Name: Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns
Address: 57-89 Grafton Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia, 57-89 Grafton Street, Queensland, 4870, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $15 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns

57-89 Grafton Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia – Excellent location – show map

*8.4* Cairns Rainforest Dome: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

*7.9* Cairns Regional Gallery: only 4 minutes away! (1,100 feet by foot)

Cairns Convention Center: only 3 minutes away! (600 feet by foot)

Cairns City Library: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

*8.1* Cairns Central Shopping Centre: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

*7.8* Cairns Night Markets: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

*8.4* Rusty's Markets: only 2 minutes away! (300 feet by foot)

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Staff were friendly and helpful. Good location clean room good pool good bar at night

Rachael, Australia

Good location, amazing hostel, had their own bar/club

Jennifer, Sweden

This was the comfiest hostel bed I've slept in! The cleaning service came by daily which was convenient since the floors easily get dirty when you and your 5 friends come back from a day of activities. The friendly staff was super helpful, with proper information to answer all of our questions. It was also beyond convenient to have a pool, patio bar, and night club all right there at the hostel! This was my first trip to Cairns and I am so happy that I spent it at Gilligan's! If you are looking for a fun scene while you travel, this is the spot.

Andrea, United States of America

Comfy spacious bed, clean sheets. Great location, excellent nightlife and atmosphere

Karen, Australia

Stayed in a deluxe dorm and loved every minute. Quiet and clean room, comfy bed and the hostel itself it's great. Offers for food and drink lovely pool and great location. All staff were very helpful and friendly. Would stay here again for sure.

Alice, United Kingdom

backpackers special cheap meal, bathroom in each room

Kuan, Taiwan

Loved Gilly's! Definitely the best hostel in Cairns. Next door is a club and bar, with some earplugs you can fall asleep. The pool area is lovely, the staff are friendly. I stayed in a mixed dorm and 3 of the 5 nights no one was in my room. Private shower and toilet, rooms were huge (stayed in a 4 bed room), beds comfy.

Alex, United States of America

Everything was amazing entertainment, pool, staff, 4dollar dinner loved every minute I'll be back

Simone, Ireland

I had the best time! $4 meals every night and free champagne. There was always something to do and meet loads of people!

Gayle, United Kingdom

Everything! Such a cool place, bar and pool is a great place to chill and meet people! I had the best time in gilligans I def recommend to anyone visiting cairns to stop here!

Jade, United Kingdom

Great location!

9.0

This property is a 7-minute walk from the beach. Located in the heart of Cairns, Gilligan’s Backpackers has a lagoon-style swimming pool, outdoor bar and large plasma-screen TVs showing sporting events. Guests enjoy free bed linen, free airport pick-up and an internet café.

Gilligan’s Backpackers offers a blend of traditional backpacker dormitory accommodation and hotel rooms. All rooms are air-conditioned and offer an en suite bathroom.

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 situated 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.

Guests receive an evening meal each night for just AUD 5. Gilligan’s hosts 2 of Cairns’ best nightclubs with weekly events, plus local and international DJs. The on-site travel agency can arrange all activities and flights.

This is our guests' favorite part of Cairns, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Cairns! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Cairns! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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	Single Bed in Female 6-Bed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 446 ft² This room includes an en suite bathroom, a balcony, air conditioning and linen. Room Facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Toilet Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Single Bed in Female 8-Bed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 446 ft² This room includes an en suite bathroom, a balcony, air conditioning and linen. Room Facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Toilet Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Standard King Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Room Size: 218 ft² This private room has an en suite bathroom, air conditioning, TV and fridge. Towels and bed linen are included. Room Facilities: Shower, TV, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Iron, Refrigerator, Desk, Ironing facilities, DVD Player, Toilet, View Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 216 ft² This room includes an en suite bathroom, a balcony, air conditioning and linen. Room Facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Toilet Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Single Bed in Deluxe 4-Bed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 216 ft² This room includes an en suite bathroom, a balcony, fridge, TV, air conditioning and linen. Room Facilities: Shower, TV, Air conditioning, Refrigerator, Toilet, View, Electric kettle Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Single Bed in Female 4-Bed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 216 ft² This room includes an en suite bathroom, a balcony, air conditioning and linen. Room Facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Toilet Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Standard Triple Room 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Room Size: 218 ft² This private room has an en suite bathroom, air conditioning, TV and fridge. Towels and bed linen are included. Room Facilities: Shower, TV, Air conditioning, Toilet, Linens Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Deluxe King Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size: 216 ft² This private room features an en suite bathroom, air conditioning, balcony, TV and fridge. Towels and bed linen are included. Room Facilities: Shower, TV, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Iron, Refrigerator, Desk, Ironing facilities, DVD Player, Toilet, View Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 237 ft² This room includes an en suite bathroom, air conditioning and linen. Room Facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Toilet Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Standard Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Room Size: 216 ft² This private room has an en suite bathroom, air conditioning, TV and fridge. Towels and bed linen are included. Room Facilities: Shower, TV, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Iron, Refrigerator, Desk, Ironing facilities, DVD Player, Toilet, View Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 216 ft² This bed in a dormitory room includes a private bathroom and air conditioning. All linens are provided. An evening meal is included. Room Facilities: Shower, Air conditioning, Toilet Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
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Room Size: 216 ft² This room includes an en suite bathroom, a balcony, fridge, TV, air conditioning and linen. Room Facilities: Shower, TV, Air conditioning, Refrigerator, Toilet, View Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Gilligan’s Backpackers Hotel & Resort is the ultimate experience in accommodation and entertainment set in the heart of Cairns. Offering guests stylish backpacker accommodation, nightly entertainment and a relaxed atmosphere whilst soaking up the sun, why choose to stay anywhere else?

