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      Base Backpackers Airlie Beach

      534 Reviews
      #43 of 56 Specialty Lodging in Airlie Beach
      336 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802, Australia
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      01/10/2017 02/10/2017
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      Overview
      3.5
      534 reviews
      • Excellent23%
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      “bar next door” (19 reviews)
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      Self-Serve Laundry
      Free Parking
      2.5 Star Hotel
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      1 - 5 of 465 reviews

      Reviewed 4 weeks ago
      Big let down

      Room was in a good location however the rooms felt very unclean. A tap had been leaking quite heavily in our room for at least 3 days. We told them about this and nothing was done about it. Most things in the kitchen were not...More

      Thank 806jaj
      Response from BASEBackpackerscrew, Assistant Manager at Base Backpackers Airlie BeachResponded 2 weeks ago

      Hi 806jaj, Thanks so much for taking the time to write us a review. We appreciate hearing back about your experience and areas that we may need to make improvements. Firstly, I apologize for the issues you experienced and that these were not rectified once...More

      Reviewed 28 July 2017 via mobile
      Far from luxury

      Very basic hostel. Room was ok - very spacious ,however the bathroom was moldy. Wifi was ok and had a good night at the bar , very busy with good atmosphere. The kitchen though wow! I've stayed in a lot of hostels in the last...More

      Thank BeckySJ
      Response from AllyAlty, Assistant Manager at Base Backpackers Airlie BeachResponded 2 August 2017

      Hi BeckySJ, We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, and value your feedback. The issue with the kitchen is one that we are very aware of and are working hard to reopen our second kitchen that was damaged by Tropical...More

      Reviewed 23 July 2017
      Another Great Visit..!! WHERES MOLLIE Trish LIKES YOU!

      perfect location Rooms by nomads pools are awesome nicely styled Laundry facilities are still bung same as when we last visited should really look into it. Shed bar made up for it was TOTES an amazing night the girls that worked on the bar were...More

      Thank bukagaele47
      Response from AllyAlty, Assistant Manager at Base Backpackers Airlie BeachResponded 2 August 2017

      Hi bukagaele47, Thanks so much for taking the time to write us such a fun review! Im so glad you got to meet our famous Moli, he really is a character and brought a lot of life to our hostel. All our staff are awesome...More

      Reviewed 15 July 2017 via mobile
      Clean room

      When I went to check in they said they had no record of my booking despite me having email confirmation. It was lucky they had a room left for me. The room was clean and tidy and I had no other issues but I think...More

      Thank Chelle089
      Response from BASEBackpackerscrew, Assistant Manager at Base Backpackers Airlie BeachResponded 21 July 2017

      Hi Chelle089, Thanks for your review. We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed our location and facilities. I do apologise for the mix up with your booking and really hope we see you again next time you visit Airlie Beach so you can...More

      Reviewed 8 July 2017
      Basic

      Basic and clean - not the place you go for luxury. Lighting to and from rooms could be improved to help in the dark when the majority of residents are drunk and in need of help. Not the place for families or those that have...More

      Thank 890happyshopper
      Response from BASEBackpackerscrew, Assistant Manager at Base Backpackers Airlie BeachResponded 21 July 2017

      Hi 890happyshopper, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review, we value your feedback so we can address any issues that our guests may experience so they don't continue in the future. We are very strict with noise levels and the...More

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      About
      Amenities
      • Top amenities
      • Pool
      • Bar/Lounge
      • Hotel Amenities
      • Self-Serve Laundry
      • Multilingual Staff
      • Room amenities
      • Air Conditioning
      • Things to do
      • Pool
      • Bar/Lounge
      Details
      • Price range
      • US$28 - US$88 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
      • Hotel class
      • Room types
      • Kitchenette ,
      • Non-Smoking Rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 72
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      • Also Known As
      • Base Backpackers Airlie Beach Whitsunday Islands
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      Hello, We have secure lockers in our tv room or you are welcome to leave any valuables at reception.
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      "Ask for a room around nomads pool they are very nice and use nomads laundry"
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      "The rooms by the base pool are nice!!"
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      "Rooms from other hostels and hotels are better."
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