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Situated in Airlie Beach, Bounce Airlie Beach has a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is set 4.3 km from Whitsunday Art Gallery. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

At the hostel, the rooms include air conditioning and a shared bathroom. Had an awesome stay at Bounce! 🙌 The place is super clean, well-kept, and the facilities are spot on, definitely some of the best standards I’ve seen in a hostel. There’s a really friendly vibe here, everyone gets along and it just makes it so easy to meet people and feel at home. The staff are next-level, not just friendly but genuinely helpful and accommodating. Big shoutout to Nail and Sharlene, after chatting with them I actually decided to switch over to the long-term options, and I’m so glad I did. Honestly, if you’re looking for a place that’s clean, social, and run by a great team, Bounce is the way to go! 🎉

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9.1
Superb
416 reviews
Price from
US$38
per night

Set in Bowen, 1.1 km from Bowen Beach, Mangoes Backpacker Hostel & Farmstay offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a water park. The hostel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Great hostel under new ownership. Really kind hosts and a friendly atmosphere. Everything is clean and well equipped.

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9.7
Exceptional
6 reviews

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and shared lounge, The Hostel, Airlie Beach is situated in Airlie Beach. The property is set 1.5 km from Coral Sea Marina, 5.4 km from Whitsunday Art Gallery and 800 metres from Port of Airlie Marina. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Airlie Beach. Great place! Was only there for a couple of nights. Great location close to the bars, beach and restaurants. Very clean and tidy. Would definitely recommend :)

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7.9
Good
1,970 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

Just 5 minutes' walk from Airlie Beach, Nomads Backpackers Airlie Beach Backpackers Hostel is set amongst tropical native gardens. Guests enjoy a swimming pool and volleyball court. Free WiFi is available. The reception team was amazing, particularly Mads the goofy guy helping with local suggestions, sad to see him leave he was good for Nomads

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7.3
Good
1,128 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

Featuring free WiFi, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and shared lounge, Backpackers By The Bay is situated in Airlie Beach. Boasting barbecue facilities, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.2 km from Boathaven Beach and around 700 metres from Port of Airlie Marina. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Very friendly environment, good location and great facilities

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7.3
Good
766 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

Situated in Airlie Beach, Queensland region, Accom KC's is located 4.5 km from Whitsunday Art Gallery. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, an oven, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. All guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. For a backpackers honestly was the best value and place to stay !! Amazing location and amazing price, they had a cleaner daily. I stayed in a 6bed girl dorm the girls were so lovely and respectful if either one was asleep. The staff were so helpful and lovely! Will definitely stay there again!! Honestly better then Magnums and I always stayed at Magnums when up in airlie but can assure you KCs accommodation will be my first choice from now on!! Absolutely amazing !! Thankyou

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7.5
Good
28 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

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