Stayed in an en-suite air-conditioned double room (with a balcony) with my mum during our travels around Australia, we were here for 1 night and were very impressed. There was free wifi - which was easily accessible from the communal area. The hostel was very clean and tidy and the staff were extremely friendly & helpful. The hostel is perfectly... More

I have no idea what the nicer balcony private rooms were like, as we stayed in the cheapest only available room - a $70 unadvertised "internal" no window room for 3 nights. Clean room. The location of the backpackers is great. They had undercover free parking for our car. I didn't use the facilities that most backpackers use ie kitchen... More

Staying in a 4 bed room with a private bathroom, our own TV and fridge. Such a fantastic first impression. Lovely staff especially Fiona.For $22.50 a night, you can't go wrong. Excellent location and free Internet. Almost like a hotel and for a backpacker that's luxury!

i believe the prices to be reasonable for the area, and unless you end up in "the loft", the rooms are relatively spacious. well located without being in the centre of the strip, the kitchen is truly disgusting and nothing much in it works except for the stinking and mould fridges filled with ancient food. actually, that's a lie, their... More

My mates and I stayed at Airlie Beach Waterfront backpackers on Australia day the room had 10 beds in it which was what we needed for our large group! the location was really central to the clubs, bars, restaurants and lagoon and there was also private parking down stairs. The room was large with two showers and one toilet (... More

Airlie Waterfront Backpackers is in on the beachfront. We stayed in one of the double rooms and it did not feel like we were even in a hostel. The rooms are basic but clean with good air con, a fridge, a balcony and en suite. The reception are very helpful and you can book all trips via them (there is... More

After reading comments on this i was worried about staying here.Was much better than expected.Stayed in the 18 dorm and air con was great etc. Some of the staff on the reception were lovely and so helpful.It is part of a shopping centre in the middle but its great and has fantastic food!Especially the indian restaurant!I'd definitely stay here again... More

My girlfriend and I stayed here for 8 nights, really nice views, the room was a 15 bed dorm, quiet enough and air con is very good, only down fall is the deposits, 80 dollars in all (two keys and cutlery sets)

We stayed at Airlie Waterfront Backpackers for two nights during a Whitsunday tour. I was not impressed by this hostel. It is part of a rundown shopping center. Downstairs are a couple of restaurants, a laundry ands take away places, upstairs are more restaurtants, a large open space (the hostel common area) and the dorms open from that open space.... More