13 Waterson Way, 4802 Airlie Beach, Australia
#4 of 23 hotels in Airlie Beach
Guests' ChoiceBased on 260 hostel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Free Wifi
9.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 3, 2025
Aaron
Australianothing
staff are amazing, hostel is clean, new and good vibes, 10/10 would recommend
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: September 3, 2025
Fiona
DenmarkGreat and clean, and friendly staff - especially Amir in the reception!!
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: August 31, 2025
Yume
AustraliaThe bathroom was always crowded
Very cleane
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 31, 2025
Mahmoud
United Arab EmiratesHad an awesome stay at Bounce! 🙌 The place is super clean, well-kept, and the facilities are spot on, definitely some of the best standards I’ve seen in a hostel. There’s a really friendly vibe here, everyone gets along and it just makes it so easy to meet people and feel at home. The staff are next-level, not just friendly but genuinely helpful and accommodating. Big shoutout to Nail and Sharlene, after chatting with them I actually decided to switch over to the long-term options, and I’m so glad I did. Honestly, if you’re looking for a place that’s clean, social, and run by a great team, Bounce is the way to go! 🎉
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 30, 2025
Ella
United KingdomAll of it was great! The highlight were the super friendly staff and long term guests.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 29, 2025
Bailey
AustraliaNothing I loved everything.
Extremely clean, staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 29, 2025
Guusje
NetherlandsEverything was amazing, no bad things to say.
The vibes in this hostel are 10 out of 10. The staff is super nice, they have everything you need (washing machines, free washing liquids, hairdryers, great kitchen etc) And they organize the best events, movie night and yoga are amazing
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 29, 2025
Patrick
New ZealandVery clean and lovely staff, very accommodating
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 26, 2025
Amy
United KingdomNothing, everything was perfect
Very clean, lots of space in the kitchen, bathrooms and rooms were very clean and staff were so helpful and friendly. Really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 25, 2025
Alessandro
ItalyI had an amazing stay at this hostel in Airlie Beach! The atmosphere is super friendly and welcoming, perfect for meeting new people and enjoying the backpacker vibe. The staff are incredibly kind, always ready to help with a smile and give great tips about the Whitsundays and the area. The facilities are clean and well maintained – the rooms are comfortable, the common areas are spacious, and the kitchen is beautiful and clean and has everything you need. The location is also perfect: close to the lagoon, bars, shops, and everything you need in Airlie. It’s the kind of place where you instantly feel at home. I would definitely recommend it to anyone traveling through the Whitsundays, I’ll be back for sure! Thanks again to all Bounce team! Alessandro
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 24, 2025
Victorine
FranceL’accueil super friendly
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 22, 2025
Williams
ArgentinaThe parking
The location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 20, 2025
Theodore
United StatesNOTHING!
It was right in the heart of Airlie and it was the cleanest hostel I’ve been to. The wine and charcuterie night was awesome! The workers were awesome and very friendly. Overall, the best hostel I’ve been to.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 19, 2025
Marco
ItalyBest customer service ever seen in a hostel, the team is amazing! Welcoming, attentive and friendly. Facilities are very good, the building is new and very well kept. Clean and organised. Good people and good vibes.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 17, 2025
Marina
NetherlandsNo lockers in the room.
Lots of spots indoor and outdoor to hang out. The hostel organizes activities to meet other people. Staff is very friendly. Good location, close to beaches, shops and the lagoon. I could use a locker for my valuables when I went to the withsundays, I appreciated that. Nice bedrooms, but not a lot of space.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Niamh
United KingdomNo curtains for bed so not as much privacy and the ratio of bathroom facilities to person was quite low.
Comfortable beds and great social areas. walkable to the main street although is further out than other options
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 9, 2025
Carina
Germanylovely atmosphere, perfect location, lovely team, nice events :-)
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 8, 2025
Antonella
ItalyLockers in the rooms and curtains in beds would be a good improvement.
Modern hostel, open spaces, nice decoration, clean areas.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 7, 2025
Phoebe
United KingdomNothing, but excited to hear they’re getting a pool soon. I’ll definitely be back for that!
Cleanest hostel I’ve stayed in, the activities are social but not crazy, free cheese and wine night is a must! Loved the chill paint n sip too 🤍
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 2, 2025
Viktoria
AustriaBathrooms could be bigger
Amazing staff, cleaner than the average, comfy beds, organized kirchen
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 31, 2025
Astrid
SwedenIt could have been more storage space in the room, like hooks or shelfs.
It was always very clean in the kitchen and bathrooms. All staff was really friendly and helpful, Emir and Phoebe was extra helpful and supportive with my job hunt. Highly recommend Bounce!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 28, 2025
Rosa
China⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had a great stay at Bounce Airlie Beach! The facilities were clean, the vibe was relaxed, and the location was perfect for exploring the area. A special shoutout to Emir at reception — he was incredibly friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt welcome. His energy really added to the positive atmosphere of the place. Thanks for the great experience — I’d definitely come back!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 24, 2025
Niall
United KingdomThe kitchen, chill areas & bathrooms are extremely clean & modern. It’s giving Boujee Hostel vibes. It’s also just off the main street so it’s not so loud as some of the other hostels!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 24, 2025
Beth
United KingdomThe main area is locked overnight so if you have an early start you can’t store things in luggage/in lockers if you will need them, the fact that this area is totally inaccessible between certain hours could have been communicated clearly, it might help to have lockers in the room instead of just the luggage store
The location is great and they have a lot of activities to help people meet, the staff were also great and helped me work my stay around a trip I wanted to go on
Stayed in July 2025
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