Gold Coast Accommodation
Hotel, Resort and Apartment Guide

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Backpacker Gold Coast Holiday Guide

Surfers Paradise is renowned as one of Australia’s premier party destinations for backpackers and travellers offering a hub of accommodation, dining, shopping and nightlife, and is where the majority of the backpackers are located on the Gold Coast.

The Gold Coast offers backpackers a wealth of activities, and an array of dining and shopping options. For the adventurous, there are extreme watersports, theme parks, nightclubs and Jupiter’s Casino. For those wanting a more relaxed experience, they can enjoy alfresco dining, hinterland wineries, a picnic in one of the many National Parks, visit the Currumbin Wildlife Bird Sanctuary, cruise to Stradbroke Island or simply laze the day away on a beautiful white sandy beach.   

Backpacker accommodation on the Gold Coast outside of Surfers Paradise is located in Southport, around 10 minutes north of Surfers; and Coolangatta, about 20 minutes south of Surfers and close to the Gold Coast International Airport.

Backpacker resorts on the Gold Coast vary from basic hostels with facilities such as BBQ areas, pool and sauna, to five star luxury backpacker accommodation with pool table and games room, gym, restaurant, entertainment programs, movie nights and more. Backpacker resorts on the Gold Coast offer comfortable, friendly, affordable accommodation, and most are located within walking distance to the best beaches, local shopping, bars, clubs and restaurants.

Accommodation ranges from single beds in a dormitory sharing with up to 8 people to single/twin rooms with private bathrooms. Dorm beds start from around $20 per night.