Gladstone Backpackers

Location: 12 Rollo Street, Gladstone, au

Star Rating: 7.8 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Tour desk
• Table tennis
• Darts
• Karaoke
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Grocery deliveries
• Kid meals
• Shared kitchen
• Evening entertainment
• Salt-water pool
• Entertainment staff
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Pet bowls
• Pet basket
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Face masks for guests available
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Key card access
• Mobile app for room service
• Broadcast Live sport events
• Pub crawls
• Happy hour
• Cooking class
• Bingo
• Television in common areas
• Billiards or pool table
• Free wired internet
• Snack bar/deli
• Golfing on site
• Scuba diving on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Water park access (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Free pool cabanas
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Beach yoga on site
• Private beach nearby
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Concerts/live shows
• Private picnics
• Art gallery on site
• Wine release events
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Secured parking
• Golf cart
• Fishing nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Hosted evening meal (reserve)
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Beach toys
• Charcoal grill
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Pool toys
• Paddle boating nearby
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Computer
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Heated pool
  • Salt water pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs

• Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

• 1 Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

  This dormitory room offers access to shared facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Computer
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Heated pool
  • Salt water pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs

• Deluxe Double Room

  The pool with a view and fireplace are the standout features of this double room. The double room features air conditioning, a seating area, a balcony with garden views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Computer
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Heated pool
  • Salt water pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs

• One-Bedroom Apartment

  The pool with a view and fireplace are the standout features of this apartment. This air-conditioned apartment is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The unit is fitted with parquet floors, a seating area, a game console, a game console, as well as a balcony. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Computer
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Heated pool
  • Salt water pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs

• Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Computer
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Heated pool
  • Salt water pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs

Guest Reviews

• Shanna (1/5): Do yourself a favour and sleep in your car - Advertised as a self contained one bedroom unit but it was actually the owner or managers residence with all their gear still in it. Couldn’t get into the room until about 6.30pm as they took all day to clean it. Very uncomfortable staying in someone space unknowingly. You should advertise honestly Everyone there seemed to know the door code. And had a good few knocks on the door during the night. The shower had a clear window in it over looking the drive way. Needle caps on the cable reel table in the bar/reception. The light above the bed had a remote that no one could find and it had been left on. The owner had to come back and find it. Air con didn’t work and was charged $350 for one night. Absolute rip off.
• Florian (6/5): Bon établissement dans l'ensemble - L'emplacement est cool, c'est propre La cuisine ouvre tard, les bâches sur les matelas c'est horrible pour dormir
• Kieran (7/5): My favourite Aussie hostel - Great value place with a fun atmosphere. There's 'nicer' hostel rooms around in big cities but nothing like that in Gladstone or at this price point. Would recommend for first time backpackers or people just passing through town for a night. You'll meet friendly people and get great advice for finding work opportunities. The Beers at the bar are a bit limited, that's not super important for some people of course. Fridge space in the kitchen is at a premium too.
• Lynne (8/5): Nice atmosphere in the hostel, pretty balcony & garden. - Arrived just as the open mic began which was great! Borrowed a lovely guitar & did a few songs! Great surprise!! Got a great bed too! Slept well thanks 😊 A bit short on cups & cutlery in the kitchen 😊!
• Louna (10/5): Fantastic - The vibes were amazing and the team there knows how to make you feel like home :)
• Charlott (10/5): Perfect for 88days and amazing people - Very close to everything in town, very social, I love the pool to chill out, I was looking for a job and find it immediately very close to the hostel, enjoying doing my 88 days here with amazing people:)
• Emily (10/5): A wonderful, affordable stay, very homey a staff were so friendly and welcoming and willing to help with anything to get - Easy to get to, very friendly staff and I felt very welcome. Very relaxed and friendly environment that I felt right at home in Nothing
• Brenda (8/5): The people were very friendly and I got a lot of information about snakes from one of the guests. - Breakfast was a bowl of cereal and milk which was ok. I accidentally set off the fire alarm because I couldn't find the way out through the bathroom.
• Sophie (1/5): -
• Paul (4/5): Get what you pay for - Was not told they don't supply towels. Would have been handy to know. Given one sheet that was a fitted sheet to sleep with. Thought that was strange
• Guest (10/5): -
• duane (10/5): First time staying at a backpackers in years and I'm glad I did. - The staff and everyone staying there were really chilled and fun people. The beds were comfy and the rooms and facilities were clean. Cool bar and outdoor area. I had a great time and will be back. I can't really think of anything. It was in the perfect location for me, close to the yacht club and marina and had everything I needed. Can't ask for much more.
• Joshua (10/5): -
• Jessica (10/5): Great stay so far - Great environment, friendly staff. Did not have safe lockers if I needed.
• Emma (1/5): I didn’t stay here and was refused my refund - Nothing. Rude incompetent business. Fraudulent conduct. Horrible unkept, horrible staff.
• Dunne (10/5): -
• Natalie (9/5): -
• Brenda (8/5): I stayed for 2 extra nights because my bus was cancelled. But it was pleasant and enjoyable. - Simple. Only available before 9 am. The indoors could have been cooler but air con was not available in my shared room and the fan was not strong enough.
• Viona (9/5): -
• Annette (8/5): - Mir hat besonders die familiäre Atmossphäre gefallen - und das Pool. Marianna hat mich nach Mitternacht noch empfangen und mir sogar mein Bett gezeigt! Bin mit netten Leuten ins Gespräch gekommen! Vorhänge zumindest für die oberen Betten wären nicht schlecht - unten kann man sich ja behelfen!
• Mateo (7/5): Nice - In overall was good, great environment and nice location. The beds were not too big and they were shaky
• Miyako (10/5): - Very clean , the staff are amazing. Highly recommended! None
• Sarah (10/5): -
• Rodney (10/5): Clean and presentable backpackers place with friendly and helpful staff - Bright and friendly venue with a well stocked bar, great bbq area and a relaxing pool
• Sri (10/5): -
• XUANLI (4/5): -
• Jay (10/5): -
• Vanja (9/5): -
• Jay (8/5): -
• Jay (6/5): -
• Jay (7/5): -
• Aaron (10/5): -
• Gianluca (5/5): -
• Rowe (8/5): -
• Aaron (10/5): -
• YOUHAN (9/5): Pleasant and name-worthy backpackers - Lovely staffs, bubbly folks mingling and enjoying part of their lifetime solving each other’s problems. Anything can’t go wrong with this place!
• Pauline (10/5): Tiki recommended - Highly recommended for travelers who want the local experiences in an ambient environment value for money activities and socialized environment Rely on your own transport
• Aaron (10/5): - Awesome people such a kind respectful environment, eclectic with it's own beachy chill vibes, awesome vibes
• Gianluca (5/5): - La chica que nos atendió muy amable. Luego los demás del personal, sin mas. No estaba muy limpio, pocos baños, las camas muy incomodas.Y SOBRETODO todavía no recibí de vuelta el dinero del deposito, 50$ , y les escribí un mail pero no responden.
• Stumpp (10/5): - It was all perfect. So chill and relaxing
• Svenja (5/5): -
• Jay (8/5): -
• Seongjae (9/5): -
• María (7/5): -
• Milou (7/5): Prima voor een nachtje! - Heel gezellig hostel met super vriendelijk personeel. Douches waren ruim. Het bed was gammel en de kamer klein. Het is erg gehorig in het gebouw en de gemeenschappelijke ruimtes niet heel schoon (mede door de honden die aanwezig zijn). Binnen moesten schoenen uit, maar mijn witte sokken werden toch bruin.
• Charissa (8/5): -
• Cécile (7/5): -
• Archana kumari (8/5): Good night stay. - The property was clean and everyone was friendly. Nothing
• danny (10/5): lovely hope the travellers dont mind a old guy useing the backpackers its very nice to chat to them - top spot and myself i love dogs so i got some dog love as well nice to chat to everyone there as well
• Eliate (7/5): Good -
• Kevin (9/5): Enjoyable, fun and comfortable. - Friendly but very professional staff and owner, in a great location. Location slightly far from shops.
• Robert (7/5): Good -
• Joan (8/5): - Excellent place to stay overnight or so. Lively environment. It is quite self contained. Close to everything
• Joan (10/5): - A place to be for anyone travelling or need a quick stopover for the night. Friendly environment and has a humble family type of vibe. Worth every cent
