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Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Victorian hostel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi
Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel is a short walk from Kirra Beach. Guests enjoy free WiFi, relax in the library, or soak up sunshine on the terrace. The on-site cafe serves good coffee, and the bar area offers friendly billiards competition.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Queen Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi

Queen Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 Person in 8-Bed mixed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 Person in 8-Bed Female-only Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

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Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel is in Coolangatta, a neighborhood in Gold Coast. Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and Robina Town Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kirra Beach and Coolangatta Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Gold Coast Skydive or Border Park Raceway.
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Cnr Griffith And Mclean St, Coolangatta, QLD, 4225

What's nearby

  • Coolangatta Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kirra Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Greenmount Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Twin Towns Services Club - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Snapper Rocks - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Varsity Lakes Station - 30 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O-Sushi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Top Noodle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Shah-Jahan Indian Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪4 Pines Coolangatta - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coolangatta Surf Club - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel

Hostel near Kirra Beach
Coolangatta Beach and Twin Towns Services Club are located near Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel, which provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • A TV in the lobby, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
  • Laundry services, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
  • A billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1927
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Coolangatta Hostel
Coolangatta Sands
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Hostel Coolangatta
Sands Coolangatta
Sands Coolangatta Hostel
Coolangatta Sands Backpackers Hostel
Sands Hostel Coolangatta
Sands Backpackers Hostel
Sands Backpackers
Coolangatta Sands Backpackers
Coolangatta Sands Hotel
Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel Coolangatta
Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Coolangatta Sands Hotel - Hostel located?

Located in Coolangatta, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Twin Towns Uniting Church, Kirra Beach, and Coolangatta Beach. The Strand and Timezone Coolangatta are also within 5 minutes.

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