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 1478 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
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
AustraliaLoved the fact that it is a total party hostel. It truly is more like a hotel, everything about this place is amazing.
United States of AmericaComfortable 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.
CanadaGood location. Massive place, had the impression it's well run.
PortugalThe 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.
ItalyAmazing staff, really great activities every night
AustraliaThe security was good, the shower was clean, as far as backpackers accommodation goes it was great.
AustraliaFriendly staff, and comfortable private room, the music was nice and the location it’s perfect to walk around Cairns city
BoliviaAmazing place to stay, so much fun. Always loads of entertainment. Pool was lovely and so was the food
United KingdomExtremely quiet considering it’s on top of a night club. Perfect for a budget traveler!
United States of America
- What guests loved the most:
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Steven
Australia
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Ricardo
United States of America
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Jenifer
Canada
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Marco
Portugal
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Alakei
Italy
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Ido
Australia
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Fiona
Australia
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Huascar
Bolivia
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Marni
United Kingdom
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Adam
United States of America
One of our best sellers in Cairns! 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.
This is our guests' favorite part of Cairns, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.
ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.
Located in the top-rated area in Cairns, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!
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Single Bed in 8 Bed Ensuite Mixed Dormitory
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Standard King Room with Private Bathroom
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- Guests enjoyed the pool
See what guests loved the most:
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Steven
Australia“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”
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Ricardo
United States of America“Loved the fact that it is a total party hostel. It truly is more like a hotel, everything about this place is amazing. ”
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Jenifer
Canada“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.”
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Marco
Portugal“Good location. Massive place, had the impression it's well run.”
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Alakei
Italy“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.”
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Ido
Australia
“Amazing staff, really great activities every night”
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Fiona
Australia
“The security was good, the shower was clean, as far as backpackers accommodation goes it was great.”
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Huascar
Bolivia“Friendly staff, and comfortable private room, the music was nice and the location it’s perfect to walk around Cairns city ”
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Marni
United Kingdom“Amazing place to stay, so much fun. Always loads of entertainment. Pool was lovely and so was the food”
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Adam
United States of America
“Extremely quiet considering it’s on top of a night club. Perfect for a budget traveler!”
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About Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns
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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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Cairns Airport3.5 miles
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Amenities of Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Entertainment staff
- Cycling
- Pool table Additional charge
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Secure parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 8 per day.
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup
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 access
- Safe
General
- Adults only
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Car rental
- Elevator
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- Opening times
- Adults only
Spa
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Fitness center
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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 15.54USD. 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 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 1.8% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.
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.
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.
A damage deposit of AUD 20 is required on arrival. That's about 15.54USD. 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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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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Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns is 1,800 feet from the center of Cairns.
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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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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)
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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 Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Accessible parking
