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    Base Backpackers Airlie Beach

    522 Reviews
    #42 of 54 Specialty Lodging in Airlie Beach
    336 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802, Australia
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          US$54
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          Overview
          3.5
          522 reviews
          • Excellent23%
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          • Terrible12%
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          Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
          I've Been to better

          This hostel was recommend to me by a friend, so I thought it was be a great place to stay. I found it not very clean. The bathroom in my room was not very clean, the floors felt like they had never been vacuumed and...More

          Thank AMW1989
          Response from BASEBackpackerscrew, Assistant Manager at Base Backpackers Airlie BeachResponded 1 week ago

          Hi AMW1989, Thanks for your review, we do appreciate your feedback as it helps us become aware of unsatisfactory issues that may arise from time to time. Id like to apologize for your poor experience. Im certain if you had of made our friendly staff...More

          Reviewed 18 May 2017
          Suitable for very young backpackers

          My experience in this hostel wasn't the best. It might be possible that I am (age 28) too old for this hostel. I didn't choose this hostel. It was part of my tour package in Airlie Beach. My first impression was bad: very, very loud...More

          Thank Sabrina_Roesen
          Response from BASEBackpackerscrew, Assistant Manager at Base Backpackers Airlie BeachResponded 4 weeks ago

          Hi Sabrina_Roesen, Thanks so much for your review and for also understanding that some of our circumstances in the hostel are due to the effects of Cyclone Debbie that left extensive amounts of damage all over our town. We have been working tirelessly to fix...More

          Reviewed 12 May 2017 via mobile
          Awesome hostel

          I visited Airlie beach for my birthday weekend in April. I can't recommend Base enough for anyone stopping in Airlie Beach! The hostel is right in the middle of town (walking distance to everything) and the staff are so helpful! Henrika in reception was super...More

          Thank Rebecca W
          Response from BASEBackpackerscrew, Assistant Manager at Base Backpackers Airlie BeachResponded 4 weeks ago

          Hi Rebecca W, Thanks for your lovely review and I'm so happy to hear you had a great time with us and got to meet our reception rock star Heni. We look forward to seeing you next time you are in the sunny Whitsundays, until...More

          Reviewed 12 May 2017 via mobile
          Nice hostel but needs work!

          I visited Base in airlie beach as a stopover for the Whitsundays. Base and Nomads have combined due to some damage sustained during the recent cyclone. We actually stayed in a Nomads room which was really nice, spacious and clean. The pool was right outside...More

          Thank Danielle B
          Response from BASEBackpackerscrew, Assistant Manager at Base Backpackers Airlie BeachResponded 4 weeks ago

          Hi Danielle B, Thanks for your review, and I appreciate you acknowledging the extensive damage we sustained during the cyclone and our tireless efforts to try and return everything back to normal. We are happy to announce we are almost there. We lost a lot...More

          Reviewed 19 April 2017 via mobile
          Perfect pre/post boat trip hostel

          Stayed at base before and after my whitsundays boat trip. Had a good experience both times. I stayed in a 4 bed female suite with bathroom. The bathroom was great, hot shower being a must after being at sea for 3 days. The place was...More

          Thank tighehan
          Response from BASEBackpackerscrew, Guest Relations Manager at Base Backpackers Airlie BeachResponded 4 May 2017

          Hi Tighehan, Thanks very much for taking the time to leave us a review. Hope your Whitsunday trip was incredible. Thanks for noticing how hard the staff are still all working to try and get everything up and running. We are definitely still not 100%...More

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          • Pool
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          • Hotel Amenities
          • Self-Serve Laundry
          • Multilingual Staff
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          • Air Conditioning
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          • Pool
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          • Price range
          • US$32 - US$75 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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          • Kitchenette ,
          • Non-Smoking Rooms
          • Number of rooms
          • 72
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          Are the rooms secure for valuables etc
          1 November 2015|
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          Response from Base Airlie Bea... R | Property representative |
          Hello, We have secure lockers in our tv room or you are welcome to leave any valuables at reception.
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