Tequila Sunrise Podstel

Gold Coast · Australia

Tequila Sunrise Podstel

HostelPunk Score
69% MEH
Medium confidence 201 reviews
2nd best in Gold Coast
No bed bug reports in 203 analyzed reviews
No incentivized-review patterns detected in 203 analyzed reviews

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Drip perks

💪 Gym

Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 📋 Meeting Room 💻 Coworking Space 🍹 Rooftop Bar 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🌆 Rooftop 🍳 Free Breakfast ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (47)
Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange PlayStation Board Games Cable TV Pool Table Wi-Fi Table Tennis Gaming Consoles Smart TV Recycling Bins Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Charging Plugs Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box Carbon Monoxide Detector CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Common Room Games Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Hot Showers Meals Available Vending Machines Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser Panoramic Views Flexible NRR

Prices

Dorms $32 / night

HW prices from today

Worst reviews

England MALE 18-24 Apr 23, 2026 2.0/10

Heaps of people with little room to get dinner/breakfast and clean dishes. Sick people everywhere coughing all around. Bed smelled awful like someone's foul body odour. Bathrooms were kind of nasty from the other people not cleaning up, but could have been nice. Staff are nice I think! My only option was to stay here since they have a good place to work on a laptop + charge it up. But because I booked same-day, it was over 100AUD for one night. I should have just taken a cheaper hostel.

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Dec 8, 2025 2.0/10

had a really bad experience with the guy in the bottom bunk doing inappropriate things for hours on end and it was loud and as a girl i felt really uncomfortable. There was no staff at the desk to talk to them about it. Also one kitchen fully isn’t working because of electrical problems so there’s only one kitchen for everyone. it’s chaos in there with how busy it is so it’s super messy and the staff were very slow at helping you. location was good but i moved to BUNK and that was way be...

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Jul 31, 2025 2.0/10

Despite having a current police check, prescriptions for all my medications and even multiple QPS personal character references, I was treated like a criminal in my own country. Plenty of nicer hostels nearby for the same price! Also far too many rude French people smoking evil illicit cannabis!

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England FEMALE 18-24 Jun 8, 2025 2.0/10

Was not secure in the slightest - like anyone from the street could just walk in. If you’re on the ground floor, there is a constant sound of running water from above.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 May 7, 2025 2.0/10

Ich verstehe die ganzen positiven Bewertungen nicht. Es sieht alles sehr runtergekommen und ungepflegt aus. Es sind auch keine Pods sondern eher Betten mit Vorhängen. Das Personal ist leider auch nicht das freundlichste. Ich bin eine Nacht vorher abgereist!

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I don't understand all the positive reviews. it all looks very run down and unkempt. it's not pods either but rather beds with curtains. the staff is unfortunately not the friendliest either. i left a night before!

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Apr 24, 2025 2.0/10

Nog nooit in zo’n groot hostel geweest en weet zeker dat ik dit nooit weer zal doen. Er zijn 3 grote zalen met meer dan 100 bedden. Erg donker en de enige herkenningspunten waar je bed staat zijn de grote bakken met oude stinkende schoenen omdat je die nergens anders mag neerleggen. Geboekt voor 2 verwacht je ook dat je bij elkaar ligt maar dit was niet zo. Ondanks dat er nog plek was om in hetzelfde stapelbed te liggen mocht dit niet van het personeel. Een grote geldmachine niet voor herhalin...

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I've never been to such a big hostel and I'm sure I'll never do it again. There are 3 large halls with over 100 beds. Very dark and the only landmarks where your bed is the big basins with old stinking shoes because you can't put them anywhere else. Booked for 2 you also expect to lie together but it wasn't. Although there was still room to lie in the same bunk bed, it wasn't from the staff. A big money machine wasn't for repetition

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 11, 2025 2.0/10

it was horrible. i couldn't even stay here 1 night. my bed was located very close to the door, everyone who got in (remember - 102 person dorm) had too type in a code which made beeping noises and then the door slammed super loud, wouldn't have slept an hour if i stayed here.

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Netherlands FEMALE 31-40 Jan 26, 2025 2.0/10

enorme kamers (100man) en geen controle op wie er binnen komt: drie mensen die er niet hoorden sliepen er, de staff zei dat het vaker gebeurt. Keuken heel vies, en losse badkamers ook. grotere badkamer maar in één dorm beschikbaar, andere dorm moet halve hostel door om er te komen. weinig algemene sfeer

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huge rooms (100 people) and no control over who comes in: three people who don't hear sleeping, the staff said it happens often. kitchen is very dirty, and lose bathrooms too. larger bathroom but in one dorm available, other dorm needs half hostel door to get in. little general atmosphere

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Apr 23, 2026 4.0/10

It’s crazy to me how many good reviews are here. For positives, it’s a great location and the staff were kind. To start our day the man at the front desk tried to give us someone else’s bed. Her stuff was still in the pod and he started moving it. I had to ask a few times if he was positive this isn’t someone’s space. Finally he checked… sure enough someone was already there. There are giant cubbies for you to put your luggage in but no locks so make sure to bring one. There are n...

