Trekkers Backpackers Resort

Surfers Paradise (Southport)

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Address	22 White Street, Surfers Paradise (Southport), Queensland, Australia Map
Price	Dorm beds from US$26.00. Private rooms from US$30.00/person. Price may vary by season - Check Current Prices by Date Here

Location/Contact

Details

This is a VIP hostel. Show your VIP Backpackers membership card for a discount at check-in.

Description

Features

Kitchen
24 Hour Free Hot Showers
Pool Table
Washing Machine (laundry)
Lounge / Common space
Travel information provided
Lockers
Swimming Pool
Gameroom
Free Breakfast
Phones (public or in room)
BBQ
Bike Rental

Ratings & Comments

4.2 Average from 24 Ratings

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Comment by Trent Shelley, USA

July 2008

Dirty and Overrated
The staff ranged from decent to unfriendly. The driver-girl who picked us up was terrible. She didn't even bother to say hello. Really poor attitude. The rest of the staff was just ok, not really friendly or welcoming like other places. Free breakfast? If you consider some Weetabix and cornflakes with only whole milk a proper breakfast, then alright. Not even toast or spreads were available. The bathrooms were not great either. Cramped and dirty with no paper towels or hand soap. The bedroom smelled damp. The carpet was filthy and the TV in the double was tiny. No heater either for the winter nights. Overall, I would not recommend this place. It got us off to a poor start in Surfer's Paradise.

Comment by Martina, Germany

January 2008

It would be ok for $18 to 20
As I came to Surfers Paradise with a friend we called this hostel because we found a very nice flier of this hostel. It looked very nice, clean, new, and comfortable in this flier. As we were told it would be $31 per night per person we thought it would be ok because the rooms looked so new and wonderful on the flier. So we were picked up from their shuttle bus. This hostel is not in Surfers Paradise, it is in Southport. As we arrived we were surprised how old this hostel, the rooms and all things were. We expected much more for our money. For $18 or 20 it would be ok. In the rooms it smelled old. We had a six-person dorm with a en-suite bathroom, which was a little room with a toilet and a little room with a shower. There was one more door but we thought it was a door that is always locked. But -- surprise -- on the second day it came people through this door to use our bathroom. It was also their bathroom and that means that we used this bathroom with ten people instead of six. It would be good to know it before, because these people could come into our room too, because there was no possibility to lock our door. The breakfast were cornflakes in containers that looked like it were containers for the food of the cat before. There was a sign like the foot of a cat on it. We didn't try it. The manager was really not a nice person. I heard that from some people there. And one time somebody used the microwave and it broke. I don't know how old this microwave was but the manager was very angry and screamed in the face of this person that he had to buy a new one. I just thought that he really has a problem. For him it should not be so hard because he earns so much money from all his guests. And I felt not good in the hostel because this manager don't treat you as a guest he just treats you like somebody from that he wants to take money. Disturbing was also the old cat in this old house. Ok, it is like this with old cats but it is not so nice if you are sitting there and you want to eat something and the cat sits next to you and much spittle comes out of her mouth. And you don't know where she sat during the day and did this. I think that this hostel just wants your money. If you go there expect old small rooms. Don't expect more. And please don't pay $31 for it, it's not worth it.

Comment by Little Tracy UK

December 2006

Trekkers is the best hostel that i have stayed in. me and my friend Nicky felt like that it was home from home the staff there are really friendly. The Manager is brilliant very work focused but at the same time he makes sure along with the staff the guests are ok. the shuttle service is reliable into surfers. it can be a quiet hostel or a loud hostel depending how you make it, but all in all this hostel is an all rounder. like i said before the staff are excellent they give you the personal touch! Even a cup of tea or coffee when you go in. I highly recommend this hostel and i'm coming back in less than a year that's how much i loved it!

Comment by Shannon

June 2006

This hostel was very cute. Lots of things to do at night, close to main beach. My friend and I walked there everyday, it was nice. Beautiful, felt like a home. Small.

