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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

2.0 star property
Hostel with 2 bars/lounges, near Cairns Esplanade

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Lobby sitting area
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Self parking
  • Pool bar
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Computer station

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
The price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

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
  • 20 sq m
  • 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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4 Bed En-suite Deluxe Mixed

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
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Large Single Bunk Beds

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Hotel Deluxe Room

Hotel Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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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
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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10 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

10 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

Highlights

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

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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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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 4 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 8 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Lobby

Bed In 8 Beds Deluxe Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 4 Beds Deluxe Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 6 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 10 Beds Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 8 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 January 2025
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About the area

Map
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, 04870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 12 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 8 min walk
  • Freshwater Station - 15 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty's Markets - ‬2 min walk
  • Annee's CaPhe
  • ‪Caffiend - ‬6 min walk
  • Gilligan's Travels
  • ‪The Lillipad Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort features a nightclub and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A poolside bar, a terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

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

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 120 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (18 years old and younger) are not allowed
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside bar

What to do

  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

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

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs AUD 12 per day

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Gilligan's Backpackers Cairns
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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Cairns
Gilligans Backpackers Hotel And Resort
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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel Resort
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Frequently asked questions

Does Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?
Yes. Self-parking costs AUD 12 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (8-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, boat tours and hiking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation on-site includes basketball and volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a nightclub. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort like?
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is in Cairns Central Business District, a short 8-minute walk from Cairns Station and 8 minutes' walk from Cairns Esplanade.

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Immy, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Facilities were good, but too noisy and could not sleep as the party is so loud and goes on until 3am
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great!
Yvonne, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jessica, 4-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great!
Yvonne, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joel, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Owen, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The accommodation mux of people. Welcoming reception staff. Had no hot water in room 402 shower or hand basin. Fire alarm was set off unable to get through exited door on ground floor and the floor area at bottom of stair well smelt like a sewer
David, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Convenient location for drinks but its in awful condition. We had 2 private rooms. My pillow smelt like someone pissed on it, the room stank of mould, the wifi doesn't work on the top floor and the air conditioning was stuck on a very low temperature. You'll get a nice hotel for the same price elsewhere.
Rob, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Tyler, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

limited facilities, power off in kitchen at 10, broken toilet
Eryn, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lucy, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great budget option with activities on site
gary, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Utkarsh, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kurtis, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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).
Bruno, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The waterfall pool is brilliant The bar and the girls are awesome
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Hostel is large, loud and out of date.
This hostel has potential both on the accommodation side and the nightclub side. The events they put on in the nightclub are about 15 years out of date, wet t shirt contest, jelly wrestling competition, pole dancing competition, it reminded me of Christina Agueleria vs Britney Spears, and predictably the nightclub was full of almost exclusively men, it's not the sort of events that attract any women at all. The hostel had good kitchen areas, and a TV area on every floor, it would be good if the hostel/nightclub put on some more relaxed social events, because the hostel didn't end up being very social, people were a bit overwhelmed by the sexual nature of all of the social activities. Some more neutral activities like drunk bingo or pub quiz, earlier in the evening would have helped the hostel to be more social. Every room had a balcony and an ensuite bathroom which was nice, but in the room there was no control for the air conditioning which was always far too cold, and so the sliding doors onto the balconies was left open to warm up the room, and that meant the air conditioning was often broken. There are no lockers in the rooms either which is not ideal for a party hostel. Bed linen was provided and the beds were comfortable. But they didn't have privacy curtains, or a personal light, which again is the norm nowadays. They did have a plug next to every bed though. Room cleaning starts before check out at 9am. This hostel has potential but it is just out of date.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Greta, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed a 1 night stay at Gilligans in the Deluxe Room. It was spacious, quite and had a balcony and own bathroom. Fridge with kettle and tea etc. Room service available and you can make use of the communial kitchen and lounge area and pool. Great bar downstairs, which you couldn't hear from upstairs. Overall was a really nice place to stay and I would definitely stay again.
Amber, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Pamela, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Narayan, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Party hostel for teenagers
It's a party hostel... Get onboard with it! But apart from that the private rooms are way overpriced for what they offer and you will be constantly treated like an 18 year old, regardless of age. Very annoying. Go somewhere else and head to Gilligan's for the party...you will be better off.
3-night trip
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