone and won’t be booking with them ever again.

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Jaime

13 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really well organised hostel, excellent value, good vibes and lovely helpful staff 20/10

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Sharon

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a very old and a bit dilapidated building with dodgy narrow stairs. Room was so basic and a bit grungy. The room wasn’t ready which was annoying. The best thing was the locality to everything. Staff were inexperienced and when I ordered coffee I burnt my mouth from the scorching water.

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Damian

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Anita

17 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Location

Location is consistently praised as walkable and close to the beach, Cavill Avenue, and transport. Handy for going out and exploring Surfers Paradise.

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Haolei

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Gabrielle

30 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Monica

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenience to beach access. Pillows were almost flat and real hard mattress.

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Markus

4 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Tolles Hostel mit supernetten Leuten. Gute Lage.Unweit von Strand und Shopping-area gelegen

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Cami

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Bryon

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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oli

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Good Location, Clean & Nice People/Place

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Henry

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and price.

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Sharon

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a very old and a bit dilapidated building with dodgy narrow stairs. Room was so basic and a bit grungy. The room wasn’t ready which was annoying. The best thing was the locality to everything. Staff were inexperienced and when I ordered coffee I burnt my mouth from the scorching water.

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Anita

17 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Dining

Dining options include an on-site restaurant that some enjoyed, though one review noted delayed opening. The self-catering kitchen is repeatedly described as dirty and insect-ridden, making cooking unpleasant.

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helen

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

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Erik

27 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

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MVG

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Daniel

25 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Backpackers in Paradise? More like Backpackers in Hell. Kitchen had a massive insect infestation. The 20 bed dorm is built over the bar which is starting the loud music already early in the morgen. When I asked to turn in off or lower it, the Employees just didn't care and said "It's a bar". Bathroom are filthy and never been cleaned. ACs are not working. It is loud in the night and even the employees don't care and are also loud loud talking in the dorms!

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Gabrielle

30 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Gabrielle

30 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Daniel

25 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Backpackers in Paradise? More like Backpackers in Hell. Kitchen had a massive insect infestation. The 20 bed dorm is built over the bar which is starting the loud music already early in the morgen. When I asked to turn in off or lower it, the Employees just didn't care and said "It's a bar". Bathroom are filthy and never been cleaned. ACs are not working. It is loud in the night and even the employees don't care and are also loud loud talking in the dorms!

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Darly

8 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything super dirty, the kitchen the worst

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Marion

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Anita

17 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14 $93
15 $49	16 $42	17 $42	18 $42	19 $42	20 $65	21 $65
22 $50	23 $51	24 $51	25 $50	26 $51	27 $65	28 $66
29 $50	30 $50

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		1 $51	2 $50	3 $59	4 $70	5 $70
6 $73	7 $71	8 $71	9 $73	10 $72	11 $104	12 $110
13 $104	14 $73	15 $73	16 $72	17 $70	18 $73	19 $73
20 $73	21 $73	22 $71	23 $69	24 $69	25 $73	26 $72
27 $73	28 $77	29 $58	30 $17	31 $41

Backpackers In Paradise - 18 to 40 Years

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Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room 18 35 Years

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Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room Female Only 18 35 Years

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room 18 35 Years

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Double Room with Shared Toilet

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 20-Bed Mixed Dormitory 18 35 Years

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room 18 35 Years

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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 18 35 Years

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