Hostel Castaways Backpackers Cairns
207 Sheridan Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia – Good location – show map
Wayne is very welcoming and attentive. Always around having a laugh with everyone. You get a very homely feel from the second you step foot inside.
United KingdomClean and comfortable for a solo female traveler!
United States of AmericaWonderful environment, a lot of facilities. Kitchen, room with projector for movies and Netflix, common areas... Great.
NetherlandsReally cozy and quiet, clean. A lot of facilities are free and nice.
AustraliaNice quiet place, plenty of space in kitchens. The staff was fabulous, they walked us through all the options for the tours we wanted and gave us their recommendations - and when one of the operators canceled the tour at 6pm the day before, they helped us secure a last minute booking with a different operator.
SlovakiaStaff was very friendly. Helped me book tours and gave suggestions.
BelgiumThe location- we were able to walk to the boat for our trip to the Great Bsrrier Reef. We appreciated Helen recommending the botanical garden on our last day in Cairns. It was a good way to spend our time before flying out.
United States of AmericaHas airport drop off service that is very convenient.
United States of AmericaThere were LOADS of showers and toilets. It was almost like every 5th room was a shower and toilet. Which is fantastic, guaranteeing that you won't have any issues should the need arise. There were two kitchens - upstairs open till 10pm, the downstairs open air kitchen is 24/7. I saw a blender, toaster and the usual kitchen paraphernalia (upstairs kitchen). There's also a pool table downstairs in the open area where guests can congregate. There's a chillout lounge room around the corner from the upstairs kitchen with a massive tv, if one was so inclined.
AustraliaI really like the location. As Muslim traveler, it is walking distance to the mosque
Australia
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Alex
United Kingdom
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Tessa
United States of America
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Michele
Netherlands
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Yuna
Australia
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Peter
Slovakia
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Luke
Belgium
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Linda
United States of America
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Jia
United States of America
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Magnum
Australia
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Sabri
Australia
Guests receive free Wi-Fi and access to a swimming pool and a communal kitchen at the Castaways Backpackers Cairns. The property is located just a 5-minute walk from the popular Esplanade.
The property provides a free bus shuttle to and from the center of the city and can arrange a free pick-up from the train and bus terminal. You can meet other guests in the lounge area, which features a TV and DVD player.
All rooms have ceiling fans, a refrigerator and coin-operated air conditioning. Most rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities.
Castaways Backpackers is less than a 15-minute drive from Cairns Airport and Raintrees Shopping Center. Palm Cove is a 30-minute drive away.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.
Breakfast Info
Continental, Vegetarian
FREE parking!
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See what guests loved the most:
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Alex
United Kingdom“Wayne is very welcoming and attentive. Always around having a laugh with everyone. You get a very homely feel from the second you step foot inside.”
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Tessa
United States of America“Clean and comfortable for a solo female traveler! ”
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Michele
Netherlands“Wonderful environment, a lot of facilities. Kitchen, room with projector for movies and Netflix, common areas... Great.”
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Yuna
Australia“Really cozy and quiet, clean. A lot of facilities are free and nice.”
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Peter
Slovakia“Nice quiet place, plenty of space in kitchens. The staff was fabulous, they walked us through all the options for the tours we wanted and gave us their recommendations - and when one of the operators canceled the tour at 6pm the day before, they helped us secure a last minute booking with a different operator. ” Read more
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Luke
Belgium“Staff was very friendly. Helped me book tours and gave suggestions.”
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Linda
United States of America
“The location- we were able to walk to the boat for our trip to the Great Bsrrier Reef. We appreciated Helen recommending the botanical garden on our last day in Cairns. It was a good way to spend our time before flying out.”
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Jia
United States of America
“Has airport drop off service that is very convenient.”
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Magnum
Australia
“There were LOADS of showers and toilets. It was almost like every 5th room was a shower and toilet. Which is fantastic, guaranteeing that you won't have any issues should the need arise. There were two kitchens - upstairs open till 10pm, the downstairs open air kitchen is 24/7. I saw a blender, toaster and the usual kitchen paraphernalia (upstairs kitchen). There's also a pool table downstairs in the open area where guests can congregate. There's a chillout lounge room around the corner from the upstairs kitchen with a massive tv, if one was so inclined.” Read more
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Sabri
Australia
“I really like the location. As Muslim traveler, it is walking distance to the mosque”
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About Castaways Backpackers Cairns
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Cairns Base Hospital0.2 miles
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Cairns Electorate Office0.6 miles
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The Cairns Civic Theater0.6 miles
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The Center of Contemporary Arts0.7 miles
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Cairns Esplanade0.7 miles
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Cairns City Library0.8 miles
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TAFE Queensland North - Cairns Campus0.8 miles
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Cairns Central Shopping Centre0.8 miles
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Cairns Showgrounds0.8 miles
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Cairns Family Court0.8 miles
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Restaurant Cock & Bull0.1 miles
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Cairns Night Markets0.9 miles
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The Cairns Museum0.9 miles
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Cairns Station0.9 miles
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Cairns Regional Gallery0.9 miles
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Cairns Rainforest Dome1.2 miles
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Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens1.5 miles
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Skyway Rainforest Cableway6.5 miles
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Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park6.7 miles
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Ocean/Sea Great Barrier Reef0.6 miles
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Cairns Airport2.6 miles
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Prices you can't beat!
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The staff speaks English
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Amenities of Castaways Backpackers Cairns
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Movie nights
- Bikes available (free)
- Snorkeling Off-site Additional charge
- Diving Off-site Additional charge
- Hiking Off-site
- Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
- Library
- Darts
- Pool table
- Game room
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water Additional charge
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Free! Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (free)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning Additional charge
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Bicycle rental
- Bicycle parking
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 not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Castaways Backpackers Cairns accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that Castaways Backpackers Cairns does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.
Free pick up is available from Cairns Central train and bus station. Please inform Castaways Backpackers Cairns in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please note that this property requires an AUD 10 cash key deposit, per key, upon check in.
FAQs about Castaways Backpackers Cairns
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Castaways Backpackers Cairns is 0.7 miles from the center of Cairns.
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Check-in at Castaways Backpackers Cairns is from 11:00 AM, and check-out is until 9:30 AM.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Castaways Backpackers Cairns by:
- Taxi 10min
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Guests staying at Castaways Backpackers Cairns can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
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The prices at Castaways Backpackers Cairns may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Castaways Backpackers Cairns (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Street parking
- Free parking
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Castaways Backpackers Cairns offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Pool table
- Game room
- Snorkeling
- Library
- Diving
- Canoeing
- Darts
- Movie nights
- Bikes available (free)
- Live sports events (broadcast)
