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Budds in Surfers

Cheers Backpackers 6 Pine Ave Budds Beach, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland 4217 Australia
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#2 of 15 hostels in Surfers Paradise
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Welcome to Budds in Surfers! At Budds we strive to make travellers around the world feel welcome and provide a comfortable stay for all our guests. We offer air-conditioning in all rooms, free breakfast and free high-speed WiFi throughout the whole hostel! We have an amazing location for beach lovers, only 100 meters from the beautiful Budds Beach and 200 meters away from the iconic Surfers Paradise beach. The hostel is also a 5-minute walk from the city centre and 10 minutes from the transit centre. You can spend your days relaxing by our large pebblecrete saltwater pool, and your nights enjoying our on-site bar with $3 happy hour deals and nightly events, including the famous Backpackers Big Night Out every Wednesday and Saturday! Budds offers discounts on GetWet surf lessons and Stand Up Paddle boarding tours, as well as cheap surf board hire. All rooms contain personal lockers and air conditioning. We look forward to having you stay with us!
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Billiards
Darts
Shuttle bus service
Adults only
Street parking
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Vending machine
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Evening entertainment
Board games / puzzles
Baggage storage
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Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
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Self-serve laundry
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Non-smoking rooms
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2.0 of 5 stars
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Budget
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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juan diaz wrote a review 11 Mar
Montevideo, Uruguay2 contributions
Had a great time with the staff, everyone was super funny and did different events every night. Its location is very close to the center of surfers paradise and 3 blocks from the beach. They have many free meals like pizza and burguers for example, and the breakfast has different options.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Take advantage of the happy hour, because you can’t take your own alcohol but it’s really cheap...
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spkl_ wrote a review 8 Mar
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Good location, very nice staff. Our room was pretty big, we had AC, which was nice. Bathrooms were clean and the pool area was nice. It was cool there were free burgers and hot dogs available for dinner and of course big like for the free breakfast.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Daniel Z wrote a review Nov 2023
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Super social environment! Loved the activities every night. It was nice to have free burgers and pizza for dinner a few nights. Free breakfast every morning was great. Super close to the beach and 7 min walk from the main area of surfers. And shops
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Sign up for the free surf lesson many days in advance as it gets booked up very quickly
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Louie F wrote a review Nov 2023
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Clean rooms and toilets. They had staff cleaning several times throughout the day, which made it very comfortable even during the busiest times. My girlfriend and I really enjoyed meeting lots of cool people and being a part of all the activities at night :)
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Bring a lock to use with the lockers
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Jade C wrote a review Oct 2023
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Had an amazing stay at Budds, the best hostel to stay in to meet new people and have a good time. The staff are all so friendly and the facilites always clean. Every night there are activities to meet new people and to make the most of the Gold Coast. Made some friends for life here and will definitely be back again in the future!
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Liam J wrote a review Jun 2023
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Stayed with my partner, awesome vibe on arrival, able to use facilities straight away. Loads of activities through out the week; free surf lessons/ SUP, evening events getting everyone involved hosted by dedicated events team as well as food nights with burgers, hotdogs and pizza included. Less than 300m to the beach. Hostel facilities cleaned regularly and any issues are dealt with by any of the team members. Highly recommend staying here long term or short term.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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CT wrote a review Dec 2022
Ireland3 contributions
Lovely hostel, favourite one on my trip through Australia. Staff are extremely outgoing and organise activities for the stayers every night - Manuel in particular made sure everyone interested felt included and welcome and made the night social - also had no problem sleeping by first night at a reasonable hour! Has all the essential amenities (laundrette/kitchen/bar (cheapest drink in GC fwiw)/showers/lovely pool etc.). One piece of advice I would give would be that there wasn't many electrical outlets in the rooms, only had 5 (one in the roof) in an 8-bed, for people staying soon would recommend having an extension lead if possible. Also some of the lockers need to have the place to put the lock in fixed fyi. Outside of that you'll really enjoy your time there! Location is good, 5 min from Budd Beach and 10 min walk from Surfers.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Room Tip: Bring Extension Lead
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Oscar S wrote a review Dec 2021
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Excellent service! The place is also very clean and well maintained, good deals at the bar and free surf hire! 100% recommended, they organize weekly activities and the pool is beautiful. Walking distance from Surfers main beach.
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Pascale wrote a review Feb 2020
West Yorkshire, United Kingdom7 contributions
This is a really great little hostel with a totally chilled out vibe and lovely staff! We shared a 4 bed dorm and the room was basic, but clean and each bunk had its own locker in the room. The bathrooms were really modern and clean and the social spaces were welcoming - although we did find it a little odd that we weren't allowed to sit inside at night. The only real downside is the location, as it is a little far out of town, although there are some cute cafes and a mini beach closer to the hostel.
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Room Tip: Take a padlock if you want to use the lockers in the room
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Passport Gang Official wrote a review Dec 2019
Miami, Florida190 contributions149 helpful votes
I've been to Surfers a few times now. I try a different hostel every visit. Not anymore. Budds by far the best, so from now on every time I visit Surfers I will definitely be staying here! The staff are awesome, plus the hostel is located just steps from all the action of Surfers! Definitely recommend joining their pub crawl as well as I met some awesome people on there and had a great time!
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Response from BuddsinSurfers, Receptionist at Budds in Surfers
Responded 9 Jan 2020
Hi there! Thanks so much for leaving such a great review! We at Budds work so hard to ensure the satisfaction of all of our guests. Not just by making sure the rooms, kitchen and bathrooms are clean; but by getting to know and enjoy Surfers Paradise with all of our guests. At Budds were like a family, we all love to meet and get to know new guests. We're so glad that you were able to get to know some great people and truly enjoy your time in Paradise! Good luck with the rest of your travels and we hope to see you again soon! -Nicole:)
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₹6,632 - ₹14,177 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaQueenslandGold CoastSurfers Paradise
NUMBER OF ROOMS
29
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Frequently Asked Questions about Budds in Surfers
Which popular attractions are close to Budds in Surfers?
Nearby attractions include Gold Coast Snow Park (0.3 km), Adrenalin Park (0.2 km), and Stingray (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Budds in Surfers?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
What food & drink options are available at Budds in Surfers?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Budds in Surfers?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Budds in Surfers?
Conveniently located restaurants include Betty's Burgers, Bazaar, and Yamagen Japanese Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Budds in Surfers?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is Budds in Surfers located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 km away from the centre of Surfers Paradise.
Are any cleaning services offered at Budds in Surfers?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Budds in Surfers?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Budds in Surfers?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Post Office Gallery (3.5 km).