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Reviews of CALI Backpackers

84 Omrah Avenue, 4551 Caloundra, Australia

#122 of 205 hotels in Caloundra

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Review Score

Based on 254 hostel reviews

6.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.9

  • Comfort

    6.9

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    7.4

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free Wifi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No power point by the beds.

    The reviews are not so good, so I didn't expect much, but I thought this hostel is fine! Enough space in the dorm and big lockers, clean facilities and enough parking spots. It was too cold during my stay, but the pool looks great too.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No lock on lockers; no individual light by bed (only main room light which disturbs others). All hostels should consider changing to Japanese pod style accommodation

    Lovely, helpful staff

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was good in general but really noisy. The walls are very thin, and you can hear everything that happens in the rooms. There's shouting and loud music almost every day, so it's not suitable for people who work early and can rest.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I've definitely had better hostels, and for what you pay... The bed was super squeaky which kept me and my other roommates up all night. Didn't get the best sleep. One of the shower doors in the girls bathroom was missing, stuff like that. The people in the hostel were nice though!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2025

    7.0
    Good price/quality relation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some mices wondering around the hostel...

    The location is just perfect, close by the beach, supermarket and city center

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2025

    8.0
    worth the price I paid - not good for a quiet night but ideal for a cheap stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    GOKI app was not working

    cheap price - exactly what I expected for that price

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2025

    6.0
    Great vibe but could use a change of management.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For some reason the AC turns off in the middle of the night and sometimes you can’t turn it back on. Some of the staff are very nice and helpful but the manager doesn’t really seem to care about his guests.

    The hostel has a very social and friendly vibe and it’s only a five minute walk to the beach.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You only given one pillow which was uncomfortable

    How inclusive it is for all cultures

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2025

    8.0
    JNY
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is a pool table but it's broken.

    Swiming pool, kitchen, the location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds were not very comfortable and mattress in bunk above me smelt of urine. Also the toilets/showers stank as they didn’t get much ventilation.

    The pool and outdoor area was gorgeous and lovely, spent most of my time here.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful hostel with a pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    slow wifi connection, no curtains on the beds

    beautifully themed hostel with a pool in the backyard, close to the beach, town, and supermarkets, nice common areas, AC in the room, perfect for backpackers, good storage options with lockers and sliding boxes under the bed

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    6.0
    Stayed for a week. Was nice and close to everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was good enough

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bring your own toilet paper!! They dont replenish it very often.during my 2 day stay i didint see a single stuff member. Reception never open

    Shoping Mall conveniently across the road . Close 10 minute walk in to town center and beach

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good location, busy hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Apparently a lot of construction is going on site, so the yard looks nothing like in the photos. We didn't manage to catch up with the staff- the check-in happened via text messages, therefore we never got the information on how to connect to wifi. It looked like the hostel is mostly for people who live there long term and there was barely any space in all the fridges for a bottle of drink to store. Small shower and bathroom with even smaller sink.

    Huge kitchen with loads of appliances and dishes, but gets busy during the dinner time. Groceries are just a short walk away, free street parking. Clean.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    At night, it was a bit noisy, and sometimes in the mornings there wasn't paper in the bathrooms.

    Friendly people and really good location. Cheapest hostel in Sunshine Coast

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The kitchen equipment was not complete

    It was clean. Nice staff

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2024

    7.0
    Satisfactory for a short stay, super convenient location, friendly atmosphere, quiet after 10pm :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Dirty bathroom, due for an insect treatment. Bins not changed regularly enough in ladies bathroom when I stayed (bad smell from bins). "Long term stay" atmosphere might be why there's not great maintenance here. In the dorm our shelves were broken and the aircon wasn't working.

    Friendly staff, 4 bed dorm was laid out well so it didn't feel crammed. Ample storage space in the locker. Kind atmosphere and staff ensured that guests respected the "quiet time" after 10pm, which was considerate. The location is great, easy walk to Kings Beach and beyond, lots of cafes around and Coles/Kmart are across the road. Super convenient. Plenty of street parking (although on the very busy holiday that we visited, the street parking did fill up, it just seems like a rare issue). Friendly atmosphere.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2024

    7.0
    It was a pleasant and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As I stayed for only one night, I couldn't have encountered anything to my dislike.

    I didn't have breakfast as I was out early to resume my travels. The hostel itself was great with lively decors and great amenities. I stayed in a 4 person room but was fortunate enough to have it all to myself as I was worn out from travelling so I got a well needed respite The room was neat and clean, the beds were very confortable and supplied with different blankets for comfort preference. Overall the place had a cozy atmosphere with a nice garden and lounge area with a pool table and tv.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2024

    7.0
    Nice hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Kitchen and fridge too small for so many guests. The Manager is useless, not helpful and has a big fame to propose to girls to stay for free in his room or at the hostel.

    Nice facilities, nice room, good location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2024

    8.0
    Good place to stay at the Sunshine coast
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not many room in fridges to stock your food.

    Nice hosters, clean showers and bathroom. Nice kitchen and common spaces. Very good vibe for travellers.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the staff was not very welcoming, and there was a lot of mess in the bedroom and corridors. It's not the hostel's fault, but they could be stricter with the visitors about organization.

    The best part of the accommodation was the shower; it was very good, and the common areas were great as well. The location is great, there's some supermarkets close to the hostel. There are no sockets near the beds and this is sorely missed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    6.0
    Great location, by the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The WiFi did not kick in immediately, which wasn't convenient. It did work eventually, however. It was very loud far into the late evening, which could be improved in the future if there is a quiet policy past a certain point. We booked as a pair and were separated. We appreciate this sometimes needs to happen, however, we would've preferred a room together.

    The location was good. Walking distance from the beach, which was why we stopped over for the night. The kitchen was large with plenty of facilities. There were many communal areas to sit and/relax or socialise. The host allowed us to keep our luggage in the office as we ventured out for the day post check out.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I struggled to sleep due to the noise from outside

    Property was clean and tidy.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    8.0
    Will come back
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Depends on the day some group of backpackers can be a bit noisy.

    Location Nice bed Air con Vibes Free parking

    Stayed in January 2024

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