Hostel
Backpackers By The Bay
Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Australia
About Backpackers By The Bay
Backpackers By The Bay is a hostel in Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Australia. Guests rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 34 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, gym, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 460 m from the centre of Whitsunday Islands. The nearest beach is 580 m away. The nearest airport, Hamilton Island Airport (HTI), is 26 km away.
- Type
- Hostel
- Check-in from
- 10:00
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Rooms
- 20
- Last renovated
- 2013
- Other stays within 500 m
- 36
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How Backpackers By The Bay scores
Better rated than 16% of hotels in Whitsunday Islands
- Guest rating 7.6
- Location 6.8
- Facilities 5.8
- Spa & wellness 3.0
- Beach access 8.3
Whitsunday Islands average
Rating on Google
4.2/5
From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.
Amenities
Swimming poolBarGymFree parkingFree Wi-Fi
Pool & wellness
- Swimming pool
- Gym
Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Bar
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Services
- Shuttle
- Concierge
- Laundry
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 6.8/10
- Walk grade
- 51/100 Somewhat walkable
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 16
- Sights within 1 km
- 3
| Nearest beachBoathaven Beach | 580 m9 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportHamilton Island Airport (HTI) | 26 km58 min drive |
| Distance to the centreWhitsunday Islands | 460 m7 min walk |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopWoolworths Airlie Beach Central | 600 m10 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyLiveLife Pharmacy Airlie Beach | 760 m12 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Southern Cross Sailing Adventures620 m
- Airlie Beach Lagoon the Whitsundays Queensland630 m
- Skydive Airlie Beach880 m
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Compare Backpackers By The Bay with nearby hotels
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- at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat - Adults Only Apartment 90 m away8.0
- at Boathaven Bay Holiday Apartments Apartment 120 m away8.3
- Club Wyndham Airlie Beach Hotel ★★★★ 140 m away8.5
- Colonial Palms Motor Inn Motel ★★★½ 160 m away8.6
- Coral Sea Vista Apartments Apartment 160 m away8.6
- The Sebel Whitsundays Apartment 190 m away7.9
Questions about Backpackers By The Bay
How do guests rate Backpackers By The Bay?
Backpackers By The Bay has a guest rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 34 reviews, which is better than 16% of rated hotels in Whitsunday Islands.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Backpackers By The Bay?
Check-in starts at 10:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
Does Backpackers By The Bay include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
Does Backpackers By The Bay have a pool?
Yes, Backpackers By The Bay has a swimming pool.
Is there parking at Backpackers By The Bay?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is Backpackers By The Bay from the airport?
The nearest airport, Hamilton Island Airport (HTI), is 26 km away in a straight line.
Is Backpackers By The Bay close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 580 m from the hotel.
How many rooms does Backpackers By The Bay have?
Backpackers By The Bay has 20 rooms.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near Backpackers By The Bay?
Yes: Woolworths Airlie Beach Central, about 600 m away (10 min walk).
Where is the nearest pharmacy to Backpackers By The Bay?
LiveLife Pharmacy Airlie Beach is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 760 m away (12 min walk).
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