Name: Caravella Backpackers
Address: 149 The Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Australia, 149 The Esplanade, Queensland, 4870, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $18 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Caravella Backpackers

149 The Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Australia –

*9.0* Cairns Esplanade: only 6 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)

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We stayed in a private room with shared bathroom. You have a fridge and air condition in the room. There is also a kitchen, pool, washing and drying machines in the common area. The shared bathroom is kept clean. They also pick you from the airport.

Jani, Slovenia

Very spacious and clean! Good atmosphere and nice young people!

Tanja, Germany

Amazing staff, 10 mins walk to bars etc, two kitchens, a lot of awesome people there

Lieska, Germany

The city is quite small, so it was very close to everything

Jonatan, Spain

Cheap, free pick up from the airport, great staff, clean, big open common areas

Francisco, Spain

Well located, friendly people and "all the comfort that we needed :-)

Michel, France

Our stay here just exceeded expectations. Our room was more like a cottage! Superb privacy and close to everything but totally quiet and peaceful. Immaculately clean. Very helpful friendly staff who let us check in 3 hours early and check out 30 minutes late. Absolutely perfect for us.

Erinscudder, Australia

Very spacious and comfortable upstairs unit with separate bathroom & bedroom. Place is nice location for the CBD access but still quite quiet. Next to waterfront. Units at the back are rather old fashioned & quirky, like staying at an old shack! Girls at reception very friendly & helpful. Great value.

Mark, Australia

We had room with ensuite, which was a cut above the usual backpackers experience. Good swimming pool; two kitchens; friendly, helpful staff, excellent location on the esplanade. Pub meal ticket good to have.

Robert, New Zealand

Free airport pick up, clean bathroom and nice kitchen. They have bbq time once in a week

Marwati, Indonesia

One of our best sellers in Cairns!

This property is a 7-minute walk from the beach. Located on the Esplanade in Cairns city centre, Caravella Backpackers offers free pick-ups from Cairns Airport and an evening meal deal at a nearby licensed venue each night. Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a large swimming pool, BBQ facilities and 2 fully equipped shared kitchens.

Caravella Hostel offers a choice of private and dormitory rooms, each offering free air conditioning, a fan and a refrigerator. Rooms with private bathroom facilities are available. Free luggage storage and a free safety deposit box are provided at reception. The property offers tour discounts for all tours booked through the hostel.

Guests can relax in the shared TV lounge room and a communal area with free WiFi throughout the day. Other facilities include a self-service laundry and bike hire. The staff can assist with information on local tours and activities.

Cairns Airport is a 12-minute drive from Caravella Backpackers Cairns. Cairns Pier, the departure point for Great Barrier Reef cruises, is a 15-minute walk away. There are shops, bars and nightclubs within a 10-minute walk.

Caravella Backpackers offers a free pick service from the airport from 08:00 until 20:00.

