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Summer House Backpackers Cairns

341 Lake Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia – Good location – show map

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7.6
Good
1,221 reviews

Free breakfast, free bikes were nice. Brekkie included.

Isabel Belgium

The place was clean and the beds each had their own outlets. The staff were nice and answered all your questions at anytime. It wasn’t very loud at night which was nice.

Amy Canada

Great social hostel, lots to do like the pool, hammocks, games, bar, organised entertainment, TV room. A good place to meet people, lots of hustle and bustle and seating area to hang out. Free breakfast is always a bonus even if it is just bread and cereal.

Rachel United Kingdom

I arrived late at night and they had someone friendly at the reception nevertheless. After camping for 8 days, being at this hostel felt like 5 stars for me. The comfort was beyond my dreams. I had my own room and bed + my own shower. That was lovely.

Valentin Germany

The activities in the bar! Staff, and free pancakes!

Camila Australia

nice pool area, simple but clean rooms with good air con, good deals on beers at the bar, very nice staff :) very chill so it’s great for a longer stay or if you want something low key

Victoria Canada

Social hostel with great social spaces and facilities. Kitchen was well organized and plenty of room for everyone's food and items. Free shuttle running every 30 mins into downtown core. Had lovely and very helpful staff

Matthew Canada

I loved it all! the people, the bar, the swimming pool, the shuttle to the city, everything! It was the best hostel in Australia, you can make a lot of friends since everyone is very nice and they offer so many activities 🤩 ps: if you’re Argentinian, you can have some fernet 😉

Rosina Australia

very friendly helpful staff, very clean and staff seen to regularly check and clean. Very near to airport.

Elizabeth Thailand

Everything 😀 They updated my room from the dorm room to a single room with no extra charge. They have a 2 hours breakfast buffet every morning, included in the price, where you can fill yourself. Big kitchen for cooking your own food. Nice pool, and board games in the common area. Was an amazing stay. I definitely recommend to everyone to stay here.

David Germany
7.6
Good
1,221 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Free breakfast, free bikes were nice. Brekkie included.”
    Isabel Isabel Belgium Belgium
  • “The place was clean and the beds each had their own outlets. The staff were nice and answered all your questions at anytime. It wasn’t very loud at night which was nice.”
    Amy Amy Canada Canada
  • “Great social hostel, lots to do like the pool, hammocks, games, bar, organised entertainment, TV room. A good place to meet people, lots of hustle and bustle and seating area to hang out.”
    Rachel Rachel United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “I arrived late at night and they had someone friendly at the reception nevertheless. After camping for 8 days, being at this hostel felt like 5 stars for me. The comfort was beyond my dreams.”
    Valentin Valentin Germany Germany
  • “The activities in the bar! Staff, and free pancakes!”
    Camila Camila Australia Australia
  • “nice pool area, simple but clean rooms with good air con, good deals on beers at the bar, very nice staff :) very chill so it’s great for a longer stay or if you want something low key”
    Victoria Victoria Canada Canada
  • “Social hostel with great social spaces and facilities. Kitchen was well organized and plenty of room for everyone's food and items. Free shuttle running every 30 mins into downtown core.”
    Matthew Matthew Canada Canada
  • “I loved it all! the people, the bar, the swimming pool, the shuttle to the city, everything!”
    Rosina Rosina Australia Australia
  • “very friendly helpful staff, very clean and staff seen to regularly check and clean. Very near to airport.”
    Elizabeth Elizabeth Thailand Thailand
  • “Everything 😀 They updated my room from the dorm room to a single room with no extra charge. They have a 2 hours breakfast buffet every morning, included in the price, where you can fill yourself.”
    David David Germany Germany

Categories:

  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities7.8
  • Cleanliness 7.4
  • Comfort7.5
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location7.6
  • Free WiFi8.2
Low score for Cairns
7.6
Good
1,221 reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
8.2
Location
7.6
Free WiFi
8.2
Low score for Cairns
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Summer House Backpackers Cairns features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Cairns. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property provides karaoke and an ATM.

