10 Top-Rated Hostels hotel in Great Barrier Reef, Queensland

May 1, 2023 Jacquiline Darosa

The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef stretches almost 1500 miles into the Pacific from the tip of Queensland. Designated a Marine Park by the Australian government and a World Heritage Area by UNESCO, the reef is home to an extraordinary abundance of species and habitats. Snorkeling, diving and fishing are rightly popular along the reef, nowhere more so than on the Whitsunday Islands, where the silica sands and aqua waters of the Coral Sea create the perfect beach escape.
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1. Magnums Accommodation Airlie Beach - Adults only

370 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802 Australia
Excellent
41%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
6%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 946 reviews

Magnums Accommodation Airlie Beach - Adults only

A HUGE Whitsunday welcome! Magnums truly is YOUR tropical oasis right in the middle of all the excitement of Airlie Beach. Magnums is an “over 18 only” affordable holiday retreat situated right here in the beautiful Whitsundays. No need for a car! Magnums is in the heart of Airlie Beach, within walking distance of all the fantastic restaurants, pubs and nightclubs the town has to offer. We even have a supermarket and bottle shop, literally on our doorsteps! Add to all of this that we are also only minutes away from the famous lagoon, Coral Sea Marina and Port of Airlie, this makes Magnums THE place to stay while in Airlie Beach. Our affordable accommodation include our brand new ensuite cabins and rooms and our private doubles and twin rooms with shared bathrooms, all surrounded by beautifully maintained tropical gardens. We even have a fully self-contained cabin with all the bells and whistles! All rooms have air-conditioning for your comfort. Professionally cleaned linen and towels are provided for all rooms. Magnums facilities include a fully-equipped shared kitchen and undercover eating area, coin operated washing machines in our laundry and a fantastic BBQ/WiFi area. Our rec and tech room has a 51 inch Plasma TV and free WiFi too! It’s the perfect indoor entertainment area to chill, relax and meet new people! Want to stay fit or enjoy a game of volleyball on our sun-filled volleyball court? It’s all here for you! In this new COVID world we live in, when booking with Magnums, you can rest assured that we follow all Government regulations and keep ourselves updated with any changes. This is our promise to you. Our property is COVID Clean accredited, and the safety of our guests and staff is a priority. Want to venture out on a day trip or an overnight sailing adventure and discover what the Whitsundays has to offer? Don’t forget! Magnums Airlie Beach is also a Tour Agent! We book all tours! We keep up-to-date with which tours are running and our experienced team is here to help you find the best trip for your needs. Ask us about any stand by deals! Come and discover Magnums – you will be surprised!

Excellent experience

Reviewed By jemwedge89

Very glad we booked here as part of our honeymoon! The cabins are recently renovated, very spacious and super cute! Lovely grounds that made it feel like we were staying in a rainforest but right on the Main Street. The magnums pub was also one of the best in town and very fun. Was initially concerned about it might be noisy but we could hear a thing in our cabin. Very affordable too (importantly including the pub). Will be recommending to others.

2. Travellers Oasis Backpackers

8 - 10 Scott St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia
Excellent
83%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1063 reviews

Travellers Oasis Backpackers

Welcome to Travellers Oasis Backpackers Hostel in Cairns.Travellers Oasis is a charming little guest house offering cosy and clean facilities to the budget conscious traveller, in a friendly and relaxed environment.Centrally located in a quiet area, our guests can relax in our sparkling pool, or lie back in our hammocks and chill out to the music.

Wonderful family business

Reviewed By annieod3

We had a wonderful time staying at Travellers Oasis in April. The place is really pretty, clean, with an abundance of facilities and feels like a family home. However the best thing about this hostel, are the owners! Gabe, Cathy and their daughter Poppy (and Dean) were so friendly and welcoming and could not do more for us! The best hostel we have stayed in yet!!

3. Coral Beach Lodge

1-7 Craven Close Corner of Wharf St and Craven Close, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877 Australia
Excellent
67%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 477 reviews

Coral Beach Lodge

Port Douglas’s highest quality hostel offers excellent dorms and sensationally appointed private accommodation. All of our 28 rooms have private attached bathrooms, lockable storage, free in-room WiFi access and continental breakfast included in the room rate. Surrounded by trees and located just 5 minutes from the beautiful 4-Mile Beach, Coral Beach Lodge is perfectly located. Strolling into Port Douglas village takes 15 minutes, the Yacht Club 6 minutes and the local Sushi take-away 1 minute. Coral Beach Lodge offer the very best in low price accommodation and the best advice in touring the region or snorkeling / diving the reef.

Long Term Residence

Reviewed By K9978ROleep

Fantastic lodge! Tom & Kev are terrific and so accommodating! They are pleasant to everyone and even though there are some disrespectful guests, they try their hardest to get them to pick up their act so it doesn't affect others. Bonnie the friendliest dog at reception is gorgeous ? and a bonus in my eyes ?. Highly recommend.

