Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

2 stars
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
Cairns, Australia
7.7
Good
based on 2335 reviews
2,335 reviews
Mon 29/12
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Tue 30/12
1 room, 2 guests
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£20
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Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
£20
King room
£86
Superior room
£93
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Overview

Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort is set in Cairns and is within a 10-minute walk of Reef Fleet Terminal. It provides free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and an outdoor pool, and is within walking distance of Cairns Central.

There are a variety of facilities on offer to guests of Gilligan's, such as an airport shuttle, a car rental desk and a 24-hour reception. Additional services include 24-hour security.

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

In-house dining options include restaurant, which is an ideal spot to enjoy a meal. Each evening, guests are welcome to enjoy a drink in the cosy lounge bar. A variety of cafés and restaurants can also be found in the area.

Gilligans Backpackers Hotel Cairns is close to The Reef Hotel Casino. It is also a brief walk from Cairns Railway Station.

7.7
Good rating
Based on 2,335 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Mon 29/12
Tue 30/12
Superior room
bed type unknown
£93
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
£103
nightly with fees
Double room
1 double bed
£104
nightly with fees
Deluxe room
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£97
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bed type unknown
£104
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£130
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King room
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£86
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£91
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£98
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Standard Room
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£20
nightly with fees
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£21
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£21
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Amenities at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

  • Adults only
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Adults only
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible parking
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by lift
  • Designated smoking area

Services and conveniences

  • Earplugs
  • ATM on-site
  • Car hire
  • Safety deposit box
  • Entertainment staff
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour front desk

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Things to do

  • Basketball court
  • Eco tourism
  • Beach access
  • Bicycle hire
  • Cycling
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table
  • Night club

Bathroom

  • Shared toilet
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • First-aid kit
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Safe

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Books
  • TV

General

  • Seating area
  • Lockers
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Reading light
  • Socket near the bed

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Fitness

  • Gym
  • Fitness centre

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews of Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

7.7
Good
2335 verified ratings
Wonderful
844
Very good
460
Good
459
Okay
203
Fair
149
Mediocre
85
Poor
133

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location and spacious rooms, making it suitable for budget travelers. However, many reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness and excessive noise, particularly from the nightclub atmosphere, which detracted from their overall experience.
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Location9 out of 10
Cleanliness4 out of 10
Noise Level0.5 out of 10
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4.2
Mediocre
Nic, Jun 2019
Pros (+) Location is great, close to the Esplanade waterfront & lagoon, and any number of restaurants. Plenty of entertainment all within walking distance.
Cons (-) 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,...
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Location

57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Central396 yd
  • Cairns Railway Station0.3 mi
  • Cairns Night Markets & Food Court0.3 mi
  • Cairns Rainforest Dome0.3 mi
  • Reef Hotel Casino0.3 mi
  • Cairns Convention Centre0.3 mi
  • Esplanade Lagoon0.4 mi
  • Silverswift Dive and Snorkel0.4 mi
  • Reef Fleet Terminal0.4 mi
  • Cairns Esplanade0.4 mi
  • Marlin Marina0.5 mi
  • Down Under Cruise and Dive0.5 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 10:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in June and May.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort, plan to stay on a Sunday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Tuesday.
  • How long should you stay at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

  • Where is Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort located?

    Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is located at 57-89 Grafton Street in Cairns CBD, 0.2 miles from the centre of Cairns. Cairns Central is the closest landmark to Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort.

  • Does Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort from the airport?

    Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is 3 miles from Cairns. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is 78.3 miles from Bloomfield.

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

    Yes, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort in Cairns and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8.2
0.2 mi
Cairns
3.0 mi

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