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Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers on the Gold Coast provides adults-only accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool with sun beds and music. Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers does not have a shared guest kitchen however it does have a commercial kitchen with an amazing pizza oven. Offering tasty cheap eats for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. The hostel also offers Free WiFi , Free Pool Table and Ps5. Free limited street parking is also available. Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers has an age restriction of 18yrs to 40yrs. A 2.5% card surcharge is applied to all pre-charged bookings. Free breakfast are amazing and the staff is really helpful!❤️

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9.1
Superb
3,022 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

Well located in the centre of Gold Coast, Tequila Sunrise Hostel Surfers Paradise provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is around 300 metres from Surfers Paradise Beach, less than 1 km from SkyPoint Observation Deck and 4 km from Marina Mirage Shopping Centre. The accommodation offers entertainment staff and a shared kitchen. The rules: quite at 21.00 and light closing. Ladies toilets and showers were very clean. Beach and shops at walking distance.

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8.7
Fabulous
2,765 reviews
Price from
US$39
per night

At the hostel, rooms include a terrace with a garden view. With a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Tequila Sunrise Podstel also boast a city view. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Both breakfast and dinner was included, and both were of very nice quality, especially when you consider the price. For breakfast there always were pancakes available (including other stuff). For dinner, we had curries, pastas, burritos and always you had the option to choose vegetarian or with meat. The personnel was very friendly too.

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8.4
Very good
944 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

Well located in Gold Coast, Maze Backpackers - Gold Coast - Free Dinners provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is located 300 metres from Surfers Paradise Beach, less than 1 km from SkyPoint Observation Deck and 4 km from Australia Fair Shopping Centre. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. Location, free dinner (not that I had it), close to parking

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8.2
Very good
296 reviews
Price from
US$39
per night

Set in Gold Coast and with Broadwater Parklands Beach reachable within 500 metres, Capsuleaccom Hostel offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Australia Fair Shopping Centre is 500 metres from the hostel and Southport Broadwater Parklands is 600 metres away. It was clean and decent hostel. Nice staffs.

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8.8
Fabulous
670 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

SOPO Backpackers features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Gold Coast. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides karaoke and luggage storage space. Leo was kind and room condition was great

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8
Very good
64 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

Bunk Surfers Paradise International Backpacker Hostel is just a 4-minute walk from the golden sands of Surfers Paradise Beach, and boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub. Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, and the convenience of a 24-hour front desk. The private space for each person. The room is spacious. The layout of balcony and ground floor is pretty nice

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7.7
Good
1,196 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

The famous Surfers Paradise Beach is just a 5-minute walk away when you stay at Maxmee Resort. The hostel offers free WiFi, a tennis court and an outdoor pool.

Maxmee Backpackers Resort has won the TripAdvisor Award for Excellence for both 2014 and 2015. Guests have a choice between dormitory rooms and self-contained 2-bedroom apartments. Great place! Was only there for a couple of nights. Great location close to the bars, beach and restaurants. Very clean and tidy. Would definitely recommend :)

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7.2
Good
1,313 reviews
Price from
US$34
per night

Since 1986, Backpackers in Paradise has been creating that iconic 80’s vibe and is one of the first and longest-running hostels on the Gold Coast! Just a 2-minute walk from the city center and the beach, it’s perfectly located to enjoy all the best that Surfers Paradise has to offer, from trendy restaurants and tourist attractions to stunning beaches and lively clubs. Staff, Pool, Food and location to beach and all facilities are within walking distance.

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6.9
Review score
2,139 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

Coolangatta Sands Hotel features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Gold Coast. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers nightclub and luggage storage space.

At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. The units at Coolangatta Sands Hotel come with a shared bathroom and bed linen. Super clean, I was impressed at the standard of cleaning.

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7.2
Good
1,145 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

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