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Located in Port Douglas, a 14-minute walk from Four Mile Beach, Dougies Backpackers Resort has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

Very friendly staff and nice sense of community over separate living spaces
Review score
8.1
Very Good
429 reviews
Price from
$50.25
1 night, 2 adults

Boasting a saltwater pool, a bar and a poolside cinema, Port Douglas Backpackers is within a 5-minute walk of Four Mile Beach, Macrossan Street and Marina Mirage.

Even for one night stop, Port Douglas Backpackers was the perfect place to stay. Staff - nice and responsive, room - clean and comfy. What else could you need?
Review score
7.5
Good
406 reviews
Price from
$96.18
1 night, 2 adults

Global Backpackers Port Douglas features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Port Douglas.

Good location
Review score
7.1
Good
126 reviews
Price from
$36.07
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • Review score
    7.5
    Good · 367 reviews
    Great location Safe environment
    Guest review by
    Morgan Rozenboom
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 429 reviews
    Great hippy chill vibe, open mic night was new and great Spanish singers. Unique in hostels, the double private room did smell of damp, no mould though. The air conditioning was weak didn’t sleep very well in such a humid city. Our door was also very difficult to open. Also had a ceiling fan. Great location of port Douglas. Bit of a party/smoking chill vibe. Staff were really nice.
    Guest review by
    Hannah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $96.87
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 1,444 reviews
    Perfect stay with a great location, clean and safe with accomodating staff for early check in! Great stay here
    Guest review by
    Shauna
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $146.07
    Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 961 reviews
    Great location, friendly staff, excellent amenities, clean and quiet - perfect for the budget savvy traveler.
    Guest review by
    Maja
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 170 reviews
    Great location and in our budget
    Guest review by
    David
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $157.49
    Review score
    7.3
    Good · 2,194 reviews
    for the price of this place, it was very good. It was fairly cheap for good accommodation in a great location.
    Guest review by
    Maximilian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $96.18
    Review score
    7.5
    Good · 406 reviews
    It’s in a good central location. A big hostel with some nice touches: the bar and kitchen area is great, as is the tv room and balcony. It’s great to have the gym area, but some of the equipment is so worn out it’s a little unsafe!
    Guest review by
    Thomas
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $146.07
    Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 961 reviews
    this is the cleanest motel like accomodation I have EVER experienced!!! having traveled a lot around the world and stayed in dingy hostels and five star resorts this place ticked all the boxes for budget accomodation for a quick stay! it was just me (mum) and my 13 month old and I felt soooooo safe the whole time and as mentioned so clean I did not have to worry about little baby hands picking up dirt and unnecessary germs!! there’s is more than enough car spaces and is not far out of town I was even able to walk with baby in tow :)
    Guest review by
    Briley
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 681 reviews
    Friendly staff and a great location for our stay. Room was comfortable and due to the facilities we were able to eat in for breakfast and dinner on a couple of nights, which saved some backpackers some valuable budget!
    Guest review by
    Jennifer
    Young couple
  • Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 716 reviews
    Hotel is on the main strip of restaurants and bars so great location. Beach at the end of the road. Car park is very convenient. Cheap- cheapest place to stay that wasn't a backpackers or motel.
    Guest review by
    Laura
    Young couple