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 Bunk Surfers Paradise Backpacker Hostel

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6 Beach Road, Surfers Paradise, 4217 Gold Coast, Australia – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 693 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.3
Very good
695 reviews

Location to airport and availability at short notice

Hazel Australia

just here for the weekend got the double / twin bunk private very clean larger than expected happy with the stay

Ellie Australia

Beds are super private. Bathrooms are clean but not super modern. Staff are fantastic.

Deb New Zealand

Good hostel, much privacy because the beds are pretty separated with small walls in between

Tina Australia

-large kitchen & lounge, great to cook and hang out -swimming pool -has a pool table -bed has more privacy than other hostel bed -outlet & light next to the bed -bathroom in the room -has a balcony with a swimming pool view -can close the door quietly -free cereal -great location

Jeun South Korea

Good bunk design for privacy. Nice bathroom in room. Comfortable beds with bed light and power point.

Lloyd Australia

Amazing location as you're right next to the bus station and close to the beach. The staff were super friendly, the place was kept very clean, I loved using the pool and jacuzzi, plus the "pod" beds are private and cosy.

Jacob United Kingdom

I love the location. It is just beside the busy street of Cavill Avenue. The room is clean and organised. The view from the room is great. I enjoyed the view during the sunset.

Wei Malaysia

location was really good & there is a swimming pool/ spa.

Masumi Australia

Location is great and easy access to public transportation. Walking distance from the pubs, restaurant, beach and shopping centre.

Joseph Thailand
8.3
Very good
695 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Location to airport and availability at short notice”
    Hazel Hazel Australia Australia
  • “just here for the weekend got the double / twin bunk private very clean larger than expected happy with the stay”
    Ellie Ellie Australia Australia
  • “Beds are super private. Bathrooms are clean but not super modern. Staff are fantastic.”
    Deb Deb New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Good hostel, much privacy because the beds are pretty separated with small walls in between”
    Tina Tina Australia Australia
  • “-large kitchen & lounge, great to cook and hang out -swimming pool -has a pool table -bed has more privacy than other hostel bed -outlet & light next to the bed -bathroom in the room -has a balcony...”
    Jeun Jeun South Korea South Korea
  • “Good bunk design for privacy. Nice bathroom in room. Comfortable beds with bed light and power point.”
    Lloyd Lloyd Australia Australia
  • “Amazing location as you're right next to the bus station and close to the beach.”
    Jacob Jacob United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “I love the location. It is just beside the busy street of Cavill Avenue. The room is clean and organised. The view from the room is great. I enjoyed the view during the sunset.”
    Wei Wei Malaysia Malaysia
  • “location was really good & there is a swimming pool/ spa.”
    Masumi Masumi Australia Australia
  • “Location is great and easy access to public transportation. Walking distance from the pubs, restaurant, beach and shopping centre.”
    Joseph Joseph Thailand Thailand

Categories:

  • Staff8.5
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.5

Stay in the heart of Gold Coast – Excellent location - show map

This property is 5 minutes walk from the beach. Bunk Surfers Paradise 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.

You can relax by the pool on a sun lounger, or eat with friends in the backyard. Other shared facilities include a kitchen, lounge area and a laundry.

All rooms are air-conditioned and feature lockers and an ensuite bathroom with a shower. Views of the sea, pool or city are featured in certain rooms.

There is an airport shuttle service available, as well as a tour desk which can book you tickets to various attractions on the Gold Coast. Luggage storage is also on offer.

Bunk Surfers Paradise Backpacker Hostel is just a 2-minute walk from Cavill Avenue which features a supermarket, and a range of shops, bars and cafes. Theme parks such as Warner Bros Movie World and Wet 'n' Wild are a 30-minute drive away. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 12.4 miles from Bunk Surfers Paradise Backpacker Hostel.

This is our guests' favourite part of Gold Coast, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Bunk Surfers Paradise Backpacker Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 22 Sept 2016.

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Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Laundry
Lift
Terrace

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM machine on site.

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Gold Coast, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

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4 reasons to choose Bunk Surfers Paradise Backpacker Hostel

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speak English
Closest beaches
  • Surfers Paradise Beach

    Surfers Paradise Beach

    8.9 Fabulous beach
    350 yards from property

  • Budds Beach

    8.8 Fabulous beach
    900 yards from property

  • Narrowneck

    8.8 Fabulous beach
    1,650 yards from property

  • Broadbeach

    9.0 Superb beach
    1,700 yards from property

  • Main Beach

    8.9 Fabulous beach
    1.4 miles from property

  • Pelican Beach

    8.4 Very good beach
    1.7 miles from property

  • Kurrawa Beach

    9.0 Superb beach
    1.8 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.3
Very good · 695 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.5
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.5

