Coolangatta Sands Backpackers Hostel

Welcome to the Coolangatta Sands Backpackers Hostel and the first stop here on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. The 100 bed Coolangatta Sands Hostel brings to the Gold Coast an unprecedented level of accommodation, security, cleanliness and facilities and only steps from the beaches of the Gold Coast with its world famous surf breaks like Snapper Rocks and D-Bah

Originally built in 1922, the classic “Queenslander” went under a full renovation in 2007 which transformed the top level into a modern backpackers rest for those in search of quality accommodation at a cheap price. Facilities include large communal bathrooms, WiFi internet, communal kitchen, laundry and TV lounge. Our rooms are fully air-conditioned with hotel quality inner sprung mattresses and your bed is made with fresh crisp sheets prior to your arrival. Security swipe cards and lockers in each room add to the security expected by today’s traveler.

All of this is surrounded by our stunning covered balcony, with day beds to laze on as you watch the world go by… or watch the ocean breaks of Kirra Point; only steps from our front door.

Coolangatta is an interpretation of a very pure aboriginal word meaning “beautiful place “or “splendid view” and it certainly lives up to its name with some of the east coasts cleanest beaches with uninterrupted sun and turquoise waters. All of this is surrounded by the Australian green belt hinterlands comprising of national parks like Mount Warning and rainforest.

Coolangatta Sands Hostel

Looking after today's international backpacker