Situated just 400 meters from the main street of Airlie Beach and located directly in front of the bus transit centre, Backpackers By The Bay offers relaxed accommodation and is in a convenient location to enjoy Airlie's nightlife. Free WiFi and internet access are available. The Airlie town centre is a hub for cafes, bars, restaurants and shopping, where you can find souvenirs, art galleries and swimwear. The Airlie Beach markets are held every Saturday morning on the Esplanade, for locally made jewellery, clothes and crafts. The Airlie Beach Lagoon is situated right in the centre of Airlie Beach. The large, environmentally-friendly hostel is fully equipped with a shared kitchen, laundry, pool, hammocks, outdoor exercise station area, BBQ and library. Free tea and coffee is available all day at the hostel. All rooms are serviced daily. Backpackers By The Bay offers movies for guests to view anytime in an outdoor communal area so you can mingle and make new friends as well as hand-feed the wild cockatoos every morning and afternoon around the pool area. Guests can also take advantage of our tour booking services including ALL local/last minute discounts as well as free drinks and accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Airlie Beach

FREE parking!


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Value for money
7.7
Location
7.9
Free WiFi
8.8
Low score for Airlie Beach
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Backpackers By The Bay

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Billiards
  • Games room
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Salt-water pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

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Check-in

From 11:30 to 23:30

Check-out

From 05:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Backpackers By The Bay accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Backpackers By The Bay in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that Backpackers By The Bay does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

FAQs about Backpackers By The Bay

  • Backpackers By The Bay offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment
    • Swimming Pool
    • Fitness
    • Movie nights

  • Check-in at Backpackers By The Bay is from 11:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 700 yards from Backpackers By The Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Backpackers By The Bay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Backpackers By The Bay is 850 yards from the centre of Airlie Beach. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.