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Backpackers In Paradise

40 Peninsular Drive, Surfers Paradise, Queensland 4217, Australia
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3.5 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

On the night reaching backpackers in paradise, i already feel like going back home. The room is totally rundown. Bathroom is dirty too. Receptionist was also rude and not helpful. Definitely won't go back to here. More

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Markus_bip, Manager at Backpackers In Paradise, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Hi Revo I was very suprised to read your comment as all rooms & bathroms are cleaned everyday.We have recently renovated our rooms so i am very shocked to read your comment. I can only apologise for your bad experiance with us here at Backpackers In Paradise. Can you please email me at manager@backpackersinparadise.com with more details on your stay... More

Byron Bay
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Great backpackers with party atmoshere. very close to all party places and the beach, great going out deals, loooots of fun! everbody is always ready to party! wanted to stay one or two nights but ended up staying for a whole week! cheers! More

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Markus_bip, Manager at Backpackers In Paradise, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Hi there Baiba, Thank you very much for your review and i am glad to hear you had a good time whilst with us. I appreciate all feedback & thank you for you time. Kind Regards Markus Warren Manager More

Surfers Paradise, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

its a nice clean hostel good location for the beach and night life the people are friendly and everyone up for a big night so if your surfers paridise make sure the only place u stay is backpackers in paridise More

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Markus_bip, Manager at Backpackers In Paradise, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Hi there Mitch, Thank you very much for your review and i am glad to hear you had a good time whilst with us. I appreciate all feedback & thank you for you time. Kind Regards Markus Warren Manager More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

I stayed at backpackers in paradise for quite a while. Overall the hostel has a great atmosphere, I loved chilling out by the pool or in the cinema room during the day. At night though is best with the organised nights out to the bars in surfers, it's the best way to meet people. The hostel could do with a... More

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Markus_bip, Manager at Backpackers In Paradise, responded to this review
30 April 2012

Hi there Anna Thank you very much for your review and i am glad to hear you had a good time whilst with us. I appreciate all feedback & thank you for you time. Kind Regards Markus Warren Manager More

sydney
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

I have lived in Sydney for 5 years and this was my first trip up to the gold coast.I was coming up with friends but last minute they canceled so i decided rather then pay $220 per night in a hotel i would try staying in a hostel. This was my first hostel stay and i loved it meet loads... More

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Markus_bip, Manager at Backpackers In Paradise, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Hi there Mark Thank you very much for your review and i am glad to hear you had a good time whilst with us.We look forward to seeing you and your friends in December. I appreciate all feedback & thank you for you time. Kind Regards Markus Warren Manager More

Lausanne, Switzerland
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Really nive hostel, close to the center and to the beach, and, if you guys wanna party, this place is THE place for you!!! Enjoy your stay buddy backpacker! More

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Markus_bip, Owner at Backpackers In Paradise, responded to this review
30 April 2012

Hi there Thomas Thank you very much for your review. I appreciate all feedback & thank you for you time. Kind Regards Markus Warren Manager More

Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

At first me and my travelbuddy wanted to stay for 3 nights with the "3 night deal", a package that offers a good price for your accomodation plus a Big Night Out, with which you see most of the nightlife of Surfers and you get a lot of free drinks. In the end we booked another week in this nice... More

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Markus_bip, Manager at Backpackers In Paradise, responded to this review
30 April 2012

Hi there Tony, Thank you very much for your review. I appreciate all feedback & thank you for you time. Kind Regards Markus Warren Manager More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

I don't even know where to start! The bathroom was vile! Shared between two rooms (16 people) it was not just dirty but actually thick with grime in the corners of the shower and around the tiles. When the bathrooms where cleaned there was still hair and dirt on the floor and around the sink. Everyone showered in their flip... More

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Markus_bip, Manager at Backpackers In Paradise, responded to this review
26 April 2012

Hi There Katie, I was very suprised to read your comment as all rooms & bathroms are cleaned everyday. I can only apologise for your bad experiance with us here at Backpackers In Paradise. You would have been in the 10 bed dorm with the shared bathroom with the conjoing 4 bed dorm. The problems you have outlined in your... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

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Markus_bip, Manager at Backpackers In Paradise, responded to this review
26 April 2012

Hi there Murky1979, Thank you very much for your review. I appreciate all feedback & thank you for you time. Kind Regards Markus Warren Manager More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

I only intended staying for around 3 nights and ended up staying for 2 weeks longer. All staff were friendly and helpful and made it a great place to stay. The atmosphere was really good, chilled out in the daytime and at night there were good deals for going out to clubs every night of the week. The room i... More

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Markus_bip, Manager at Backpackers In Paradise, responded to this review
22 April 2012

Hi Martyn Thank you for your review on Backpackers in Paradise. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay and were comfortable with your room. We do our best to have a laid back, fun, party atmosphere & with our 7 day nightclub deals and free entertainment around the hostel there's something there for everyone. We appreciate your... More

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