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Down Under Hostels - Surfers Paradise

2.0 star property
Travelers find social vibes at this Surfers Paradise hostel where the bar beckons and pool tables invite friendly competition among new friends.

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Down Under Hostels in Surfers Paradise offers a lively atmosphere for guests to connect. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. The bar and billiards table are natural gathering spots, and the lobby is a comfortable place to watch shows.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A bunk bed with two levels, each with a mattress and pillows.

Standard Twin Room

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed in 2-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm

A bunk bed room with three levels, each with a mattress and pillows.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Female Only Dorm

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dorm

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with blinds, and a carpeted floor.

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Surfers Paradise, a neighborhood in Gold Coast, Down Under Hostels - Surfers Paradise is near the airport and near the beach. Cavill Avenue and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Warner Bros. Movie World and Dreamworld. Slingshot and Timezone are also worth visiting. Visit our Gold Coast travel guide
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76 Appel Street, Surfers Paradise, QLD, 4217

What's nearby

  • A tram with a sign indicating directions to Cavill Avenue, Cavill Mall, Beach, and Ferry Cruise Terminal.
    Cavill Avenue
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A coastal city with a long beach, high-rise buildings, and a river.
    Surfers Paradise Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A coastal city with a beach, high-rise buildings, and a hilly landscape in the background.
    SkyPoint Observation Deck
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Slingshot
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chevron Renaissance
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Cypress Avenue Station
    11 min walk
  • Varsity Lakes Station
    21 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Surfers Paradise Beer Garden
    5 min walk
  • The Island Rooftop
    1 min walk
  • Gong Cha Surfers Paradise
    5 min walk
  • Olive Coffee
    3 min walk
  • Milky Lane Surfers Paradise
    4 min walk

About this property

Down Under Hostels - Surfers Paradise

  • Hostel near Cavill Avenue
  • Close to Surfers Paradise Beach, Down Under Hostels - Surfers Paradise provides amenities like laundry facilities and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • A billiards/pool table, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
    • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Down Under Hostels - Surfers Paradise offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Shared bathrooms with showers
    • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Down Under Hostels - Surfers Paradise pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Down Under Hostels - Surfers Paradise?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Down Under Hostels - Surfers Paradise?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Down Under Hostels - Surfers Paradise located?

Located in Surfers Paradise, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Cavill Avenue and Surfers Paradise Beach. Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and The Star Gold Coast are also within 3 mi (5 km). Cypress Avenue Station is 11 minutes by foot and Florida Gardens station is 20 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Down Under Hostels - Surfers Paradise Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close location

The location was handy close to public transport, shops and the beach. Free wi fi and use of apple mac computers. Staff were friendly and welcoming!!!!
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8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good

- got charged on arrival but had actually pre paid online - all good though, got reimbursed the morning after - welcoming staff - clean facility
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
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8/10 Good

Inyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
방안이 아주 깨끗했어요. 방이 씨뻬뤼아춰렴넘므넘무튜웓어요. 에어컨디셔닝이 아주 잘 됩니다. 스테프들이 모두 친절합니다. 아쥬 빰눚궤꽈쥐 파뤼삐쁠들이낸뤼냈어욘 붐붐따리~저는 만족 합니다.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
衛生面で課題があると感じた？
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2019
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
女性のみの部屋を事前に予約したのに 男女同じ大部屋でした、、、 そこだけが残念でした。
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
아이러니하게 적은 인원이 투숙하는 방일 수록 여유공간이 좁아요. 14인실이 제일 여유공간이 넓어요. 무료세탁은 좋구요. 밤에 너무 시끄러워요. 엄청 친절한 직원도 있고 딱딱한 직원도 있구요.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
일부 직원은 친절하고 일부 직원은 그냥 보통인듯 합니다. 화장실과 샤워실이 분리가 되어있어서 괜찮아요. 무료 세탁도 좋구요. 다만 조식 주는 남자분이 매일 제가 주문한 토스트는 알겠다고 하고 항상 뒷사람부터 챙겨주고 꼭 제가 다시 내 음식은 안주냐고 다시 말해야 줍니다. 한두번은 그러려니 넘어갔는데 3일째도 똑같아요. 인종차별하는 건가요? 직원 마인드부터 다시 가르치셔야 할듯 합니다.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great !

