The sand hostel is here for all your sand-related accommodation needs

Sand, sand, sand!
 By 
Johnny Lieu
 on 
Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

At this place, the last thing you can do is complain about the sand in your shoes.

The world's first sand hostel has opened up on the beaches of the Gold Coast, Australia, allowing guests to stay over and admire the sand beneath their toes.

Uh, did we mention there's a lot of sand?

Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

Production designer, Jon Dowding, who has been involved in Mad Max and The Blue Lagoon, is behind the design of the hostel, which uses approximately 24 tonnes of sand.

It's part of a promotion for booking site Hostelworld, and so you'd need to win a spot or book through its website to stay in its eight-bed dorm or one private double room. Although, the sand hostel only open between Sept. 20 to 22, so you've probably missed that boat.

But that's cool, you can just check out the pictures of the hostel instead, which features a bar the public can hang in. There's no sand to worry about.

Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable
Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable
Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable
Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable
Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable
Mashable Image
Johnny Lieu

Mashable Australia's Web Culture Reporter.Reach out to me on Twitter at @Johnny_Lieu or via email at jlieu [at] mashable.com

Mashable Potato

Recommended For You
Airbnb now lets you book a ride to your accommodation
Airbnb's travel option mocked up on a smartphone.

Sony releases new Sand Pink colorway for XM6 headphones, and it's already on sale
the sony XM6 headphones in sand pink sit on a chair with a laptop in a white room

How to contact Amazon customer service during your Big Spring Sale shopping spree
illustration of brown packages

How to watch 'Love Island: All Stars' online for free
Love Island promotional shot

Amazon's Big Spring Sale kicks off on March 25 this year. Here's how we're prepping for it.
stack of amazon boxes in a doorway

Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 3, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 3, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone

Google launches Gemma 4, a new open-source model: How to try it
Google Gemma

NYT Strands hints, answers for April 3, 2026
A game being played on a smartphone.

The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!