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Hostel Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront
93A Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Australia – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 784 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Location, the general vibe and friendliness of everyone.
Tiina
Australia
AustraliaThe place is cheap, the breakfast is very good. They clean the bathroom and kitchen every day.
Dayana
Mexico
MexicoFree use of inbound airport shuttle. Great location near the boat tour piers. Plenty of restaurants and shops around. Friendly staff. AC, Wifi, and security strong. Self service laundry good for A$10. Kitchen and common area good. En-suite bathroom good. Daily specials for food and activities. Tour desk helpful. Would definitely come back!
Robert
United States of America
United States of AmericaThe rooms are super clean and comfortable. The staff clean them several times a day. Probably one of the best bathrooms I’ve had in a hostel.
Laura
Colombia
ColombiaVery friendly staff, excellent location, free breakfast
Martijn
Netherlands
NetherlandsFree breakfast. There is bathroom in the room. Quiet hostel. Nobody make noisy in the night.
Akemi
Japan
JapanIt is very convenient if you are staying a couple nights. We used the laundry facility a couple times, and the shared bathroom/shower seemed clean enough. The card access system seems quite secure. It's also not very loud (at least when I visited).
Marcel
United States of America
United States of AmericaIt has a good location, decents beds, and there are lockers in the room. The happy tours desk just at the door was also good
Marisa
Mexico
MexicoFriendly staff; cleanliness, convenience, prime location.
Khiem
United States of America
United States of AmericaThe place looks really cool for backpackers, and the staff was really nice and lovely.
Nir
Israel
Israel
Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront
8.5
Very Good
786 reviews
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Tiina
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Dayana
Mexico
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Robert
United States of America
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Laura
Colombia
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Martijn
Netherlands
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Akemi
Japan
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Marcel
United States of America
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Marisa
Mexico
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Khiem
United States of America
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Nir
Israel
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Tiina
Australia“Location, the general vibe and friendliness of everyone.”
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Dayana
Mexico“The place is cheap, the breakfast is very good. They clean the bathroom and kitchen every day.”
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Robert
United States of America“Free use of inbound airport shuttle. Great location near the boat tour piers. Plenty of restaurants and shops around. Friendly staff. AC, Wifi, and security strong. Self service laundry good for A$10. Kitchen and common area good. En-suite bathroom good. Daily specials for food and activities. Tour desk helpful. Would definitely come back!”
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Laura
Colombia“The rooms are super clean and comfortable. The staff clean them several times a day. Probably one of the best bathrooms I’ve had in a hostel. ”
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Martijn
Netherlands“Very friendly staff, excellent location, free breakfast”
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Akemi
Japan“Free breakfast. There is bathroom in the room. Quiet hostel. Nobody make noisy in the night. ”
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Marisa
Mexico
“It has a good location, decents beds, and there are lockers in the room. The happy tours desk just at the door was also good”
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Khiem
United States of America
“Friendly staff; cleanliness, convenience, prime location.”
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Nir
Israel“The place looks really cool for backpackers, and the staff was really nice and lovely. ”
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What's nearby
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Cairns Night Markets0.1 miles
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Cairns City Library0.1 miles
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Cairns Esplanade Lagoon0.1 miles
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Cairns Esplanade0.1 miles
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The Center of Contemporary Arts0.1 miles
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Cairns Regional Gallery0.1 miles
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The Cairns Museum0.2 miles
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Reef and Rainforest Research Centre0.2 miles
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Cairns Family Court0.2 miles
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Cairns Marlin Marina0.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
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Restaurant La Pizza0 miles
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Cafe/Bar Courtyard0 miles
Top attractions
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Rusty's Markets0.3 miles
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The Cairns Civic Theater0.4 miles
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Cairns Electorate Office0.4 miles
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Cairns Rainforest Dome0.5 miles
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Cairns Station0.6 miles
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Cairns Base Hospital0.7 miles
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Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens2.3 miles
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Skyway Rainforest Cableway7.3 miles
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Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park7.5 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
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Holloways Beach6 miles
Closest Airports
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Cairns Airport3.2 miles
How to get to Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront from Cairns Airport
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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
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 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.
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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
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 Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront 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.
FAQs about Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront
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The nearest beach is 350 feet from Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront.
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Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront is 1,650 feet from the center of Cairns.
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Check-in at Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The prices at Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront 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 Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront by:
- Taxi 15min
- Airport shuttle (public) 20min
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Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront (subject to availability):
- Street parking