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New Zealand MALE 18-24 Apr 17, 2026 4.0/10

Good Hostel, very busy and crowded at times. Also depending where you are can be dimly lit. The staff were great.

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Recent reviews

South Korea FEMALE 18-24 May 7, 2026 Atm 100%

The beat hostel in gold coast, good breakfast and diner, all clean and the best think is the activities with Carol

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Austria FEMALE 18-24 May 5, 2026 Atm 80%

good location and price, but gets really crowded and loud at times

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New Zealand FEMALE 18-24 May 4, 2026 Atm 100%

Carol was amazing, she hosted some fun night activities. Having dinner cooked for us was amazing the rooms were clean and bathrooms were really nice. Overall would 100% recommend

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Italy FEMALE 25-30 Apr 30, 2026 Atm 80%

Carol made the all experience so much more enjoyable, love her activity and her energy like no other! Breakfast food is really good, while dinner could be a little more as not always enough, bed are comfortable and very quiet. Thank you!

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Apr 23, 2026 Atm 40%

It’s crazy to me how many good reviews are here. For positives, it’s a great location and the staff were kind. To start our day the man at the front desk tried to give us someone else’s bed. Her stuff was still in the pod and he started moving it. I had to ask a few times if he was positive this isn’t someone’s space. Finally he checked… sure enough someone was already there. There are giant cubbies for you to put your luggage in but no locks so make sure to bring one. There are n...

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England MALE 18-24 Apr 23, 2026 Atm 20%

Heaps of people with little room to get dinner/breakfast and clean dishes. Sick people everywhere coughing all around. Bed smelled awful like someone's foul body odour. Bathrooms were kind of nasty from the other people not cleaning up, but could have been nice. Staff are nice I think! My only option was to stay here since they have a good place to work on a laptop + charge it up. But because I booked same-day, it was over 100AUD for one night. I should have just taken a cheaper hostel.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Apr 19, 2026 Atm 100%

We had a great time staying there! Very chill people and lovely staff!! Pati was a great help with everything!

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Belgium FEMALE 25-30 Apr 19, 2026 Atm 80%

Great location, close to everything in Surfers Paradise. The 102 bed dorm was pretty quiet and the pod is very private. Reception staff is friendly. There were not enough showers for everyone. The free breakfast and dinner are a big plus.

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New Zealand MALE 18-24 Apr 17, 2026 Atm 40%

Good Hostel, very busy and crowded at times. Also depending where you are can be dimly lit. The staff were great.

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Chile FEMALE 25-30 Apr 14, 2026 Atm 100%

Sin duda el mejor hostel de gold coast, la comida, todo limpio y lo mejor que hace la experiencia increible es las actividades de carol, se nota que lo hace de corazon.

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Undoubtedly the best hostel on the Gold Coast, the food, everything is clean and the best thing that makes the experience incredible is the carol activities, you notice that he does it from the heart.

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Spain MALE 25-30 Apr 13, 2026 Atm 100%

Hostal de 10, lo mejor el personal.

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Hostel of 10, the better the staff.

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Apr 13, 2026 Atm 80%

Very nice hostel! The breakfast and the dinner everyday is a big plus if you don’t want to cook everyday :) Also , the staff was very nice, Pati was so sweet and very welcoming! The beds gave a lot of privacy and the bathroom were most of the time very clean.

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Chile MALE 25-30 Apr 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Muy buena estadía, lo recomiendo 100% se conoce mucha gente que te ayuda a como partir en el país. Tambien el staff como Carol es muy organizado con las actividades para fluir con los demas…

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Very good stay, I recommend it 100% if you know a lot of people who help you with how to get out in the country. also the staff like Carol is very organized with activities to flow with the others...

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Italy MALE 18-24 Apr 8, 2026 Atm 100%

I like the service Macarena and Glade provide me with.

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Italy MALE 18-24 Apr 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Friendly environment, clean, and organised with the meal!

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Switzerland FEMALE 18-24 Mar 31, 2026 Atm 60%

It was very loud even after 9pm and in the mornings and the stuff does nothing about it. The kitchen is really dirty and there are not enough pot and pans for this many people.

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Belgium FEMALE 18-24 Mar 30, 2026 Atm 40%

The staff told me every day that they were going to solve my problems they didn't solve it I stayed long enough yet for something that would surely have taken 5 minutes to solve instead of lying. The showers are dirty. The value for money is still good thanks to meals and lunches.

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England MALE 18-24 Mar 28, 2026 Atm 80%

overall very good

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Mar 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel! Does not feel like you’re in a room with 130 people at all. The layout is organized well so it’s not too loud and you have lot of privacy with the curtains and the sides of the bunks walled in. Some of the cleanest hostel bathrooms I’ve ever stayed in and breakfast and dinner is a nice touch too!

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Mar 27, 2026 Atm 20%

Place itself is clean and well-kept for the most part. Not nearly enough space for this many people though. People staying here are very cliquey & blasting club music at all hours in common areas so not much atmosphere. Bed itself is good but people talk at all hours and staff don’t do anything about it because they’re friends with those who do it, so sleep is really poor. Breakfast is nice, dinner is very small portions. No security at all during the day, anyone could come in.