This is our guests' favorite part of Cairns, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Cairns! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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	Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 2 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 194 ft² This dormitory rooms includes access to shared bathroom facilities. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Refrigerator, Shared bathroom, Shared toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Linens, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Superior Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 323 ft² This double room features a separate and spacious living room, a bathroom with toilet and shower and an air conditioned bedroom. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, Air conditioning, Refrigerator, Toilet, Bathroom, Tile/Marble floor, Electric kettle, Towels, Linens, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet paper , Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size: 108 ft² This small room includes air conditioning. It provides access to shared bathroom facilities on a different floor. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Refrigerator, Shared bathroom, Shared toilet, Linens, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size: 215 ft² This air-conditioned room has a fan and a refrigerator. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Refrigerator, Shared bathroom, Fan, Shared toilet, Towels, Linens, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom 2 bunk beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 194 ft² This dormitory room features a private bathroom. Room Facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Refrigerator, Toilet, Bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Linens, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet paper , Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Single Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 215 ft² This air-conditioned room has a refrigerator. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Refrigerator, Shared bathroom, Fan, Shared toilet, Towels, Linens, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 194 ft² This shared air-conditioned room includes a fridge. Guests have access to a shared bathroom. Please note that the price is based on 1 guest. Maximum occupancy is 6 (see Hotel Policies). Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Refrigerator, Shared bathroom, Fan, Shared toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Linens, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
× 6	Single Bed in Dormitory Room 3 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 161 ft² This bed in dormitory features air conditioning. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Refrigerator, Shared bathroom, Linens, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom 3 bunk beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 194 ft² This shared air-conditioned room has a bathroom and a refrigerator. Please note that the price is based on 1 guest. Maximum occupancy is 6 (see Hotel Policies). Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Refrigerator, Bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Linens, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet paper , Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom 2 bunk beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 194 ft² This dormitory room features a private bathroom. Room Facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Refrigerator, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Linens, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet paper , Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 161 ft² This dormitory rooms provides access to shared bathroom facilities. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Refrigerator, Shared bathroom, Fan, Shared toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Linens, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Twin Room with Private Bathroom 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 215 ft² This air-conditioned room has a fan, a private bathroom and a refrigerator. Room Facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Refrigerator, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Tile/Marble floor, Towels, Linens, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet paper , Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (No Air-Conditioning) 2 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 161 ft² This room has access to shared bathroom facilities. Please note that this room does not have air-conditioning. Room Facilities: Refrigerator, Fan, Shared toilet, Linens Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 215 ft² This air-conditioned room has a fan, a private bathroom, a refrigerator and a sink. Room Facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Refrigerator, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Towels, Linens, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet paper , Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 161 ft² This bed in dormitory has air conditioning. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Refrigerator, Shared bathroom, Shared toilet, Tile/Marble floor, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Linens, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 3 Max children: 1 (up to 0 years of age)	Triple Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size: 215 ft² This triple room has air conditioning and tile/marble floor Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Refrigerator, Shared bathroom, Fan, Tile/Marble floor, Towels, Linens, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 twin beds	Show prices
Room Size: 215 ft² This air-conditioned room has a fan and a refrigerator. The bathroom facilities are shared. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Refrigerator, Shared bathroom, Fan, Shared toilet, Linens, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 215 ft² This bed in dormitory has air conditioning. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Refrigerator, Bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Linens, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Triple Room with Private Bathroom 3 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 377 ft² This triple room features air-conditioning. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, Air conditioning, Refrigerator, Toilet, Bathroom, Electric kettle, Towels, Linens, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet paper , Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Budget accommodation doesn't get any better than this! With stunning views of the water, a tropical pool to unwind, multiple common areas, a wide range of facilities and warm, friendly staff ready to make your complete stay memorable; there's a reason why Caravella Backpackers is a true industry gem. Located in the waterfront Esplanade in the vibrant heart of Cairns, our variety of clean and comfortable accommodation styles are suited to all walks of life from budget travellers to holiday makers. Three generations of Caravellas and over 30 years experience means we know Cairns - its sights, its sounds and its surrounds so from organising a tour to recommending a place to eat and drink, we've got you covered. So come, say g'day and park your pack at Caravella Backpackers!

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Closest Landmarks

The Center of Contemporary Arts 0.3 miles
Cairns Esplanade 0.3 miles
Cairns Base Hospital 0.3 miles
Cairns Electorate Office 0.4 miles
The Cairns Civic Theater 0.4 miles
Cairns City Library 0.4 miles
Cairns Night Markets 0.4 miles
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon 0.5 miles
Cairns Regional Gallery 0.5 miles
Cairns Family Court 0.5 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Cafe/Bar 0 miles
Restaurant 0.3 miles
Supermarket 0.6 miles

Natural Beauty

Ocean/Sea 0 miles

Closest Airports

Cairns Airport 2.9 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Rooms, price, staff, location, facilities”

SarahNSW

Australia

“Nice location, opposite ocean front and relaxed stroll into town. Spacious private room. Free Wifi. Friendly staff.”

Colin

United Kingdom

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1 Restaurant On Site

Bagus Cafe

Menu: À la carte

Food: Indonesian

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch

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Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

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Pets are not allowed.

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Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card or an international debit card.

