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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

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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

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

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 puts you in the heart of Cairns, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Highlights at this hostel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .At the hostel's own poolside bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the nightclub along with access to basketball and volleyball. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Cairns Central Business District hostel include Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 6 min walk
  • Cairns Night Markets - 6 min walk
  • Cairns Esplanade - 8 min walk
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 9 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 with nightclub, walk to Cairns Esplanade
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a nightclub, and a terrace are also featured at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairns hostel.

  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Nightclub
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations, with shared/communal kitchens. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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 transport

  • Covered parking on site (AUD 12 per day)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer on request
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 18 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort on 27 May 2024 start from AU$169.27, including 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 parking available at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Yep, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort has a covered self car park for AUD 12 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

The closest beach to Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is Palm Cove Beach (21.7 km).

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

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort features a nightclub, an outdoor pool and 2 bars.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

No, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 379 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 379 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 379 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 379 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 379 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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Greta

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023