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The 10 Best Hostels in Rainbow Beach, Australia

Some of the best backpacker spots in Rainbow Beach

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Freedom Backpackers Hostel Rainbow Beach has an accommodation type to suit everyone's needs. Equipped with 2 guest kitchens, 2 outdoor swimming pools, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Rainbow Beach.

Guests at Freedom Backpackers Hostel Rainbow Beach will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rainbow Beach, like fishing.

Location and cleanliness Best facilities we've had and price was reasonable.

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7.1
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2,069 reviews
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£23
per night

Located at Rainbow Beach, Pippies Beachhouse Backpackers is a hostel offering a range of accommodation with free WiFi, a pool, a shared kitchen, BBQ area and a shared lounge area with Netflix. The property also offers tours of Fraser Island. Two bedroom Beachside Apartments are also available which are located off-site and suitable for families and groups.

Friendly atmosphere rooms very comfy helpful staff car park inside

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7.3
Good
641 reviews
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£13
per night

Featuring a restaurant, a bar and a games room with billiards and darts, Tin Can Bay Budget Accommodation is 5 minutes’ walk from Tin Can Bay. There is an on-site liquor store where you can purchase drinks and a BBQ area perfect for outdoor dining.

Love the privacy and balcony love everything about it just great for a night away

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4.2
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111 reviews
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£21
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Rainbow Beach

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    7.1
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    Lovely hostel. Only here for one night but was a great location close to beach and town and right next to tours to Fraser as well. Staff were so helpful and friendly!
    Tamzin
    Solo traveller
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    7.1
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    Great hostel. Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Great location. Within 10 min walk of beach, shops and other amenities.
    Laura
    Solo traveller
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    7.1
    Scored 7.1
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    Great location, close to everything in town. Bar on site was well stocked. Hostel fine, just needs updating.
    Gary RFC
    Young couple
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
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    Rated very good
     · 14 reviews
    It was an incredibly comfortable stay. The apartment was very nice and homy. It felt like a home which was much appreciated. You could see that the host put a lot of attention to detail making the stay amazing. We had cooking essentials, shampoo and shower gel, even moisturizer. Karen and Ian were very friendly and helpful. We were a group of four friends traveling along the east coast and would definitely recommend this stay for any backpacker that wants a significant upgrade from hostel life.
    Beatriz
    Group
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    7.1
    Scored 7.1
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    great location and perfect if you’re going on the Fraser Island tour as it’s next door to Pippies Hostel which is the departure point.
    Carys
    Solo traveller
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    7.1
    Scored 7.1
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    Great location with greyhound bus just outside the hostel. Great kitchen facilities and pool area. Comfortable rooms.
    laura
    Solo traveller
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    7.1
    Scored 7.1
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    Rated good
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    The cafe, pool, tables, and social vibe make this hostel great. Coffee and drinks are cheap. My room was extremely spacious and had an ensuite, so it was brilliant.
    Katie
    Solo traveller
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    7.1
    Scored 7.1
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    very nice hostel, felt a bit like a resort for backpackers. unfortunately I stayed only one night but wish I stayed there longer! rooms were very comfortable and clean and there were two pools that both had nice hang out areas. also there was a nice bar and even surfboards to rent in the hostel. I would definitely come back again!
    Alina
    Young couple
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    7.1
    Scored 7.1
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    Great location literally opposite greyhound bus. Clean hostel although kitchen utensils need an upgrade as none of the pans had handles. Social hostel and was clean
    Ellie
    Solo traveller
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    7.1
    Scored 7.1
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    Rated good
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    We had a big room with comfortable beds. Our room was really good, and clean. You felt safe inside the hostel area, and it was really social.
    Alexander
    People with friends