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Aquarius Backpackers

2.0 of 5
44 Queen Street, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia
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Aquarius Backpackers
4.0 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
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anywhere
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This is a very nice little backpackers. The staff is very friendly and keep the place spotless, the room I stayed in was most likely the cleanest dorm I have seen in years. I was quiet happy to see that. There is also a little bar so the atmosphere is really relaxed and the staff is frendly enough to interact... More

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Adelaide
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

I had a very short stay in a 4 bed room as i was in town for an exam. The online booking, reception at 10 pm the helpful directions to my destination and clean bathrooms are the highlights of Aquarius for me. I did find that the room was shabby because of the other two residents i had to share... More

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Jo-Anne Wilkie, Manager at Aquarius Backpackers, responded to this review
30 April 2012

Thank you for your review Joel. I am glad we could accommodate you on your short stay on the Gold Coast, and I hope your exam went well. More

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The Hostel is great because it is relatively small but this encourages a community feel within the hostel and within a few days everyone was talking to one another and the staff are not afraid to be part of the crowd! Kerry, Emma & Kate are all great people when you get to know them and even if it rains... More

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Jo-Anne Wilkie, Manager at Aquarius Backpackers, responded to this review
30 April 2012

Thanks Mark for your lovely review. Glad we could be part of your Australian experience. Come back soon. More

Wollongong
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The room was reasonably clean and the staff were pretty friendly. However, as a group of three young girls in our early 20's, we were quite concerned when we found the doorway to our room was situated in a corner, with the other door in the corner being the door to the men's toilets. The toilet door was hooked open,... More

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Jo-Anne Wilkie, Manager at Aquarius Backpackers, responded to this review
25 April 2012

Hello, Thank you for your response. It saddens us that you felt the need to break the law while staying at Aquarius. The signs are there for a reason to inform guests of the fines regarding bringing liquor to a licensed premise. Would you bring alcohol to a pub/bar? its the same rules here as we have a bar. There... More

Melbourne
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

This is a great hostel in a excellent location close Surfers. The staff Emma & Kerry were excellent, really helpful and friendly, they went out of their way to make our stay the best. The hostel is clean and rooms are pleasant. Would really recommend The Big Night Out it was great fun thanks again to the staff.

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Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

I would like to start by saying price applicable accomidation was pleasant and always maintained and cleaned. The Staff Emma, Kate and Daniel were all so well mannered and pleasant and Hard Working. After 20 years in the hospitality industry in Australia I told Kate and Emma all these Backpackers staff Could Teach some Aussie Hospitality people a Thing Or... More

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Jo-Anne Wilkie, Manager at Aquarius Backpackers, responded to this review
30 April 2012

Thank you for your review Ken. It was our pleasure to accommodate you with your stay on the Gold Coast and for your kind comments. More

Galway, Ireland
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
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I stayed at Aquarius during Febuary 2012. I loved this hostel the staff are amazing and happy to go out of their way to help you with anything. There is always something happening and I never felt lonley. My favorite night at the hostel was the Big Night Out it was great fun and it only cost $30 for entry... More

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Jo-Anne Wilkie, Manager at Aquarius Backpackers, responded to this review
30 April 2012

Thank you Clive for your kind review. I am so glad your enjoyed your time here and we hope you return soon for another visit. More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012 via mobile
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Stayed for 3 nights, best hostel I've come across so far in Australia! Staff were all excellent, would recommend Aquarius to anyone and wouldn't hesitate to book again!

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Jo-Anne Wilkie, Manager at Aquarius Backpackers, responded to this review
3 April 2012

Thanks Jason and Angela. We hope you have a fantastic time traveling through Australia. We hope to see you again some time. Thanks Management More

Melbourne, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012
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person found this review helpful

I stayed in Aquarius for two weeks and to be honest I can't really say a bad word about it, the building was always being cleaned the staff wore very friendly and helpful and from I checked in they became friends and I felt right at home, main beach is about a 20 min walk away but it's well worth... More

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Jo-Anne Wilkie, Manager at Aquarius Backpackers, responded to this review
30 April 2012

Hi Mark, Thank you for your post. I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Aquarius Backpackers. We enjoyed having you here as much as you loved it. Come back and visit if your on the Gold Coast. More

Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012
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Our stay was hassle free, the staff made us feel very welcome and were very helpful in all aspects of our stay. Cleanest hostel i have stayed at, good atmosphere, great events! Would happily stay here again next time im in the Goldcoast!! =] P.S I Love this place

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Jo-Anne Wilkie, Manager at Aquarius Backpackers, responded to this review
30 April 2012

Hi Tim, Thank you for your very kind review. We enjoyed having you and the rest of the crew here, you guys definitely were the life and soul of the party. Come back and visit soon. More

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44 Queen Street, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia
Price range (per night):* 31 AUD - 110 AUD

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