Maybe the best hostel we stayed during our trip to Queensland. The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was so cute (we choose a double, tiny, but clean and charming, with air conditioning), th big kitchen open to the garden is lively, the overall atmosphere simply cheerful. Not to mention the giant clean bathroom! And Mission Beach is absolutely... more

To be fair to this hostel I think it has been taken over by new owners that are committed to running a clean, fun and safe hostel. The welcome by the staff was a nice touch, been shown to your room while being informed about things to do in the local area etc. The hostel is walking distance to a... more

I stayed at this hostel for 2 nights in June 2009 and it by far surpassed my expectations. I think some of the older reviews must be about a different hostel because Absolute was great. The whole place was really clean, with a large spacious kitchen which was open 24 hours and genuinly friendly and helpful staff. I booked the... more

I stayed here specifically to skydive onto Mission Beach with 'Dive the beach' which I arranged through the hostel. The skydive was awesome (do 14000ft if you're thinking about it) but that's not what I'm supposed to be talking about here. Absolute Backpackers was without doubt a good hostel. The dorms were clean and comfortable, the kitchen was spacious and... more

After reading some reviews here I think some folks are posting reviews for the beach shack backpackers, this one doesn't give you free Ice Cream. There were 4 of us staying in a 4 bunk-bed dorm room with shared facilities. We arrived after reception had shut but the key was left for us and it bedding was provided for us... more

Top hostel near shops and the beach. The hostel gives away free ice cream every night - three flavours as well. Friendly staff and good fun.I thought it wes excellent. Only $17 per night in a 4 bedroom dorm. more

Travelling around australia, you grow to accept that some places are not going to be the best of places to stay.... Mission Beach Backpackers Lodge was worse than anything I could have imagined! The place is run down and disgusting. Our room looked more like a jail cell, with ants crawling all over the walls and floor. The communal facilities... more

This hostel is run down and filthy. There was a smell of sewerage in the garden. I left my bags in "storage", which is the garden, and I had some clothes stolen out of it including underwear which gives you an idea of what the other guests are like, I didnt notice anything missing until my next destination. The pool... more