394 Shute Harbour Road, 4802 Airlie Beach, Australia
#16 of 22 hotels in Airlie Beach
Guests' ChoiceBased on 884 hostel reviews
7.6Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Location
9.3
Facilities
7.6
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 May 2024
Carolin
GermanyThe hostel is quite old and is lacking a bit of charm (however it is well maintained). The plugs in the rooms are in the most unpractical locations, e.g. behind lockers, and there is too less. For that reason I had to charge all my electronics in the bathroom which was a bit annoying. Laundry prices are a bit expensive: 4$ per wash, 2$ for washing powder and 4$ for the dryer. If you want a towel that’s also 2$ extra. The pans in the kitchen are in an extremely bad condition. All of them had no coating anymore and had lots of bumps in them. I don’t know how you’re supposed to cook anything with them.
The location is great: right in the center, close to the beach and it only takes you about 10 minutes to walk to the Greyhound/Premier Bus stop and the marina for any boat trips. The rooms are big and have their own bathroom and balcony. Everything, including the kitchen and common areas, was really clean and the staff were friendly. Early check-in was super easy and you can store your luggage in some big lockers for free till your check-in time. The outside sitting area is really big with lots of tables and there is a little pool.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Samantha
United KingdomThey only give you a sheet with no duvet or blankets. It wasn't too warm during my stay and I was cold at night especially when other guests put the Aircon on. My bed was right next to the Aircon. It's obviously a problem as someone has tied a sheet up to protect me from the icy blasts. If you know it's an issue then it might be best not to use this bed. .
The beds were comfy. Good kitchen and washing machine facilities, en suite bathroom and shower... but it's really all about the fabulous location. Really big lockers to store your stuff, also lockers to leave stuff if your doing an over night boat trip. I had lovely room mates who were very respectful and quiet both at night and early mornings. The majority of guests are very young backpackers but this wasn't an issue at all. I enjoyed my stay
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Freya
AustraliaIt would have been nice for the hostel to put on a couple of events to get guests to interact with eachother
Great location and spacious rooms
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Ludmila
AustraliaAll good in general
I liked the staff, the rooms are big and the kitchen too
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Zoé
FranceThe size of the room
The kitchen very clean and the outside
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Daniel
United KingdomThe building is lacking a little character, but there's really not much to dislike if you're just after a cheap place to stay.
Great location within easy walking distance of most things. Dorm room was comfortable with several outlets, individual lockers and an en-suite bathroom. No parking but there was some close by. For budget accommodation it's hard to fault.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Melisa
SpainIt Is necessary that in each bed we can charges our phones and in general all the installation look old
The location is perfect
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Philippa
United KingdomThe room almost looked prison like except the bed. It’s also right next to the guest shower which sounded like it was in my room and I got woken up when a number of people showered around 5am.
It had a nice layout and the central courtyard was good, the facilities in the room were good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Aurora
ItalyBathroom and balcony in every room, I liked this hostel very much!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Robert
AustraliaThere was a hole in the corner of the kitchen door where cockroaches could walk in and out.
It was close to the center and very affordable. +They had a good locker storage system for new arrivals before check-in time.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Laura
United KingdomNot enough good pans for cooking. Room a bit small.
Large bathroom. Kitchen was a good size. Outside seating is nice. Pool. Close in location. Private Balcony
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Karen
Australiathe price is a bit expensive for the hostel but its in main town so I can expect.
location is amazing and easy to access! room is okay and bed is quite comfy.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Leonie
AustraliaNo lift for my luggage.
Perfect location. Clean room and bathroom even with own balcony. Great value for money.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Clara
GermanyReally liked this hostel! Nothing special, but has everything you need, very clean, nice common areas and kitchen and really good wifi!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Hanna
GermanyYou should have more charging options in the room. I think 9.30pm is a bit early to close all facilities. Only one side of the toaster didn’t work. Would have been great to see a few more tea spoons and brushes to clean used plates, pots, etc.
Check-in was super fast. Room was clean. Great to eat outside in the court. Clean Kitchen. Good location to Beach and shops, especially Woolworth.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Cecilia
United KingdomThe common rooms were a bit grim and not enough seating
The atmosphere of the hostel was really nice. Loved the balconies for the rooms too
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
David
GermanyEn-suite bathrooms for dorms... Has never been a good idea and always leads to queues. No curtains/ outlets / lights at beds. Not enough outlets in general
Much better than many other Australian hostels! It's very clean, bunkbeds are much more stable than others, don't shake with every move, mattress was good, aircon in the rooms, even a balcony. Arrived by night bus and could use facilities, shower etc, do laundry until check in. Filtered water to refill your bottle. Big lockers in the rooms and also in common areas (for your luggage before check in / after check out)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Catharina
NetherlandsThe kitchen was a bit dirty
Good hostel with everything you need
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Toustrup
Australiakitchen wasnt the best, not that many good utensils but you could manage.. indoor areas for resting / hanging out were not that cozy
beds were nice and clean. outdoor eating area was cozy. nice location, just a few minutes walk to anywhere
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Yuxin
AustraliaThe bed is a bit uncomfortable for me, but I think it’s my business 😀
The location is quite good, very close to the beach.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Alex
United KingdomNot a massive fan of en-suite bathrooms as you’re often waiting for roommates but it was clean and tidy
Well located for all the Whitsunday activities and Airlie beach generally. Kitchen area was cleaned well altho slightly on the small side. A/C worked really well which makes a difference in such a humid place! Quite a nice social atmosphere too
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Sian
United KingdomCould do with a better shelf in the shower to hold things
Good kitchen. Clean rooms and spacious also with a great balcony
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Georgina
United KingdomAs soon as you left the room/kitchen you were outside which wasn’t great in the rain. The reception isn’t 24/7. Everything is really dated and there’s no plugs near the beds. The balcony doors rattled all night and the room door didn’t lock properly.
Balcony in the room was really nice, sturdy bunk beds with spacious room and bathroom. The location is very central and the kitchen is nice and big.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Hannah
United KingdomNot very social
Very good location and clean also good air con
Stayed in February 2024
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