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Aquarius Backpackers

2.0 of 5
44 Queen Street, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 via mobile

Aquarius is okay if you don't mind walking for an hour to get anywhere near town or the beach. There are very few places to eat or go out near it. They offer an irregular shuttle service if you request it to get to the bus station which is nowhere near the shops of the beach. It shows a spa... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I stayed here for a long weekend and it's really badly located, there is nothing at all to do in the day time or really the night. The only thing you can do is get groceries in the South port area, as Surfer's Paradise is a 30 minute walk away. They do run a shuttle every 2 hours during the... More

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Port Macquarie, Australia
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Nice and tidy with good staff. clean, spacey rooms. I stayed here for 4 nights and had a great time. The bar closes down at midnight so you can get a good sleep. My room was inbetween the road and the bar and it was a little noisy but it soon quiets down. Quick walk to Australia Fair shopping mall... More

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New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

amazing people, amazing staff, wonderful stay :) me and my best friend enjoyed the stay here with pick up and drop off services from the city. had an awesome pool lounge and bar to purchase alcohol from, was a great 18 plus accomodation with some really cool club parties planned. would reccomend staying here! so many awesome people to relate... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

Stayed here for 5 nights, wonderful people and great atmosphere. Everything was clean, staff were very friendly and helpful, great price and the rules are very reasonable and fair. As soon as we got there we made friends with all the staff and guests, had some great nights at the bar and some great nights on the town. By the... More

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Queensland, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

I stayed at this backpackers for a weekend and they were excellent! The staff there were friendly, helpful and accomodated my every need. Really great place and I would definately recommend this backpackers to everyone! I would definately go there again :)

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Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013 via mobile

I stayed at Aquarius for significantly longer than originally planned because I was enjoying it so much. The staff and long term guests that were there at the same time as me are now amongst my best friends and the management were hands on, friendly and contributed hugely to the fun and homely feel of the hostel! I have noticed... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

We booked here because we were told it was in Surfers Paradise, however when we got picked up from the Greyhound (they will pick you up at certain times if you let them know in advance), it was a 20 minute drive away to a place called South Port. Not sure how they can say it is Surfers Paradise when... More

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Perth, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

Just avoid, save your money! Dirty, smelly, and dingy. Not expecting a 5 star hotel but just because its a backpackers doesn't mean they can skip on cleanliness or customer service. There's a RUDE Dutch man that's not quite with it that works there that is clearly not in the right career for himself and the rest of the staff... More

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Backpackinggoldcoast, Manager at Aquarius Backpackers, responded to this review
5 February 2013

Dear Emily West and Ross Cullen, Thank you for your comments whilst I understand you were not happy with us removing illegal alcohol from your room, which you were given back upon check out. As you have stayed with us before you were aware of our rules of no alcohol to be brought onto the premise. The hostel is not... More

Dublin, Ireland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

Booked in for a week, stayed...well considerable longer than a week. The place was spotless, always well cleaned, rooms were big and comfy and the living room and kitchen were awesome. The bar was a great place to start the night off and the Big Night Out was great fun. The staff really made this place for me. Kerry, Yvonne,... More

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Additional Information about Aquarius Backpackers

Also Known As:
Aquarius Backpackers Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Australia
Address: 44 Queen Street, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia
Region: Australia > Queensland > Gold Coast > Surfers Paradise
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #43 of 91 Speciality lodging in Surfers Paradise
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Surf, sand, nature, adventure, shopping, nightlife, theme parks, FUN... it's here and waiting for you!Aquarius Backpackers is a BaseMates hostel located in Southport Surfers Paradise is a lovely boutique hostel that caters for all those who share a love of travel. Situated on the famous Gold Coast, we offer a very friendly home away from home experience. Here you will find clean, modern, safe and friendly accommodation. We are closely situated to all your needs - shopping centres - banks - post offices - pubs, and above all, our world-famous beaches and lush green Hinterland.We offer dormitory style accommodation with either 4 or 6 share as well as private queens and twins. We also cater for all female & male rooms. With a fully equipped kitchen, you’ll be cooking up a feast in no time. Why not take a dip in our beautiful outdoor pool and spa or sit back in our big comfy leather couches, relax & watch a DVD from our 500+ library. Rates also include linen & FREE wireless internet. Join the crew and meet people from all around the world! Have a drink and a boogie at our licensed bar - Jacks Spot. It’s open seven days/nightly from 7am – midnight. Check out our fantastic hostel today and see for yourself what your missing out on! Recommended by Lonely Planet!“ In an area where backpackers are a dime a dozen there’s always the danger that budget accommodation just won’t make an effort. Not so for this colourful Hostel where cleanliness is as important as having a good time - and that’s considered very important”. ... more   less 
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