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The 10 Best Hostels in Mission Beach, Australia

Some of the best backpacker spots in Mission Beach

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Jackaroo Treehouse Rainforest Retreat is a less than 10 minutes’ drive from Mission Beach town centre and Clump Point Jetty, which is the main jetty for access to the Great Barrier Reef. Maria Creek National Park is a 25-minute drive away.

Amazing hostel in the rainforest. Loved the cafe. Loved the pool. Loved the wallabies. If you don't have your own transport, you need to factor in an extra A$7 each way for the shuttle service to/from mission bay, provided by missionlink, but still exceptional value.

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8.5
Very good
373 reviews
Price from
€ 26
per night

The retreat offers dormitory style accommodation and budget private rooms. All rooms are air-conditioned and ironing and laundry facilities are available. There is a flat-screen TV with cable channels and guests have access to a shared bathroom.

Awesome location, specially if you're here for sky diving!

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7.5
Good
156 reviews
Price from
€ 11
per night

Scotty's Mission Beach has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Mission Beach. Featuring barbecue facilities, the property is located within 400 metres of Mission Beach. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

You can play darts at the hostel.

So calm and quiet, the perfect place for rest!

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7.2
Good
78 reviews
Price from
€ 55
per night

Hostels that guests love in Mission Beach

  • From € 91.18 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 373 reviews
    Staying here is like finding a hidden gem. Rob and his team should be so proud of what they have created. Rob takes time to welcome all guests with helpful information. It’s a beautiful retreat with many chill out areas. I love the music and ambience here. Comfy beds, lovely size pool / laundry are an added bonus. You will see young wallabies in the gardens. Really lovely cafe too with a licences bar. Frequent shuttle bus available to all. Thank you… Best hostel to date.
    Amanda
    United Kingdom
  • From € 54.53 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 78 reviews
    Great budget accommodation in a great location
    Lisa r
    Australia
  • From € 51.74 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 156 reviews
    This is an "old school" backpacker hostel in the positive sense - it's got character, a nice atmosphere and it's not too big so that it's very easy to meet new people. The location is also amazing, very close to the beach and close to some nice bars, cafés and restaurants. Steph does a very good job running the place and helped us with anything we needed.
    Sarah
    Germany
  • From € 67.32 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 465 reviews
    It has a great location, just across the road from the beach and good cafés nearby. Nice swimming pool, adequate supplies in cabins. It's a good fairly cheap place to stay if there are only two of you using the double bed.
    Rose
    New Zealand
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 383 reviews
    Really nice and cozy single bed units (w/ good mattress!) with their own bathrooms and even personal fridge. Exactly what I needed after a month of hostels! The area is very quiet yet has a lot to offer. Caravan park itself is located right on the beach and within walking distance from the greyhound stop. Also had all you need as a backpacker, including laundry machines and a kitchen. Perfect stop for relaxing for a few days.
    Rafael
    Germany
  • From € 91.18 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 373 reviews
    Beautiful place in the middle of the trees. Very clean und friendly. Great hikes around and miles of empty beaches. Best hostel I've been in in Australia so far. Nice outdoor area to just chill, enjoy the sun and have some peace and quiet. Best Burger in a cute Cafe just down the road. They also do Trivia nights there etc which were fun.
    Lara
    Germany
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 383 reviews
    Excellent value for money budget accommodation with a great location and top staff. Coming back mid August.
    KAMBOOLA
    Australia
  • From € 91.18 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 373 reviews
    Everything, one of the best hostels I've been to!
    Izzie Fitz
    United Kingdom
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 151 reviews
    Great location set under forest canopy, wild life walking around the room at sunset. Owners are the local wildlife rescue, and very friendly and welcoming. Fridge and bathroom were stocked with quality snacks and ammenities, not the standard hotel budget stuff. pool is refreshing and the area is kept clean. this place needs more recognition than it has right now. would 100% recommend and stay here again.
    Shannon
    Australia
  • From € 91.18 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 373 reviews
    The best hostel I have ever been so far!
    Alessandra
    Australia