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Tin Can Bay Budget Accommodation - Hostel

1.0 star property
Travelers enjoy waterfront relaxation at this hostel where the bar, arcade games, and pool table offer entertainment before evening barbecues under the stars

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Tin Can Bay Budget Accommodation - Hostel offers waterfront charm with practical amenities. Enjoy a drink at the bar, challenge friends to billiards, or relax with a barbecue and water views. Previous visitors consistently praise the appealing waterfront location.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (3 Bed Mixed Dorm)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (3 Bed Mixed Dorm)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (3 Bed Mixed Dorm)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Single)

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Single)

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Single)

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (Hotel Room with Ensuite)

Standard Room (Hotel Room with Ensuite)

Standard Room (Hotel Room with Ensuite)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Room Double)

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Room Double)

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Room Double)

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (Dolphin Feeding Special)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Tin Can Bay, Tin Can Bay Budget Accommodation - Hostel is on the waterfront. Phil Rogers Park is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pipeclay National Park and Womalah Resources Reserve. Visit our Tin Can Bay travel guide
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12-16 Bream Street, Tin Can Bay, QLD, 4580

What's nearby

  • Rainbow Beach
    Rainbow Beach
    28 min drive - 41.5 km
  • Pipeclay National Park
    14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Womalah Resources Reserve
    17 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Cooloola Great Walk North Trailhead
    26 min drive - 39.6 km
  • Phil Rogers Park
    27 min drive - 40.7 km

Getting around

  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    92 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Deck @ Sea Salt
    28 min drive
  • Marina and Grill
    9 min walk
  • Rainbow Beach Surf Life Saving Club
    28 min drive
  • Sails
    3 min drive
  • Ed's Beach Bakery
    27 min drive

About this property

Tin Can Bay Budget Accommodation - Hostel

Hostel on the waterfront
A terrace, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Tin Can Bay Budget Accommodation - Hostel. Guests can also expect to find a bar and conference space.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues, ATM/banking services and a billiards/pool table
  • Smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
More amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens and microwaves

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Tin Can Bay Backpackers
Tin Can Bay Budget Accommodation
Tin Can Bay Budget Accommodation - Hostel Tin Can Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Tin Can Bay Budget Accommodation - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Tin Can Bay Budget Accommodation - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tin Can Bay Budget Accommodation - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tin Can Bay Budget Accommodation - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Tin Can Bay Budget Accommodation - Hostel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hostel is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Pipeclay National Park and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Womalah Resources Reserve. Great Sandy National Park and Phil Rogers Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Tin Can Bay Budget Accommodation - Hostel Reviews

6.4

6.6

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

7.4

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Andy

Liked: Staff & service
Quiet, comfy bed. Small room, no tv or bathroom inside room. Communal bathroom/toilet. Great bar and restaurant- try the steak!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Reviews were bad that I read. We loved it..the staff were friendly and the rooms were clean and had views of Tin Can Bay…being a surfer I liked the pictures on the walls of my room..we had front rooms that entered onto a balcony and lovely sea air coming in..I would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Francies

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful service great food privacy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
GREAT Value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Hana

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
It was ok stay, not that loud as i was expecting from another reviews.

4/10 Poor

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff & meals were great . The room had no tv the dust on cabinet was a inch thick bed was great blinds didn't work
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
It was hard to find the place, not very well lit up. Did not know it was attached to the Pub & bottle shop. Bathrooms need a proper door, especially the shower for the women. The meals were big, enough for 2 people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Hai

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed room & bath room are ok, but kichen is a bit dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very friendly and gave assistance without being asked. Be aware their is no air conditioning in rooms. Restaurant seemed popular, but I visited friends. Needs better signage re name Backpackers. And street Number 12-16 Good value for rates charged.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Brett

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very basic accommodation - poor condition of room and carpet and blinds, not to mention very noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

warren

It was ok . Wouldn't stay again as I like a lot more upmarket. But as it says backpacker. Good for some but not for me
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jeana

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
not clean everything was sticky. did not enjoy my time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was substandard dirty, no screens, door to balcony stuck and no curtins in the room - the place totally misrepresented its facility on Wotif.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room provided does not match what is shown in the photos online. The room has not been renovated at all and remains in a below average condition, with things like torn carpets and dirty fans. The bed was clean but do not expect much - the price is fair for what you are given.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

lawrence

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Halfway Horror House from Hell...

Halfway Horror House from Hell... It was an experience, a down right dirty one. The accommodation boasted stained everything, cockroach covered floors and a fridge that required a bio hazard suit to go anywhere near it. The environment felt unsafe and gave somewhat a feel of a horror movie. Budget and basic is fine but the sanitary conditions were far from acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Nadya

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room did not have any fans, balcony door doesn’t stay opened. Blinds broken. In shared bathroom there was Water on the floor all the time. Tap was running all the time and wasting water. Some Camping shared bathroom event better than the facility in this accommodation.

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting. The smoke alarm in my room beeped non stop. Walked around to get assistance - no one around the whole place locked up. Rang number - goes to message bank. Ended up having to sleep in my car. Emailed to complain and ask for a refund which was ignored. The place itself was filthy and stank. Very unclean - the shared kitchen was absolute filth with food dried up on the floor. The only time you would appreciate this place would be when the only alternative was sleeping in a gutter. Avoid avoid
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in budget accommodation without an ensuite. My tv was broken, the bedroom basin had not been cleaned, there was drip marks all down the wall from someone previously throwing a drink at the wall. The curtains were damaged, and the staff were not very friendly or nice. I didnt mind the kitchen and amenities, I would not stay here again. The ladies bathroom toilet leaked, bad, and the tap to wash your hands would not turn off. Wasting water constantly. The staff turn on the vacuum down stairs at 6am, with no regard to people sleeping up stairs. All over, I was desperate for accommodation for 3 nights. I would not recommend staying longer then 1. Im not someone who normally complains or writes bad reviews but, this place is old and needs alot of work, and new staff who actually take pride in their work.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Marie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We booked this Accommodation even after reading all the terrible reviews. Don't be fooled, it really is as bad as the reviews make it out to be. We booked a 3-night stay as we wanted to save some money on adventures. We don't mind budget accommodation. But it was very dirty. We saw a cleaner come in every morning, but I'm not sure what she was doing. The bathrooms were disgusting, I showered without touching anything. The bedroom was awful, with holes in the carpet, dusty, and had not seen a vacuum in a very long time. There was a sink in the corner of our room that had not even been wiped out. I had to wipe all the sides before we could unpack anything. We didn't use the communal kitchen- not even for water from the tap. The bedding and towels were clean which is the only reason we managed to stay, otherwise, we would have slept in the car. There is no aircon and the fan sounds like a helicopter is about to take off. The only saving grace is that the staff was lovely and the restaurant food was amazing.

2/10 Terrible

Anika

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Doppelzimmer über Expedia für 60$ gebucht, die Unterkunft hat jedoch 80$ verlangt da bei Expedia angeblich falsch ausgewiesen. Bei dieser Unterkunft kann man auch im Auto schlafen… alles abgewohnt und noch nichtmal W-LAN oder Klima vorhanden… Mehr schlecht als recht.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Pour le prix

Le prix est bas donc nous ne nous attendions pas à quelque chose d’incroyable. Suffisant pour une nuit. Chambres très bruyantes, et lit pas très confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was good place to stay,. Thanks,.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Darcy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shouldnt be called a backpackers or budget accomodation. There are no backpackers staying there. Only very drunk old guys from the pub are staying there. Yelling and slamming doors all day & night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022