I was really impressed with the Islander. I stayed in a 4 bed dorm with my boyfriend and it was pretty much like a hotel room with ensuite, fridge, double sliding doors, TV, and big lockers you could spread all your stuff out in securely. The resort facilities were awesome - everything from a Jacuzzi, Swimming Pool, well priced Restaurant/Bar,... more

location location location. We were travelling the east coast of Australia, and stayed in the Gold coast for about 3 weeks. We stayed in 4 hostel, and 2 apartments and our favourrite is the islander. It is a bargain, when you consider how close to the transit centre/beach/surfers paradise it is. It is really clean and the rooms are some... more

It really depends what your after with this one. The location is amazing, cannot be beaten. The rooms are dated but clean and tidy enough. We booked a 5 bed dorm for 5 friends travelling together and were split up 3 & 2. We were pleased to have 2 guys travelling with us, the vast majority of the people staying... more

I booked 4 nights through the tourism centre in Byron Bay, specifically requesting a female only dorm. On arrival I was allocated a mixed dorm, which I wasn't able to realise until I was in bed and my fellow dorm mates came in at 12am in the morning (a male and a female!!). I was not happy, as I had... more

it was my 2nd time staying there! 1st time i stayed in hotel zone which was more expensive. this time i stayed in 4-bed dorm, it was great. not too busy & noisy, bathroom ensuite. Location is very very good, close to the beach, bus station, greyhound bus, shopping, supermarket! they have good kitchen, also swimming pool. more

Stayed in private ensuite twin room as we were a bit worried over sharing but to be honest dorms are the best way to meet people!! Great room for price cant really moan. Most staff are nice. Hostel reception is underground for hotel reception are happy enough to help. GREAT location. THE HOTEL IS ONE SIDE AND HOSTEL THE OTHER... more