Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Victorian Gold Coast hostel in Coolangatta with a coffee shop/cafe
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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Casino

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Cnr Griffith And Mclean St, Coolangatta, QLD, 4225
  • The Strand
    3 min walk
  • Coolangatta Beach
    3 min walk
  • Kirra Beach
    4 min walk
  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    3 min drive

Room options

Queen Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

1 Person in 8-Bed mixed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

1 Person in 8-Bed Female-only Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Gold Coast

At Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Coolangatta Beach and Kirra Beach. Highlights at this Victorian hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Coolangatta hostel include Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Robina Town Centre.

What's nearby

  • Coolangatta Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kirra Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Greenmount Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Twin Towns Services Club - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Snapper Rocks - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Varsity Lakes Station - 30 min drive
  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪4 Pines Coolangatta - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪O'Sushi Japanese Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shah-Jahan Indian Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Top Noodle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Surf Club Coolangatta - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel

Victorian Gold Coast hostel in Coolangatta with a coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Gold Coast hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1927
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel offers 23 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower.

Languages

English

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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1927
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. 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 major credit cards, Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel.

Property is also known as

Coolangatta Hostel
Coolangatta Sands
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Hostel Coolangatta
Sands Coolangatta
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Coolangatta Sands Backpackers Hostel
Sands Hostel Coolangatta
Sands Backpackers Hostel
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Coolangatta Sands Hotel
Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel Coolangatta
Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel?

Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel?

Yep, Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel is a short 3-minute walk from Coolangatta Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel?

No, Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel?

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

Are pets allowed at Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 148 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 148 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 148 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 148 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 148 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Danny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel had all you need for a weekend stay and close to the coolys rock on event
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good food, nice and close to everything, quieter than expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Jillian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Single bathrooms dirty, other guests obviously not cleaning up after themselves (including toilet bowls!). Shared kitchen not so good either.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The food at the bistro was as good as any that you could find elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good old pub.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

George

Rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Kelcey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lady was nice checking in. Unfortunately when we got to the room it was like they had placed a bed in a storage room. The bed looked old, marks all over walls & furniture, the makeshift cupboard looked like something out of the tip. The room had a door out onto the balcony which faced the main road which could be nice if it had some sort of curtain which would provide privacy and as the room was so tiny there was no privacy in the whole room. Left just after 8.30am, noone at reception to give feedback to.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming historic hotel, staff were very friendly and helpful, nice and close to the beach and restaurants, no need for a car
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

George

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helping hands at Coolangatta sands
I enjoyed my stay the showers were clean the dorms with aircon was affordable and staff were very happy to help me.they allowed me to store my luggage when they booked out
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

yu chun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great budget choice
The location is superb. Although an old hotel, the shared facilities and kitchen are good. The balcony with sun beds is superb
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best location
Best location and great service. If you dont mind shared facilities, then its a great old style hotel to stay in
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Aidan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was double booked so had to drive 15km to get another hotel. Wotif took online booking. Not Coolangatta Sands fault. Duty Manager was very professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location. Small but tidy rooms. Great share chef kitchen and brand new share bathrooms. The balcony is amazing. Bit noisy, as to be expected, at night and the corridors very shabby. No complaints for price and location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Staff were welcoming and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Attentive staff and terrific location however: very noisy. No lift to accomodation. Squeaky beds. Bring your own locks and Flip Flops. Dirty floors. Rooms with Doors onto Balcony do not lock. Automatic door on stairwell slammed my finger. Overall a very rough night... made up for it with a really lovely barramundi and vegetables in the cafe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful hotel nice atmosphere need to work on clean sheets, towels and blankets though.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Probaby over-priced
Facilities basic but ok. Main issue was uncontrolled noise from communal areas such as TV room etc. Also noise from other rooms and shared verandah. Only one step above a backpackers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
For a backpackers over a pub, this was good. Nice kitchen and a great balcony. Staff were great. Small room but the sheets were clean and the a/c quiet. Friday night and security staff were active, and welcome to humans of Coolangatta, but everyone was friendly and the covers band was pretty good. Thumbs down to the shared bathrooms / toilets, which were in a reasonably bad condition, cracked, dirty and wet, with dodgy locks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like Michelle who did everything toake our stay warm...we froze the first night but warm the next night...room disgusting...back dinner cold...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021