Surf n Sun Beachside Backpackers

Not a good one
i found my stay feeling sorry for staff. the travel agent is so rude and snappy. The place was super dirty and the security were just laying in the living room. it's ok because its beside the beach. they lied about it being five minutes away from town -- it's a long walk. The girl who works there is super rude and everyone appears to be trying to lick up to her to gain her approval. The manager and another man were super rude. Just not happy about my stay.

Good
Don't stay here if you're looking to sleep. good location -- right across the street from the beach and a five-minute walk to the center of town. Hostel organizes nights out to the bars/clubs. Good place if you're looking to party and meet new people. Bathroom & TV in the room, clean. They pick you up from the bus station literally about two minutes after you call and tell them you've arrived. Staff was very friendly.

Stayed there for a month. Great location, right on the beach, and a place to party. Punch five nights a week and they hit the town every night. If your ready to meet people and go out, this is the place for you, although if you are looking for downtime, it's a bit hard to come by at surf n sun. The TVs in every room are nice, especially since they are connected to the over three hundred dvd collection they have. Excellent place.

I spent a year backpacking in Oz and Surf N Sun is probably the best hostel Downunder. It is twenty seconds away from the beach (although you have to pay for the boards and walk a bit further for the good spots), it is clean and that includes the kitchen, but the best part is the general feeling of the place. You meet people easily and have a great time partying. Don't miss the punch.

Surf 'n' Sun is by far the best hostel in all of Oz!!! It made my time in Australia one I will never forget. I suggest to anyone going to Surfers Paradise to stay at Surf 'n' Sun. I promise you, you won't regret it. Staff are brilliant, rooms are clean, location is perfect, kitchen is clean, the punch is, well the punch is AMAZING! And make sure you meet Gary, Amanda, Keelen and Lily (the dog!)

Hey Chris and the team, still going strong and still the best in Oz. It's 11 years since I turned up for a day and stayed for (overstayed). I still miss the times!! The tradition carries on!

Hands down the best hostel in Oz!!! What can I say, the staff were AWESOME. Every night is five-dollar punch night and they keep it coming until EVERYONE goes out, TOGETHER. It's the best place to meet people. if you're solo come here, if you're in a small group come here, if you're in a big group come HERE!!! No other hostel compares, not even remotely!!!

This was the first hostel I lived in, on my travels in Australia. I spent seven months in Australia and lived in lots of different hostels, but I can say this was the best!!! I had a great time here. I met so many nice people; I just loved it. Some day I will go back and then I will stay at Surf 'n' Sun.

I come to Surfers Paradise every year, and I love this place so much I considered moving just to be near it. It's the type of place where everyone can walk up and say hi to anyone, and new friendships are made instantly. I have since tried making the same punch they make here back in Melbourne but it does not have the same effect at all. And the best thing is, the staff are backpackers themselves so they understand exactly what you want. See you guys in February.

I was only here for a short period of time and yet I easily fell in love with the place. The staff are so friendly and chill, the beach is right there, and I met so many great people here. Going out as a group at night was so much fun and memorable. I will be back!! =)

What can I say about this place? I absolutely loved it. It has a great staff, and the killer punch always helps—it does exactly what it says it does. The staff are super-friendly and super-helpful. On a return trip to Surfers I wouldn't consider staying anywhere else. A stay here will not disappoint you, just provide you with lasting memories.

As I worked at Surf 'N' Sun for 6 months, you might think I'd be biased, but even when I was there as a guest I thought it was one of the best hostels I stayed at. The nights out are obviously the one thing people remember, but the staff, the facilities, the cleanliness, and just the general feel of the place are awesome.

Surf 'n' Sun is by far the best hostel I have stayed at while in Australia. I have stayed in a few around Surfers Paradise now, and nothing compares to Surf 'n' Sun. All the staff are so friendly, always willing to help and make you feel welcome. It is like one big family there. Oh, and I didn't mention the punch...well, you will have to go and experience that for yourself. It is the best place on Earth.

We stayed for three nights and loved it! It's not the newest hostel in town, but it's clean, friendly, and just cosy! It feels like you're staying in someone's house, not at a hostel..! :) There's lot's of stuff going on, if u wanna participate (punch night, dinners, bars...). Friendly staff :) and free boogie boards are much fun as well! Close to the beach! :)

Thank you Surf n Sun!!! There are hostels that are new, old, big, small, unfriendly, cramped and just plain crap ones. Then there's you guys. Slightly rough around the edges but so full of heart and soul just like a big family. Thanks for a wicked time. P.S. The Killer Punch ROCKS!