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Reviews of Nomads Airlie Beach

2 out of 5
Nomads Airlie Beach
354 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach, QLD

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 150 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Okay stay for backpackers
This is for backpackers. I must say I blame myself for not looking closely enough. I would not have booked this hotel for me. The private room was dated. There was not a single seat to sit on. The lighting was terrible. Good thing we only stayed one night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Bronson

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Booked this through wotif.com. Nowhere in the wotif booking page does it mention this is backpacker accommodation. In fact it calls it a hotel. There were swarms of young people - schoolies? Room was spacious and clean, but very tired. May be ok for backpacker’s but certainly not up to par as a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neat, basic, wow what a large property and big dorm rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sheila

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing I liked about this property, spoilt my holiday intirely
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Kalani on 6 Sept 2023
Hi Sheila, thank you for your feedback on your recent stay with us here at Nomads Airlie Beach!We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your time with us, for next time please do not hesitate to let our friendly team know if you are not happy with your stay so that we can do everything we can to improve your experience at the time! We wish you all the best for your future travels! Kind regards, Kalani

2/10 Terrible

Sheri

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was lovely, the room however was well below standards of hospitality with rusty bar fridge, mould showing on ceilings, no blanket, mismatching drapes, most missing hooks, leaking old aircon units and broken outdoor furniture. Paying 198 for this unit was a total rip off.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Kalani on 6 Sept 2023
Hey Sheri! Thank you for your feedback on your recent stay with us here at Nomads Airlie Beach! We are happy to hear that you loved our tropical property in the heart of Airlie! We are sorry to hear that you did not have a great experience with your room, for future please do not hesitate to let our friendly team know if you are unhappy with your stay so that we can do everything we can to improve your experience! We wish you all the best for your next adventures! Kind regards, Kalani

4/10 Poor

Kylee

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Kalani on 6 Sept 2023
Hey Kylee, thank you for your feedback on your recent stay with us here at Nomads Airlie Beach! We wish you all the best for your future travels! Kind regards, Kalani

2/10 Terrible

Fergus

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nowhere to sit, no chairs. 2 Mugs, 1 teaspoon no other crockery or cutlery. No light in toilet. Rusty metal roofing in shower cubicle. Shower taps loose, one fell off when turned on. CRACKED POWER POINT & LIGHT SWITCH in bathroom. Dirty unpainted toilet door. OLD rusty bar fridge with Chux cloth under door to catch the leaks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Kalani on 24 Aug 2023
Hey Fergus! Thank you for your feedback on your recent stay with us here at Nomads Airlie Beach! We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your time with us here at our hostel. For future reference please do not hesitate to let our friendly reception team know of any issues that you may have come across so that we can provide an immediate solution at the time for you to ensure your stay is enjoyable! We wish you all the best for your next adventure and we hope we get the opportunity to improve your stay in the future! Kind regards, Kalani

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old and dirty room, no blanket for the bed, old curtains, poor value for the money we paid. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Kalani on 6 Sept 2023
Hey Mark, thank you for your feedback on your recent stay with us here at Nomads Airlie Beach! We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your time with us, for future please do not hesitate to let us know of any issues you are having so that we can amend them immediately to ensure you have a comfortable stay! We wish you all the best for your future adventures! Kind regards, Kalani

8/10 Good

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Kalani on 28 Jul 2023
Hey Terry! Thank you for your feedback on your recent stay with us here at Nomads Airlie Beach! We are so glad to hear that you had such a great time here with us! We wish you all the best for your future travels and we look forward to the next time we see you here in paradise! Kind regards, Kalani

6/10 Okay

Kim

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I ended up being checked into a room at base. It was very basic as to be expected as at backpackers. No TV though as my room was an individual room. No indoor or outdoor table and the front patio area was very dirty and last guests items still in the fridge. 2 star at best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Kalani on 28 Jul 2023
Hey Kim! Thank you for your feedback on your recent stay with us here at Nomads Airlie Beach! We are sorry to hear that you did not love your time with us here at our hostel! We appreciate your feedback and are excited to let you know we are currently going through some exciting upgrades to our hostel and we hope we get the opportunity to improve your stay in the future! Kind regards, Kalani

