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Backpackers By The Bay

2.0 star property
Travelers find beachside relaxation at this coastal retreat where they can get tour advice before lounging poolside with refreshing drinks in hand

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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

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
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About this property

Backpackers By The Bay

  • Property highlights
  • 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/games room and a library.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a local area shuttle and a billiards/pool table
    • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and barbecues
  • 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

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 any lifts

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 a 15-minute walk of Port of Airlie and Boathaven Beach. Airlie Beach Market and Airlie Beach Lagoon are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

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

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Gabriela

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Magdalena

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Emily

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