Hostel Mad Monkey Backpackers Village

141 Sheridan Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia – Great location - show map

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8.5
Very Good
1,149 reviews

Breakfast; No clear explanations of whom to contact or get help from Room; TV wasn't working, and again no clear information provided whether or not Netflix and other online movies were free Clean; Fridge room was most of the time had wet and soiled floor

Susan Australia

Great place, very cool staff and mood in this place ! Thanks for the stay !

Camille New Zealand

Nice and friendly staff, cleanliness, great value for money

Harder United Arab Emirates

The staff and everyone staying at the hostel were very kind and helpful with great advice on what to do around Cairns. Jordy and Klaudia were truly the angels of our trip!

Ariel United States of America

It was a great place for the money. Very clean and the dorms had a sink in the rooms that made it more convenient. Breakfast was just okay, but it was what we expected given we were at a hostel and the breakfast was included.

John United States of America

Vibe Clean Comfortable Free gym Free town shuttle Nice breakfast Very nice staff

Yoav Hungary

The location may be a bit away from the CBD, but that keep the location a bit more quiet. And there are shuttles provided to The Reef Fleet terminal and town center, which make it more convenient for backpackers and people who stay there. Breakfast is provides with various options, which are great. And the evening activities are fun and interesting and make people communicate and socialize with each other and share informations.

Yu-wu Taiwan

The staff, especially the bartenders were really friendly

Daniel United States of America

nice and clean, I stayed in two different mad monkey, this one is more comfortable and quite and nice, but just a but far from the down town, especially in hot weather, the other one is not at good at this one, but closer to everything.

Sue Dominican Republic

Simple but ok breakfast. Relaxed atmosphere dominated by young folks.

Linn United States of America
8.5
Very Good
1,149 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Breakfast; No clear explanations of whom to contact or get help from Room; TV wasn't working, and again no clear information provided whether or not Netflix and other online movies were free...”
    Susan Susan Australia Australia
  • “Great place, very cool staff and mood in this place ! Thanks for the stay !”
    Camille Camille New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Nice and friendly staff, cleanliness, great value for money”
    Harder Harder United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “The staff and everyone staying at the hostel were very kind and helpful with great advice on what to do around Cairns. Jordy and Klaudia were truly the angels of our trip!”
    Ariel Ariel United States of America United States of America
  • “It was a great place for the money. Very clean and the dorms had a sink in the rooms that made it more convenient.”
    John John United States of America United States of America
  • “Vibe Clean Comfortable Free gym Free town shuttle Nice breakfast Very nice staff”
    Yoav Yoav Hungary Hungary
  • “The location may be a bit away from the CBD, but that keep the location a bit more quiet.”
    Yu-wu Yu-wu Taiwan Taiwan
  • “The staff, especially the bartenders were really friendly”
    Daniel Daniel United States of America United States of America
  • “nice and clean, I stayed in two different mad monkey, this one is more comfortable and quite and nice, but just a but far from the down town, especially in hot weather, the other one is not at good at...”
    Sue Sue Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
  • “Simple but ok breakfast. Relaxed atmosphere dominated by young folks.”
    Linn Linn United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money9.0
  • Location8.1
  • Free WiFi8.5

Refurbished in May, 2018, Mad Monkey Backpackers Village offers guests access to a designer kitchen, modern bathrooms and there are new air-conditioners in every room. Free WiFi and free breakfast are included.

You can work out in the fitness center. There is also an outdoor swimming pool.

Mad Monkey Backpackers Village is only 2,650 feet from the bars and restaurants of Cairns Esplanade.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Facilities for disabled guests
Laundry
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8.5
Very Good
 · 1,149 reviews
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  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.5
    Fitness center
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  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money9.0
  • Location8.1
  • Free WiFi8.5

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  • Susan Australia

    “Breakfast; No clear explanations of whom to contact or get help from Room; TV wasn't working, and again no clear information provided whether or not Netflix and other online movies were free Clean; Fridge room was most of the time had wet and soiled floor”

  • Camille New Zealand

    “Great place, very cool staff and mood in this place ! Thanks for the stay !”

  • Harder United Arab Emirates

    “Nice and friendly staff, cleanliness, great value for money”

  • Ariel United States of America

    “The staff and everyone staying at the hostel were very kind and helpful with great advice on what to do around Cairns. Jordy and Klaudia were truly the angels of our trip!”

  • John United States of America

    “It was a great place for the money. Very clean and the dorms had a sink in the rooms that made it more convenient. Breakfast was just okay, but it was what we expected given we were at a hostel and the breakfast was included.”

  • Yoav Hungary

    “Vibe Clean Comfortable Free gym Free town shuttle Nice breakfast Very nice staff ”

  • Yu-wu Taiwan

    “The location may be a bit away from the CBD, but that keep the location a bit more quiet. And there are shuttles provided to The Reef Fleet terminal and town center, which make it more convenient for backpackers and people who stay there. Breakfast is provides with various options, which are great. And the evening activities are fun and interesting and make people communicate and socialize with each other and share informations.”

