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Backpackers In Paradise


40 Peninsular Drive, Surfers Paradise 4217, Australia
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1 of 5 stars
Lancaster, United Kingdom
16 Dec 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
1
person found this review helpful

You don't have to have an international passport. You can bring your own drink. You wont get any sleep. You will find staff incompetent. You will have to clean the room yourself. You will do best if you stay away. You will get a rebuff from the management from this review. You will Avoid. more

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4 of 5 stars
Tasmania
14 Dec 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1
person found this review helpful

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

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1 of 5 stars
Belfast, United Kingdom
23 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1
person found this review helpful

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

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mgrparadise, Manager

Ladies I am the Manager of Backpackers in Paradise and I sincerely apologise that your experience at our hostel did not meet your expectations. Our check in time has always been advertised at 11am as our guests check out time is at 10am. The confusion with our check in time has obviously contributed to the experience you occurred with checking...

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5 of 5 stars
hervey bay
26 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1
person found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
Australia
26 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1
person found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
Pau, France
26 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

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

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1 of 5 stars
melbourne
1 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Business
1
person found this review helpful

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

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shamond, Owner

It was very disappointing to read The Truth Melbourne's comments. The hostel is an old building and many old buildings have asbestos gutters and ceilings which are totally safe. The wooden stairs are not rotten and our building passes stringent yearly inspections by the relevant government bodies. The hostel has been completely renovated with all rooms being painted and floor...

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3 of 5 stars
Christchurch
21 Apr 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
1
person found this review helpful

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

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1 of 5 stars
Welly
30 Jul 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

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

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1 of 5 stars
Dublin, Ireland
26 Jan 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway
2
people found this review helpful

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

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40 Peninsular Drive, Surfers Paradise 4217, Australia
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