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Closest Landmarks

Rusty's Markets 0.1 miles
Cairns Family Court 0.1 miles
The Cairns Museum 0.1 miles
Martin College 0.2 miles
Cairns Regional Gallery 0.2 miles
Cairns Magistrates Court 0.2 miles
Cairns Central Station 0.2 miles
Cairns Central Shopping Centre 0.2 miles
Cairns City Library 0.2 miles
Reef and Rainforest Research Centre 0.3 miles

Closest Airports

Cairns Airport 3.5 miles

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Facilities of Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Pool and Spa

Fence Around Pool
Shallow End
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Outdoor Pool (all year)

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Pets are not allowed.

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Evening Entertainment
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Bar
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Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and charges apply.

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Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

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24-Hour Front Desk

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Paid WiFi
Adults Only
Shared Lounge/TV Area
Vending Machine (snacks)
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Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

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Pets are not allowed.

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

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 3.5% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

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Newest Reviews for Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns

June 20, 2017

Patricia
Australia
10

“super awesome and unforgetable stay!”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉free wifi, please
눇evening entertainment every night, friendly staff
June 19, 2017

Chris
Australia
Age group: 35 – 44
9.6

“Convenient and good value.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉Super noisy at around 3am every night when the nightclub section closes and everyone heads back to their rooms. But being a backpacker venue this is kinda expected.
눇Staff were very helpful, place has a great vibe.
June 16, 2017

Dennis
Germany
4.6

“Never again!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉No warm showers, very unfriendly staff + security, expensive
눇Nightclub downstairs
June 16, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.2

“Fantastic stay. Will return”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Party lifestyle
June 16, 2017

Rachael
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Staff were friendly and helpful. Good location clean room good pool good bar at night
June 15, 2017

Ruby
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Bed in Female 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉I didn't like that the cleaners come into the rooms so early 7.30.. and woke everyone up
눇I liked that the hostel was big and spacious
June 12, 2017

David
Czech Republic

3 helpful votes
8.8

“Cairns and Barrier Reef”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
눉The music from the local bar and disco is just everywhere till 3am. You cannot run away from it. This place is great for party people. If you are looking for nice quiet sleep then you better choose some other place. I had my earplugs ready :-) The 4 Dollar Special Deal dinners were always disgusting! Other food was fine.
눇Great place to meet new young people who just love to party. I would call this place a "party hostel". You can get some really nice deals down on the bar during happy hours. You may arrange your daily trips directly at the hostel info desk.
June 9, 2017

Mona
Australia
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Huge impersonal party hostel. Was not for me!
May 31, 2017

Bim
Sweden
8.3

“Best hostel in Cairns”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Bed in Female 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The kitchen almost doesn't have anything to cook or eat with. Me and my friend had to search four floors just to find a fork..
눇Nice clean hostel. A lot of specials everyday in the bar that you get because you are staying in the hostel.
May 25, 2017

Bernie
Australia
7.5

“Central and fair value”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉dorms are a bit small
눇convenient location , party atmosphere , reasonable value
May 19, 2017

Ella
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Having the pay for wifi, cookers in the kitchen take forever to heat up!
눇The location, the size of the rooms, the cleanliness, good wifi.
May 16, 2017

Jennifer
Sweden
10

“Best hostel I've ever stayed at”
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Good location, amazing hostel, had their own bar/club
May 7, 2017

Dániel
Hungary
3.3

“Be aware of the party people”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉If you are up for a party every day than this is the right hostel for you. Sadly it was not for me, so I had to move to an other one. The club downstars is quite loud, the people are yelling on the hallways while getting ready. You have to pay for the wifi, which is a HUGE NEGATIVE! I do not recommend to stay there.
May 2, 2017

Olivia
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Nicest hostel on the east coast but $$$”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nightclub was overrated, much preferred wool shed but it was fine to start or end the night and was very clean. More equipment to use in the kitchen as a lot of the time I was waiting to use something as there was either one of each or very limited and replace old utensils. - also need more hobs and ones that work, not enough for a whole floor! Don't like that you have to pay a $30 bond, seemed a lot for a backpacker hostel for travellers with limited money.
눇Very impressed with the cleanliness of the room for a backpacker hostel. The nicest hostel I've stayed in on the east coast but you pay for what you get. Very expensive hostel when the surrounding hostels are much cheaper but definitely worth it if you want to stay in a luxury hostel. Don't agree with other reviews - very easy to sleep at night, was surprised at how respectful people in rooms were if you wanted a night in (it is possible at gilligans unlike what people say!!). Noise is worse in the mornings when everyone's alarms are going off at 5/6am for trips!!! Staff on the front desk were so lovely and helpful, great service from Matilda who was probably sick of me by the time I left :)
May 2, 2017

Melbourne
Australia
5.8

“Expensive "hotel" room”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Paid a great amount of money for a hotel room and definately didn't get the value for money. We could have stayed at a 5 star hotel for the same price. Even when paying the rate for the hotel room, we didn't receive hotel treatment (such as basic bed to be made) All we received was 2 new towels per day! For $160 per night - very disappointed.

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