  • Daniel United States of America

    “The staff, especially the bartenders were really friendly”

  • Sue Dominican Republic

    “nice and clean, I stayed in two different mad monkey, this one is more comfortable and quite and nice, but just a but far from the down town, especially in hot weather, the other one is not at good at this one, but closer to everything. ”

  • Linn United States of America

    “Simple but ok breakfast. Relaxed atmosphere dominated by young folks.”

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  • Hello There, Do you have car parking available with your hostel? Thanks.

    Hi there! We have a number of on-site parking spaces available on a first come first served basis, if that is full then there is off-site parking approx. 1 minute walk from the property.

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    Answered on March 2, 2021
  • Can we check in now

    Hi there! Not sure exactly when "now" is but our check in starts at 2pm daily - if you are arriving before this time you can store your bags with reception for free.

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    Asked about: Double Room with Private Bathroom • Answered on October 12, 2021
  • Do you offer luggage storage?

    Yes! Free luggage storage is available for all guests.

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    Answered on October 13, 2019
  • Do you have planned events or activities?

    We have daily events that we update all the time: free pizza nights, bingo, games nights, bbq, etc.

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    Answered on October 13, 2019
  • Is there single rooms for one person ?

    We have both private doubles with a share bathroom, and private doubles with en-suite bathrooms. Both are ideal for 1 or 2 people.

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    Asked about: Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room • Answered on October 9, 2020
  • Are there age restrictions on booking for this property? If so could they be advertised?

    We have age restrictions on our dorm rooms which is 18-35 years old. This is already mentioned on our listing. However our double and ensuite rooms are simply 18+.

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    Answered on March 6, 2020
  • Hello looking at booking 3 nights on 6-9/01 but we arrive at airport at 8:10pm. Can we do late check in?

    Hello! If arriving outside of reception hours then one of our night managers will be on hand to assist you to your room. You will need to come to reception before 10am the following day to complete your check in. Cheers!

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    Asked about: Double Room with Shared Bathroom • Answered on December 15, 2020
  • Do you have transportation to the airport at 4 am in morning next Sunday

    Hi there! No unfortunately right now the only way to travel between our property and the airport is via taxi and uber. There are no shuttles running due to the pandemic.

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    Answered on January 24, 2021
  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?

    No personal bedding is allowed into our rooms. You can however store any items in our storage room until check out.

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    Answered on October 24, 2019
  • hi there! do you have car parking available with your hostel? kind regards, Marie

    Hi Marie, yes we have a number of on-site parking spaces and if our car park is full then there is also off-site parking just around the corner.

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    Answered on December 9, 2020
  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?

    Yes, you will need a padlock for the lockers. If you don't have your own don't worry! We sell them at reception for $5.

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    Answered on October 24, 2019
  • Dont get into Cairns til late evening. Can and how would I check in.

    After our reception closes we do have a night team who can assist you in getting you to your room at any point. We do ask that if you are arriving after 1am though that you please give us an estimated arrival time so we can plan our staff in advance.

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    Answered on May 20, 2021
  • Are sheets and towels included?

    All sheets are provided, and no personal bedding is allowed in the rooms. Towels are available for hire at reception.

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    Answered on October 24, 2019
  • Is it quiet at night?

    We're not a party hostel and our night managers are trained to keep the noise down after 11pm, and then we try to enforce silence after 12pm. Most people are able to get an excellent night's sleep at our hostel.

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    Answered on October 13, 2019
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
What's nearby
  • Cairns Electorate Office
    0.2 miles
  • The Cairns Civic Theater
    0.2 miles
  • The Center of Contemporary Arts
    0.4 miles
  • Cairns Base Hospital
    0.4 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade
    0.4 miles
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    0.5 miles
  • Cairns City Library
    0.5 miles
  • Cairns Family Court
    0.5 miles
  • Cairns Night Markets
    0.5 miles
  • The Cairns Museum
    0.5 miles
Top attractions
  • Cairns Station
    0.6 miles
  • Rusty's Markets
    0.6 miles
  • Cairns Regional Gallery
    0.6 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
    0.6 miles
  • Cairns Rainforest Dome
    0.9 miles
  • Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens
    1.9 miles
  • Skyway Rainforest Cableway
    6.9 miles
  • Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
    7.1 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Holloways Beach
    5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Cairns Airport
    3 miles
How to get to Mad Monkey Backpackers Village from Cairns Airport
    Public shuttle
    Taxi
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Mad Monkey Backpackers Village Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Facilities for disabled guests
Laundry
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Entertainment staff
  • Game room
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
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Sustainability initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Mad Monkey Backpackers Village takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 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 Village accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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 Village 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 Village

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

    • Taxi 10min
    • Airport shuttle (public) 15min

  • The prices at Mad Monkey Backpackers Village may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Mad Monkey Backpackers Village is 1,500 feet from the center of Cairns.

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

    • Fitness center
    • Game room
    • Entertainment staff

  • The nearest beach is 2,800 feet from Mad Monkey Backpackers Village.

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

  • Guests staying at Mad Monkey Backpackers Village can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental