Experience the laid-back vibe of Maze Backpackers Gold Coast, where you can unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or catch up on some reading in the library. Located near Slingshot and Surfers Paradise Beach, this hotel offers laundry facilities and secured bicycle storage for a hassle-free stay.
Costa D'oro Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - 3 min walk
About this property
Maze Backpackers Gold Coast
You'll be in a fantastic location at Maze Backpackers Gold Coast, only a five-minute walk from Surfers Paradise Beach and Cavill Avenue. Also, Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and The Star Gold Coast are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is close by: Cypress Avenue Station is only 3 minutes on foot.
At a glance
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Hotel size
21 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The property charges AUD 1.5 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
Children (18 years old and younger) are not allowed
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bike storage
Facilities
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Lockers available
Accessibility
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 91
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Ceiling fan
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
8 bathrooms
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of AUD 1.5
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Also known as
Maze Backpackers Gold Coast Hotel
Maze Backpackers Gold Coast Surfers Paradise
Maze Backpackers Gold Coast Hotel Surfers Paradise
Frequently asked questions
Does Maze Backpackers Gold Coast offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Maze Backpackers Gold Coast 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Maze Backpackers Gold Coast?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Maze Backpackers Gold Coast?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Maze Backpackers Gold Coast.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Maze Backpackers Gold Coast?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Maze Backpackers Gold Coast?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but The Star Gold Coast (5-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Maze Backpackers Gold Coast like?
Maze Backpackers Gold Coast is in Surfers Paradise, a short 3-minute walk from Cypress Avenue Station and 4 minutes' walk from Surfers Paradise Beach.
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Reviews
Maze Backpackers Gold Coast Reviews
8.0
Very good
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7.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Amenities
8.2
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
9 November 2025
Staff were amazing rooms and facilities were clean tidy and well kept. Top of this the location was amazing and the food tokens and meals they provided with equally so.
Nikolas John
Nikolas John, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
9 July 2025
It was very reasonable price and convenient location.
Toru
Toru, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 March 2025
Unlike Hostel G Perth, the property was well maintained and managed by friendly staff members.
Mohammad reza
Mohammad reza, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
9 February 2025
Stayed here for 3 nights. Easy to get to from the airport, good location, friendly staff. Bathrooms clean. Floors in bedrooms could have been cleaner.
Megan
Megan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 July 2025
Nice place to stay and staff were great. Checked in at 9 PM and was smooth. the rooms were kept clean and every bed has a light so that you wont disturb your roommates.
Kitchen and other amenities are good. Bathrooms needs a bit of work as the water gets stagnated. This can cause a bit of inconvenience.
Overall great place to stay and i would love to go back next time here.
Krishna Thanuj
Krishna Thanuj, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 March 2025
The Maze was one of the best hostels i've ever stayed at. My roommates for super nice, the room was spotless. There is an excellent restaurant downstairs. Two block walk to the beach. Three blocks to the bus stop and easy transport to the airport.
I wasn't crazy about the unisex showers, but it was workable. Would definitely stay there again!
Corinne
Corinne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 March 2026
all of stuff're so kindly
ANNA
ANNA, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 August 2025
Great place
Chrispen
Chrispen, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
18 February 2026
I stayed here last year and was impressed with the property, amenities and free dinner that was included.
This time, I found the hostel a lot dirtier than before.
The hostel has a well appointed kitchen.
Bed was comfortable, but I'm pretty sure despite getting clean upper and lower sheets, the cover was not clean.
Hotels.com sold me the same offer dinner nightly being included in the price. Unfortunately when I checked in the receptionist told me that this was nolonger offered.
I wouldn't stay here again.
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 September 2025
Clean and good area, close to a big parking.
Johnny
Johnny, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2025
Excellent hostel!!!!!
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 January 2025
Nice place to stay in the middle of the action in Surfers Paradise
Ridder
Ridder, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
9 November 2025
No free meal coz checked at 9pm and no towel given.
Beau
Beau, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 November 2024
Great place to stay , friendly , well run , in the heart of Surfers . Will return
Lisa
Lisa, 7-night trip
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2/10 Poor
21 August 2025
1. Nobody ever mentioned, including order page, emails from expedia, etc. that passport is required for check-in. Passport is a MUST! 2. People chatting and flirting during midnight till 2AM, loud and noisy.
