Name: Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront
Address: 93A Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Australia, 93A Esplanade, Queensland, 4870, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $10 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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Hostel Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront

93A Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Australia –

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*8.0* Cairns Regional Gallery: only 3 minutes away! (800 feet by foot)

Cairns City Library: only 2 minutes away! (550 feet by foot)

*9.1* Cairns Esplanade: only 3 minutes away! (650 feet by foot)

*9.1* Cairns Esplanade Lagoon: only 3 minutes away! (650 feet by foot)

*7.9* Cairns Night Markets: only 2 minutes away! (300 feet by foot)

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The place looks really cool for backpackers, and the staff was really nice and lovely.

Nir

Israel

All the facilities. The yummy breakfast. Helpful staff. The location was perfect.

Prerana

Australia

The location was in the middle of the night market and the reef terminal, and esplanade. There were supermarkets and convenience stores near by. We could walk to everything in close parameter!! Stayed in the private queen room and it was very comfortable we would stay again!

Rina

United States of America

Great location, friendly atmosphere, good facilities

Claire

Australia

Great location, friendly staff. Rather clean for a backpacker place.

Anthony

Netherlands

The room is exceedingly clean and spacious! The bed is soft! The private bathroom is ample and tidy and clean! The location is good! Rate 10/10. Carrer(not knowing if it’s the right spell) is so helpful and so nice!

Xiaoming

China

The staff! They are super friendly and accommodating. They are probably the best part about this hostel.

Shawn

United States of America

The location is wonderful that close to everything. Also, the room is very clean. The staff there is very helpful.

Ting

Taiwan

The hostel is very well located, pretty much close to everything. The rooms are alright and the breakfast is really good - bread and cereal and pancakes (although the hot breakfast starts later).

Maria

Argentina

Free wifi and free hot breakfast!! Rooms are comfy, clean, and big. Really good location, and its social but not wild. Totally reccommend. One of my favorite Mad Monkeys ive stayed in.

Ella

United States of America

9.6

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“The place looks really cool for backpackers, and the staff was really nice and lovely.”

Nir Israel
“All the facilities. The yummy breakfast. Helpful staff. The location was perfect.”

Prerana Australia
“The location was in the middle of the night market and the reef terminal, and esplanade. There were supermarkets and convenience stores near by. We could walk to everything in close parameter!!”

Rina United States of America
“Great location, friendly atmosphere, good facilities”

Claire Australia
“Great location, friendly staff. Rather clean for a backpacker place.”

Anthony Netherlands
“The room is exceedingly clean and spacious! The bed is soft! The private bathroom is ample and tidy and clean! The location is good! Rate 10/10.”

Xiaoming China
“The staff! They are super friendly and accommodating. They are probably the best part about this hostel.”

Shawn United States of America
“The location is wonderful that close to everything. Also, the room is very clean. The staff there is very helpful.”

Ting Taiwan
“The hostel is very well located, pretty much close to everything. The rooms are alright and the breakfast is really good - bread and cereal and pancakes (although the hot breakfast starts later).”

Maria Argentina
“Free wifi and free hot breakfast!! Rooms are comfy, clean, and big. Really good location, and its social but not wild. Totally reccommend. One of my favorite Mad Monkeys ive stayed in.”

Ella United States of America

One of our best sellers in Cairns! Providing free WiFi and barbecue facilities, Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront offers accommodations in Cairns, 2,300 feet from Cairns Convention Center. The property is located a 3-minute walk from The Center of Contemporary Arts and 650 feet from Cairns Regional Gallery. Local points of interest like The Cairns Civic Theater and Cairns Rainforest Dome are both reachable within a 9-minute walk.

All dorm rooms are fitted with an ensuite.

A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the property.

Cairns Base Hospital is 0.7 mi from the hostel. Cairns Airport is 3.1 mi away.

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 9.5 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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Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 1, 2017

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Located in the top-rated area in Cairns, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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Closest Landmarks *

Cairns Night Markets
0.1 miles
Cairns City Library
0.1 miles
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
0.1 miles
Cairns Esplanade
0.1 miles
The Center of Contemporary Arts
0.1 miles
Cairns Regional Gallery
0.1 miles
The Cairns Museum
0.2 miles
Reef and Rainforest Research Centre
0.2 miles
Cairns Family Court
0.2 miles
Cairns Marlin Marina
0.3 miles

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La Pizza Restaurant
0 miles
Courtyard Cafe/Bar
0 miles
IGA Supermarket
0 miles
Night Market Market
0.1 miles

Closest Airports *

Cairns Airport
3.2 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Very good location, friendly staff and clean comfortable bed rooms”

Charlotte

Australia

9.1

“location is 5 stars, stuff is super friendly, kitchen is very good”

Elena

United Kingdom

9.5

“Clean, very friendly staff, noise curfew and fantastic location! A/C in room with a shared bathroom for use of the people in the dorm. Very good value for m...”

