Pippies Beachhouse Backpackers - Rainbow Beach, Queensland

Karen H.

We absolutely loved our Fraser Island trip with Pippies eventhough we had to go back early due to the cyclone.

From the moment we checked in, everyone was so friendly and the hostel was clean. Noticeably the kitchen.

On the day of departure, everything ran smoothly and we were lucky enough to get Nate as our guide, what an absolute legend. He was just brilliant. He was like superman at times when cars got stuck or broke down and was so funny.

The campsite was brilliant, the showers and toilets were super clean, the tents and linen etc were perfect and we all slept really well.

Eve though, the 2 night trip turned into a one night trip and we didn’t get to do many of the activities , I still wouldn’t change our time there. Pippies looked after us so well when we returned back a day early and made sure we all had somewhere to stay, unlike another popular tour company who had people paying to stay on the floor next door. They refunded us money also which we were impressed by considering the weather was out of their control.

Sports bar over the road is good also and you get a discount staying at Pippies.
Would highly recommend picking Pippies for this tour!

Natalie M.

Incredibly helpful staff that went above and beyond!

Myself and a large group of friends (20+) had issues with our transport and were stranded in Rainbow Beach with no accommodation and what appeared to be no vacancies.

I spoke to George on the phone who was exceptionally helpful, especially given the late hour. He investigated our options and secured the ‘Beachhouse accommodation.’ George was very patient despite being past his finishing time and waited with us while our group secured payment for the night. In an incredibly stressful situation he was friendly and reassuring!

A massive thank you from us all!

Finley L.

Stayed for 3 nights in total as I had my K'gari trip booked with Pippie's. The hostel itself is very basic - only 4 outlets in the room all in the same spot in the room which made it difficult to plug in as we all had plug adapters. Beds were comfortable and the rooms were fairly spacious. For the number of guests there are it doesn't feel like there are enough toilets/Stayed for 3 nights in total as I had my K'gari trip booked with Pippie's. The hostel itself is very basic - only 4 outlets in the room all in the same spot in the room which made it difficult to plug in as we all had plug adapters. Beds were comfortable and the rooms were fairly spacious. For the number of guests there are it doesn't feel like there are enough toilets/showers as they were regularly all in use. The Kitchen was spacious and equipped with plenty of utensils, cutlery and crockery. There was also plenty of outdoor seating as well as a pool to relax by. The staff were all so lovely and helpful, especially the Scottish lady on reception she was a gem.a gem. The hostel is right next to the Greyhound Bus Stop, and a 5 minute walk from Rainbow Beach and the local IGA.

margot C.

The hostel itself was clean and the staff were super friendly. We also booked the 2 nights and 3 days on Fraser Island with this hostel.
It was amazing!! 100% recommend booking via them.
It was one of the best parts of our trip so far.
Everything went so smoothly and super organized. Our guide Jamie was amazing and super funny.
The food was really good, the vibes, everything!

Lorna M.

Fine for one night but nothing great.

My bed was super uncomfortable and had a great big dip in it. The walls are paper thin and you could hear the TV next door so loudly.
People from other rooms complained on multiple occasions of mice being in their room as well as cockroaches.
They supply you a plastic box of cutlery and crockery which I find odd.
My bedding had holes in it. I’m sure they don’t clean the big grey blankets either.
No where to lock any storage either.

Very close to the beach though. I guess people are there for 1 reason only and it’s for the Kgari adventures.

The bathrooms are pretty grim. The bath floor towels were stuck to the floor because of how wet they were and I didn’t see anyone go in to clean them. Same with the toilets.
Kitchen was odd. No scissors or tea towels to dry anything.

There is a pool but no on goes in it. It’s really dirty and small.
Laundry machines are coin operated only and you can only use them after 1pm.

Very unsocial and quite often felt like the only person there

Cathy M.

Booked the hostel as part of their K’gari tour, rooms are basic but they have everything you need and the showers are also very good!

Frankie B.

Had a good stay before and after Fraser but hostel could really do with more shower facilities and laundry closed between 7am-1pm which meant you couldn’t do washing after trip!

Tom T.

Friendly and helpful staff who helped us with staying on two separate dates with a stay at a powered site elsewhere in the middle as they only offer unpowered sites, which at $20ppn is a bit pricey. Good facilities with a well stocked communal kitchen, amenities clean. Very much a young person's backpacker hostel but wasn't too busy when we stayed.