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 Base Airlie Beach

336 Shute Harbour Road, 4802 Airlie Beach, Australia – Great location - show map

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6.5
Pleasant
813 reviews
6.5
Pleasant
813 reviews

Categories:

  • Staff7.9
  • Facilities 6.6
  • Cleanliness 6.6
  • Comfort 6.7
  • Value for money 7.2
  • Location8.9
  • Free WiFi 5.3
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This property is 3 minutes walk from the beach. Set among 6 acres of tropical gardens, Base Backpackers Airlie Beach Resort features an outdoor swimming pool and air-conditioned rooms in the heart of Airlie Beach. Facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Base Backpackers Airlie Beach offers a choice of shared dormitory rooms with private bathroom or private rooms with a private bathroom, TV and refrigerator. Free tea and coffee is provided.

Guests have access to a fully equipped shared kitchen, air-conditioned cinema lounge, free barbecue facilities and a 24-hour coin operated laundry. There is an internet kiosk and Wi-Fi access is available.

Down Under Bar & Grill is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as drinks every night. Luggage storage and car parking is available for an additional fee. The tour desk can arrange trips to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef.

Base Backpackers Airlie Beach Resort is only 150 feet from Airlie Beach Lagoon. Cafes, bars and shops are on the doorstep.

This is our guests' favorite part of Airlie Beach, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Base Airlie Beach has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 5, 2011

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Airlie Beach, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9!

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4 reasons to choose Base Airlie Beach

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  • The staff speaks English
Closest beaches

  • Airlie Beach

    8.2 Very good beach
    850 feet from property

  • Shingley Beach

    8.0 Very good beach
    2,350 feet from property

  • Boathaven Beach

    8.1 Very good beach
    2,550 feet from property

  • Cannonvale Beach

    8.1 Very good beach
    1.1 miles from property

Guest reviews

6.5
Pleasant · 813 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff7.9
  • Facilities 6.6
  • Cleanliness 6.6
  • Comfort 6.7
  • Value for money 7.2
  • Location8.9
  • Free WiFi 5.3
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  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    Yes we do, Day storage is free for guests, overnight storage is just $6 for the whole time you are away.
    Answered on December 4, 2019
  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?
    Yes
    Answered on April 28, 2020
  • how many beds in total in the female dormitory room?
    Hi there, Our female dorm is a 4 share.
    Asked about: Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room • Answered on April 15, 2021
  • Looking at the double, queen or king bedrooms with own ensuite, the king looks like it has a kitchen? Is there a fridge in any of these?
    some of our private rooms have fridges, but none of our room have full kitchen - we have a communal kitchen located behind reception
    Answered on December 31, 2020
  • The budget double room says it just has a double bed but then in the pictures there is a double bed and bunk beds. I searched for 2 adults and my 15 year old daughter and this is what came up. Just want to make sure before I book
    Hi there! There is a double bed and a bunk bed in the room so can sleep a maximum of 4 people. Many thanks!
    Answered on June 11, 2020

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
What's nearby
  • Airlie Beach Lagoon
    0.1 miles
  • Abel Point Marina
    0.4 miles
  • Port of Airlie
    0.5 miles
  • Whitsunday Art Gallery
    2.3 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Airlie Beach
    850 feet
  • Shingley Beach
    2,350 feet
  • Boathaven Beach
    2,550 feet
  • Cannonvale Beach
    1.1 miles
  • Coral Beach
    4.6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Hamilton Island Airport
    16.4 miles
  • Whitsunday Coast Airport
    18.9 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Down Under Bar & Grill

    Food: Australian, Grill/BBQ

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Base Airlie Beach

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Karaoke
  • Pool table Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 6 per day.
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry Additional charge
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Spa
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules Base Airlie Beach takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Base Airlie Beach accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that this property does not have any policies, procedures or resources in place to accommodate the unique needs of school graduates during the annual 'Schoolies Week' period. It does not have adequate resources to engage qualified security personnel to guarantee the safety, comfort and convenience of school graduate guests during this period.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Base Airlie Beach of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Swimming pool #1: Closed from Mon, Mar 30, 2020 until Tue, Dec 29, 2020

FAQs about Base Airlie Beach

  • Base Airlie Beach offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Happy hour
    • Live music/Performance

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Base Airlie Beach by:

    • Taxi 30min

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 650 feet from Base Airlie Beach.

  • The prices at Base Airlie Beach may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Base Airlie Beach is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Base Airlie Beach has 1 restaurant:

    • Down Under Bar & Grill

  • Base Airlie Beach is 1,000 feet from the center of Airlie Beach.