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A clean, safe and friendly backpackers hostel in the heart of the Whitsundays

Facilities at Backpackers By The Bay

Backpackers By The Bay prides itself on the quality and affordability of its rooms. Each room is serviced daily and Backpackers By The Bay is known throughout Oz for its Cleanliness, Friendliness and Hospitality. Below are just some of the facilities we provide for you our guests.

  • Fully equipped kitchen - with all cutlery, crockery, pots & pans provided - and everything works!!

  • Laundry room with washers, dryer, ironing board & iron

  • Internet Access and FREE WiFi

  • Free tea and coffee

  • Outdoor lounge/TV room with latest release videos and comfy lounges

  • Free outdoor, covered area - dine while looking over the stunning Coral Sea and islands

  • All rooms are serviced daily - linen provided and air conditioning (not through winter)

  • Games room with free pool table

  • Salt water pool surrounded by palm trees, hammocks and sun lounges plus an awesome outdoor gym!

  • Tour desk offering unbiased local knowledge for all regional day and overnight tours - often at standby or discounted prices

  • Lending library

  • Safe and secure 24 hour access


Backpackers At A Glance
  • SAFE & SECURE
    24 Hr Access, off street parking
  • IN-HOUSE TOUR DESK
    Unbiased knowledge, great rates
  • POOL
    Salt Water Pool
  • SERVICED ROOMS
    Linen provided & air-conditioned
  • FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN
    Everything you need is provided

4 Share Rooms

  • These are dorm-style rooms all with bunk-beds.
  • Rates include linen (sheets and blankets); pillows, crockery and cutlery.
  • All rooms are air-conditioned (except in winter)
  • Includes Federal Government GST, so there is nothing extra to pay for.

Cancellation Policy: Please note cancellations received less than 48 hours prior to your expected arrival time will forfeit the cost of one nights accommodation in the style of room your booking was held.

Rates per person $ 53

Christmas/New Year's* $ 65

*(Christmas/New Year Period 23.12.2023 - 9.1.2024)

Double Rooms

  • These are private rooms.
  • Rates include linen (sheets and blankets); pillows, crockery and cutlery.
  • All rooms are air-conditioned (except in winter)
  • Includes Federal Government GST, so there is nothing extra to pay for.
  • Double room rates include towels.

Cancellation Policy: Please note cancellations received less than 48 hours prior to your expected arrival time will forfeit the cost of one nights accommodation in the style of room your booking was held.

Rates per room $ 98

Christmas/New Year's* $ 135

* (Christmas Period 23.12.23 to 09.01.24)