Nomads Airlie Beach offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Port of Airlie. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 33 min drive
Hamilton Island, QLD (HTI-Great Barrier Reef) - 16.1 miles/25.9 km
Proserpine Station - 22 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Boost Juice - 2 min walk
Jubilee Tavern - 3 min drive
The Garden Bar Bistro - 14 min walk
KC's Bar & Grill - 4 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min walk
About this property
Nomads Airlie Beach
Nomads Airlie Beach offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Port of Airlie. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
At a glance
Hotel size
44 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Parking
Onsite self parking (AUD 6 per day)
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
What to do
Volleyball
Pool table
Beach nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
ATM/banking
Garden
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
No elevator (single level property)
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Food and drink
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Toaster
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Parking
Self parking costs AUD 6 per day
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Does Nomads Airlie Beach offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Nomads Airlie Beach does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Nomads Airlie Beach?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Nomads Airlie Beach?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Nomads Airlie Beach?
Yes. Self parking costs AUD 6 per day.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Nomads Airlie Beach?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Nomads Airlie Beach?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Nomads Airlie Beach and nearby?
Onsite recreation at Nomads Airlie Beach includes volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
What's the area around Nomads Airlie Beach like?
Nomads Airlie Beach is located near Airlie Beach Lagoon, just a short 14-minute walk from Port of Airlie and 11 minutes' walk from Airlie Beach Market.
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Reviews
Nomads Airlie Beach Reviews
7.2
Good
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6.8
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
7.4
Staff & service
6.6
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2025
First time here and loved it. Staff upon check-in was amazing. Loved the app the use to get into room and know of things around the hostel. I would recommend over and over again to stay here.
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8/10 Very good
Aug 22, 2024
Perfect location in the city, good size room and very helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2025
Great location in Airlie- at the end of their main room. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Room conditions were great, folks in the room were amazing. Private room was also spacious and a lovely treat to end my stay in Airlie.
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8/10 Very good
Jan 12, 2025
The accomodation wasn’t the cleanest or best maintained in terms of amenities, however the staff were brilliant and helpful in ensuring a wonderful holiday. It’s on the Main Street of Airlie Beach which made transport, dining and activities super accessible.
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8/10 Very good
Oct 1, 2023
Neat, basic, wow what a large property and big dorm rooms.
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6/10 Good
Jun 21, 2025
Bathrooms and housekeeping need improving
I’ve stayed at a few Nomad’s and you usually know what to expect, big rooms and pretty comfy beds. This property was great in terms of facilities it’s a big site with a lot of stuff to do. However it really let itself down by the terrible state of the bathrooms. The shower in my en suite was the worst I’ve ever come across in a hostel. The taps barely worked and you had to turn a knob to get the water to flow as if you left it on the shower would leak. Yesterday the whole shower fell apart and water sprayed everywhere. Once I’d finished I left the bathroom and got a pretty harsh shock from the switch in the bathroom and one of the girls in my room said she’d had the same thing the day before so today I went to use the camper showers instead but got barely a trickle from it at points. Housekeeping made the floors in the bedroom so wet everyday there was a puddle that never went away and was easy to slip up. They didn’t add anymore toilet paper on more than one occasion and left cigarette butts which had been left by French smokers outside the rooms were not cleaned. It’s a shame because apart from the dire bathrooms and poor housekeeping (and allowing smoking on the grounds) it’s actually a great hostel more like a resort. But those things really let it down. Comfy beds with privacy curtains and big lockers were great.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
A very good place
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2022
Awesome place very comfy
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8/10 Very good
Apr 30, 2015
Nice hostel just in the center
The hostel is just like a big resort itself! It's cheap and great location, the room is good enough for sleep
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8/10 Very good
Aug 3, 2024
Good location, ok hostel
This place is ok. Problem is no storage in dorms and no lockers, piles of clothes on the floor. Wifi is so-so.
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2/10 Poor
Dec 29, 2022
We left without staying it was run downs and full of backpackers camping right in from of the room
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8/10 Very good
Jul 4, 2022
As someone who has been travelling for nearly two months, it was great to meet fellow travellers closer to my own age group. Free walks and trips and special deals on food for those on a budget has been kost welcome. Clean room and en-suite for 4 felt like luxury. Reception staff very helpful
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6/10 Good
May 13, 2025
They didnt clean the room the whole stay (5 days). Shared bathroom with 3 other girls…
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6/10 Good
Aug 22, 2025
The condition of the rooms is terrible! Door falling off the hinge for the bathroom, felt dirty, the entire window fell out of the frame in the kitchen. Terrible esp considering the price!
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6/10 Good
Sep 22, 2022
for a dry accommodation there was alot of parties an it was very loud so trying to sleep was a mission as there was a massive party full of drunk people next to me an the walls are very thin
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2/10 Poor
Sep 3, 2023
There was nothing I liked about this property, spoilt my holiday intirely
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4/10 Fair
Dec 1, 2023
Booked this through wotif.com. Nowhere in the wotif booking page does it mention this is backpacker accommodation. In fact it calls it a hotel. There were swarms of young people - schoolies? Room was spacious and clean, but very tired. May be ok for backpacker’s but certainly not up to par as a hotel.
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8/10 Very good
Jan 27, 2023
Poor value for money
Overall okay, but pretty expensive for what you get
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4/10 Fair
Apr 6, 2024
Poorly maintained budget accommodation.
Dilapidated Old room with few facilities. Very noisy. You could hear every noise from adjoining rooms. The shower head drooped so I had to bend down to wash my hair.
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4/10 Fair
Aug 18, 2023
Old and dirty room, no blanket for the bed, old curtains, poor value for the money we paid. Would not recommend.
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6/10 Good
Dec 1, 2022
Reception is poorly laid out - I found the "reception" area underneath a giant sign that said nomads only to find out I have to go about two blocks to X Base Backpackers to check in and it took a bit for people to Reception is to the point and moves quickly. Got introduced to an app called GOKI that would act as my key; nice touch but would have preferred a room key.
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2/10 Poor
Jun 20, 2023
Don't recommend to anyone.
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6/10 Good
Sep 8, 2022
Decent
Very inconsistent between rooms. Some rooms had extra blankets and a TV. Ours didn’t, it was hard to sleep as there was a patio with a light that we couldn’t turn off. It made it hard to sleep.
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6/10 Good
Nov 12, 2022
Excellent location. Smack bag in the middle of it. Has parking. We had a private room. Was clean. Bed comfortable. Very strong bleach smell. Windows dont open. Was built in 70s. Hasnt been reno since. Can be loud but was quiet around 12am onwards. I would stay there again if no other choice.
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2/10 Poor
Jun 8, 2023
Hi well the rooms were very dusty and the shiwer doors have mould. Health n safety issue. Beds were clean and comfy. Staff at reception kind n helpful. Kitchen clean but small. Fan in room 13 was on and very noisey the button to turn off was broken fixed finally. Couldnt sleep easily