I enjoyed my stay at the Backpackers but only because the people staying there were great. Otherwise this Hostel would not have been worth even half the money iIpayed. As others already mentioned it is run down and I have probably never slept on such a bad matress... The old desperate dragon at the reception is by far one of... More

Positives: Great location NEGATIVES: Run down, to many unnecessary house rules, quality of rooms is poor and minimal, quite dirty for a backpackers, pet hair on supposedly 'clean' bed when arrived AND WORST OF ALL the manger seems to not be interested in people or any problems that are raised. Would not give refund due to our disgust of the... More

Thought I would write a quick review about our stay here. I visited Maroochydore with my fiance and booked a private room at this hostel. I've stayed at many backpackers so I know the deal and that's fine, we like the vibe in hostels. The problem was however for some reason the owner has the cleaners come in at around... More

i came to stay at cotton tree backpackers alone as i wanted to explore maroochydore, i got to the hostel and the owner was very unhelpful, in fact it seemed like i was bothering her by checking in. i was then taken upstairs to an 8 bed dorm with windows flying open, no security at all and floor hadnt been... More

This is the best backpacker i hav ever stayed till now. Ah, damn, i hav no words to define, its just cool, [-] perfect in every sense. Everyone visiting Maroochy, simply go to cotton tree backpacker. Be yourself More

Booked a couple of nights and stayed 3 weeks. Hostel is old but clean and very homely. Everyone was very friendly and the staff were extremely helpful. It's so close to the beach and they have free surf boards and bikes. Not a party hostel - thank goodness! Loved it. More

I'm just back from staying in this hostel for four days, and I feel strongly enough about it to post a review. Good points: The location is great - five minutes walk from the beach. The room was nice - small but clean and pleasant. The resident dog Nelson was friendly. Bad points: The kitchens were dirty. Okay, in backpackers... More

We have just got back from staying 4 nights at this hostel, we only stayed that long as we couldn't get in anywhere else. I can honestly say that me and my partner have travelled the world and this is the worst hostel we have ever stayed in. Although our double room was very nice the communal areas are absolutly... More

My wife and I have stayed in a few backpacker resorts across Australia, but this would have to be the worst of the lot. Our room (and the entire building) looked tired and in need of a renovation. The only saving grace is the location, right opposite the beach. More