Hostel
 Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront

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93A Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 505 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.5
Very Good
507 reviews

the place was tidy and clean, convenient location, like the lock system for security

Munyrath New Zealand

smart and convenient, in right center, coffeeshop nearby

Vũ Vietnam

Location, the general vibe and friendliness of everyone.

Tiina Australia

The place is cheap, the breakfast is very good. They clean the bathroom and kitchen every day.

Dayana Mexico

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!

Robert United States of America

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.

Laura Colombia

Very friendly staff, excellent location, free breakfast

Martijn Netherlands

Free breakfast. There is bathroom in the room. Quiet hostel. Nobody make noisy in the night.

Akemi Japan

It 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

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

Marisa Mexico
8.5
Very Good
507 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “the place was tidy and clean, convenient location, like the lock system for security”
    Munyrath Munyrath New Zealand New Zealand
  • “smart and convenient, in right center, coffeeshop nearby”
    Vũ Vũ Vietnam Vietnam
  • “Location, the general vibe and friendliness of everyone.”
    Tiina Tiina Australia Australia
  • “The place is cheap, the breakfast is very good. They clean the bathroom and kitchen every day.”
    Dayana Dayana Mexico Mexico
  • “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....”
    Robert Robert United States of America United States of America
  • “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.”
    Laura Laura Colombia Colombia
  • “Very friendly staff, excellent location, free breakfast”
    Martijn Martijn Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Free breakfast. There is bathroom in the room. Quiet hostel. Nobody make noisy in the night.”
    Akemi Akemi Japan Japan
  • “It 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.”
    Marcel Marcel United States of America United States of America
  • “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”
    Marisa Marisa Mexico Mexico

Categories:

  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi 8.9
High score for Cairns

This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. 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.

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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Laundry

Property Highlights

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.

Private parking available

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Guest reviews

8.5
Very Good · 507 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi 8.9
High score for Cairns

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  • M
    Munyrath
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “the place was tidy and clean, convenient location, like the lock system for security”
  • Vũ
    VietnamVietnam
    “smart and convenient, in right center, coffeeshop nearby”
  • Tiina
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Location, the general vibe and friendliness of everyone.”
  • Dayana
    MexicoMexico
    “The place is cheap, the breakfast is very good. They clean the bathroom and kitchen every day.”
  • Robert
    United States of AmericaUnited 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...”
  • Laura
    ColombiaColombia
    “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.”
  • Martijn
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Very friendly staff, excellent location, free breakfast”
  • Akemi
    JapanJapan
    “Free breakfast. There is bathroom in the room. Quiet hostel. Nobody make noisy in the night.”
  • Marcel
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “It 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).”
  • Marisa
    MexicoMexico
    “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”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is it quiet at night?
    Yes! We have a night manager who regularly checks the common areas to insure that quiet hours are met between 12am-7am.
    Answered on October 20, 2019
  • I want to know how much the additional charge for airport shuttle (to and from airport). Also, if it is possible to pick me up from the airport around 12-1 am.
    Hi, thanks for booking with us! Unfortunately due to COVID restrictions the shuttle service is currently unavailable. You will need to schedule an uber or Cairns taxi to transport you to the hostel. See you soon! Kind regards, Mad Monkey Team.
    Answered on November 26, 2020
  • are you still offer the breakfast with the covid time ?
    Hi, Yes we still offer free breakfast every morning : cereal, oatmeal, musli, toast, pancakes, jams, fruits, beans, tea and coffee :) Kind regards, Mad Monkey Team
    Answered on November 12, 2020
  • Hello just wondering what time the tour desk is open if u have one?
    Hello, Thanks for your question :) You can send any travel queries through to adventures@madmonkey.com.au and one of our travel specialists will be in touch to help! Thanks Mad Monkey Waterfront Team
    Answered on August 27, 2021
  • I have a flight leaving 7am on a Sunday which suggests a fair bit earlier at the airport. How will I get there? tezza
    Hi :) We would recommend to either take an Uber or an airport shuttle. Exemplar are the shuttle company we usually recommend. We are only about a 20 mins drive from the airport. Thanks :)
    Answered on March 22, 2022

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • 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
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant La Pizza
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Courtyard
    0 miles
Top attractions
  • Rusty's Markets
    0.3 miles
  • The Cairns Civic Theater
    0.4 miles
  • Cairns Electorate Office
    0.4 miles
  • Cairns Rainforest Dome
    0.5 miles
  • Cairns Station
    0.6 miles
  • Cairns Base Hospital
    0.7 miles
  • Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens
    2.3 miles
  • Skyway Rainforest Cableway
    7.3 miles
  • Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
    7.5 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Holloways Beach
    6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Cairns Airport
    3.2 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Laundry
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 5 per day.
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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

Check-out

7:00 AM - 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.

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.

Mastercard Visa 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.

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.

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 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

  • Check-in at Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • 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.

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront.

  • Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront is 1,650 feet from the center of Cairns.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront by:

    • Taxi 15min
    • Airport shuttle (public) 20min

  • Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center