Nomads Airlie Beach
354 Shute Harbour Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Great location, beds were comfy”
“Location was amazing”
“The actual grounds of the hostel were great and the pub next door was fab”
“The pool area is next level and became our daily hangout spot, and the kitchen f…”
“Beds comfortable”
“Fabulous location, big room”
“Everything was clean, social, and just had the perfect energy”
“Hostel was so clean and staff so friendly especially Ellis”
Overview
Just 5 minutes' walk from Airlie Beach, Nomads Backpackers Airlie Beach Backpackers Hostel is set amongst tropical native gardens. Guests enjoy a swimming pool, volleyball court and a poolside bar. Free WiFi is available. Accommodation options at Airlie Beach Nomads, include private rooms and shared dormitories. All rooms are air conditioned and have secure mobile phone and pin access. Guest facilities include a communal kitchen, guest lounge room, two pools, onsite bar and restaurant and a laundry. Set on 7 acres, Nomads Backpackers Hostel is just 2 minutes’ walk from Airlie Beach Lagoon.
Traveller reviews
Lauren
solo_traveller
June 4, 2026
Great location, beds were comfy
Katie
solo_traveller
June 3, 2026
Location was amazing. The actual grounds of the hostel were great and the pub next door was fab. Staff friendly as well. Beds comfortable.
Lingard
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
“Excellent”
Everything
Jamie
solo_traveller
May 31, 2026
Was in a great location and it had great facilities, Ellis and Brian were great on the front desk.
Annabelle
solo_traveller
May 28, 2026
“FABULOUS”
Staying at Nomads Airlie was genuinely the best decision we made on our entire trip. From the second we arrived, the vibe was unreal — amazing atmosphere, great people, and honestly felt like paradise. The pool area is next level and became our daily hangout spot, and the kitchen facilities were actually so good compared to most hostels. Everything was clean, social, and just had the perfect energy. But the real reason we booked — and the absolute highlight of the whole place — was Ellis. Easily the greatest worker to ever walk this planet. This man deserves a statue outside the hostel. Funniest, friendliest, most welcoming person ever and completely made our experience unforgettable. He went above and beyond every single day and created such an incredible environment for everyone there. If Ellis ever leaves, the Australian tourism industry might collapse. Could not recommend Nomads Airlie more. Unreal hostel, unreal people, unreal memories. We already want to come back.
Ella
solo_traveller
May 28, 2026
Hostel was so clean and staff so friendly especially Ellis ! Thank you
Anthony Ian
solo_traveller
May 21, 2026
“We loved our stay here, lovely staff & lovely guest 😍”
Fabulous location, big room.
Anaïs
extended_group
May 21, 2026
“Amazing place to stay and meet some people. Room and amenities very clean !”
Clean rooms, amazing staff shout out to Ellis and Brian who were lovely !!
Sharon
solo_traveller
May 17, 2026
“Nomads accommodation”
Great location and facilities. Nice quite and peaceful grounds. Friendly staff and the room was well presented.
Evgeny
solo_traveller
May 17, 2026
Clean, great territory, close to the beach
Abbey Rose
couple
May 16, 2026
“Would stay there again, was a good experience”
In a good location with a strip of pubs, nightclubs, restaurants,clothing stores, etc in walking distance. staff are so friendly and helpful. The office is open late which is convenient if you’re getting to your accommodation late.
Elena
solo_traveller
May 14, 2026
“Bad facilities, good setting”
The setting of the hostel and its communal areas is certainly lovely; it consists of bungalows set within a sort of campsite where you can eat outdoors even in the evening and watch the sunset and sunrise. It’s in the very heart of Airlie Beach and serves as a starting point for tours and shuttle services.
Jana
couple
May 12, 2026
“Good for chilling but quite pricey for what you get”
Good equipped kitchen, nice chill areas, comfortable bed, overall clean
Peng Ju
solo_traveller
May 9, 2026
Joe’s friendly,nice hostel
Gilluan
extended_group
May 6, 2026
“The staff were brilliant and went above and beyond however that’s more than can be said about booking . Com who haven’t”
It was a lovely hostel not hotel which booking . Com rated it as
Zoe
couple
May 5, 2026
Clean and comfortable. Great location right in the centre of Airlie Beach!
April
couple
May 4, 2026
“Good location for a short stay in Airlie beach.”
Good location, we stayed in a private room which was a great size and comfy bed.
Jeannette
solo_traveller
May 4, 2026
The location is brilliant and the wildlife around the room was amazing, e.g. Cockatoos. The room was spacious, the aircon worked fine.
Bronwyn
solo_traveller
May 4, 2026
“Chemical exposure! Filthy, no maintance in years $$$$$$$$$$”
7.40 sorry you can't go in there ( 3 girls getting dressed to go out) excuse me I paid for my room we have to poor chemicals come back in 2 hrs wtf chemicals 😡 so yes we breathes in fumes all night was not happy that place needs a maintance o er haul all about the ching ching not people's comfort or happiness! I booked out only only staying 9.45pm-6am so much for go away and destress doctors orders! I hope I will be receiving a refund for 5/4 have even heard back from nomads or Cody whom was at work yesterday! Worst little get away ever not to mention exposed to chemicals I will be going to Qld environment n health & safety
Harry
solo_traveller
May 1, 2026
“Great stay”
Helpful reception, dorm was basic as expected but nice and clean and tidy
Facilities
Activities
Billiards, Karaoke, Nightclub/DJ, Evening entertainment, Happy hour, Live music/performance
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Bar
General
Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Air conditioning
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, BBQ facilities
Parking
Parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
ATM/cash machine on site, Vending machine (drinks), Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Laundry
King Room With Ensuite
The double room features air conditioning, an electric kettle, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Queen Room with Ensuite
The double room offers air conditioning, an electric kettle, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Double/Twin - Ensuite
This private room offers a TV, a fridge and a private bathroom.
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