4. Base Backpackers Magnetic Island

1 Nelly Bay Road, Magnetic Island, Queensland 4819 Australia
Excellent
45%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
11%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 928 reviews

Base Backpackers Magnetic Island

Base Magnetic Island is a must do on any East Coast trip - in fact it's a destination holiday in its own right, especially as the only backpackers in Australia with 100% beach frontage. Boasting on average, more than 320 days of sunshine per year, Magnetic Island is the ultimate tropical adventure for anyone looking for something special Spend your days sipping a cocktail in the sun by the pool, spotting koalas from North Australia's largest wild Koala population or learning to dive at our on site SCUBA facility. From lazy days on the beach directly in front of the property to heaving parties of over 4,000 people for our Full Moon Down Under events - Base Backpackers has something for everyone. From ocean front en-suite private cabins - to shaded camping grounds and everything in-between, we've got an on site travel shop, cafe, restaurant and party bar and a team of staff that are willing to help in any way we can. Come stay and play in one of Australia's premier backpackers, on beautiful Magnetic Island. Getting here: Catch the SealinkQLD ferry transfer from Townsville to Nelly Bay, then it is a short ride on the Public Bus heading towards 'Picnic Bay' the bus stop is out the front of our property

Amazing!

Reviewed By rebeccabY3545LB

Amazing hostel! Planned on staying here for a few days but ended up extending due to feeling super comfortable and relaxed! Staff were amazing! Night manager Jake was great, he was more than happy to help all hours of the night! Girls at reception were lovely! Thanks ?

5. Base Backpackers Airlie Beach

336 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802 Australia
Excellent
48%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
9%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1185 reviews

Base Backpackers Airlie Beach

Base Backpackers Airlie Beach has gained a reputation for their stylish rooms, friendly local crew and a fun social atmosphere all in one great central location in Airlie Beach. The hostel accommodation is set amongst 6 acres of tropical gardens with an outdoor swimming pool right in the heart of Airlie Beach. Only 50m to the lagoon, the cafes, bars and shops are on the doorstep and the Abel Point Marina is just a stroll away. We have beds for all budgets - meet other travellers in our clean, comfortable multi-share rooms, all with ensuite and air-conditioning, or treat yourself to a private room with your own corner bath, fridge, air-conditioning, kitchenette & complimentary tea and coffee in the room. We also have loads of camping sites & campervan parks. Base Backpackers Airlie Beach is set up to be your ideal gateway to the Whitsunday Islands National Park with 74 islands and Whitehaven Beach rated as one of the top 10 beaches in the world only a short boat trip away. Off street car park and car/campervan parking while you sail, air-conditioning in ALL the rooms, fully equipped communal kitchen, internet lounge & wireless internet in every room (Global Gossip), fully air-conditioned TV lounge, secure overnight/day luggage storage, BBQ facilities, 24 hour coin operated laundry, fully licensed travel desk to help organise your time in Airlie Beach, EVERYTHING you need in one location! Our onsite Bar serves up the best the best food, and incredible drinks at backpacker prices! Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the best prices intown. Nightly entertainment 7 days a week!!

Best backpackers ever

Reviewed By 842tigerf

Jake the night manager was extremely professional and made the whole vibe of the place awesome, all the crew there is the best but props to Jake, really clean, nice place to chill out, cheap drinks, local to everything

6. Bungalow Bay Koala Village YHA

40 Horseshoe Bay Rd, Magnetic Island, Queensland 4819 Australia
Excellent
40%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
8%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 570 reviews

Bungalow Bay Koala Village YHA

Eco accredited, Bungalow Bay Koala Village is the place to be on Magnetic Island. Our unique bungalow style accommodation and campground is set in lush grounds bordering national park and located only a five minute walk from stunning Horseshoe Bay beach. Here you’ll find ‘the best’ sunsets, swimming, fishing, restaurants, cafes and tour operators. Our large communal deck area with bar, café and pool is popular with locals and tourists alike. Food and drinks are served daily from morning until late and free Wifi is available. ‘Maggie’ as the locals call it is an outdoor adventure paradise. Follow the trails from your accommodation through pristine national park, to secluded beaches and snorkel the island’s fringing reefs. You may even spot a wild Koala on the way. Daily wildlife tours are conducted on site with our rangers, offering educational experiences with Australian species and the unique opportunity to interact with some of the more friendly varieties. There is also our very popular bird feeding at around 4pm daily. Bungalow Bay is only 25 minutes from Townsville on the Sealink fast ferry or you can bring your own vehicle with Magnetic Island Ferries. A bus stop is located directly outside the resort and can connect you with the ferry terminal in 10 minutes.

Great pool area

Reviewed By bruceshore

Stayed for 1 night in march in the off season. We stayed in a deluxe bungalow with a toilet and shower. The room was decent, appeared clean and stayed cool. The shower was ok. The bed was ok. My only complaint on the room would be that the towels were ratty and stained. Well 3/5 were. Also the floor appears to be rotting under the lino. The pool area is amazing. So is the bar area. I didn't drink, but it was a great place to have a drink at and chat with other travellers. My friend who I was there with had a great time staying up late drinking with locals and travellers. I imagine during peak season the place would be raging. A couple of things I wish I knew before going there 1. Nothing is happening on a Friday night 2. YOU CAN NOT GET FOOD ANYWHERE AFTER 8PM.

