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Written by Callum Taylor, Camille Laurent, Marika Maslanka
25/08/2025
Ahmed Photography, Pexels
Airlie Beach is well-equipped with numerous hostels and social guesthouses, providing affordable and vibrant options for backpackers and budget travelers looking to connect with others and access the region's attractions.
1. Bounce Airlie Beach
Type: Hostel
Situated within a lush garden, Bounce Airlie Beach offers a modern and clean atmosphere with a shared lounge, an on-site bar, and a swimming pool. Evening entertainment and a communal kitchen foster social opportunities, making it a popular choice for meeting other travelers.
2. Nomads Airlie Beach
Type: Hostel
Nestled amongst tropical gardens, Nomads Airlie Beach provides a lively and social environment, featuring a swimming pool and volleyball court. Recent refurbishments enhance the comfortable dorms and rooms. Its central location near bars, shops, and the lagoon ensures ample opportunities for interaction and fun.
3. Base Airlie Beach Resort
Type: Hostel/Resort
Base Airlie Beach Resort offers a resort-like experience at backpacker prices, boasting stylish rooms, two outdoor swimming pools, and volleyball courts set within tropical gardens. Its own Boat House Bar and an on-site nightclub (The Shed Bar on weekends) contribute to a highly social and fun atmosphere, complemented by its central location near the lagoon and beach.
4. Backpackers By The Bay
Type: Hostel
Backpackers By The Bay offers a comfortable and more relaxed social setting away from the main party noise, yet still provides communal amenities such as a saltwater swimming pool, sun terrace, and a clean shared kitchen. Guests can enjoy barbecue facilities, evening entertainment, and various chill-out areas like hammocks and a library, fostering connections in a cosy environment.
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