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Reviews of Dolphins Backpackers 3 stars

14 Duke Street, 4567 Sunshine Beach, Australia

#15 of 26 hotels in Sunshine Beach

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Review score

Based on 357 hostel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You would need to pay to store your luggage after checking out

    - nice common area - kitchen & bathroom for two rooms

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    100% recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small kitchen size

    Comfy beds and very social

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a good hostel in an area where there are very hostels.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    If you want to have a quiet stay away from others it’s good. But I wouldn’t recommend washing there
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchens sometimes too full Staff very rude with wet clothes from guests - they should put a sign where to put clothes, not move them themselves, when still completely wet. I‘m lucky I saw this in the morning, otherwise I would have had to leave with wet clothes, which I didn’t appreciate at all Bus connection not that good

    Quiet and clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    7.0
    Very good overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Dorms are small and noisy

    Living area, great vibe

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    7.0
    Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi only works at the reception. For this price, I think they could put more routers around the hostel to ensure there's wifi everywhere. Also, 1 bathroom is not really enough, if the rooms are full (9-10ppl in total in one unit).

    It's a really cozy, quiet place close to the beach. They have separate units with 2 rooms, a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom in each unit. Overall a nice place to stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    7.0
    Social & surf friendly but expensive & far from Noosa Heads by foot
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dorm prices are super inflated in Noosa area, one of the most expensive hostels/accommodation I've booked in all of Australia. This was one of two available at my time of booking. The other hostels were booked out even though I was a few weeks early. Multiple different staff are constantly cleaning intensively from 8am to 2pm which seemed overkill. Power went out for a morning but it affected the whole town so no fault of Dolphins. +30 min walk from Noosa Heads, the main area for bars, beachs and surf although there is a bus, be sure to have a Go Card. Not all kitchens have a microwave but they have an oven which is a pleasant surprise for dorms.

    Big pro is that there are multiple kitchens and bathrooms with shower, 1 per 2 dorm rooms from what I could tell so you're never waiting to cook or shower. Made some great friends, it's very social. Free surf boards if you give your passport as deposit. AC in the dorm rooms was great. Staff are very strict on unlabeled food so loads of storage space for room temp, fridge and freezer food as it's thrown out otherwise.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This hostel was awesome, I really liked the division into smaller units, so nice to have your own bathroom and kitchen that you only share with a few other people. The living room area is really nice to hangout and chat and meet others. Also, everything was so clean and the beds were awesome, not squeaky at all :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no storage lockers in the rooms, so any valuables are left hanging around. I didn't have any issues, but it can be a concern, especially if you have expensive gear. Whoever was managing the day to day staff, doesn't know how to speak to them or manage people, very rude.

    Great location great facilities, table tennis, pool, good library to exchange books, laundr7 etc.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite expensive. Some more kitchen supplies would be nice and more non diluted soap in the bathroom

    Small units with few people and good vibes

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room itself was very hot

    Very friendly atmosphere, clean kitchens and plenty of them, comfortable social areas

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Could have used another table to put some things on in the room and bathroom.

    Room was nice and big and at the front of the entrance so easy to come in and out. We had a quiet stay even over NYE. The place felt secure and staff were friendly. Very close to the beach and some shops.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    8.0
    Nice location, cosy private room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Cosy little private room, comfortable and the backpackers was in a great location in sunshine beach.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    8.0
    Nice place, nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    7.0
    Chill relaxed place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit far out of the main town

    Very nice chill atmosphere

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were cockroaches in the kitchen

    Nice hostel. Large outdoor social area but no social events on. They do have a big screen where you can watch Netflix though

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no locker in the room

    Clean and near by beach

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    7.0
    Fine for a few nights.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi doesn’t extend to rooms. Early checkout time. Dorms are pretty basic, bed curtains and a shelf would be a nice addition

    Free surfboard rentals

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    8.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    located in sunshine beach

    Two dorm room units, so lots of kitchens and bathrooms, nice outside common area

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    8.0
    A nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    7.0
    Was ok.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lamp on the bedside table didn't work. Staff had a frown on her face on the phone when I called with a question and in person when I came to check in. When you're in hospitality - learn to smile.

    Beach was close. Quiet place, close to both cafes and shops. Clean room.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    9.0
    I’d recommend Dolphins. Many staying at Dolphin’s were like myself, repeat visitors.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wi-Fi in the dorms. Only available around reception area.

    A lovely no frills hostel. Beautifully clean, helpful staff, close to local restaurants, shops and bottle shops. Two local bus stops to visit Noosa, Noosa Heads and other places of interest along the coast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I recommend a better cleaning in the rooms, not just change linen. The price was expensive for just a bed (lot of dusty on the walls) It is located far from the centre.

    The kitchen and toilets were cleaned, but our room did not look like it. We were in a private room, but you can listen all the noisy from another rooms.

    Stayed in August 2023

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