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Gladstone Backpackers

2.0 star property
Travelers find the perfect balance between relaxation and adventure at this backpacker's haven, with pool lounging by day and billiards matches in the evening

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Gladstone Backpackers welcomes visitors with continental breakfast and spaces to unwind, from the outdoor pool to the peaceful garden. Cycling enthusiasts love the nearby routes, while the library offers quiet moments and the billiards table provides evening entertainment.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Bar

Room options

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7.4 out of 10
Good
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Private Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Private Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Apartment | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Comfort Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Gladstone, Gladstone Backpackers is in the city center. Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre and Gladstone Art Gallery and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include East Shores Park and Gladstone Maritime Museum. With kayaking, snorkeling, and windsurfing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Gladstone travel guide
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12 Rollo St, Gladstone, QLD, 4680

What's nearby

  • Gladstone Art Gallery and Museum
    Gladstone Art Gallery and Museum
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gladstone Marina
    Gladstone Marina
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gladstone Yacht Club
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gladstone Hospital
    14 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gladstone Station
    2 min drive
  • Gladstone, QLD (GLT)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Auckland House
    15 min walk
  • Subway
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • The Basement
    14 min walk
  • Queens Hotel
    10 min walk

About this property

Gladstone Backpackers

Hostel located in Gladstone Central
Free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Gladstone Backpackers. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and espresso makers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and irons/ironing boards
  • Video-game consoles and video games
  • Private yards, separate dining areas, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Video game console
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Bar]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

  • Air conditioning is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Gladstone Backpackers Hostel
Gladstone Backpackers Gladstone
Gladstone Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Gladstone Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Gladstone

Frequently asked questions

Does Gladstone Backpackers have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gladstone Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gladstone Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Gladstone Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Gladstone Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Gladstone Backpackers located?

Located in Gladstone Central, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Gladstone Yacht Club and Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre. Gladstone Hospital and East Shores Park are also within 15 minutes. Gladstone Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Gladstone Backpackers Reviews

7.0

Good

6.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Isabel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were absolutely lovely but accommodation is run down majorly. Arrived with a big group and given any company would find that stressful, there was no organisation whatsoever. Half of us were left without a key, facilities weren’t great and one of the rooms were without a lock. It’s fine for one night but don’t stay by yourself.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aysha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property owner was awesome and very approachable. Also has a bar onsite very nice ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent place to stay overnight or so. Lively environment. It is quite self contained. Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shelley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I wasn’t comfortable with the shower privacy and felt that some blacked out glass would be better. Also, a shelf for my dry clothes in the shower would be helpful. Floor wasn’t clean either. Affordable, but next to I’ll spend a little more to stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Very dirty, need to throw disgusting furniture out

Very dirty need to clean once a day. Clean towels in kitchen every day. Couches and chairs look disgusting need to be replaced. Faucets do not work. Need outside light on night entry. Kitchen dirty. On the other hand the owner and staff were friendly and helpful. It was a good location for me close to rental car return and airport
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good social hostel just lacking a few basic things: No microwave in the kitchen; no lockers in the room; no milk provided with the cereal and toast breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hostel, I wish I could've stayed longer. Lots of activities to do.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy hostel. They organize an activity and food for little money for 5 to 10 dollars. They also have a kitchen with two stoves. Clear and tidy kitchen. Shower and kitchen are very clean. The bedroom is practical and clean. The employees are very helpful. If they can, they will drive you to the train station and to places of interest to make a nice outing as a group.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

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

Lovely place to recoup

Super cool place with great vibes and lovely people. Really impressed with the bar called 'Charlies' within the hostel, there was also a little simple gym next to the pool which was a blessing. I was shattered when I turned up and there the perfect offer for $5 to have a great dinner cooked for me....I took it, it was fab. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Staff & service

Ok but too pricey for what you get

Nice chill out area, good and cheap dinner in the evening, only two toilets on ground floor, dirty pillows (need renewing), cool dog
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

kieran

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

Friendly staff, great location!

Friendly staff greeting. Walking distance from pubs and food. Common area has a great set up.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly atmosphere
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Stay.

Had a great day and night. Amazing setup friendly staff and facilities. They were installing a gym setup on top of all the other facilities!! Bar is a very relaxing spot Highly recommend Cheers
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lotty

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dalia

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Shameerza

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

DONGQI

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

cecile

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018