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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.

Hostels that guests love in Rainbow Beach

  • Avg. price/night: $146.89
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 636 reviews
    Nice hostel, great location, good facilities
    Marie
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,978 reviews
    Lovely hostel. Only here for one night but was a great location close to beach and town and right next to tours to Fraser as well. Staff were so helpful and friendly!
    Tamzin
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,978 reviews
    Great hostel. Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Great location. Within 10 min walk of beach, shops and other amenities.
    Laura
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,978 reviews
    Great location, close to everything in town. Bar on site was well stocked. Hostel fine, just needs updating.
    Gary RFC
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 24 reviews
    It was an incredibly comfortable stay. The apartment was very nice and homy. It felt like a home which was much appreciated. You could see that the host put a lot of attention to detail making the stay amazing. We had cooking essentials, shampoo and shower gel, even moisturizer. Karen and Ian were very friendly and helpful. We were a group of four friends traveling along the east coast and would definitely recommend this stay for any backpacker that wants a significant upgrade from hostel life.
    Beatriz
    Group
  • Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,978 reviews
    great location and perfect if you’re going on the Fraser Island tour as it’s next door to Pippies Hostel which is the departure point.
    Carys
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,978 reviews
    Great location with greyhound bus just outside the hostel. Great kitchen facilities and pool area. Comfortable rooms.
    laura
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,978 reviews
    The cafe, pool, tables, and social vibe make this hostel great. Coffee and drinks are cheap. My room was extremely spacious and had an ensuite, so it was brilliant.
    Katie
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,978 reviews
    very nice hostel, felt a bit like a resort for backpackers. unfortunately I stayed only one night but wish I stayed there longer! rooms were very comfortable and clean and there were two pools that both had nice hang out areas. also there was a nice bar and even surfboards to rent in the hostel. I would definitely come back again!
    Alina
    Young couple
  • Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,978 reviews
    Great location literally opposite greyhound bus. Clean hostel although kitchen utensils need an upgrade as none of the pans had handles. Social hostel and was clean
    Ellie
    Solo traveler