Ke
Ke, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
9 February 2025
Na
Juan Luis
Juan Luis, 9-night trip
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8/10 Very good
11 January 2025
One of the staff at the reception is rude.
Janette
Janette, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
30 June 2025
No aireation in the room
AHMED
AHMED, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 February 2025
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Edward
Edward, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
19 September 2025
I didn’t Stay there!!! Reception refused Me to Stay… Due I didn’t have a Passport. I have been not notified or required a Passport before My Booking and before I Supposed to Stay there on that night. Even though I had my Drivers License with Me. They Refused Drivers License. I come all the Way to Gold Coast from Sydney for “Nothing” This has forced Me to Stay Over night on the Street with Other Homeless People. Also… there was “No Manager on Duty” (to it Fix up) Plus… in Fact I had Paid the Accommodation… they Refused the Refund. I contacted Hotel… to sort out the Issues … have to wait 72 hours, and I am still waiting to Hear from them. Manager seemed to be Slack there!!!
Stephanie L
Stephanie L, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2025
Maze Backpackers Gold Coast is a newly refurbished and well-managed hostel offering a high standard of security. Guests are provided with access cards for secure entry to their rooms and each floor. Conveniently located directly opposite Coles Supermarket—which is open until 10 pm—and within walking distance of a vibrant dining and entertainment precinct, the hostel sits above the Clock Hotel pub, known for its $10 jugs on Thursday nights.
A standout feature is the complimentary nightly dinner. Each guest receives a dinner voucher daily, redeemable at the Clock Hotel pub on the ground floor between 5 pm and 9 pm. Meals are freshly prepared by qualified chefs, with strict adherence to hygiene and food safety standards. This arrangement offers a more professional and hygienic alternative to nearby hostels such as Tequila Sunrise, where free dinners are prepared in bulk, hours in advance, at the one and only kitchen facilities available for guests.
Maze Backpackers spans four levels—from Level 2 to Level 5—offering a mix of private and communal spaces ideal for both relaxation and socializing. Each floor is equipped with toilets and showers, with a well-balanced ratio of facilities to guests. If the amenities on your floor are occupied, you can easily access others via stairs or elevator.
For added convenience, a luggage storage room is available for use both before check-in and after check-out.
For daily dinner menus and further details, visit the Maze Backpackers website.
Jing Wei
Jing Wei, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
7 July 2025
We booked a private room for 4, but Reinaldo said to Dianne that there isn’t a four bedder, so he said he’ll put us in a 6 bedder privately. When we checked in, we were told that Reinaldo was not around, and the room which was supposedly just for us had 2 other occupants. We explained what was discussed with Reinaldo, but the lady at the reception said Reinaldo cannot be reached, and will tell him to give Dianne a call. Reinaldo never called. The hygiene of the hostel was not up to standard. The room (303) that we were allocated stunk! It smelt day and night & has not been ventilated. We avoided being in the room too long because it smelt. The doonas in our room were not replaced with fresh one, but was passed on from one occupant to another. They just removed the bed sheets, replaced with fresh ones, then recycled the same doona that’s been sat on, stepped on, probably dribbled on by a filthy bedder who hasn’t showered. The doonas also stunk! The beds were covered with normal sheet, not fitted sheet, so you end up laying half on bed, and half on the sheet throughout the night. The showers smelt pee. There is nowhere to hang a towel in the shower. They were NOT disinfected daily by the hostel. The toilets also were not disinfected, so do the wash basin & counter top. There is no paper towel in the toilet so can’t wipe down or sit on toiletries when grooming. The powder area in the toilet was dirty, was never wiped down daily. Kitchen tables & stools were too tall.
Shirley
Shirley, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
18 April 2026
Quarto amplo e a cama estava limpa. A área dos sanitários poderia ser mais cuidada e higienizada. A localização é muito boa e a acomodação silenciosa.
Eduardo
Eduardo, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
10 January 2025
Smutsiga duschar, smutsiga rum, okej sängar men man kunde inte dra för någonting. Hade en stor klocka som ringde varje hel/halvtimme under dagen