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title: "1770 Beachside Backpacker vs Agnes Palms Accommodation"
description: "1770 Beachside Backpacker or Agnes Palms Accommodation in Agnes Water? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# 1770 Beachside Backpacker vs Agnes Palms Accommodation

Both are in Agnes Water, 170 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Agnes Water
## [1770 Beachside Backpacker](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/1770-beachside-backpacker-agnes-water/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1070185/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · Agnes Water
## [Agnes Palms Accommodation](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/agnes-palms-accommodation-agnes-water/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1102463/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 170 m apart.

### Choose 1770 Beachside Backpacker if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 8.0)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 8 / 17)

### Choose Agnes Palms Accommodation if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 17 / 8)

### Why is 1770 Beachside Backpacker better than Agnes Palms Accommodation?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 8.0) (+0.5)
2.  Offers an airport transfer
3.  4 more listed amenities (19 vs 15) (+4)

### Why is Agnes Palms Accommodation better than 1770 Beachside Backpacker?

1.  Allows pets

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | 1770 Beachside Backpacker | Agnes Palms Accommodation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.5) | 8.0 |
| Location | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.3) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.5) | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 82  (+21) | 61 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5  (+0.3) | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | 182  (+79) | 103 |
| Rank in Agnes Water | bottom 38%  (+38%) | bottom 1% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Distance to Agnes Water centre | 670 m  (−160 m) | 830 m |
| To the beach | 240 m | 240 m |
| To the airport | 78 km | 78 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 810 m  (−150 m) | 960 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 8 | 17 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | – |
| Listed amenities | 19  (+4) | 15 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

170 m apart

1770 Beachside Backpacker: city centre: 670 m, Gladstone Airport (GLT): 78 km, beach: 240 m, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

Agnes Palms Accommodation: city centre: 710 m, Gladstone Airport (GLT): 78 km, beach: 240 m, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Agnes Water

[Agnes Water weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/queensland/agnes-water/weather)

## 1770 Beachside Backpacker or Agnes Palms Accommodation: common questions

### Which is better, 1770 Beachside Backpacker or Agnes Palms Accommodation?

1770 Beachside Backpacker leads in 1 of 5 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, 1770 Beachside Backpacker or Agnes Palms Accommodation?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

1770 Beachside Backpacker is closer: 670 m from the centre, against 830 m for Agnes Palms Accommodation.

### How far apart are 1770 Beachside Backpacker and Agnes Palms Accommodation?

The two hotels are 170 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/1770-beachside-backpacker-agnes-water-vs-agnes-palms-accommodation-agnes-water/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/