Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
+61 740 416 566

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8.3

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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort - Cairns, QLD, Australia
Wed 12/5
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Thu 13/5
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Value for money

8.4

Distance to city centre

0.2 mi

Location rating

9.3

Nearest airport

Cairns

Distance to airport

2.9 mi

Rooms available at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Wed 12/5
–
Thu 13/5

Standard rooms

£18+

Bed type
Provider
Total stay + taxes & fees
Unknown
£18
Unknown
£49
Twin bed
£53

King rooms

£44+

Bed type
Provider
Total stay + taxes & fees
Unknown
£44

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great location in 240 reviews
friendly staff in 219 reviews
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bar is good in 155 reviews
clean hostel in 139 reviews
meet people in 131 reviews
good value for money in 74 reviews
loud music in 70 reviews
air conditioner in 68 reviews
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  • Okay
    Jun 2019
    4.2

    Location is great, close to the Esplanade waterfront & lagoon, and any number of restaurants. Plenty of entertainment all within walking distance.

    This is a club & party hostel. If you want one place to sit around, get drunk and club all night, stay here. If you think you're going to meet anyone, go elsewhere or get a good night's sleep... move on. Club is below all the rooms and runs all night. And everyone who stays here just wants to be in the club, so people stumble in & out of the rooms at all hours, yelling & screaming in the hallways, and if they do manage to get in the room with their key, they will vomit, scream & leave. Would never stay here again.

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About Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Overview

Situated in Cairns, Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort is within walking distance of Cairns Central and offers an outdoor pool. It is set amongst a range of dining options and is minutes on foot from Reef Fleet Terminal.

There are a variety of facilities available to guests of Gilligan's, including 24-hour reception, airport shuttle and car hire. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, bicycle rental and a travel agency.

After a day of exploring the local area, guests can relax in the comfort of their air conditioned rooms.

Gilligans Backpackers Hotel Cairns's in-house restaurant provides a convenient option for those wishing to dine in. Each evening, guests are welcome to enjoy a drink in the cosy lounge bar.

The hostel is situated within a short walk of The Reef Hotel Casino. It is also a brief walk from Cairns Railway Station.

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Features

Free parking
Free airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Air conditioning

8.3 Excellent

based on 1,479 reviews

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.0

Facilities

9.3

Location

Check in

 14:00

Check out

 10:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Policies vary by room type and provider.

Amenities at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Computer use available
ATM on-site
Free Wi-Fi
Ticket service
Electric kettle
Car hire
Non-smoking rooms available
Reading light
Terrace/Patio
Daily housekeeping
Disabled access
Roll-in shower
Fax/photocopying
Linens
Towels
Safety deposit box
Entertainment staff
Adults only
Fire extinguisher
Seating area
Laundry facilities
Lift
Flat-screen TV
Laundry service
Multi-lingual staff
Free toiletries
Shampoo
Shared kitchen
Photocopier service
Shared lounge/TV area
Smoke alarms
Shower
Contactless check-in/check-out
Face masks for guests available
Physical distancing in dining areas
Physical distancing rules
First-aid kit
Process in place to check health of guests
Cycling
Outdoor pool
Socket near the bed
Key card access
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Balcony
Restaurant
Hand sanitiser in guest accommodation and key areas
Bar/Lounge
Parking
Body soap
Hairdryer
Fitness centre
Lockers
Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Tea/coffee maker
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
Carpeted
24-hour security
Air-conditioned
Toilet
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Toilet paper
Toilet with grab rails
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitised
Safe
Outdoor furniture
Towels/sheets (extra fee)
Airport shuttle
Free Internet
TV
Pets not allowed
Conditioner
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Disinfection of high-touch surfaces
Vending machine (drinks)
Pool table
Vending machine (snacks)
Private bathroom
Walk-in shower
Garden
24-hour front desk
Designated smoking area
Shuttle service
Storage available

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Reviews about Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

“"Big Hostel, good to meet people."”
“Friendly staff and great location”
“Good live music”
“"Clean rooms, lovely pool and loungers."”
“"Good stay, value for money!"”
“"great facilities, friendly staff and excellent location"”
“Best week of my life.”
“Nice and clean hostel with an excellent location.”
“Would definitely recommend staying at gilligans.”
“The free drinks is a bonus”
“Perfect place in cairns to stay”
“"Great price, great pool area."”
“"Staff great, atmosphere great, overall experience great!"”
“Bar had a great vibe.”
“This hostel completely exceeded my expectations!”
“Great air con!”
“Super WiFi :D.”
“"Pool area, location, comfortable, surprisingly quiet."”
“Loved this hostel!”

Location

Most popular landmarks

  • Cairns Historical Society Museum357 yd
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre421 yd
  • Cairns Rainforest Dome0.3 mi
  • Reef Hotel Casino0.3 mi
  • Esplanade Lagoon0.3 mi

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