Woman divides the internet with furious rant at $350-a-week Gold Coast hostel after spotting its ad on rental site – but not everyone agrees with her point
A woman has sparked a heated debate online after unleashing an angry tirade at a beachside hostel offering bunk beds for $350 a week on a website used by renters.
Keira Ashley, from Gold Coast, has been trying to find a place to live for six weeks without success.
She let fly at the Tequila Sunrise in Surfers Paradise in a video posted online when she saw what they were advertising.
The hostel offered its capsule-style bunk beds, for $350 for a week, on flatmates.com.au rather than on a short-term accommodation website.
Gold Coast woman Keira Ashley, who has been trying in vain to find a room for six weeks, takes to TikTok to fly to the Tequila Sunrise in Surfers Paradise
The hostel claims on its website that the capsule-style beds “redefine comfort and tranquility.” They were advertised for $350 a week on flatmates.com.au
“This should be fucking illegal,” said Keira Ashley, as she filmed herself tapping the hostel ad on her computer screen in a clip she uploaded to TikTok.
“They charge $350 for this. For this! For a hostel. I’m not joking. Inn. $350 per week.
“This is absolutely disgusting, honestly. The rental crisis is so real.’
But not everyone saw things the same way Ms. Ashley did.
“$50 a night is the normal price for a hostel in Australia,” one woman replied.
“If you travel it’s actually quite cheap,” said another.
‘Not bad for Gold Coast, and good facilities.’
“This should be fucking illegal,” Keira Ashley said as she tapped the hostel ad on her computer screen in a clip she uploaded to TikTok
The website states that it includes ‘a well-equipped kitchen, an inviting terrace, cozy bed pods, impeccable toilet and shower facilities’.
The beds “redefine comfort and tranquility,” the hostel claims in its marketing materials.
‘Each capsule is designed with your ultimate relaxation in mind, with luxurious beds and privacy curtains creating a personal retreat.’
Breakfast, available for only half an hour each morning, consists of pancakes, cereal and toast.
Online, the hostel has a rating of 4.8 stars out of a possible 5 stars from 467 Google reviews.
“Great staff, food, beds and clean restrooms,” said a recent guest in a review.
‘If you’re visiting Surfers Paradise this is absolutely the best place to stay,’ said another. ‘Breakfast and dinner are included and the food is really good. The location is fantastic, right in the city center. I would highly recommend it.’
Not everyone agreed with Ms. Ashley’s view of the hostel, but she stuck to her guns, pointing out that $350 is too much to pay just for a bed. However, the hostel also offers a quick breakfast
The Tequila Sunrise hostel in Surfers Paradise (pictured) scores highly on Google reviews and guests note that it has great amenities
Ms Ashley responded that the advertisement should have been on a holiday accommodation website.
“You guys don’t understand why I’m upset: this is a website for permanent rentals, not for booking a hotel for a holiday,” she said.
She felt the hostel was “taking advantage of people in need.”
Daily Mail Australia contacted Tequila Sunrise Hostel in Surfer’s Paradise for comment.