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Hazel
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Location to airport and availability at short notice”
  • Ellie
    AustraliaAustralia
    “just here for the weekend got the double / twin bunk private very clean larger than expected happy with the stay”
  • Deb
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Beds are super private. Bathrooms are clean but not super modern. Staff are fantastic.”
  • Tina
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Good hostel, much privacy because the beds are pretty separated with small walls in between”
  • J
    Jeun
    South KoreaSouth Korea
    “-large kitchen & lounge, great to cook and hang out -swimming pool -has a pool table -bed has more privacy than other hostel bed -outlet & light next to the bed -bathroom in the room -has a balcony with a swimming pool view -can close the door...”
  • Lloyd
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Good bunk design for privacy. Nice bathroom in room. Comfortable beds with bed light and power point.”
  • Jacob
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Amazing location as you're right next to the bus station and close to the beach. The staff were super friendly, the place was kept very clean, I loved using the pool and jacuzzi, plus the "pod" beds are private and cosy.”
  • Wei
    MalaysiaMalaysia
    “I love the location. It is just beside the busy street of Cavill Avenue. The room is clean and organised. The view from the room is great. I enjoyed the view during the sunset.”
  • Masumi
    AustraliaAustralia
    “location was really good & there is a swimming pool/ spa.”
  • Joseph
    ThailandThailand
    “Location is great and easy access to public transportation. Walking distance from the pubs, restaurant, beach and shopping centre.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Do u have parking on site or nearby that is cheap/free??
    Good Day, Thank you for your enquiry. At the moment we don't have parking available. There is however, a car park (Bruce Bishop) next to the hostel which is currently charging $5 a day.
    Answered on 5 January 2021
  • Is there a shuttle available to get to the closest beach nearby? What are the other transportation options?
    The beach is only a 300 m walk down the road. No shuttles needed :)
    Answered on 2 April 2021
  • Does the double standard or twin room come with the bunk bed & double bed in a private room? & do we get a private bathroom too?
    Our private rooms come with a double bed and a bunk bed and private bathroom.
    Answered on 4 May 2022
  • Hi Are men and women in same rooms or they have separated rooms? Thanks
    We have shared dorms and female only dorms.
    Answered on 1 April 2021
  • What happens when I book the standard double or twin room? Do I get the double bed & bunk bed in a room by ourselves to ourselves?
    Our private rooms come with a double bed and a set of bunks with your own private bathroom
    Asked about: Standard Double or Twin Room • Answered on 4 May 2022

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Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not!
    0.1 miles
  • SkyPoint Observation Deck
    0.2 miles
  • Infinity Maze
    0.3 miles
  • The Wax Museum
    0.3 miles
  • The Arts Centre Gold Coast
    0.7 miles
  • City of Gold Coast Council
    0.8 miles
  • Gold Coast Business Advisory Centre
    1 miles
  • Tower House Business Centre
    1 miles
  • Empire Industrial Estate
    1 miles
Top attractions
  • The Star Gold Coast
    2 miles
  • Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
    2.2 miles
  • Marina Mirage Shopping Centre
    2.4 miles
  • Australia Fair Shopping Centre
    2.4 miles
  • Southport Broadwater Parklands
    2.8 miles
  • Metricon Stadium
    3.7 miles
  • Robina Town Centre
    5.8 miles
  • Wet'n'Wild Water World
    9.1 miles
  • Warner Bros. Movie World
    9.6 miles
  • Dreamworld
    11.8 miles
Natural beauty
  • Sea/ocean Pacific Ocean
    0.2 miles
Beaches in the neighbourhood
  • Surfers Paradise Beach
    350 yards
  • Budds Beach
    900 yards
  • Narrowneck
    1,650 yards
  • Broadbeach
    1,700 yards
  • Main Beach
    1.4 miles
Public transport
  • Train Florida Gardens Tram Station
    1 miles
Closest airports
  • Gold Coast Airport
    12.4 miles
  • Brisbane Airport
    46.8 miles
  • Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
    58.1 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of Bunk Surfers Paradise Backpacker Hostel

Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Laundry
Lift
Terrace
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Beach
  • Games room
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Lift
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Fence around pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • English
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House rules Bunk Surfers Paradise Backpacker Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

14:00 - 21:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

07:00 - 10:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about 57.84GBP. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 21 and 32

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Bunk Surfers Paradise Backpacker Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that the minimum age over the Schoolies weeks is 21.

Please note that all guests must have a valid passport to check into our dormitory style rooms. No exceptions will be made.

Please note that all guests must have a valid form of government issued photographic ID to check into our private rooms. No exceptions will be made. ID we accept is passport only, no other form of of identification will be accepted. credit card upon check-in.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay. Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy', we do not accommodate end of year sporting groups or bucks parties. Failure to comply with property policies may result in the eviction of guests and the loss of any deposits or payments made.

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.

Private rooms are required to pay a security bond equivalent to a nights rate on a credit or debit card which must be presented at check in and is the name and matches that of the guest checking in. The security bond will be refunded to the same card after check out.

Please note for group bookings, different policies and procedures may apply

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

Please inform Bunk Surfers Paradise Backpacker Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about 57.84GBP. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Bunk Surfers Paradise Backpacker Hostel

  • The prices at Bunk Surfers Paradise Backpacker Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

  • Bunk Surfers Paradise Backpacker Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Games room
    • Beach
    • Swimming Pool
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area

  • The nearest beach is just 400 yards from Bunk Surfers Paradise Backpacker Hostel.

  • Bunk Surfers Paradise Backpacker Hostel is 450 yards from the centre of Gold Coast.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bunk Surfers Paradise Backpacker Hostel on this page.

  • Check-in at Bunk Surfers Paradise Backpacker Hostel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.