BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with bars, steps from Cavill Avenue
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Balcony view
Lobby sitting area
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
6 Beach Road, Surfers Paradise, QLD, 4217
  • Slingshot
    3 min walk
  • Cavill Avenue
    3 min walk
  • Centro Surfers Paradise
    3 min walk
  • Surfers Paradise, QLD (SFP)
    4 min walk

Room options

Bed in 4 Share Female Dorm

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed in 8 Share Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed in 4 Share Female Dorm

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed in 4 Share Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 Bunk Bed In Mixed 8 Share Standard Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 Bunk Bed In Mixed 4 Share Superior Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Private Deluxe Ensuite Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

1 Bunk Bed In Mixed 4 Share Standard Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 Bunk Bed In Mixed 6 Share Deluxe Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 Bunk Bed In Female 4 Share Standard Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 Bunk Bed In Mixed 6 Share Standard Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 Bunk Bed In Female 4 Share Superior Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Gold Coast

BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel places you in the centre of Gold Coast, steps from Cavill Avenue and within a short 5-minute stroll of Surfers Paradise Beach. Highlights at this hostel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Goldies, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the Hot tub and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Surfers Paradise hostel include Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and The Star Gold Coast.

What's nearby

  • Slingshot - 3 min walk
  • Cavill Avenue - 3 min walk
  • Chevron Renaissance - 4 min walk
  • Surfers Paradise Beach - 5 min walk
  • SkyPoint Observation Deck - 6 min walk

Getting around

  • Cypress Avenue Station - 10 min walk
  • Varsity Lakes Station - 20 min drive
  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Finn McCool's Surfers Paradise - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Milky Lane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paradox Coffee Roasters - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lot 1 Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel

Hostel with bars, steps from Cavill Avenue
BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel.

This Gold Coast hostel is smoke free.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1960
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel offers 45 accommodations with a safe. Rooms open to balconies. This Gold Coast hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, German, Japanese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Goldies

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [3128 Surfers Paradise Boulevard]
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 20.00 per stay
  • Towels fee: AUD 10 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

BUNK Backpackers Surfers Paradise - Hostel Surfers Paradise
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel?

BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel?

Yep, BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel is a short 5-minute walk from Surfers Paradise Beach.

Does BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel have a pool?

BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What luxury perks are available at BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel?

BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel features an outdoor pool, 1 hot tub and 2 bars.

What makes BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel?

No, BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

BUNK Surfers Paradise - International Backpacker Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 306 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 306 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 306 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 306 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 306 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel with a friendly atmosphere! The rooms were clean, and the common area was perfect for meeting fellow travelers. Staff were helpful and gave great recommendations for local spots. Convenient location close to public transport and attractions. Highly recommend for budget travelers!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
If you like the party life it will be good, but if you want some sleep then not so good. Other issues discussed with staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

yong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
elevator is not worming, everything is good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthias, Seaford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very late check in at the island hotel. Super friendly check in and very helpfu
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Henare

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Was ok. Great location but nothing special. Nothing in the room besides beds. No glasses or a fridge. Shower was cold
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Backpacker resort in Surfers
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Hari Nath

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not very safe
Someone clearly rampaged into our room when we were not present. The room was left untidy like it was used, dust bin was kicked out of the room. They also forgot their phone with their ID card in the phone case. The hotel staff were kind enough to put us in another room but I asked for an explanation of who got in and what happened. They could use security cameras to understand that, but we were not informed of what occured. Overall we felt very unsafe. Lucky that we did not had any valuables in the room and none of our stuff was lost.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Late check in was ok but the staff member that checked us in was obviously very high or on something but polite and did his job. The room was fairly clean but under beds were filthy and had big pieces of food & containers under them which lead me to believe everything else wasn’t hugely clean. obviously it’s a quick change of sheets, open curtains and put toiletries in only. It was incredibly loud and even with ear plugs in for sleep, I could hear music downstairs every night. We had a private room toilet. Good for a back packers but an ok in general. If you aren’t too fussy and can sleep with noise or was an ok stay. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were good and renovated however weirdly there were bins inside the room which were rusted! Silly to renovate the rooms and leave cheap rusted bins in the place. Grow a brain.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Pros: prime location (walking distance to everything), nice common area with pool, air conditioning works pretty well, bunk beds with individual light and power point. Cons: check out is too early (10am), finding the reception may be a bit confusing for someone who's never been there (it's on the 1st floor of a different hotel called The Island around the corner). When checking in they requested my passport, which is a bit weird for a domestic trip (they didn't accept my australian driver license)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool place
Great stay. Excellent pillows, clean and stylish room, fantastic location. One small criticism, the mattress was a bit springy, not terrible but for me the one important detail is the mate was/pillow. There was some street noise/music at night but if you are staying here you are here to be out enjoying yourself and part of the street noise! Overall I’d highly recommend this place and I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
nah, location is too noisy
Weekend stay, late night - very noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

kerryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a GCCC undercover Parking just next door, very convenient and was only $5 overnight. Didnt realise Bunk was park of the Island hotel so got a little confused with where to checkin but when staff explained the temporary checkin location of Island Hotel reception, understandable. Found staff very friendly. The room (Queen with own bathroom) is good, clean, has basic necessities like TV, safe, shower, toilet, usb stations all over. Room looked better on the inside than does from the outside, but cheap accomodation, not complaining.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great ACCOMMODATION
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Selman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Bradley, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, excellent location and good room sizes. Guests were very friendly and had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Kris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
BAD AND DONT STAY HERE
I have stayed here for 2 months during March 2020. I arrived checked in and was fine until an unregistered friend of a guest was let into the property. He was hostile and aggressive in the room so much so that he almost had his fist out. I told the management and GM that was in that night. Security and the GM I thought resolved the problem was let back into the room and was told that the other guests have been given a 2 hour suspension on the room the GM escorted me to the room and said it’s fine grab your stuff and we sorted a room out for you. As I was packing the guests in question came back into the room and started with another aggressive stance and was pushing me around and aggressively acting towards me because I was gay as that came up in conversation. I don’t have a problem with it. I then called the Police and a staff member thank god was on the floor and called the GM. They arranged a refund for my stay with push back as this was 10pm on a Saturday night with no apology was made. The GM also admitted fault when I asked how would he like it and what would he have done in situation and he said I would of felt short changed and felt more should have been done were his exact words. (Which is why I calm down) The next day the manager said it wasn’t our fault and we can’t be responsible for how people act with again no apology. I think a duty of care is placed and more should of been done in this situation and you should be aware that this is how management act.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020