2/10 Terrible

Jouni

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don't recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Kalani on 28 Jul 2023
Hey Jouni! Thank you for your feedback on your recent stay with us here at Nomads Airlie Beach! We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your experience with us here in Airlie! For future please do not hesitate to let our friendly team know of any issues you may come across so that we can amend these to ensure you have a great stay! We wish you all the best for your next adventure! Kind regards, Kalani

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Hi well the rooms were very dusty and the shiwer doors have mould. Health n safety issue. Beds were clean and comfy. Staff at reception kind n helpful. Kitchen clean but small. Fan in room 13 was on and very noisey the button to turn off was broken fixed finally. Couldnt sleep easily
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from Kalani on 28 Jul 2023
Hey Denise! Thank you for your feedback on your recent stay with us here at Nomads Airlie Beach! We are really happy to hear that you had a great experience with our epic team and found your beds to be comfortable! We are sorry to hear that you did not have a great experience with the cleanliness, for next time please do not hesitate to let our team know so we can do everything to fix these issues immediately! We wish you all the best for your future travels and we hope we get the opportunity to improve your experience in the future! Kind regards, Kalani

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor value for money
Overall okay, but pretty expensive for what you get
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

A Lisl

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We left without staying it was run downs and full of backpackers camping right in from of the room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Arash

6/10 Okay

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception is poorly laid out - I found the "reception" area underneath a giant sign that said nomads only to find out I have to go about two blocks to X Base Backpackers to check in and it took a bit for people to Reception is to the point and moves quickly. Got introduced to an app called GOKI that would act as my key; nice touch but would have preferred a room key.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Allison

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Smack bag in the middle of it. Has parking. We had a private room. Was clean. Bed comfortable. Very strong bleach smell. Windows dont open. Was built in 70s. Hasnt been reno since. Can be loud but was quiet around 12am onwards. I would stay there again if no other choice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Katie

for a dry accommodation there was alot of parties an it was very loud so trying to sleep was a mission as there was a massive party full of drunk people next to me an the walls are very thin
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place very comfy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Samiah

Very inconsistent amongst rooms. Some were prepared better than others. Air conditioner did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Samiah

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent
Very inconsistent between rooms. Some rooms had extra blankets and a TV. Ours didn’t, it was hard to sleep as there was a patio with a light that we couldn’t turn off. It made it hard to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tram

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As someone who has been travelling for nearly two months, it was great to meet fellow travellers closer to my own age group. Free walks and trips and special deals on food for those on a budget has been kost welcome. Clean room and en-suite for 4 felt like luxury. Reception staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shabby
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

George

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Valeri

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Did not feel safe staying here, very dirty, bed was not at all stable and one rail was broken, booked a female only dorm and was checked into a mix dorm without been told, others staying at the hostel were loud and inconsiderate, i ended up leaving and gaving to find somewhere else to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Sky on 21 Jul 2021
Hi there We would of checked you into the room you booked, are you booked the right dorm? Also, did you let our receptionist know the issues you experienced? We have loads of other rooms and are happy to upgrade or change rooms to suit. Safe Travels

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

DAPHNE KATHERINE

Liked: Staff & service
Easy to walk around
The most available hostel in Airlie beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

2/10 Terrible

Paul, Tasmania

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked and paid but no one was there to check in and had to book a different hotel further away. Haven’t been refunded as yet and it’s been days now
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Ya Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge place, ample rooms, nice pools, good laundry, so close to lagoon and beach, very close to shops and pub on site. Has rules but not obviously enforced.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Sarah on 11 Jan 2020
Hi, Thank you for leaving a review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay so much. Safe travels, and we hope you come back again!

