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Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only accommodations with balconies

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Bar (on property)
Deluxe King Ensuite
Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Garden

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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336 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802
  • Place, Airlie Beach Lagoon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Coral Sea Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Airlie Beach Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Airlie Beach

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Airlie Beach Lagoon and Airlie Beach Market. Proserpine River wetlands and Boathaven Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Airlie Beach Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Coral Sea Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Airlie Beach Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shingley Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port of Airlie - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Proserpine Station - 22 min drive
  • Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Marina Italian Restaurant & Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Magnums Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KC's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel

Adults-only accommodations with balconies
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Airlie Beach hostel.

  • 156 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel offers 156 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. This Airlie Beach hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Self parking on site (AUD 6 per night)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to download the property's Goki mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: AUD 6 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

Airlie Beach Base
Base Airlie Beach
Base Airlie Beach Resort
Base Resort Airlie Beach
Base Airlie Beach Resort Whitsunday Islands
Base Airlie Beach Resort
Base Airlie Hostel Airlie

Frequently asked questions

How close is Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel to the airport?

Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel is 19.6 mi (243-min drive) away from the Hamilton Island, QLD (HTI-Great Barrier Reef) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel.

How close is Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 3-minute walk from Airlie Beach Lagoon and 11-minute walk from Boathaven Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for AUD 6 per night.

Does Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel have a pool?

Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel features an outdoor pool.

Does Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel have a restaurant?

Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel is home to Boaty's, which features al fresco dining and light fare.

Does Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel to downtown Airlie Beach?

Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel is 0.4 mi away from Airlie Beach.

Base Airlie Beach Resort - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 226 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shyann

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Basic but comfortable

Was a bit apprehensive booking this after reading a lot of bad reviews about the cleanliness, however my room was perfectly clean. It’s very basic and definitely a bit tired but is pretty much what I’d expect for the price and type of accommodation. Shower was very bad though, at some points just big drops of water. Events at Boaty’s made for fun evenings and good food there too, although due to the size / setup doesn’t lend itself so easily to solo travellers meeting people apart from in the dorms / if you’re already coming with others.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Bernadette

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Bernie

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was terrible, broken window with wood over it, broken door lock, mold and asbestos warning labels. This is a cheap back pack hotel and not a resort-look elsewhere in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Nikkola

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just one night seemed pretty good. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely treed property with lots of birds. Close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Give it a miss

This is not a motel or resort. It’s a broken down backpackers. Window coverings do not cover windows even nearly. Dirty bathroom. Door lock barely hanging on so left valuables in the car which is parked in their camping ground area. All in all the worst place I’ve stayed in 40 years including Asia.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Overall it was a very lovely stay, the 6 mixt dorm room were big with airconditioning. Nice little resort, it's fairly big with campers area, tents and dorms. The biggest down point is the staff. They work badly and they are disappointingly rude. The way they clean the dorm is very incongruous as they over water the tiles which is not only hazardous but definitely unsanitary as puddles of water stay for hours on end before to dry. I put a sheet around the bottom bunk to get myself cozy, which wasn't disturbing anyone and the cleaning staff literally ripped it off and remove any form of configuration. First time a backpack does that, still wondering why. The kitchen is way too small for the number of people and the appliances are overly worn, particularly the pans which are in beyond bad condition. I would recommend to bring your cooking gears. If you don't take in consideration the very rude staff, it's a great place to say!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a dbl cabin, old and spacious gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Alan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
X Base Resort is primarily a cheap backpackers resort catering to young travellers who share rooms to keep costs down. Regular adult travellers or families booking rooms alone are not financially better off and the resort is highly geared for the teenage backpacker with an abundance of nightly noise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Basil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my 13 nights stay recently. Liked the place, comfortable and convenient at a reasonable cost.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is essentially a backpackers and really should say in the wotif details, as I would never have booked to stay. Queen room. 1 x single bed blanket. Went to reception and the could only get 2 knee rugs. Another guest was playing loud rap until 4am.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good value and position is excellent walking distance to all the shops clubs beach and marina rooms very spacious Only mugs spoon plus tea coffee sugar, everything else is great. Staff are really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the money it’s well worth staying
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes its a backpacker place. But the rooms and the whole area needs bit TLC. We had unpleasant view of some male backpackers have a shower in donga next to us cause the bathroom window was smash and the glass was not really private.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Aurelie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff very unfriendly, not professional, when they work because it suppose to be open in a morning but is no one there or just a note saying " im back in 1h", the receptionists are not organised at all. The worst camping and hostel I stayed. I very do not recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a stay in a female only room and during the night 3 people entered late and one was male which made me quite uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Courtney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good vibes, quiet rooms. The workers were very accommodating and lovely to talk to. Only downside was that the bathroom didn't have a drain, or shower curtain to stop shower water going all over the floor. Also didn't have a plug for the spa bath. The spa bath was also not working.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dympna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
H
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Right place for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021