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Islander Backpackers Resort

PO Box 344, Surfers Paradise, Queensland 4217, Australia
Islander Backpackers Resort
Real Traveler Rating: 3.8 out of 5 based on 68 reviews from 1 source
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Clean: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
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Recommended
Based on 68 reviews
from 1 source
  • Overall: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "I thought it was a great place to stay, my first experience with backpacking I'm 55 and really enjoyed myself." source Hostelworld

    "Overall good for a night or two, would stay here again." source Hostelworld

    "Would not recommend this place." source Hostelworld

    "i've recommended it since." source Hostelworld

    "Great place to spend a little extra money to feel more at home with the ensuite bathrooms and fridges." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "More like a hotel, clean yet really overpriced, could stay in a Hilton for what they charged for a private room." source Hostelworld

    "Clean rooms and nice balconies." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 3.5 out of 5

    "really helpful staff and great location." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "It can be difficult to meet people cos the common area has a small amount of seating but other than that it was good." source Hostelworld

    "The Hostel is excellent though, so many facilities, in a great location and really good value for money." source Hostelworld

    "not too bad a hostel, good location spacious rooms." source Hostelworld

    "Great location, staff dont have a clue about much." source Hostelworld

    "Superb Location,Nice rooms with ensuite." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "I did not stay because the particularly un friendly girl at the front desk insisted that I buy a $35 hostel card for 1 night in addition to the room charge." source Hostelworld

    "stayed for two nights, the rooms are more like little apartments ans you get 1 shower and toilet per the 4 in your room." source Hostelworld

    "I don't think this is very good if your sharing rooms with people you dont know and everyone is buying the same locks." source Hostelworld

    "The room was very dirty, the covers on the bed were dirty, the shower was dirty etc." source Hostelworld

    "There are lots of extra facilities like the tennis courts and steam room available." source Hostelworld

More information on Islander Backpackers Resort

THERE IS ONLY ONE HOSTEL LOCATED RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO THE BUS STATION & 50 METRES TO THE BEACH - YOU'VE FOUND IT - THE ISLANDER BACKPACKERS RESORT.YOU CAN'T GET ANY MORE CENTRAL THAN THIS!OUR RESORT STYLE HOSTEL FEATURES:-A Large Tropical Pool-Spa & Steam Room-Tennis & Squash Courts-BBQ & Sundeck Area-Common Room & Kitchen-FREE DVD & Video library to use with our big screen TV-Bottleshop-Bar & Restaurant-24hr Internet Cafe with web cams, headsets & high spec pc's.ALL OF OUR ROOMS FEATURE:-En-suite Bathrooms-Personal Lockers-Free Linen-Mini Bar Fridge-Balcony-TV's-Phones to recieve incoming callsWE CAN BOOK ALL LOCAL TOURS:-Bushwallks-Surfing Lessons-Sea Kayaking-Jet Boat Riding-Zorb Ball Riding-Skydiving over the spectacular beach-Plus anyone of the theme parks & more, be sure to book your ticket for the famous backpacker club crawl.With sparkling blue waters on golden sands, vibrant beachfront cafes, colourful nightlife and wondrous subtropical rainforests, this is an awsome place to meet people or waste time away relaxing, come and experience life on the fabulous Gold Coast.(All guests must present an international passport or a Nomads card on check in, if you do not have a Nomads card you must purchase one for $35 on your arrival).18+ Adults only

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The Islander Backpackers Resort is located right next door to the Surfers Paradise Transit centre, on the corner of Beach Rd and Gold Coast Hwy.

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