Really convenient location for a completely quiet area - 5 minutes walk to the nearest beach, a few mins walk to a frequent bus that goes to Burleigh or the airport, 10 mins walk from the airport Free parking I felt safe here around the other guests, didn’t seem like a particularly social hostel though (probably because it’s so close to the airport, a lot of people don’t stay here to meet others) Has large, cosy and clean communal areas (e.g. the pool) that are great for this price point Female bathroom was good in cleanliness although other guests brought the cleanliness of the showers down

The room itself brought down my rating, I was in an-female dorm (#16) The fan in the room didn’t work and it was a hot night, and the windows weren’t big This room was close to a busy road and it was noisy from cars late at night (I had ear plugs luckily) The mattress was hard and not comfortable unfortunately, the cleanliness of the bed was fine although the price point is reflected Given the budget price, these aspects are reasonable but I’m writing about them so others know what to expect

The location is great. It's within walking distance from Coolangatta (Gold Coast) Airport. It's a good choice if you are looking for a place to stay after your flight at night. It's also not far from Kirra beach and Coolangatta. The room space is big and has plenty of space compared to other YHA in Australia which makes me comfortable with that space even in a 6-female dorm. The bathrooms and toilets are clean.

If your destination is Surfers Paradise or you travel from Brisbane, you may find this place is a little bit far away. There are limited options of public transport. There is no train or tram stop nearby, but you can take buses to explore the city.

Airport location, one block from the beach, excellent value. I walked 15 mins from the plane to the YHA. The room was very comfortable, the bathroom very clean, and there was ample space with a hanging rack, double bed and table. Everything was in walking distance, including the airport, dinner, coffee, the beach.

Was a little noisy due to the airport and main road, but they did provide excellent ear plugs. Also, the fluorescent lights outside my room were on all night. I hung my jumper over the gap in the blind though, and wore my eye patches. I slept well still. I do wonder why they could not have better sound proofing and blinds that block out the light though.

The room I stayed in is long and narrow but clean and silent. The toilets are just next to the room, and they are spotless! There is a big kitchen with full appliances and next to it there are an inside living room and an external terrace with tables to eat outside. A swimming pool is also available. Walking distance from the beach.

TV room/ sofa area is an open space just by the entryway and check-in desk, so it's very noisy (not too easy to relax there or watch a movie without interferences).

A bus stop is right out front which made travel really easy, only 20mins to Maroochydore station which takes you all over the place. The Sunshine Coast Aquarium is also within walking distance.

Would've like extra bath mats as the room I was in had people already staying there before and the bath mats were VERY used. The bathroom also had mould in between the tiles that were very noticeable.

The atmosphere was welcoming, decor was beachy and fun, friendly staff that accommodated all my requests, boards and bikes for hire. The whole place was amazing and well exceeded my expectations of a hostel

Location is good when arriving from the airport which is really helpful especially when arriving late at night, however it’s pretty far away from a lot of activities/ sights, apart from a wonderful beach across the road!

Great location, literally 10 minutes walk from Gold Coast Airport and 5 minutes to the beach. Greyhound bus station is also just across the road. Hostel had a lovely chilled vibe. All staff I met were super friendly. The room was big and spacious, with plenty of space between the bunks. Each guest had a large locker that you locked with your own padlock. Nice communal areas - lounge, eating area, etc.

Room was very hot. There were a couple of fans, but they just seemed to blow the hot air around!

The location was near the airport. It was easy to get to and check in was easy and straightforward to organise a late check-in. Check-out was also easy and quick. The bathrooms were clean and modern, all amenities were good quality.

The blinds left gaps around the window which left the room light overnight as there was a light directly outside the room that stayed on the whole night

I saw some negative reviews before I booked the hostel but overall was a great stay. Bed was comfy, and lockers were provided for storing valuable items. The kitchen was spacious and had enough utensils for cooking. Generally all areas in the hostel were quite clean even the place itself is a bit old. The place has enough showers on both floors. Common areas like a pool and outdoor benches were also exceptional. It would definitely be a great base to browse Coolangatta area as a part of your GC trip imo.

Facilities are a bit old but things were working well so not a big problem. Slightly far from supermarkets and other shops if you don’t have a car. Had a bunch of long term guests so felt a bit more like a working hostel but it’s relatively common in Aus/NZ.

I can understand the mixed reviews. There is a lot of noise from the airport next door, and the rooms feel very basic. That said, it's clean, the staff are helpful, the common areas are comfortable and the location is excellent. Just a short walk to the airport and beach. They have bike hire, for half and full day, to ride along the coastal path to snapper rocks. The cafe across the road, Golden Times is a great choice for coffee and breakfast, very highly recommended!

Improvement ideas would be some new pillows and extra ones to use on request.