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The 10 Best Hostels in Port Douglas, Australia

Some of the best backpacker spots in Port Douglas

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Boasting a saltwater pool, a bar and a poolside cinema, Port Douglas Backpackers is within a 5-minute walk of Four Mile Beach, Macrossan Street and Marina Mirage. Free parking and free WiFi access are provided. Guests enjoy free events and tours daily.

Accommodation options include private rooms and dormitories and each features lockers and USB charging facilities. Bathroom facilities are shared for most rooms.

Close to town! Very clean. Quiet for a hostel super clean and comfortable! Good value for money for sure.

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7.2
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372 reviews
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£17
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Just 100 metres from Four Mile Beach, this boutique hostel offers spacious modern rooms with air conditioning. The common area and kitchen opens out to a large balcony with views of Port Douglas.

Facilities at Global Backpackers Port Douglas include a guest lounge with cable TV and a fully equipped kitchen and laundry. Free luggage storage and 24-hour check-in are available.

Great Management Fantastic Location Restaurant and bar diwnstairs top notch Friendly vibe

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6.8
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131 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Port Douglas

  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 704 reviews
    Great location; 5 minutes walk from eateries ,shops and tourist hub. Very good facilities and lovely pool/bbq area. Super helpful staff.
    Robin
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 682 reviews
    Great location and friendly staff.
    Bob
    Solo traveller
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 45 reviews
    Great location 5 min walking to the center. A lovey well equipped unit and very clean. Will stay again.
    David
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £78.32
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 867 reviews
    Great location, friendly staff, excellent amenities, clean and quiet - perfect for the budget savvy traveler.
    Maja
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £78.32
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 867 reviews
    this is the cleanest motel like accomodation I have EVER experienced!!! having traveled a lot around the world and stayed in dingy hostels and five star resorts this place ticked all the boxes for budget accomodation for a quick stay! it was just me (mum) and my 13 month old and I felt soooooo safe the whole time and as mentioned so clean I did not have to worry about little baby hands picking up dirt and unnecessary germs!! there’s is more than enough car spaces and is not far out of town I was even able to walk with baby in tow :)
    Briley
    Family with young children
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 267 reviews
    The Central Plaza Port Douglas was a great spot. We pre judged thinking because it was so cheap for 3 nites, that it would be just OK, but it ended up exceeding our expectations. Pool was handy, great location, quiet top floor unit and the price was a bonus. The units were very roomy and loved having the 2 bathrooms for 4 adults was awesome too.
    Karen
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 682 reviews
    Hotel is on the main strip of restaurants and bars so great location. Beach at the end of the road. Car park is very convenient. Cheap- cheapest place to stay that wasn't a backpackers or motel.
    Laura
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £279.51
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 364 reviews
    Great pool area. Great location. Quiet and peaceful. it felt very Covid safe with strict protocols in place which made me feel very comfortable.
    Penelope
    Solo traveller
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 828 reviews
    Easy access and check-in procedure, great location, good communication of directions from the staff, clean swimming pool, locked and safe (but very limited) parking lot, we were happy in general.
    Sander-Kristjan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £81.74
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,306 reviews
    The Port Douglas Motel is cheerful accommodation. The staff are really friendly and helpful. The room was really clean and the bed was comfy. It’s a very easy walk to both the main street and the beach. Everything is close by, but the motel is very quiet. It was great to have safe on site parking. Excellent budget accommodation in the heart of Port Douglas.
    Margaret
    Young couple

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