Title: Backpackers By The Bay - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Backpackers By The Bay Hostel with free parking, steps from Port of Airlie ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26930000/26926000/26925969/463a44cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![BBQ/picnic area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26930000/26926000/26925969/0318bc24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Poolside bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26930000/26926000/26925969/388f5907.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26930000/26926000/26925969/7f050098.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26930000/26926000/26925969/d71a67f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located by the bay, Backpackers By The Bay offers a peaceful atmosphere with convenient amenities. Enjoy the poolside bar, arcade room, and gardens. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAirlie-Beach-Hotels-Backpackers-By-The-Bay.h26925969.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAirlie-Beach-Hotels-Backpackers-By-The-Bay.h26925969.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-20.27362%2C148.72305&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=F_i5bd0szL8v-cUEFkRUqNcdccU=) 12 Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802 #### What's nearby - Port of Airlie - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Airlie Beach Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Airlie Beach Lagoon - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Boathaven Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Coral Sea Marina - 18 min walk - 1.6 km #### Getting around - Proserpine Station - 24 min drive - Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Magnums Hotel - ‬14 min walk - ‪Nomads Airlie Beach Hostel - ‬16 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk - ‪La Marina - ‬10 min walk - ‪Boaty's - ‬20 min walk ## About this property ### Backpackers By The Bay Hostel near Port of Airlie You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at Backpackers By The Bay. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and a library. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool along with sun loungers - Free self parking - Continental breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and a reception hall - Barbecue grills, a billiards/pool table, and tour/ticket assistance Room features All guestrooms at Backpackers By The Bay include perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Communal kitchens, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Ensuite triple room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6880000/6879200/6879115/d2ce5788.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Magnums Airlie Beach Airlie Beach - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Gym 8.4 Very good 682 reviews CA $87 CA $97 total includes taxes & fees Nov 10 - Nov 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=6879115&PinnedHotelID=6879115&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet ### Parking and transportation - Area shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Continental breakfast available for a fee: AUD 3 per person - A bar/lounge - A poolside bar ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Library - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Separate bedroom ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Terrace ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Designated smoking areas - Reception hall ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Shared kitchen access ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Iron/ironing board - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at noon Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance ### Access methods Private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 3.00 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Backpackers Bay Hostel Airlie Beach Backpackers Bay Airlie Beach Backpackers By The Bay Airlie Backpackers By The Bay Airlie Beach Backpackers By The Bay Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Backpackers By The Bay have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Backpackers By The Bay pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Backpackers By The Bay? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Backpackers By The Bay? > Check-in begins at noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Backpackers By The Bay? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Where is Backpackers By The Bay located? > Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Port of Airlie and Boathaven Beach. Airlie Beach Market and Airlie Beach Lagoon are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Backpackers By The Bay Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.2 Cleanliness ### 7.4 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 7.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 7, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Met the best people! The owner is a legend! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela Apr 6, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great stay, thank you Lovely staff who were very helpful when i had questions on getting around. Showers and bathroom were good, appreciate the strong water pressure. Easy 10 minute walk into town. No issues at all, thank you for the lovely stay. ##### Angela Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Nov 26, 2019 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Don’t book it Went in and out after a minute. So dirty and the building felt teared apart. Would not recommend. We got our money back so that was very kind and left directly after we saw the bathrooms. It’s not even very close to the Main Street. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 5, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Backpackers by the Bay was the perfect place to end our stay in the Whitsundays. Peter and Hannah were super friendly and helpful, making us feel right at home. The systems work really well, with bathrooms and kitchen super clean, lots of amenities that helped us with rinsing our camping gear, relaxing hammocks. And remarkably quiet for a place with so many younger guests. A great stay and the best introduction to a hostel that our young daughters could have! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Nov 10, 2018 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Nice Nice atmosphere in the hostel and price worthy. Needs better cleaning. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy Gabriela Apr 17, 2022 ##### Cindy Gabriela Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Magdalena Dec 27, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Magdalena Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Oct 9, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Jun 12, 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Emily Nov 1, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Emily Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels with Free Airport Shuttle in San Francisco](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hotels-With-Free-Airport-Shuttle.0-0-d178305-tHotelswithFreeAirportShuttle.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Copa Cabana at Copacabana](https://www.expedia.ca/Copacabana-Hotels-The-Copa-Cabana-At-Copacabana.h33554165.Hotel-Information) > > [Beautiful cottage on Trout lake in North Bay.](https://www.expedia.ca/North-Bay-Hotels-Beautiful-Cottage-On-Trout-Lake-In-North-Bay.h66154558.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt House Virginia Beach / Oceanfront](https://www.expedia.ca/Virginia-Beach-Hotels-Hyatt-House-Virginia-Beach-Oceanfront.h3827084.Hotel-Information) > > [Shearwater Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Shearwater-Hotels-Shearwater-Resort.h11114220.Hotel-Information) > > [Fun Holiday Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Negril-Hotels-Fun-Holiday-Beach-Resort.h3658424.Hotel-Information) > > [Westway Inn Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Neepawa-Hotels-Westway-Inn-Motel.h4006431.Hotel-Information) > > [Bonnie Doon Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Bonnie-Doon-Hotels-Bonnie-Doon-Hotel.h20516057.Hotel-Information) > > [Holds Small Or Large Groups, Sleeps up to 40, 8 Bedrooms, Separate Basement Suit](https://www.expedia.ca/Waterton-Park-Hotels-Holds-Small-Or-Large-Groups.h33679535.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Free Parking in Waikiki](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikiki-Honolulu-Hotels-Hotels-With-Free-Parking.0-n6048741-0-tHotelswithFreeParking.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Pixar Place Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Disneys-Paradise-Pier-Hotel.h9503.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains MGallery Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Fairmont-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h522363.Hotel-Information) > > [Cottages Batchawana Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Batchawana-Bay-Cottages.d6345942-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Conrad-Istanbul-Bosphorus.h15234.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Calgary](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels.d178245.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Adults Only Resorts & Hotels in Cancun](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-Adults-Only-Resorts.0-0-d179995-tAdultsOnlyResorts.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Winnipeg (YWG) to Honolulu (HNL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywg/hnl/winnipeg-to-honolulu) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Baltimore (BWI)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/bwi/toronto-to-baltimore) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Narita (NRT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/nrt/montreal-to-tokyo) > > [Flights from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Zihuatanejo (ZIH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/pvr/zih/puerto-vallarta-to-ixtapa) > > [Flights from London (YXU) to Calgary (YYC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yxu/yyc/london-to-calgary) > > [Flights from Melaky (TVA) to Paita (NOU)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/tva/nou/morafenobe-to-noumea) > > [Flair Airlines](https://www.expedia.ca/Flair-Airlines-Flights.cF8.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Seville (SVQ) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/svq/yyz/seville-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to South Burlington (BTV)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/btv/vancouver-to-burlington) > > [Flights from Calgary](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/178245/flights-from-calgary) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/gig/toronto-to-rio-de-janeiro) ### Vacation Rentals > [Liverpool Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.ca/Liverpool-Vacation-Rentals.d6140295.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)