Caravella Backpackers
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About this property
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. 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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Beachfront
- Laundry
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Availability
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Room Type | Number of guests | |
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1 full bed | ||
2 full beds or 2 twin beds | ||
1 full bed | ||
2 twin beds | ||
1 twin bed and 1 full bed | ||
Bedroom 1 full bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
4 bunk beds | ||
6 bunk beds | ||
Bedroom 1 1 full bed Bedroom 2 1 full bed Bedroom 3 1 full bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 full bed Bedroom 2 1 full bed Bedroom 3 1 full bed | ||
4 twin beds | ||
1 full bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
Elle
South Korea“I had a very comfortable stay here and would happily recommend it. - Great location close to the beach, with nice cafés and restaurants nearby. - Two large kitchens that are slightly separated, making it easy to cook without crowding. - Stayed...”- Tracy
United States“Great location. Good chill vibes. Nice pool to relax by.” - Uwe
Australia“Very helpful staff great assistance for late check-in” - Lisa
Peru“Stay here if you are coming to Cairns! It's a super chill hostal with great people and good vibes. A home away from home :)” - Chiara
Italy“The warm hospitality and the friendly atmosphere, a well equipped kitchen to cook yourself and the cozy swimming pool.” - Md
Bangladesh“Front desk staff (Zenon) is super helpful along with the new girl apprentice . Room is so spacious, clean with all necessary amenities. Location is just edge on esplanade but without the noise and right across the beach. There is a good cafe just...” - Matthews
New Zealand“Location was excellent, beach across the street and most attractions in walking distance. Staff very helpful and friendly, nice environment. Good sized room for the cost.” - Angela Australia“The staff was super accommodating and kind. The room was comfy and clean, and quite big. It was the perfect location for us to unwind and start our itinerary! They have plenty of information on what to do around, which was very helpful. We were so...”
- Jonelle United States“Great location on the esplanade. Most comfortable pillow I've ever had at a hostel. Mattress also comfortable. Appreciated that the bunks weren't really high. Girl at checkout was so nice. Good after hours check in process and clear...”
- Nadine Australia“Staff are really helpful and friendly. It’s a great location with proximity to beach and night markets. It has a lovely pool, on-site Indonesian restaurant, and a great open plan outdoor sitting area.”
Area info
Restaurants
- Bagus Cafe
- CuisineIndonesian
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as 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
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
