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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

2.0 star property
Hostel with nightclub, walk to Cairns Esplanade

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Outdoor pool
Front of property
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Shared kitchen
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

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57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, 04870
  • Popular LocationCairns Central Shopping Centre6 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Esplanade8 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Marlin Marina12 min walk
  • AirportCairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)12 min drive
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Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

4 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

8 Bed En-suite Female

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

4 Bed En-suite Deluxe Mixed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

6 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Large Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

6 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Large Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Hotel Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 4 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite

Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

4 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Hotel Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

10 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Large Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for 8 bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

8 bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Hotel King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Cairns

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is located in Cairns Central Business District, a neighbourhood in Cairns, and is near a train station and near the beach. Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Reef Teach and Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and skydiving.
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 6 min walk
  • Cairns Night Markets - 6 min walk
  • Reef Hotel Casino - 8 min walk
  • Cairns Esplanade - 8 min walk
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 8 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rusty's Markets - 1 min walk
  • Annee's CaPhe
  • Blackbird Espresso by Coffee NQ - 5 min walk
  • The Lillipad Cafe - 3 min walk
  • Silk Caffe - 3 min walk

About this property

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Hostel near Cairns Esplanade
Close to Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Reef Hotel Casino, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort provides a nightclub, a poolside bar and concerts and live shows. Adventurous travellers may like the volleyball and basketball at this hostel. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self-parking (surcharge), books and a billiards/pool table
  • A 24-hour front desk, a computer station and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, evening entertainment and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say good things about the location
Room features
All 120 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 45-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Languages

Catalan, Dutch, English, Filipino, French, German, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Covered self parking on site (AUD 12 per day)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Volleyball

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Lockers available
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Books
  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self-parking fee: AUD 12 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel Resort Cairns
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel Resort
Gilligan's Backpackers Cairns
Gilligan's Backpackers
Gilligans Backpackers Hotel And Resort
Gilligans Backpackers Hotel Cairns
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Cairns

Frequently asked questions

Does Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

As of 1 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort on 8 May 2024 start from HK$770.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Self-parking is available for AUD 12 per day.

What time is check-in at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of The Cairns Museum, Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Reef Hotel Casino and Reef Fleet Terminal are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 378 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 378 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 378 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 378 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 378 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was a 4 person room which was decent overall. The pillows were small and not sufficient. The rooms a/c barely worked and the room had a damp / wet smell and feel the whole time. This is the perfect location in town if you want a party as they have stuff going on every night. The location is perfect for anything you would wanna do in town and the price was right for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Eryn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
limited facilities, power off in kitchen at 10, broken toilet
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great budget option with activities on site
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Okay visit
The place is okay, it’s a party hostel after all. The noise from the club wasn’t heard from our room but the party bus was so loud it was as though they were parked at the end of the bed 😂. Staff were pretty unhelpful, we were travelling as a couple. It could be that they are used to dealing with idiots/drunks all day so by the time you get there they aren’t very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Utkarsh

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurtis

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Bruno

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
If you have shared room, you will have a small locker to store your valuables, but you MUST have your own lock (thankfully I did).
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The waterfall pool is brilliant The bar and the girls are awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023