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Backpackers By The Bay

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, steps from Port of Airlie

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Beach nearby
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Poolside bar
Marina
BBQ/picnic area
Located by the bay, Backpackers By The Bay offers a peaceful atmosphere with convenient amenities. Enjoy the poolside bar, arcade room, and gardens. The property provides in-room WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a library for quiet reading moments.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Sep 23 - Sep 24
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Tomorrow

Sep 24 - Sep 25
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Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Airlie Beach, Backpackers By The Bay is near the beach. Airlie Beach Market and Whitsunday Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Conway National Park and Conway Conservation Park.
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Map
12 Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802

What's nearby

  • Port of Airlie - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Airlie Beach Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Airlie Beach Lagoon - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Boathaven Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Coral Sea Marina - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Proserpine Station - 24 min drive
  • Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnums Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Boaty's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪La Marina - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nomads - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Backpackers By The Bay

Hostel near Port of Airlie
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at Backpackers By The Bay. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and a library.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Backpackers By The Bay include perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: AUD 3 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 3.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Backpackers Bay Hostel Airlie Beach
Backpackers Bay Airlie Beach
Backpackers By The Bay Airlie
Backpackers By The Bay Airlie Beach
Backpackers By The Bay Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Backpackers By The Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Backpackers By The Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Backpackers By The Bay?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Backpackers By The Bay?

Check-in begins at noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Backpackers By The Bay?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Backpackers By The Bay located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Port of Airlie and Boathaven Beach. Airlie Beach Market and Airlie Beach Lagoon are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Backpackers By The Bay Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Gabriela

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Met the best people! The owner is a legend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay, thank you

Lovely staff who were very helpful when i had questions on getting around. Showers and bathroom were good, appreciate the strong water pressure. Easy 10 minute walk into town. No issues at all, thank you for the lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t book it

Went in and out after a minute. So dirty and the building felt teared apart. Would not recommend. We got our money back so that was very kind and left directly after we saw the bathrooms. It’s not even very close to the Main Street.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Backpackers by the Bay was the perfect place to end our stay in the Whitsundays. Peter and Hannah were super friendly and helpful, making us feel right at home. The systems work really well, with bathrooms and kitchen super clean, lots of amenities that helped us with rinsing our camping gear, relaxing hammocks. And remarkably quiet for a place with so many younger guests. A great stay and the best introduction to a hostel that our young daughters could have!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice

Nice atmosphere in the hostel and price worthy. Needs better cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018