Dolphins Beach-House Noosa is a accommodation in Sunshine Beach, NSW, Australia. It has a 4/5 rating from 295 Google reviews. Contact: +61 7 5447 2100. Website: https://dolphinsbeachhouse.com/.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.
Dolphins Beach-House Noosa
Sunshine Beach · Accommodation
(295 reviews)
The free surfboard loans are the tell. A hostel that hands over boards without a fuss is one that actually trusts its guests, and that attitude runs through everything at Dolphins. Family-run and small enough that the owners know your name, this Sunshine Beach spot draws the kind of traveller who extends their stay mid-week because leaving feels wrong. Rooms are compact but each apartment comes with its own kitchen and bathroom, and the hammocks in the outdoor area do serious work. Multiple reviewers mention the quiet nights alongside the easy socialising, a balance most hostels never crack. Sunshine Beach is a five-minute walk. Cafes and the bus stop are closer still. Book direct for weekly rates.
Opening Hours
- Monday8am – 7am
- Tuesday8am – 7am
- Wednesday8am – 7am
- Thursday8am – 7am
- Friday8am – 7am
- Saturday8am – 7am
- Sunday8am – 7am
Contact
- +61 7 5447 2100
- dolphinsbeachhouse.com
- 14/16 Duke St, Sunshine Beach QLD 4567
- View on Google Maps →
What People Say
Great value for money! Stayed here for over a week and loved it! Made great friends during my stay, and all the common areas are so nice to hangout in. Kitchens and bathrooms get cleaned everyday and the hostel is generally very clean. Staff is kind and accommodating to questions and inquiries. I extended my stay while I was there and they immediately made it happen. The beach is really close!
Absolute best hostel in Australia. I’d give it ten stars if I could. The people here are just lovely. It’s quiet at night but still super friendly, which is the perfect balance. The staff are amazing, the rooms are clean, and there are only a few beds per room not like those big crowded hostels. The location is beautiful and only a short walk to the beach. The owners are always around and genuinely care. I even lost my key and checked out late, and they were completely understanding and didn’t charge me anything extra. Plus you can borrow surfboards for FREE. Couldn’t recommend Dolphins Hostel more. If you’re in the Sunshine Coast, stay here no question.
We loved Dolphins! Such a nice, calm and homey-vibe with great people and staff. It was clean and tidy all the time in the dorms, kitchen and common areas. The hostel is in a great area, just a minute walk to cafes, restaurants as well as the bus station. We liked our stay so much that we extended. We would definitely come back to this place and we recommend staying at Dolphins to anyone coming to Noosa😍
This is my second time staying at Dolphins. I love the cozy atmosphere, the people, and the location so close to the beach. The hostel is quiet, yet there is always something going on and it's easy to meet people. The outdoor area is great, especially the hammocks. The rooms are very small but each apartment has a large common area, its own kitchen and bathroom. Highly recommended!
Dolphins is by far the best place I have stayed in Australia. It’s a family run hostel and it’s instantly apparent upon arrival that the place is cared for and the guests are treated like old friends. Really nice atmosphere and an amazing location, 5 minute walk to Sunshine Beach. The hostel is beautiful, chilled and so different from others in the area. I met some amazing friends here and would recommend a visit for solo travellers looking to make friends and explore Noosa, or groups travelling that want a relaxed space to unwind after a days surf.
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