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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.

Wonderful environment, a lot of facilities. Kitchen, room with projector for movies and Netflix, common areas... Great.

Really cozy and quiet, clean. A lot of facilities are free and nice.

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.

I was greeted and welcomed by the owner and his lovely dogs. Puppy cuddles after a long journey really is the best. I had a great sleep in a comfortable bed, the best sleep I’ve had in a long time. Will definitely stay again. 🙂

Wayne was more than accomodating as was his son. They were so happy and lovely people who were there to help us whenever we needed it. The facilities that you had access to was great. Bonus points for the dogs!

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.

I really like the location. As Muslim traveler, it is walking distance to the mosque

Owner was friendly, pool was good, room was spacious with a fridge, great value for money, easy street parking, not too far from everything with lots of food options practically next door. Lots of places to hang out in the hostel, well stocked kitchen. A great little budget hostel, would stay again and would recommend to my nomadic friends.

The owner was awesome and got involved in social activities with everyone. Awesome vibe at the hostel

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Do you have planned events or activities?Sure! We do special movie nights in the cinema room where you get free popcorn, we like to do barbecues, live music, and even go for a walk in our beautiful forests when a small group is willing to do it :)Answered on September 8, 2019
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can we check in at late night around 12am due to our flight?We allow 24/7 check-in's. If you are arriving late after we close reception at 7pm we will provide you details on how to collect your key when you arrive. Please note we require pre-payment if checking in late.Answered on May 24, 2021
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Is it quiet at night?Yes totally. From 11pm, all common areas gets very quiet and you can sleep like a baby :)Answered on September 8, 2019
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Are sheets and towels included?Sheets are of course, and we can always give you a towel if you don't have any :)Answered on September 8, 2019
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Is there a tv in the roomHi, Only our ensuite rooms have included a flat screen TV's, with free to air channels and a HDMI cable for connectivity to your own device. All rooms have access to our cinema room with paid TV channels and Netflix.Answered on May 24, 2021
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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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Holloways Beach5 miles
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Cairns Airport2.6 miles
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 allowed. Charges may apply.
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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From the nearest airport, you can get to Castaways Backpackers Cairns by:
- Taxi 10min
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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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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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Castaways Backpackers Cairns is 0.7 miles from the center of Cairns.
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Castaways Backpackers Cairns offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Pool table
- Game room
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Canoeing
- Darts
- Bikes available (free)
- Movie nights
- Live sports events (broadcast)
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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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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.