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Hostel Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns
57-89 Grafton Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 1376 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
everything you could want in a hostel styled experience. fantastic location lots of fun at hand. happy people everywhere.

well… of course it’s am amazing place! clean, huge, and friendly staff. i move out only because I’m looking for something a bit quieter 😅 but definitely ok for young guys who want to enjoy and have fun there

Overall great value. Bed sheets and blanket clean. Informative and polite staff. Very good location. Environment, facilities and feeling of the whole accomodation are perfect.

Great location and bar area. Room was a little basic for what you paid however clean and had everything you needed. Also a great pool area!. Would definitely stay again

Loved the fact that it is a total party hostel. It truly is more like a hotel, everything about this place is amazing.

Comfortable bed, good price, prime location. Hostel offers great dinner options for a very affordable price and dishes change daily. Tons of free drinks for ladies if you're up to party. Kitchen was big and on every floor.

Good location. Massive place, had the impression it's well run.

The place is GREAT if you like to PARTY. Do not expect a place to relax or without noise. This is a party hostel therefor full of young people super friendly and the hostel offers plenty of night event and great nightlife.

Amazing staff, really great activities every night

The security was good, the shower was clean, as far as backpackers accommodation goes it was great.

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Leif
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Fabiana
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Andrew
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Steven
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Jenifer
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Marco
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Single Bed in 8 Bed Female Ensuite Dormitory
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Do you offer luggage storage?Yes we can provide free luggage storage for guests.Answered on February 5, 2020
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Can you pickup from airport arrival 11pm?Gilligan's does no longer have a shuttle bus service. Main means of transport from the airport is Taxi or an Uber. We do have 24 hour reception so we are able to check in any time.Asked about: Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom • Answered on December 2, 2020
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Hello, if I book four beds in a four bed dormitory, will these 4 beds be in the same room for sure? Kind regardsHi there, if you have made a booking for multiple people we always do our best to keep you all in the same room. However, this is subject to availability.Answered on March 1, 2020
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Hi, is there ironing option in your accomandation? Thanks!Yes there is an iron available in the guest laundry.Answered on July 24, 2021
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Hi, I would like to book for the 3rd until the 6th of April this Easter weekend. Is there a private room with a double bed available ? Hayleythank you for choosing usAnswered on April 15, 2021
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Rusty's Markets0.1 miles
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Cairns Family Court0.1 miles
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The Cairns Museum0.1 miles
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Martin College0.2 miles
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Cairns Magistrates Court0.2 miles
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Cairns Regional Gallery0.2 miles
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Cairns Central Shopping Centre0.2 miles
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Cairns City Library0.2 miles
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Reef and Rainforest Research Centre0.3 miles
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Cairns Night Markets0.3 miles
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Restaurant Fat Seagulls0 miles
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Cafe/Bar Cruze Coffee0 miles
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Cairns Rainforest Dome0.3 miles
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Cairns Station0.3 miles
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The Cairns Civic Theater0.4 miles
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The Center of Contemporary Arts0.4 miles
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Cairns Base Hospital0.9 miles
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Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens2.4 miles
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Skyway Rainforest Cableway7.5 miles
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Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park7.7 miles
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River Barron0.6 miles
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Ocean/Sea Cairns Esplanade0.1 miles
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Holloways Beach6 miles
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Cairns Airport3.5 miles
House rules Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns takes special requests – add in the next step!
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 20 is required on arrival. That's about 14.30USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
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.
Groups
When booking for more than 8 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that the property does not accept cash as a method of payment at the reception desk, all payments must be made with a credit card.
Please note that there is a 1% charge when you pay with a Visa, Mastercard or China UnionPay credit card.
Please note that there is a 1.8% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.
Please note that there is a 20 cent surcharge for all eftpos transactions.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.
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 coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
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 Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns 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.
Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.
A damage deposit of AUD 20 is required on arrival. That's about 14.30USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns
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Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns is 1,800 feet from the center of Cairns.
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Check-in at Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The prices at Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns by:
- Taxi 20min
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Accessible 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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Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Cycling
- Pool table
- Entertainment staff
- Live sports events (broadcast)