Backpackers By The Bay | Hostel in Airlie Beach

| 7.3 (718 Reviews) |   6 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Airlie Beach Hostel | Backpackers By The Bay

6 Bedroom Hostel in Airlie Beach

Offering free WiFi, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and shared lounge, Backpackers By The Bay is located in Airlie Beach. Featuring barbecue facilities, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around a 14-minute walk from Boathaven Beach and around 0.4 miles from Port of Airlie. The property has evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. The rooms at the hostel have air conditioning and a safety deposit box. You can play pool and darts at Backpackers By The Bay, and the area is popular for hiking. Abel Point Marina is 2 miles from the accommodation, while Whitsunday Art Gallery is 3.9 miles from the property. Hamilton Island Airport is 19 miles away.

Backpackers By The Bay is located in Airlie Beach.

This 6 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: TV, View, Ocean View, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 718 reviews with the average score of 7.3 . Coming to Airlie Beach and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Street parking
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Pool table
  • Darts
  • Evening entertainment
  • Game room
  • Hiking
  • Fitness
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
  • Tour desk
  • Baggage storage
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Sun deck
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Saltwater pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Swimming pool

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform backpackers by the bay in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation, please note that backpackers by the bay does not accept payments with american express credit cards.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.83
Location:
7.98
Staff:
8.95
Facilities:
7.49
Comfort:
7.4
Cleanliness:
7.27
Iker
Dec 8, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
Spain
Reviewer Type: Extended Group
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: The atmosphere was nice.
Negative: The rooms were not really clean, but still okay.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 11 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

General

Air conditioning, Fan, Safe, Lockers, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Drying rack for clothing
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 11 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Towels

General

Air conditioning, Fan, Safe, Lockers, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Drying rack for clothing
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 11 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

General

Air conditioning, Fan, Safe, Lockers, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Drying rack for clothing
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