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Well located in Gold Coast, Tequila Sunrise Hostel Surfers Paradise provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is located less than 1 km from SkyPoint Observation Deck, 4 km from Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and 4 km from Australia Fair Shopping Centre. The accommodation offers karaoke and a shared kitchen.

Tequila Sunrise is the best hostel I´ve ever been. Nicest staff , location and people. The hostel is very clean and it includes every morning nice breakfast and dinner in the evening. It´s social but you also get your privacy if you want beacause of the curtains of evey bed. The beds are comfortable and the staff takes care of the noices in the room so there are no loud noices in the evening. Whenever you need help there is someone that would love to help you! also the location is perfect... you have everything you need near you. Found my travel family there and I´m exited for my next stay :)

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8.3
Very Good
1,597 reviews
Price from
$49
per night

Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers - FREE BREAKFAST in Gold Coast provides adults-only accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool with sun beds and music. Surf Inn does not have a shared guest kitchen however we do have a commercial kitchen with an amazing pizza oven. We offer tasty cheap eats for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Free WiFi is available and limited free parking can be arranged. A 2.5% card surcharge is applied to all pre-charged bookings.

the staff was really nice :) + free breakfast

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8.7
Excellent
746 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

Bunk Surfers Paradise International Backpacker Hostel is just a 4-minute walk from the golden sands of Surfers Paradise Beach, and boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub. Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, and the convenience of a 24-hour front desk.

The bunks were comfy everything was pretty clean.

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8
Very Good
913 reviews
Price from
$42
per night

The property offers private and dormitory-style rooms. All feature air conditioning and access to shared or private bathroom facilities. All rooms are cleaned daily. The dormitory rooms offer personal lockers.

The layout and all the events the staff host make it easy to make friends

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8
Very Good
535 reviews
Price from
$44
per night

The hostel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a shower. A seating area is accessible to all guests, while some rooms also feature a DVD player. At Gold Coast Performance Centre the rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

Everything, location, value for money, service, Manager that helped with our injury absolutely amazing sorry cant remember hi name. Tall man super super friendly caring and professional, there was another manager man or maintenance man Perry who was very friendly caring and helpful... Ladies at reception customer services was beautiful... They tone of their voice and patients, was top notch... have been here 5 times with my children and every time has been absolutely amazing. Night managers opening up the boom gate everytime we had to do drop offs excellent. keep up the amazing work and yes we want to book here again for the summer classic.

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8.7
Excellent
14 reviews
Price from
$698
per night

Backpackers In Paradise is situated in the heart of Surfers Paradise, just a minute’s walk from the transit centre, beach, clubs, restaurants and tourist attractions.

All rooms have an en suite bathroom and lockers.

Location is excellent. Short walk to the beach in Surfer's, all bars, restaurants, shops etc. We stayed in a double room with ensuite - room was spacious & clean, bathroom was clean, no complaints. Staff at check-in were super friendly.

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6
Review score
1,835 reviews
Price from
$32
per night

Facilities at Coolangatta YHA Backpackers include a guest lounge area with cable TV, vending machines, table tennis and a pool table. There are 4 garden areas, a large dining area and a BBQ area. A guest laundry is also provided.

15 minute walk to Airport God Coast

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7.5
Good
1,277 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

Homely Inn Hostel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Gold Coast. Located around 700 metres from Anzac Park Beach, the hostel with free WiFi is also less than 1 km away from Broadwater Parklands Beach. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and currency exchange for guests.

I liked the hospitality the staff have provided. Very open minded and friendly. I love the location because it's near my school and there are shops and banks just few blocks away. The cost is just worth it.I stayed for 18days and I loved it..I 100% recommend anyone who is looking for a place to stay and on a budget, it's definitely HOMELY INN HOSTEL.

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6.9
Review score
211 reviews
Price from
$64
per night

The famous Surfers Paradise Beach is just a 5-minute walk away when you stay at Maxmee Resort. The hostel offers free WiFi, a tennis court and an outdoor pool.

Maxmee Backpackers Resort has won the TripAdvisor Award for Excellence for both 2014 and 2015. Guests have a choice between dormitory rooms and self-contained 2-bedroom apartments.

Everything is considered good for this accommodation and the staff is also polite.

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7
Good
853 reviews
Price from
$37
per night

At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. The units at Coolangatta Sands Hotel come with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

Popular points of interest near Coolangatta Sands Hotel include Coolangatta Beach, Kirra Beach and Greenmount Beach. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 5 km from the hostel.

this hotel was very good and staff was so kind and helpful. they had been helping me when i lost my room key.

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6.8
Review score
828 reviews
Price from
$31
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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