Name: Caravella Backpackers
Address: 149 The Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Australia, 149 The Esplanade, Queensland, 4870, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $45 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Hostel Caravella Backpackers

Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach.

149 The Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Very large room with own bathroom. Having a little fridge in the room was also great. Located right on the Esplanade, just a 10 min walk to the night market area, so it is out of the hustle of the main Esplanade area. Hostel common areas light and open; very quiet.

Maddy_42

Australia

Let me say that this place is very budget friendly. I had a budget private room with a shared bathroom and I think I paid something like 40(us dollars) a night...it was right on the promenade so it’s in a great location. The staff there are friendly and welcoming.

Amanda

United States of America

My wife and I stayed here for 2 nights and overall really enjoyed our stay. We loved the location right on the esplanade and nearby to many restaurants and cafes. Our private room was clean and spacious. The bed was comfortable and the AC worked well. It was nice having a mini fridge in the room. We also enjoyed using the kitchen space to cook and relax. Definitely recommend!

Scott

United States of America

The location was great, right by the Esplanade to walk into Cairns.

Maureen

United States of America

The location was really good. The staff was kind and helped us to booked the airport shuttle. It was ok for one night stay.

Josefa

Chile

Helpful staff, good value. Location was great, a little quieter than right in the busy part of the Esplanade. Amenities great, pool, good ac, equipped kitchen.

Becky

United States of America

Very friendly, helpful staff! As an older woman traveling alone, I felt completely safe.

Janna

United States of America

Have stayed here several times before and found staff and other guest very friendly and helpful

Neil

Australia

The staff is so warm-hearted and kind. Great location and close to the beach. Good price with great value

Zhenyi

Australia

Decent room for what you are paying for. Not a luxury hotel, but great overall. Great cafe across the street. Airport shuttle. Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable bed. Small fridge in the room.

Ashley

Indonesia

What guests loved the most:
“Very large room with own bathroom. Having a little fridge in the room was also great.”

Maddy_42 Australia
“Let me say that this place is very budget friendly. I had a budget private room with a shared bathroom and I think I paid something like 40(us dollars) a night...it was right on the promenade so it’s...”

Amanda United States of America
“My wife and I stayed here for 2 nights and overall really enjoyed our stay. We loved the location right on the esplanade and nearby to many restaurants and cafes.”

Scott United States of America
“The location was great, right by the Esplanade to walk into Cairns.”

Maureen United States of America
“The location was really good. The staff was kind and helped us to booked the airport shuttle. It was ok for one night stay.”

Josefa Chile
“Helpful staff, good value. Location was great, a little quieter than right in the busy part of the Esplanade. Amenities great, pool, good ac, equipped kitchen.”

Becky United States of America
“Very friendly, helpful staff! As an older woman traveling alone, I felt completely safe.”

Janna United States of America
“Have stayed here several times before and found staff and other guest very friendly and helpful”

Neil Australia
“The staff is so warm-hearted and kind. Great location and close to the beach. Good price with great value”

Zhenyi Australia
“Decent room for what you are paying for. Not a luxury hotel, but great overall. Great cafe across the street. Airport shuttle. Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable bed. Small fridge in the room.”

Ashley Indonesia

Categories:

Staff9.0
Facilities7.7
Cleanliness7.6
Comfort7.6
Value for money8.4
Location9.0
Free WiFi 6.5

Low score for Cairns

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Ideally located in the scenic and quieter area of the Esplanade- away from the noise of the clubs, bars and traffic- but only an easy 10 minute walk to the main attractions, the Pier and Cairns City center. 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 until 22:30, a large swimming pool, BBQ facilities, a self-service laundry 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. The staff can assist with information on local tours and activities. Our onsite Bagus Cafe can cater for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool

Free WiFi

Free parking

Non-smoking rooms

Restaurant

Beachfront

Located in the top-rated area in Cairns, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!

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Max adults: 1	Single Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed
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Max adults: 2	Twin Room with Private Bathroom 2 twin beds
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Max adults: 2	Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 full bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 2	Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 twin beds
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 2	Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 3	Triple Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed and 1 full bed
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Max adults: 3. Max children: 2	Superior Double/Twin Room with Private Bathroom 1 twin bed and 1 full bed
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Max adults: 3. Max children: 2	Triple Room with Private Bathroom 3 twin beds
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Max adults: 6	Single Bed in Dormitory Room 3 bunk beds
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (No Air-Conditioning) 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 6. Max children: 2	Apartment with Private Bathroom and Shared Kitchen 4 twin beds and 1 full bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 4-Bed Budget Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
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Area Info *

What's nearby

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 & cafes

Cafe/Bar

0 miles
Restaurant

0.3 miles

Top attractions

The Cairns Museum

0.5 miles
Reef and Rainforest Research Centre

0.6 miles
Cairns Central Shopping Centre

0.6 miles
Rusty's Markets

0.6 miles
Cairns Station

0.7 miles
Cairns Rainforest Dome

0.8 miles
Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens

1.9 miles
Skyway Rainforest Cableway

6.9 miles
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

7.1 miles

Natural Beauty

Ocean/Sea

0 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Holloways Beach

5 miles

Closest Airports

Cairns Airport

2.9 miles

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1 Restaurant On Site

Bagus Cafe

Food: Indonesian

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch

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Sustainability initiatives

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 9:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Caravella Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that there is a 2.96% charge when you pay with a credit card.
Please note that there is a 0.14% charge when you pay with Eftpos.

The maximum stay in share rooms is 10 days.

Please note for group bookings of 6 or more guests, free airport pick up is not available and different policies and additional supplements may apply.

You can request daily housekeeping service at an extra charge.

Guests are required to show a valid photo identification and a valid credit card upon check-in. This credit card must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

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 in your confirmation.

Check-in at Caravella Backpackers is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 9:30 AM.
Caravella Backpackers is 1,950 feet from the center of Cairns.
Caravella Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Playground
- Snorkeling
- Library
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Beachfront
- Water park
- Horseback riding
- Water sports facilities on site
- Beach
- Temporary art galleries
Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
The following parking options are available to guests staying at Caravella Backpackers (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Street parking
- Free parking
Caravella Backpackers has 1 restaurant:
- Bagus Cafe
The nearest beach is 1,950 feet from Caravella Backpackers.
The prices at Caravella Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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