Comment by Christian Ampt

April 2006

This was the best backpackers you could ever stay in. I was greeted by Skip, the owner who asked me "what the hell I was doing here." I said "I dunno, I thought I would just drop in." We both laughed. They treated me like royality asking me if I would like a coffee when I arrived which was the best coffee ever. My room was supurb. Comfy beds, clean toilet and en-suite, and nice people. The pool and courtyard are a treat. Went swimming in the pool a few nights and spent every night meeting new people in the courtyard. Every day and night there is something to do. The daytime stuff is mostly scenic but the nighttime stuff is mostly to see how drunk you can get. This is all taken care for you by Trekkers for a small fee. They take the shuttle bus everywhere for you. Even though Trekkers is about four kilometers out of Surfers they offer a shuttle bus every two hours or you can walk down to the Southport Bus station (two-minute walk) where they have buses going to Surfers every five to ten minutes. Southport has a awesome shopping complex with Australia Fair. I spent most days there maxing out my credit card. Well Trekkers whips some serious butt so if you are travelling to the Gold Coast don't let this backpackers pass you by.

Comment by Tracy

January 2006

This is by far the Best Hostel I stayed in while travelling in Oz.... definitely a must to visit, Skip (the owner) is the nicest person - he genuinely wants the backpackers to enjoy themselves and have some home comforts.....and you will meet some new friends for life and have great days out and nights out with the staff. I stayed and worked in this hostel for 9 months of my year in Australia, and wouldnt change it for the world.... Go visit Trekkers - you wouldnt want to miss out on the experience.

Comment by Dylan ,Ireland

January 2006

We boked a twin room with en-suite over the internet and rang to confirm our booking to find out we had been given a dorm.On arrival we were met by what I can only describe as the biggest asshole I have ever met(manager old guy). He gave us sh*t about booking over the internet, grief about using our vip cards and grief about asking for towels which he advertised.We were woken up every morning at eight by the sound of hammers and drills and some old guy putting new windows in our room and building a office pretty much 5 inches away from my head. The rest of the staff were quite nice and deserve free meals for life from putting up with that poor excuse for a human being. STAY HERE IF YOU WANT TOO BE TREATED LIKE SH*T BY A D*CK

Comment by Patrice van Es from Holland

December 2005

I was the 2nd backpacker ever (together with my friend Irene) who stayed at this hostel (Caroline from UK was the 1st) - late Spring 1990 when Trekkers had JUST opened. We were even photographed at the pool for the very first flyers! ;-) Trekkers was so new and young, we were taken out to the discotheques and they bought us hotdogs late at night - mind you, we were guests!!! Had a great time; we watched with all the backpackers nationalities the WK Soccer 1990, was caught kissing on the couch with Mr. Yummy from Sweden, had a cook-out in the backyard, went hiking in the bushland (that scary waterfall) and sort of spoke Dutch with the owner.... ;-) Though I don't remember that his name was Skip! Is this someone else then? Had the best time!!!!!

Comment by FunkyMunkey

November 2005

Nice hostel, clean, comfy, good facilities and the backpacker staff were very friendly. The owner was a bit of a miserable bastard, but don't let that deter you: it was one of my favorite hostels in Oz.

Comment by Julie

October 2005

I stayed in Trekkers around Aug. 20. I had a GREAT time!! I also loved the surf classes!! And the 70's Party. Thank you for this wonderful experience!!

Comment by Paul and Ralph from Holland

August 2005

We promised 12 years ago to come back. Until now it was not possible. But one day, we will come. This hostel is the place to be.

Comment by J.T

April 2005

I was at Trekkers in 2002 when Jimbo Williamson was there, if anyone remembers?! Those were the days! Absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this place. It really is simply the best hostel in Australia (I was travelling for six months). PS: Skip is a legend!

Comment by Jon

February 2005

This is the best hostel in Oz - in fact, it's the friendliest, most fun place I've ever stayed at in the world. I can't say much better than that!

Comment by 2 people from England

January 2005

Beware if you book this through the Internet because the manager will give you attitude, because he is losing ten percent of his fee!! Skip, the owner, is the rudest person we have ever met on our four months hostelling experience. We booked and paid for an en suite and were given shared facilities. And when we commented we were told this was en suite!!! However, Skip's underlings are nice people. Beware of the manager!

Comment by Graham

January 2005

This place has THE GREATEST attitude and environment for travelers. I even had the great opportunity to work here for a few days. KIP (the owner) is great as well.

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