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Situated in Airlie Beach, Bounce Airlie Beach has a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is set 4.3 km from Whitsunday Art Gallery. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

At the hostel, the rooms include air conditioning and a shared bathroom. Bounce Hostel in Airlie Beach was the highlight of my trip — clean, social, and perfectly located! What truly made it special was Emir, who went above and beyond every single day. Super friendly, always smiling, and quick to solve any request with ease, he made everyone feel at home. If you're heading to Airlie, this is the place to stay — and make sure to say hi to Emir!

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9.1
Superb
433 reviews
Price from
US$53
per night

Set in Bowen, 1.1 km from Bowen Beach, Mangoes Backpacker Hostel & Farmstay offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a water park. The hostel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Great hostel under new ownership. Really kind hosts and a friendly atmosphere. Everything is clean and well equipped.

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9.7
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and shared lounge, The Hostel, Airlie Beach is situated in Airlie Beach. The property is set 1.5 km from Coral Sea Marina, 5.4 km from Whitsunday Art Gallery and 800 metres from Port of Airlie Marina. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Airlie Beach. The rooms are very clean and comfortable

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7.9
Good
1,981 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Just 5 minutes' walk from Airlie Beach, Nomads Backpackers Airlie Beach Backpackers Hostel is set amongst tropical native gardens. Guests enjoy a swimming pool and volleyball court. Free WiFi is available. The reception team was amazing, particularly Mads the goofy guy helping with local suggestions, sad to see him leave he was good for Nomads

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7.4
Good
1,143 reviews
Price from
US$42
per night

Featuring free WiFi, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and shared lounge, Backpackers By The Bay is situated in Airlie Beach. Boasting barbecue facilities, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.2 km from Boathaven Beach and around 700 metres from Port of Airlie Marina. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Cleanest kitchen in town and cool atmosphere.

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7.3
Good
761 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

Situated in Airlie Beach, Queensland region, Accom KC's is located 4.5 km from Whitsunday Art Gallery. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, an oven, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. All guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. For a backpackers honestly was the best value and place to stay !! Amazing location and amazing price, they had a cleaner daily. I stayed in a 6bed girl dorm the girls were so lovely and respectful if either one was asleep. The staff were so helpful and lovely! Will definitely stay there again!! Honestly better then Magnums and I always stayed at Magnums when up in airlie but can assure you KCs accommodation will be my first choice from now on!! Absolutely amazing !! Thankyou

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7.5
Good
28 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

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