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Backpackers By The Bay

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, walk to Port of Airlie

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Beach nearby
BBQ/picnic Area
Exterior
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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Map
12 Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802
  • Popular LocationPort of Airlie7 min walk
  • Popular LocationAirlie Beach Lagoon3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCoral Sea Marina4 min drive
  • AirportProserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast)35 min drive
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Room options

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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
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single 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
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single 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

Highlights

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

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About the area

Airlie Beach

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 Airlie Beach Lagoon and Conway National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Port of Airlie - 7 min walk
  • Boathaven Beach - 14 min walk
  • Airlie Beach Market - 18 min walk
  • Airlie Beach Lagoon - 3 min drive
  • Coral Sea Marina - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • KC's Bar & Grill - 13 min walk
  • Magnums Hotel - 14 min walk
  • The Deck - 15 min walk
  • Boaty's - 20 min walk
  • The Pub - 13 min walk

About this property

Backpackers By The Bay

Property highlights
Close to Port of Airlie and Airlie Beach Lagoon, Backpackers By The Bay provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and a library.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a local area shuttle and tour/ticket information
  • A reception hall, a billiards/pool table and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Backpackers By The Bay include perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Backpackers By The Bay located?

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

Backpackers By The Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Gabriela

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Emily

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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 traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice
Nice atmosphere in the hostel and price worthy. Needs better cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

General hotel information

Check-In Time
12:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
2.0
Address
12 Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach, QLD