Reviews of The Hostel, Airlie Beach 3.5 stars
394 Shute Harbour Road, 4802 Airlie Beach, Australia
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewGreat facilities in excellent location. The beds are comfortable and the facilities are well organised.
The social aspect is limited as hard to socialise. I would recommend activities or something to bring people together.
Thank you so much for your kind review Frances and for giving us a 9/10! 😊 We're really happy to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, comfortable beds, well-maintained facilities and that our central location worked well for you too! 🌟🛏️ We truly appreciate your feedback about the social side. It’s something we think about a lot! While we don’t offer on-site activities, this is mainly because of our no party policy, we focus on creating a quiet, restful space for our guests to recharge. 🌙😴 Airlie Beach is such a vibrant town, full of fun and social activities just a short walk away. So for those looking to meet people and join group experiences, there’s no shortage of amazing options all around. And when it’s time to rest, we’re the calm little spot where you can get a great night’s sleep. 😌🌴 Thanks again for staying with us, we’re so glad you had a fun and relaxing time, and we hope to see you again! 😊🌈
Thank you so much for your kind review Frances and for giving us a 9/10! 😊 We're really happy to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, comfortable beds, well-maintained facilities and that our central location worked well … Show more
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewPlease tell people to use the carpark furthest from the woolworths one not the closest as I got a ticket tell them the other one is free
Oh no, sorry to hear you got a ticket! 😞 That’s definitely not the kind of souvenir we want you to leave with! 🧾🚫 We always direct our guests to the free public carpark, accessible from the roundabout, you know, the one with the GIANT sign that says “FREE CARPARK” 😅. Maybe we should start saying: 👉 Don’t park in the Woolworths carpark (it says no overnight parking in pretty bold letters) 👉 And definitely avoid the one that literally says PRIVATE CAR PARK in all caps... because, well, it’s private. 😂 We don’t have our own parking, but we do our best to guide everyone to the right spot. That said, your comment is super helpful and we’ll try to make the info clearer for future guests (maybe with flashing lights and a mariachi band 🎺💃). Thanks for the heads-up, and we hope the rest of your stay was ticket-free and full of good memories! 💛
Oh no, sorry to hear you got a ticket! 😞 That’s definitely not the kind of souvenir we want you to leave with! 🧾🚫 We always direct our guests to the free public carpark, accessible from the roundabout, you know, the one with the GIANT sign… Show more
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery spacious room, well equipped, clean kitchen and amazing location!
Thank you so much for your lovely review Milena! 🥰 We're so happy you enjoyed the room, the kitchen, and our awesome location! It was a pleasure having you with us 💛 Come back anytime, we’d love to see you again! 💕✨
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewVery clean in the toilet and the kitchen
Clean and calm, just how we like it! 😄 Thanks for staying with us and for the sweet review 💗 Come back anytime for more chill vibes and sparkling kitchens! ✨🍽️🌷
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe hostel was quiet and with perfect location. The double room has shared bathroom with the next door room which was nice, not messy at all and cleaned daily. Totally worth it!
The room was quite small with no space to hang clothes on but we were expecting this
Thank you so much, Beatrice! 😊 We’re really happy that you had a nice time with us at The Hostel 💛 Quiet, clean, and well-located, that’s exactly what we’re aiming for 😄✨ Sorry about the storage issue 🙈… You’re totally right, in the private rooms, there aren’t any cupboards for clothes at the moment. But don’t worry, we’re definitely planning to add storage during our upcoming renovations 🛠️💡 Hope to see you again soon! 🥰🌟
Thank you so much, Beatrice! 😊 We’re really happy that you had a nice time with us at The Hostel 💛 Quiet, clean, and well-located, that’s exactly what we’re aiming for 😄✨ Sorry about the storage issue 🙈… You’re totally right, in the privat… Show more
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe property is very clean and comfortable. The rooms are spacious. It’s a quiet hostel where everyone respects the house rules, so everything runs smoothly!
Maybe they should install a tap to get water when the kitchen is closed.
Josefinaaaaa 💖😊!! Thank you sooo much for this beautiful review 🥹 It was such a joy having you with us. Your kindness, smile, and sweet words meant a lot 🥰 And thank you for your thoughtful feedback, we’ll definitely look into a way to make the fresh filtered water fountain accessible even at night 🌙💧 Wishing you all the best in your new adventure, may it be full of sunshine, magic, and lovely surprises 🌈✨ Big hug from all of us 💕 Your hostel family
Josefinaaaaa 💖😊!! Thank you sooo much for this beautiful review 🥹 It was such a joy having you with us. Your kindness, smile, and sweet words meant a lot 🥰 And thank you for your thoughtful feedback, we’ll definitely look into a way to mak… Show more
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewNice room with a balcony. The common space were clean and have everything you need. It’s located just down the road from all the shops so everything is readily available. Short walk to marina/bus stop.
Thanks heaps for the kind words Sidney! 😊 So glad you enjoyed your time with us and loved the spot we’re pretty lucky with the location 💕 Wishing you all the best on your adventures, and hope to see you again soon! 🌸🌞
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe best hostel in Airlie Beach , always clean, staff is always helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend it 10/10.
No cons.
Aww Francoooooo thank you so much!! 🥹💛 Honestly, it was such a pleasure having you around the property, you brought such good vibes and smiles every day! 😄✨ You're a 10/10 guest, the kind every hostel dreams of having 🙌🎒 We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and felt comfortable and your kind words mean the world to us 🥰 No cons? That’s the cherry on top! 🍒😉 Biggest hug 🤗, safe and happy travels ✈️🌍, and fingers crossed we see you again soon! 💫 From your hostel fam, with lots of love 💛🌴🧡
Aww Francoooooo thank you so much!! 🥹💛 Honestly, it was such a pleasure having you around the property, you brought such good vibes and smiles every day! 😄✨ You're a 10/10 guest, the kind every hostel dreams of having 🙌🎒 We’re so g… Show more
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Verified reviewBrillant for backpackers. We stayed for 3 night. Staff very friendly provided a hair dryer.
Nothing
Oh gosh Shauna… you're making us blush with your review! 🥹❤️ Thank you soooo much for this amazing feedback ✨ We're so happy you had a great stay with us 🏡💛 The team was more than happy to help (and the hair dryer was thrilled to be useful too! 😄💁♀️). You're always welcome back anytime 🫶 Big hug 🤗, safe travels ✈️, and maybe see you again soon! 🌍💫 The whole team sending you lots of good vibes 🧡
Oh gosh Shauna… you're making us blush with your review! 🥹❤️ Thank you soooo much for this amazing feedback ✨ We're so happy you had a great stay with us 🏡💛 The team was more than happy to help (and the hair dryer was thrilled to be… Show more
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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