My best friend and I stayed here for a week while travelling around Australia. Overall was a nice place to stay. They have a nice pool area with deck chairs and hammocks everywhere (which I loved). Cool general hangout area with a nice TV. Cool little cinema area and bar with cheap drinks! Everynight they have a deal going with... more

Firstly we arrived and we had to wait until 11 to get our room even though it states check in is 10am. When we got to the room people were already in it with their cases and clothes everywhere. Went to complain and was told that we had to wait until they had left. They still did not leave until... more

My mates and I stayed in the hostel when we were in the gold coast and it would have to be one of the best accommodation we have been at. Very friendly staff and the rooms were neat and tidy. The bar was very cheap (which is great) and the organized backpackers big night out was one of the best... more

overall a great place to stay friendly staff always willing to help CHEAP BAR, who want to drink goon when you got cheap as drinks at your finger tips very clean, i stayed in a room that was next to new, smelt like a new house new paint and carpet was great. would reccommend any one to go there, they... more

All that we need is in this backpacker: proximity with the beach, pool, swimming pool, big movie room, a very funny bar, good staff... and all that for very good prices!!!! If you want to have a good trip in surfers paradise, just go in the Backpacker in Paradise, you won't regret it!!!! more

Do not Stay Here! Asbestos Gutters and ceilings, Electrics faulty - told the owners wife she ignored me - next day TV blown up. Friends phone charger blew - 3rd one we heard about. Projector TV 'the cinema' has no red and is out of focus. 1 year old and 3 year old on site - had to leave the... more

Great location, on-site security for the stupid drunks, rooms are a bit rough on the edge though but i was only in them for sleep. There are cocroachs around and theyre in the nicest of places elsewhere so dont be scared and get used to them. No alcohol allowed in on premises because of there licensed bar. The only issue... more

title says it all... heres my review in bullet points Dirty rooms No own alchohol policy - nearly ruined my whole new years cockroches kitchen closes early disturbing roomie singing whack in the shower broken lockers for valuables cant bring friends/girls over guy on top bunk spewing in the night over floor and walls close to the city do u... more

The worst hostel I have ever stayed in anywhere. hygiene standards particularly questionable. on suite bathroom the smell was so bad door had to be kept closed and communal bathrooms not much better. , aweful location had to book out early as we could not handle it any longer, reception person helpful but could not provide any refund for the... more