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Dougies Backpackers Resort

Google (297) 4.1
Tripadvisor (128) 3.8
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Many visitors praise the friendly staff, good vibe, and affordable drinks, with some highlighting the helpfulness of management for bookings. However, a significant number of reviews mention negative interactions with staff, including rudeness and unpleasant behaviour, with some guests feeling overcharged or put in poor accommodation.

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Address
109-111 Davidson St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia
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Phone
(07) 4099 6200
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Website
dougies.com.au

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About this place Dougies Backpackers Resort

Dougies Backpackers Resort is a backpacker hostel on Davidson Street in Port Douglas, Far North Queensland. It is a mainstream hostel listed as gay-friendly, not a gay venue. It has dorms and private rooms, and a pool and bar area where the social side of the place happens. Four Mile Beach and Macrossan Street's restaurants are a walk or a short bike ride away, and reef and Daintree tour pick-ups run from town. Reviews average 4.1 from about 300 guests. Expect a young crowd and some evening noise.

Features

Gay-friendly (straight venue) Safe space Swimming pool Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Year-round Pool Gay-friendly (straight venue) Air conditioning

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4.1
★★★★☆
297 reviews

Based on 297 Google reviews.

Marcel Issa
Marcel Issa Apr 2026
★☆☆☆☆

The owner needs to show that he is in control and is always present in the hostel..

Mathéo Raynaud
Mathéo Raynaud Apr 2026
★★★★☆
Katharina
Katharina Mar 2026
★★★★★
ED
ED Mar 2026
★★☆☆☆

Don't go there unless you have poor hygiene and in general low standards for quality of life

Daniela König
Daniela König Feb 2026
★★★★★

Highly recommended

Giovanna Lo Cicero
Giovanna Lo Cicero Dec 2025
★★★★☆
Giulianna Matto
Giulianna Matto Dec 2025
★☆☆☆☆

It was okay until a member the staff screamed at me because my partner changed our booking dates and reception didn’t update it properly. His coworker was just staring in shock. Even if the guest is at fault (not the case here) that’s not the way to treat anyone. The dance floor in the kitchen room while trying to make dinner is really annoying if you’re living there for some time. There’s no freezer, only fridges that sometimes can’t handle the weather. While staying in the tents it was hard to sleep before around 11pm because of the loud music. In their website it’s advertised as if they help you find work… not true. (There are hostels that actually do this in Australia) The rooms were clean and comfortable. The shared areas are pretty good. Would have stayed longer if they weren’t rude.

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Last updated on 17 October 2026

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