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I'd stay again honestly
The layout was good, a but confusing with all the renos and changes going on, decent. The kitchen.. Currently.. Is a joke. Completely crap, also the laundry situation is not good, the washers are good but the dryers.. They had 5, 2 were 'working' but not actually so really just money suckers so let's say no dryers ha. Also, all the staff but 1 guy was very helpful and pleasent. But that 1 staff member... Was very rude and very unhelpful. The pools are nice and the vibe is good :) wifi is also a joke and basicly you don't have any but McDonald's is close by :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Great
Everything was great, room was comfy and clean. Only downfall was Reception. Such massive queues of people checking in and out, with maybe only 2 people serving on reception. But maybe 4 or 5 members of staff begins reception not seeming to be doing much. There was an English girl on reception who was really helpful and speedy! Would recommend though, just be prepared to wait over 30minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Humans vs Cockroaches: A Saga
This will go down in history as the dirtiest and most unbelievably disgusting place I've ever been. It's almost comical if it hadn't happened to me. There was mold all over the bathrooms, lines/armies of ants running from the trash can - up the wall - across the doors - and into the toilets. There are large brown water spots all over the walls. Cobwebs EVERYWHERE with dead spiders caught in them (because even the spiders can't survive this place!). And I had the loveliest opportunity to have cockroaches run across my body while laying in my bed. The staff has made their peace with this and looked at me funny when I asked, "hey can you clear out the dead spiderwebs that are a foot from my head?" (Spoiler alert: they didn't). I didn't bother to look in the kitchen because other travelers warned me not to. My nerves were shot, so I spent the night watching the ceiling fan which had long strings of cobwebs dangling off the blades and spinning around over my head. It's just like counting sheep - but for low budget backpackers. Naturally, the fan was attached to the ceiling beam using duct tape, which added an extra element of danger and intrigue. I laid awake that night wondering would I rather by killed by the cockroaches, the ant nation, or the fan once the tape loses grip. Great times!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Humans vs Cockroaches: A Saga
This will go down in history as the dirtiest and most unbelievably disgusting place I've ever been. It's almost comical if it hadn't happened to me. There was mold all over the bathrooms, lines/armies of ants running from the trash can - up the wall - across the doors - and into the toilets. There are large brown water spots all over the walls. Cobwebs EVERYWHERE with dead spiders caught in them (because even the spiders can't survive this place!). And I had the loveliest opportunity to have cockroaches run across my body while laying in my bed. The staff has made their peace with this and looked at me funny when I asked, "hey can you clear out the dead spiderwebs that are a foot from my head?" (Spoiler alert: they didn't). I didn't bother to look in the kitchen because other travelers warned me not to. My nerves were shot, so I spent the night watching the ceiling fan which had long strings of cobwebs dangling off the blades and spinning around over my head. It's just like counting sheep - but for low budget backpackers. Naturally, the fan was attached to the ceiling beam using duct tape, which added an extra element of danger and intrigue. I laid awake that night wondering would I rather by killed by the cockroaches, the ant nation, or the fan once the tape loses grip. Great times!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Hannah on 9 Jan 2019
Thanks for leaving us a review! Safe travels

8/10 Good

Jo, Reading, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hostel part of Base so annoying you have to walk further up to check in and takes longer. Clean room with a nice bathroom and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Hannah on 7 Nov 2018
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and apologize for any inconvenience caused by the location of the reception. Safe travels!

2/10 Terrible

Rose, Mackay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private room was terrible Rust all over the fridge and not clean by any standards
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Hannah on 9 Nov 2018
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I apologize if the room was not upto the standard that you or we expect for our guests. It would be great if you could contact us directly with more information on this so we can investigate and make sure this doesn't happen again. Best wishes

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
All you need.
Clean,tidy and convenient. Older style rooms on Main Street in Airle Beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Hannah on 17 Oct 2018
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We hope you are having a fantastic time on the rest of your travels and visit us again soon!

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Filthy kitchen, but rooms are nice together with the location in Airlie!
Response from Hannah on 9 May 2018
Hi Sebastian, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad you enjoyed your room and the location we are in here in Airlie Beach. We are very lucky to be so central to everything in town! I apologize that the kitchen was not up to standard during your stay. The kitchens are cleaned 3 times a day and we will be monitoring this closely to make sure that this doesn't happening again. We hope you are having a fantastic time on the rest of your travels and that you can back and visit us again soon. Kind regards,

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great budget stay
Perfect location basically across the road from the Lagoon, close to supermarket and all the night life. Room is quite spacious with some natural light. It’s basically a free standing little flat with a high sealing, two showers, washroom and a toilet. Nice swimming pool. Staff is as quite helpful too. Very pleasant in overall, especially if you are staying over with the group of people and need a cheap accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Response from Hannah on 9 May 2018
Hey! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and are stoked that you enjoyed your stay with us. We agree that the location is fantastic and are lucky to be spread out across a beautiful tropical setting with swimming pools, spacious rooms and great staff. I hope you are having an awesome time on the rest of your travels and hope to see you again soon. Kind regards,

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not good
The room was disgusting the fridge was rusty titles missing dead bugs throughout and major ant infestation wouldn’t stay again I realise it’s back packers but should still be in a comfortable state
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

hoang x

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great placer
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017