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Situated in Airlie Beach, Bounce Airlie Beach has a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is set 4.3 km from Whitsunday Art Gallery. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

At the hostel, the rooms include air conditioning and a shared bathroom. This place is miles ahead of the other nearby hostels in terms of facilities, cleanliness and customer service. It's just a 5min walk from the main street, secluded enough to get some peace and hear the nature, surrounded by picturesque hills 🌲 Stayed for 2 weeks and always had great quality sleep in the rooms. Firm mattresses and thick pillows, which is a rare find in a hostel! Rooms, bathrooms and common areas are always spotless, with staff working round the clock to ensure this. The fully air-conditioned lobby has a huge social space with a bar, TV, beanbags, ping pong. Perfect place to chill out and meet people. Love the nightly events held by the hostel (beer pong, trivia, movie nights, pizza, cheese and wine) its really a great way to meet like minded travellers. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff here, they're all extremely hospitable and make the vibe here what it is. :) For only being open for 3 months, this hostel is doing everything right. Can't wait to return as they plan to open a swimming pool!

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9.1
Superb
420 reviews
Price from
US$38
per night

Set in Bowen, 1.1 km from Bowen Beach, Mangoes Backpacker Hostel & Farmstay offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a water park. The hostel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Great hostel under new ownership. Really kind hosts and a friendly atmosphere. Everything is clean and well equipped.

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9.7
Exceptional
6 reviews

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and shared lounge, The Hostel, Airlie Beach is situated in Airlie Beach. The property is set 1.5 km from Coral Sea Marina, 5.4 km from Whitsunday Art Gallery and 800 metres from Port of Airlie Marina. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Airlie Beach. Everything was clean. The bed was comfortable. The room, kitchen and common area are all big rooms. The kitchen is well equipped. The location is great. You can store your luggage for 5 AUD/night if you go on a tour.

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8
Very good
1,972 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Just 5 minutes' walk from Airlie Beach, Nomads Backpackers Airlie Beach Backpackers Hostel is set amongst tropical native gardens. Guests enjoy a swimming pool and volleyball court. Free WiFi is available. The reception team was amazing, particularly Mads the goofy guy helping with local suggestions, sad to see him leave he was good for Nomads

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7.3
Good
1,132 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

Featuring free WiFi, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and shared lounge, Backpackers By The Bay is situated in Airlie Beach. Boasting barbecue facilities, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.2 km from Boathaven Beach and around 700 metres from Port of Airlie Marina. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Very friendly environment, good location and great facilities

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7.3
Good
766 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Situated in Airlie Beach, Queensland region, Accom KC's is located 4.5 km from Whitsunday Art Gallery. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, an oven, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. All guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. For a backpackers honestly was the best value and place to stay !! Amazing location and amazing price, they had a cleaner daily. I stayed in a 6bed girl dorm the girls were so lovely and respectful if either one was asleep. The staff were so helpful and lovely! Will definitely stay there again!! Honestly better then Magnums and I always stayed at Magnums when up in airlie but can assure you KCs accommodation will be my first choice from now on!! Absolutely amazing !! Thankyou

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7.5
Good
28 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

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