7. Bush Village Holiday Cabins

2 St Martins Rd, Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802 Australia
Excellent
50%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 209 reviews

Bush Village Holiday Cabins

Bush Village Holiday Cabins are set in quiet tropical palm lined gardens with a variety of accommodation options to suit the budget. Deluxe Studios with kitchenette or King Studios with no kitchen for couples and Deluxe & Standard 2 bedroom Family cabins. Jude & Manager, Damo welcome guests like extended family. An in-house Whitsunday Tour Booking Office is available for Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef tours. Facilities include swimming pool, coin laundry, communal kitchen/ lounge area. Free WiFi is available in the communal kitchen/lounge & pool area. Free off road parking. Bush Village is a short walk to Whitsunday Shopping Centre with Coles Supermarket and also a short walk to the beautiful Cannonvale Beach. Please note - we have no parking for boats, trailers, campervans or caravans

Absolutely excellent

Reviewed By Tabitha A

Absolutely excellent ! Small resort, lovely cabins, amazingly friendly staff. Everything you need. Fully contained units, tv, air con, outdoor seating. Pool, hammocks, drink fridge available for purchase. Clean & very comfortable Would happily stay again! Easy location if you have a car or catch local bus or like walking

8. Cairns Beaches Flashpackers

19 Veivers Rd, Palm Cove, Queensland 4879 Australia
Excellent
92%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 131 reviews

Cairns Beaches Flashpackers

Located an easy 100m walk to Palm Cove beach and esplanade with cafes,restaurants, shopping. Palm Cove is Cairns #1 tourist beach, and is half way between Cairns and Port Douglas. Come and enjoy this 5 star location for the best price in Palm Cove. Cairns Beaches Flashpackers opened in September 2015 and is the only hostel between Cairns and Port Douglas. We just received A guest review award from Booking.com for 2016 9.3 out of 10. You will be impressed by our new boutique hostel with only 5 rooms and 15 beds. we have 1 x Queen bed private room with A/C, ensuite bathroom disable compliant. We have 1 x 2 single bed room with fan and private bathroom. We have 1 x 3 single beds Female dorm with A/C and ensuite bathroom. We have 2 x 4 single beds dorms with A/C own ensuite bathroom. We have a pool and chill out tv room with cable tv. Why a Flashpackers hostel? All rooms are located on the ground floor (no Stairs), all our beds a fitted with inner spring mattresses, we have full bed-bug protection, we supply 2 pillows linen blanket and towel. Also there are no bunk beds. Our hostel is fully tiled throughout (no carpet), ceiling fans inside and outside for your comfort. Cook your own meals in our fully equipped kitchen or use our BBQ in the outdoor area. We have a tour desk for all your tour bookings and we can organise all your airport transfers. (This is not a party backpackers) Its a chilled out quiet Flashpackers. See you in paradise soon.

A great option

Reviewed By brentsa

Its not always about flash spots and expensive hotels. Every now and again when travelling you find a spot and you go yep i like this. A great location backed up by good people with facilities with character.

9. Cairns Central YHA Backpackers Hostel

20 - 26 McLeod St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia
Excellent
35%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
4%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 363 reviews

Cairns Central YHA Backpackers Hostel

Cairns Central YHA, winners of the 2014 Queensland Tourism Award for Best Backpackers, is conveniently located opposite the Cairns Central Shopping Centre. The hostel has multi-share, twin, double and family rooms are available, all with keyless entry, air-conditioning and many with ensuites. Facilities for backpackers include a large outdoor games area, kitchen, laundry, indoor and outdoor dining area, free Wi-Fi Hot Spot (Wi-Fi Plus also available), TV room with large-screen TV, secure luggage storage and YHA travel and tour desk at the hostel reception.

Our visit at YHA Cairns

Reviewed By TomvMaanen

It was phenomenal. The room was very, very clean and there was lots of space in the room. It was a pleasure to come back to the room after a day full of adventure. The kitchen and the outside area was very spacious as well and clean. Also the staff was great. They kept the room very clean everyday and the reception staff was incredibly friendly, especially Sam. Or should I say Sam the Superman? He gave incredible advice on where to go and what to do. A must visit if you're still looking for a stay in Cairns.

10. Yeppoon Beachhouse

58 Farnborough Rd, Yeppoon, Queensland 4703 Australia
Excellent
89%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 28 reviews

Yeppoon Beachhouse

Amazing stay

Reviewed By w0nder1ust

My friends and I booked last minute to stay the night in Yeppoon and everything about our stay was above and beyond what we could have expected. Grant made the booking process so easy and hassle free and gave clear instructions for our late arrival. We arrived to a sweet, clean and beautiful little place that was the nicest hostel we’ve ever stayed at! Thank you so much, we looking forward to our next stay with you in Yeppoon.

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