Cuan

United Kingdom

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2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children not allowed.

This property doesn't offer cribs.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 35 years old

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Guests are required to show valid photo ID (passport or driver's license) upon check-in.

The property cannot accept guests under the age of 18 years.

All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“The location was in the middle of the night market and the reef terminal, and esplanade. There were supermarkets and convenience stores near by. We could walk to everything in close parameter!! Stayed in the private queen room and it was very comfortable we would stay again!”

“The room is exceedingly clean and spacious! The bed is soft! The private bathroom is ample and tidy and clean! The location is good! Rate 10/10. Carrer(not knowing if it’s the right spell) is so helpful and so nice!”

“The hostel is very well located, pretty much close to everything. The rooms are alright and the breakfast is really good - bread and cereal and pancakes (although the hot breakfast starts later).”

“Free wifi and free hot breakfast!! Rooms are comfy, clean, and big. Really good location, and its social but not wild. Totally reccommend. One of my favorite Mad Monkeys ive stayed in.”

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Reviewed: August 15, 2019

Linh
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
The oil diffuser in the room. The smell is too strong :(
The staffs are super friendly and the location is perfect. The common bathrooms are cleaner than I thought as well. You can use the wifi everywhere so it's pretty good. Can't ask for more with the price I paid

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 14, 2019

Michelle
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent location right across from the Esplanade, close to all shops and restaurants and the greyhound bus stop. Rooms were really clean and the pancakes were lovely!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 12, 2019

Nir
Israel

2 helpful votes
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Due to some misunderstanding with the information on Booking.com, I expected a room with private bathroom, which the location does not offer.
The place looks really cool for backpackers, and the staff was really nice and lovely.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 7, 2019

Samia
Australia
10

“Highly recommend :)”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The beds were comply, staffs were super friendly, breakfast was lots of choices with unlimited tea coffee and juice.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 7, 2019

Sherilyn
France

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Spend few weeks i this hostel, very quiet, good atmosphere. Tv with netflix and playstation. And also big thanks to the kind and funny damien coach sportif who gives twice a week free sport class !!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 6, 2019

Charlotte
Australia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Kitchen is very small for amount of people using it
Very good location, friendly staff and clean comfortable bed rooms

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 4, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
10

“Great place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location and value for a weekend in Cairns

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 3, 2019

Michael
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Location to cafes and restaurants Katie was super helpful whenever I needed anything and always had a smile

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 3, 2019

Elena
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Just some minors: no benches to put stuff in the room and it is noisy if you go sleep before 11pm
location is 5 stars, stuff is super friendly, kitchen is very good

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 3, 2019

Natasha
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Sharing one bathroom between 12 is sometimes tricky as the toilet is not separated from the shower. More of a party hostel, with people going out every night, sometimes noisy - good to know if you’re not wanting to party too!
Good location, right near the lagoon and within easy walking distance to Woolworths, restaurants, bars and the marina for diving/snorkelling! Great free breakfast in the mornings. Shared bathrooms were so clean and staff really good at ensuring rules were followed in rooms.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 2, 2019

Colleen
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location was excellent & All the reception staff very friendly including Emma & the other two

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 2, 2019

Adrian
Germany
9.6

Exceptional
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Too few bathrooms.
Shout-out to the awesome personal coach called Damien who hosts an urban training twice a week. It's free for guests of the hostel and the perfect opportunity to balance out big nights.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 31, 2019

Jimmy
Indonesia

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Little bit noise at the night
Good location, good staff and worth it

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 31, 2019

Cuan
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean, very friendly staff, noise curfew and fantastic location! A/C in room with a shared bathroom for use of the people in the dorm. Very good value for money!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 28, 2019

Katherine
Germany

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
My main issue was the bathroom, it’s great having an ensuite in a dorm but my 8-bed dorm only had one shower/toilet which meant a fair bit of waiting, even to simply brush teeth! Also hated the sliding door, you can hear everything and ours had a crack you could pretty much see straight through to the toilet! Was originally told the airport shuttle was free but as it was before 8am, I had to pay $15. This should be made a bit clearer!
Loved that it was close to the Greyhound bus stop and the waterfront (easy to get to the marina for GBR tours). The staff were lovely and always helpful. Rooms were comfortable and had lockers, a hairdryer and even straighteners (!!). The kitchen was spacious and had a lot of seating - it also had lots of cutlery/crockery so there was always enough. Free pancakes for brekkie from 8-10 were fab. The bar area is lovely and there are cheap drinks available (only paid $5 for a pint of cider!).

Stayed in July 2019

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	Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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	Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Bathroom 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Facilities: • Shower • Air conditioning • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Carpeted • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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