Backpackers By The Bay Hostel

12 Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach, Australia - Overlooking Coral Sea
7.1/10 · 520 reviews

The comfortable Backpackers By The Bay Hostel Airlie Beach offers a convenient location, around 600 metres from Port of Airlie, and features luggage storage. Offering baggage storage, this Airlie Beach hostel is in proximity to the landscaped Fairy Tree Park.

Location

The hostel is located within 15 minutes' walk of a Boathaven Beach beach. The property is also just 1.7 km from the coral Sea Abell Point Marina. The nearby cultural landmarks include Above & Below Photography Gallery, which is a mere 10 minutes' walk away.

Rooms

The Airlie Beach hostel offers 4 rooms equipped with an individual safe and such comforts as air conditioning.

Food & Drinks

Guests can enjoy Australian cuisine at The Colonial Palms Restaurant, located within a 300-metre distance of the Airlie Beach property. You will find a shared kitchen in this Airlie Beach hostel. Backpackers By The Bay hostel is just near Transit Centre bus station. Backpackers By The Bay hostel offers a sundeck and a shared lounge to ensure a fun stay. The area is popular for billiard and darts.

Why choose Backpackers By The Bay Hostel Airlie Beach

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  • Magnificent ocean views

  • Saltwater swimming pool

  • Fully equipped kitchen

  • Daily serviced rooms

Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Swimming Pool

  • Fitness/Gym

  • Sports activities

  • No Smoking

  • Child-friendly

  • Air conditioning

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fitness/Gym
  • Sports activities
  • No Smoking
  • Child-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking options

  • Free parking
  • Off-site car park

Activities

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking
  • Billiard tables
  • Darts

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services

Dining options

  • Picnic area/ Tables

In the kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

For kids

  • Adults only
  • Board games
  • Game room

Recreation

  • Saltwater pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

General facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 11:30 until 23:30
Check-out:
from 05:00 until 10:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.
  • There are no cots provided in a room.

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From USD 33 per night
Check-in 4 Nov 2026
Check-out 5 Nov 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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12 Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach, Australia

 -  Overlooking Coral Sea
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          From USD 33 per night
          Check-in 4 Nov 2026
          Check-out 5 Nov 2026
          Guests 2 guests

          Adults:

          2

          Children:

          0
          All rates verified
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          Backpackers By The Bay
          Check-in:
          from 11:30 until 23:30
          Check-out:
          from 05:00 until 10:00
          • Children and extra beds
          • There are no extra beds provided in a room.
          • There are no cots provided in a room.