Please note that Caravella Backpackers offers free pick-ups from Cairns Airport between 08:00 and 20:00 and an evening meal deal at a nearby licensed venue each night.

Group bookings of more than 6 people are only accepted after contacting the property directly and groups of more than 6 people are excluded from the free airport pick up.

If you expect to arrive outside of reception opening hours (before 07:00 and after 20:00 hours), please let the hotel know your expected arrival time, your flight number and your email address, by using the Special Requests box when booking.

You can request daily housekeeping service at an extra charge.

Guests are required to show passport identification and a valid credit card upon check-in.

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Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Caravella Backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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Newest Reviews for Caravella Backpackers

September 23, 2017

Sarah
Canada
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉There is only one bathroom for about 4 rooms of 2-4 people. There was often a long wait for the shower or toilet
눇Loved the common area and swimming pool.
September 21, 2017

Jani
Slovenia

3 helpful votes
7.5

“Ok for the money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉You can't swim on the beach beside the hotel. There is public pool about 7 minutes walk. There is not much light in the hallway during the night, making it hard to even open the door. Showers could be updated. There was also no wi-fi connection in the room, only in common areas.
눇We stayed in a private room with shared bathroom. You have a fridge and air condition in the room. There is also a kitchen, pool, washing and drying machines in the common area. The shared bathroom is kept clean. They also pick you from the airport.
September 18, 2017

Tanja
Germany
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Very spacious and clean! Good atmosphere and nice young people!
September 17, 2017

Anonymous
New Zealand
Age group: 45 – 54
8.8

“Great location, great staff, great stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The aircon broke down.
눇This was our second time at Caravella. They were pleased to see us return and made us feel important by upgrading our room and giving us a discount on Wifi. Pool was great for cooling down after a hot day out.
September 15, 2017

Lieska
Germany
Age group: 18 – 24
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (No Air-Conditioning)
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Amazing staff, 10 mins walk to bars etc, two kitchens, a lot of awesome people there
September 14, 2017

Anonymous
Australia
6.7

“Nice”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The cleaning could be better
눇Location is nice!
September 11, 2017

Gurpreet
Australia
10

“Close to city ”
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉I enjoy staying there
눇Very nice and clean
September 7, 2017

Jonatan
Spain
6.3

“GIve free wifi. It's century XXI”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉The room was too simple. It does not have rack for clothes or a chair. Free Wifi is only available in the common area. Also free Wifi was available until 22:30. The towels were old and broken.
눇The city is quite small, so it was very close to everything
September 2, 2017

Anonymous
Australia
10

“Good times with good people”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇Everyone was very friendly. Asked for towels and sunscreen and they offered streight away Had tk get 20$ more in cash and was able to pay that later. Got a free room upgrade
September 1, 2017

Francisco
Spain

3 helpful votes
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (No Air-Conditioning)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Space between beds too small, old, a bit far from city center
눇Cheap, free pick up from the airport, great staff, clean, big open common areas
August 31, 2017

Carmel
Australia
10

“GREAT 4 DAYS WOULD COME AGAIN”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉SHOWER HEAD COULDN'T BE ADJUSTED FOR SMALL PEOPLE
눇BETTER THAN EXPECTED
August 29, 2017

Michel
France

3 helpful votes
9.2

“Perfect !”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
눇Well located, friendly people and "all the comfort that we needed :-)
August 29, 2017

Inge
Australia
7.9

“Enjoyed”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Nice friendly
August 28, 2017

erinscudder
Australia
10

“Heavenly.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇Our stay here just exceeded expectations. Our room was more like a cottage! Superb privacy and close to everything but totally quiet and peaceful. Immaculately clean. Very helpful friendly staff who let us check in 3 hours early and check out 30 minutes late. Absolutely perfect for us.
August 28, 2017

Mark
Australia
7.9

“Cheap, clean & convenient.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉A/C rather noisy & rattly.
눇Very spacious and comfortable upstairs unit with separate bathroom & bedroom. Place is nice location for the CBD access but still quite quiet. Next to waterfront. Units at the back are rather old fashioned & quirky, like staying at an old shack! Girls at reception very friendly & helpful. Great value.

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