위치도 좋고, 무료 세탁도 좋아요!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Free use of both washing machine & dryer, laundry facilities, including the provision of laundry detergent;+ Cable TV; + quick, easy, close by, walking distance, to GLink Tram, Cavill Mall, Surf Lifesaver Flags @ Surfers Paradise & Northcliff Beaches; yet quiet location. Not good:- the couches! They need to be replaced/upgraded asap, VERY VERY uncomfortable & zilch ergonomic support! Also, the intermittent, yet repetitive noise, between 12 midnight & 4 AM, JUST below the sleeping/bedrooms, from VERY VERY loud, talking & laughing, SMOKERS!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
設施好，方便，不錯。，，。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best run hostel in Australia. Very well managed, and staff well selected. I was actually impressed! Which is rare.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Some of the backpackers guests are pigs. Despite signs asking them to clean up and CTV cameras they leave dirty dishes with food scraps in the sink and on the TV Lounge table. The ladder to the top double bunk bed in Rm 5 was not fixed to the frame and made a loud noise when used. The facilities are actually pretty good if some of the guests could be more considerate.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place was far too loud during all hours of the night loud music slamming doors it was a bit much
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

ai yun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great hostel will stay again

The bed is very uncomfortable , the spring is hurting my back , my room is on the ground floor so I hear the garbage collect every morning , super loud . Besides all that , I love this place , very convenient , clean bathroom and toilet , free delicious breakfast , free laundry ! It was awesome . Just maybe change the mattress , I don’t even might the noise
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
早餐很好 位置也很方便 唯一是停車位不夠 提供免費洗衣 設施乾淨
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice stay- party hostel

I found the staff very helpful and friendly upon my arrival, the hostel is pretty much a party hostel, and I was just about partied out by the time I got there but I found it cool nonetheless and I was able to sleep pretty well at night. The location is fantastic very close to the greyhound bus station and right in the heart of everything at Surfers, not a bad choice if your staying in the area for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hungtzu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

交通便利、免費早餐及洗衣

離各個市區景點、超市、餐廳、郵局都很近可以走路到達，離電車站也很近，四人房有點小，沒有自己櫃子，廁所跟浴室一樓跟地下室都有，蠻多間的，但男女沒有分開，有提供風很大很熱的吹風機，有免費洗衣機跟洗衣粉，還有含免費早餐，有英式早餐跟cereal可以選！公共區就在房間的中間，11點前都可以聽到很大聲的電影聊天聲，11點後會管制
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An all round good one

Excellent atmosphere brilliant location and even better staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hostel in the gold coast

This a solid hostel. They have a lot of cool things here, lot of nice people here. Big party nights on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Shower is clean. Free laundry is so awesome, cant beat this.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheapest fun on the GC

Couple of old mad cat 30-40 somethings - we had the private 2 bed bunk room.... Super location 5 mins from beach and Cavill. Very fresh and new feel to the facilities, nice kitchen setup, decent size TV room with comfy couches and around 6 Apple PCs available to use. As with any hostel expect to encounter excitable good looking young adults, noise at various times, and the occasional goon bag 😂. But all in all we had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good location

立地はサーファーズパラダイスから徒歩圏でとても良かった。スーパーマーケットも近く、トラムの駅までも近い。 部屋は窓がない部屋だったので眼が覚めると部屋が真っ暗。 一人旅だったので外にいる時間の方が長いからあまり気になら無いが、換気もできなく匂いがこもっていた。
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Enjoyable place give access to beaches

My experience at surfer paradise was enjoyable. I took advantage of each moment spent at the Hotel. Staff were great.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot in Surfers Paradise. Fun place with friendly staff. Rooms/beds are comfortable and price is reasonable. I would recommend this to others
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mr Ron F Acutt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A one night sleep

Aircon, nice, kitchens amd lounge nice, batrooms amd laundry nice,room could use some lockers instead of just the floor. Noise from smokes carrying on in the carpark till 3 am - not so great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location and cheap

I spent three days with my friend in Down Under Hostels. Excellent Location which has some many public transportation surrounding. Also, the staff are really easygoing and polite. However, the room is a bit smelly and a bit dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017