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Located in the heart of Cairns, Gilligan’s Backpackers has a lagoon-style swimming pool, outdoor bar and large LED-screen TVs showing sporting events. Guests enjoy free bed linen Gilligan’s Backpackers offers a blend of traditional backpacker dormitory accommodations and hotel rooms. All rooms are air-conditioned and offer an private bathroom. Free WiFi is also offered. Each of the 4 floors at Gilligan's Cairns has its own modern kitchen and lounge area where you can chill out and relax, read a book, watch TV or make some new friends on those lazy days. Gilligan's is located right next door to the famous Rusty's Market and is surrounded by boutique shops, cafés and clubs. Reef Terminal, the Esplanade and Kuranda Railway Station are in walking distance.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Cairns, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!


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Travel Sustainable Level 2
This property is making considerable investments and efforts towards becoming more sustainable. We’ve worked with experts such as Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable program – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mamivenice
    ThailandThailand
    Big room, clean, central of cairn. Very helpful staff
  • Shelley
    ItalyItaly
    Great location. 24 hour staff, spacious areas, well equipped kitchen.
  • Quan
    AustraliaAustralia
    Room is tidy and clean. Teabag and coffee are served and the common area is quite good!

Area info

Amenities of Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 12 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car rental
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Adults only
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • Catalan
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Irish
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Dutch

House rules

Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 20 is required on arrival. That's about 13.65USD. 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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that children under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated at this property.

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.

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 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.

A damage deposit of AUD 20 is required on arrival. That's about 13.65USD. 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 Hotel & Resort Cairns

  • Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Cycling
    • Pool table
    • Evening entertainment
    • Fitness
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Entertainment staff
    • Live music/Performance
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Swimming pool

  • Check-in at Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns is 1,800 feet from the center of Cairns. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.