• Max (10/5): Exceptional -
• Dave (7/5): Twas' a good pitstop - Easy goin hostel. They had a turtle and a dog-- end of story. There was a crazy dude at the front desk :P
• Souleymane (7/5): Good -
• Thea (10/5): Hidden gem in Gladstone, would stay again - Great staff, lovely atmosphere, cool hostel pets, good people. Booked last minute for a work trip and glad I did. :) - T-dog
• Dave (8/5): Very good - The staff were very helpful and friendly The swimming pool. Don't have any photos as I was here doing night shift
• Sasha (10/5): Staff were extremely helpful when needed. Can’t thank them enough. - Convenient location, good value for money
• Michael (10/5): Exceptional -
• Yang (8/5): Very good -
• Victor (10/5): Exceptional -
• Tracy (7/5): Good -
• Tracy (10/5): Best Backpackers - Super friendly, kind, helpful and accommodating owners/staff. Loved the atmosphere. Our room was super nice, the best we have stayed in so far. I wish we had booked Gladstone Backpackers for longer.
• Georgia (2/5): Very poor -
• Hoara (9/5): Superb -
• Nils (10/5): Do stay here, you won't regret it! - The familiar feel of the hostel
• John (9/5): Clean, comfortable, friendly and affordable - Comfortable bed, clean bathroom, very friendly staff The bin in the kitchen could have been emptied more often. In the evening it was often overflowing.
• Jaime (8/5): Very good - Great vibe, people were super friendly there weren't that many places to charge your phone or connect your laptop
• Eleanor (10/5): Had a fantastic stay and already want to come back!! - Had a great stay, staff were fantastic, felt very homely, facilities were great, want to return already!!
• Jaime (8/5): Very good -
• Aysha (10/5): - Property owner was awesome and very approachable. Also has a bar onsite very nice ☺️
• Newton (10/5): Exceptional - Super friendly staff, highly recommend anyone travelling through or visiting Gladstone to stay at the backpackers, big mix of tourists and travellers from all around the globe, 10/10
• Tom (9/5): Superb - The crew staff is amazing best hostel experience for me :)
• Beley (8/5): Very good -
• Venkata (9/5): Good balance of social and quiet - The staff were very friendly and the rooms are on the nicer side of what you'd expect from a backpackers which was a pleasant surprise. They put an effort to host small evening barbecues and pizza nights for the guests. The in-house bar has a decent selection of booze and they give discount for the residents. The pool is well maintained and gets frequent use from most of the residents.
• Jasmin (10/5): If you look for a home away from home, you’ll find it here! - Especially as a solo traveler, I felt so welcomed by the Backpackers staff who is so helpful and friendly. The salt water pool and the outdoor area are made for having a relaxing day and in the evening, there’s so much to do with the people there - from bbq to movie nights or a trip to the beach. You’ll always find someone to play chess or pool with. But it’s also completely respected if you need some me-time WiFi is sufficient if you have to do some work on your laptop and every bed has outlets and reading lights. There are enough toilets and showers, so I never had to wait. And the hostel‘s pets are just so cool. Couldn’t recommend it more
• Vanessa (10/5): Exceptional -
• Annina (7/5): Great place to stay, especially for people taking the ferry out to heron island - Really nice staff, very accommodating and super homey feel overall. Great vibes.
• Caitlin (10/5): Exceptional -
• Juan (10/5): Exceptional - the best hostel in gladstone, warm people, good place to be. thank so much staff for all
• Q (8/5): Very good -
• Robson (5/5): Passable -
• Andrea (4/5): Disappointing -
• Robert (2/5): Very poor -
• Melany (7/5): Good -
• Chimène (1/5): Paul the cockroach and friends - Location was fine, plenty of parking spaces with closeby supermarkets. Quiet area and short drive to nearby places. Towels were free, staff was very welcoming. When we arrived we were welcomed by one staff member and two (friendly) dogs. Didn't expect the dogs to be there but they were very well behaved. Our deposit was more expensive than the stay itself (38 euros compared to 30 euros for 2 people). Place was a bit messy and really came across as chaotic and unhygienic. We were given a key to our room and shown around, there was a small bar/bbq place and a pool with some bugs to accompany you. First bathroom my friend used had an overflowing bin and blood spatters, as did the bathroom I later used downstairs. Quote on the bathroom door mentioned "it's all shits and giggles until someone giggles and shits", very applicable because at this point we were giggling about the shit we were in. Felt like we were in an old grandma's house with a bunch of teenagers, you do you if you like that vibe. Showers were unclean, had mold, and if you didn't wanna shower alone there was a bunch of flies accompanying you here as well. Then entered the kitchen, aside from food lying around everywhere and a dirty counter we met our fifth pet of the hostel: Paul the cockroach, full of life and seemed to enjoy the amount of food and filth laying around better than we did. Cleaned all of our stuff before cooking, cooked, couldn't wait until we leaved. We had a four person room shared with another girl, would not have felt safe as a girl alone here, staff was a bit too excited about us joining for a beer.
• Rahul (5/5): Passable -
• Greentree (10/5): Exceptional - Close too everything Courtesy
• Greentree (7/5): Good -
• Jasmin (5/5): Passable - We stayed twice, a week apart and in that time they added room numbers and curtians so improvements are being made. It had a very cute garden and they let you use the facilities before you check in and after you check out Breakfast wasn't great, beds were uncomfortable and everything was relatively clean but not spotless. Lots of workers seam to live there long term so it's a very male dominated environment
• Sam (2/5): - I paid $297 for the double room which was nothing like the photo's, it was a half finished room with no blankets and the mattress was filthy. I was locked out of my room and the staff were unable to find a key for a considerable amount of time. Terrible experience.
• Yassine (7/5): Good - Nice kitchen and garden… Thanks soo much Malya for the extra blanket you give me, with your warm hospitality I felt home for a moment 😉 Bed really uncomfortable…
• Judith (9/5): A little disappointed on time it’s taking to get my $50 deposit back on to my credit card - My son actually staying there I just booked him in he said everything was fine N/a
• Hermann (7/5): Good -
• Jasmin (1/5): Bad -
• Eldaly (3/5): Poor -
• Stephen (10/5): Exceptional -
• Yacoubi (7/5): Good - Warm welcome from management. Nothing

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