Located steps from Slingshot and SkyPoint Observation Deck, Backpackers In Paradise Resort offers excitement and relaxation. Enjoy drinks at the poolside bar or grab bodyboards for ocean adventures. Helpful multilingual staff and free in-room WiFi enhance the experience.
Located in Surfers Paradise, a neighbourhood in Gold Coast, Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Surfers Paradise Beach and Burleigh Beach, while Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Gold Coast Turf Club or Broadbeach Sports and Recreation Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cave exploring. Visit our Gold Coast travel guide
Close to Surfers Paradise Beach, Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel provides a nightclub, a poolside bar and a corner/local shop. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as surfing/body boarding and bodyboarding, at this hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.
Other perks at this hostel include:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
A free local area shuttle, express check-out and luggage storage
A bodyboard on-site, tour/ticket information and a billiards/pool table
ATM/banking services, multilingual staff and a vending machine
Room features
All guest rooms at Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Balconies or patios, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The shared dormitories are available to guests ages 18 - 35 only. All guests staying in a shared dormitory must present a valid passport at check-in. Private rooms, including apartments, are available to guests of all ages.
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: AUD 25.00 per person, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8 AM to 8:30 PM
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
Property is also known as
Backpackers Paradise Hostel Surfers Paradise
Backpackers In Paradise Resort
Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel Surfers Paradise
Frequently asked questions
Does Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM to 8:30 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel?
As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel on 16 Mar 2026 start from HK$473, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Does Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel located?
Located in Surfers Paradise, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Cavill Avenue and Surfers Paradise Beach. Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and The Star Gold Coast are also within 3 miles (5 km). Cypress Avenue Station is 13 minutes by foot and Florida Gardens station is 25 minutes.
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Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel Reviews
6.2
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My stay was great! Staff made the stay even more enjoyable with entertainment and a quiz to bring everyone together. The entertainment host Mia was terrific in doing so. Thankyou for the stay and look forward to returning again.
Great hostel. Quick getaway to party. Didn't expect to meet a bloke name Luke who happened to stay here also and at Wicked Pub crawl. Great value for money. Just wish the top bunk i was on had power outlet. 10 min walk from Cavil Ave. Highly recommend great staff too
The location is amazing, a short walk to the beach and main clubs. Majority of the staff were exceptional however there was one point where we were in our room ill and a cleaner came into our room ‘to clean’ and wouldn’t leave for a solid 5 minutes of us asking. The cleanliness of our room was also questionable with stains and dirt all over the floor but the overall atmosphere is really friendly
Fantastic had no idea of being a back packers venue at all stayed end of gold coast Alfred cyclone had particularly nothing yet greeted and looked after with my partner so kindly the bedroom was so clean welcoming bathroom clean and big had a very safe comfortable place to stay thank you to the man at reception for all your all your helo
I arrived for check in a couple of hours early and the Staff were so nice & accommodating.
They went out their way to get my room ready because I had to go out & wasn’t back till late.
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Gabrielle
30 May 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Decent hostel. Kitchen was dirty, narrow and small (basically a hallway), but was still useable. Staff were nice. They have a restaurant on site that made a great veggie burger. Central to bus station and downtown. Not sure if I would stay again.
Old and dirty. Felt like staying at a bar, loud music playing from 10 am to 10 pm. Lots of drunks shouting. Would never stay there again. Offered a free coffee for a good review, I think that says something about it.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
26 Sept 2024
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Affordable and great for young people
Pretty basic accommodation- you get what you pay for. It's great for young people who want to meet other young people from around the world. There's some opportunities to pay for accommodation by working in housekeeping. Good location - 10mins from the beach and all the amenities.
There's a fully licensed bar, a swimming pool, fully kitted kitchen, and laundry facilities.
Highly recommended if you want somewhere affordable to stay in Surfer's Paradise.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
4/10 Poor
Anita
17 May 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were fabulous when I requested to move room after finding considerable mould.
Overall the cleanliness was pretty atrocious, but you get that when you can trade cleaning for free nights.
Overall, the vibe of the place is chill and kinda cool and the location is great - far enough away to be quiet, but close enough to easily walk to everything, including the beach.
Acomodation was sauna hot. Couldnt fall asleep till 3am. A guy from another room toled me most rooms are hot. The rest was good. Friendly people and good backpacking experiance in the yard and around the little pool. Kitchen looked good and bar too
Erik
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
30 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good enough
I had trouble with the booking and had to pay twice which was a bit annoying, but after e-mailing with them they managed to sort it out smoothly and I got my money back (from the second withdrawal). It was comfortable enough for one rainy night, with a lot of backpackers at the place! Nothing fancy but definitely worth the price. The female dorm with 4 beds had its own bathroom in the room which was a plus!!
1st we had to wait by their check in for approximately 45 minutes because the staff member decided she needed a break and just disappeared.
2nd all though the room was clean it was rather run down. Eg. Some lights didn’t work. Plug in vanity jammed so water couldn’t drain away. On a positive note the bed was very comfortable.
3rd. They have permanent residence living there. At 1.30 am Saturday night were fighting with other guests at the top of their lungs and throwing wheelie bins around the court yard.
I would not recommend this place to anyone and won’t be booking with them ever again.