Me and my partner booked a doule room at the city backpackers for the weekend to watch a rugby game and enjoy the backlife in Caloundra and got the whole ten yards, it was not just a roof over our head it was hanging out with great people at that saturdays p-party (dressed as prince & princess with papercrowns -... More

After booking for New Years Eve a few months in advance my friend and I were excited to start our holiday. Well...that was until we were let into our room. We had booked for a twin room with ensuite, received a double room with ensuite (as they apparently don't have twins even though we'd rung to check). This wasn't too... More

Overall I liked this place. But theres just a couple of points that I’d like to take issue with. Firstly, there’s no free breakfast included in the price. This has to be one of the only hostels on the east coast which does not include a free breakfast. Secondly, the wifi and internet were painfully slow, and at $2 an... More

Nice backpackers. Simple and quite, ideal for a good night rest. Location is good if you're traveling on the Sunshine Coast. Double rooms do not have TV or fridge.

Arrived here with my boyfriend after a 8 hour drive and was looking forward to a double room with t.v. which we thought we booked. Instead we got a damp box which we could barely fit in, with dirty sheets that were damp too. There was no t.v which was advertised and paid for. We're on a budget and don't... More

I dunno i just suddenly remembered this backpackers.. stayed there few times 2-3years ago when i visited Caloundra.. Fred and Lily were the managers, they're very friendly.. they tried to maintain and kept the backpackers clean and comfortable to stay.. Got few times of jobs from Lily, enough to cut out the room's costs ... thanks to both of you..... More

Caloundra Backpackers is a most nice Back packers as far as I know . I 've never relax at Back Packers.However,There has a clean room and clean public area and so peacefully. I could relax and get good energys. Owner and family are loves activitys. They doing one's best make fun time for guests. they are not only business. It's... More

Andy, you sound too picky. I don't know what you have against Fred because I think he is a great person. Did you not pay for your accommodation on time or did you not clean up after yourself? Fred is a really great caretaker and I think he and Lilly do a wonderful job at the back packers to make... More

i just stay there for a while in this backpakers and i really don t understand all those reviews . this backpakers is nice you do so many things there ! The dorms are correct and you have two large kitchens to do all your staff . The manager, Fred is welcoming and really nice he knows a lot about... More