Dolphins Beach House, Noosa, Australien

Chill out and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Dolphins Beach House at beautiful Sunshine Beach, Noosa. This secluded, hippy-style haven is the closest hostel to the beach in Noosa, situated next to Noosa National Park with a boutique shopping village just one minute away. Popular attractions in this region include Australia Zoo, the Eumundi Markets, the Noosa River and Everglades, and much more.

The ambience of this family-run hostel is quirky and unique - definitely not part of a franchise backpackers business. The owners are experienced travellers themselves, and Dolphins Beach House reflects their love of travel, with many exotic artefacts from India to Burma and Thailand. Once you slip past the gardens, the trees, the funky pink walls and the Guatemalan architecture, you'll realise that you have found a restful retreat.

Dolphins Beach House offers clean, comfortable, self-contained units with private bathroom, kitchen, television and lounge areas. Also available are private double/twin rooms with ensuites and multi-share dorm rooms catering for up to four people.

All rooms are apartment-style. Each group of four guests has their own kitchen, TV and DVD player. There is no additional charge for cutlery, crockery or linen, and DVDs are available for hire.

Other guest facilities include a swimming pool, barbecue area, laundry, tour desk, courtesy bus, free luggage storage, free surfboards, free bodyboards, and free wireless broadband Internet access.

It's no wonder that Dolphins Beach House is Lonely Planet's best pick for Noosa for 2010 / 2011. Relax, unwind, enjoy.