Guests at the hostel can enjoy a continental breakfast.

Summer House Backpackers Cairns has a sun terrace. You can play ping pong and darts at this 3-star hostel, and the area is popular for hiking.

Cairns Station is 2.1 miles from the accommodation, while Cairns Convention Center is 2.4 miles away. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 3.1 miles from Summer House Backpackers Cairns.

Summer House Backpackers Cairns has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 20, 2019

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Laundry
Bar

Property Highlights

Breakfast Info

Continental

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
8.2
Location
7.6
Free WiFi
8.2
Low score for Cairns
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Isabel
    BelgiumBelgium
    “Free breakfast, free bikes were nice. Brekkie included.”
  • Amy
    CanadaCanada
    “The place was clean and the beds each had their own outlets. The staff were nice and answered all your questions at anytime. It wasn’t very loud at night which was nice.”
  • Rachel
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great social hostel, lots to do like the pool, hammocks, games, bar, organised entertainment, TV room. A good place to meet people, lots of hustle and bustle and seating area to hang out. Free breakfast is always a bonus even if it is just bread...”
  • Valentin
    GermanyGermany
    “I arrived late at night and they had someone friendly at the reception nevertheless. After camping for 8 days, being at this hostel felt like 5 stars for me. The comfort was beyond my dreams. I had my own room and bed + my own shower. That was...”
  • C
    Camila
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The activities in the bar! Staff, and free pancakes!”
  • Victoria
    CanadaCanada
    “nice pool area, simple but clean rooms with good air con, good deals on beers at the bar, very nice staff :) very chill so it’s great for a longer stay or if you want something low key”
  • Matthew
    CanadaCanada
    “Social hostel with great social spaces and facilities. Kitchen was well organized and plenty of room for everyone's food and items. Free shuttle running every 30 mins into downtown core. Had lovely and very helpful staff”
  • Rosina
    AustraliaAustralia
    “I loved it all! the people, the bar, the swimming pool, the shuttle to the city, everything! It was the best hostel in Australia, you can make a lot of friends since everyone is very nice and they offer so many activities 🤩 ps: if you’re...”
  • Elizabeth
    ThailandThailand
    “very friendly helpful staff, very clean and staff seen to regularly check and clean. Very near to airport.”
  • David
    GermanyGermany
    “Everything 😀 They updated my room from the dorm room to a single room with no extra charge. They have a 2 hours breakfast buffet every morning, included in the price, where you can fill yourself. Big kitchen for cooking your own food. Nice pool,...”
Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days
  • Are sheets and towels included?
    We provide all our guests with sheets. We offer the possibility to hire towels for free.
    Answered on 21 October 2019
  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    Yes.
    Answered on 21 October 2019
  • Is it quiet at night?
    Yes.
    Answered on 21 October 2019
  • Is there a 24h check-in service?
    Yes, we are open 24h for check-in
    Answered on 25 July 2022
  • Do you have planned events or activities?
    Every night of the week we have free daily activities such as free yoga, fitness, trivia nights and stretching classes.
    Answered on 21 October 2019
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Area info *
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
  • Serpent Bar
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
Amenities of Summer House Backpackers Cairns
Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Laundry
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bingo
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Karaoke
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
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
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hebrew
  • Dutch

House rules

Summer House Backpackers Cairns takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

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

Check-out

Until 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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

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

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Eftpos JCB Cash Debit card Summer House Backpackers Cairns accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

The property offers free shuttle service to other places in the city, excluding airport.

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.

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.

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.

FAQs about Summer House Backpackers Cairns

  • Summer House Backpackers Cairns offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Karaoke
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment
    • Movie nights
    • Bingo
    • Happy hour
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Bar crawls
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live music/Performance
    • Yoga classes
    • Walking tours
    • Fitness classes
    • Swimming pool
    • Entertainment staff

  • Summer House Backpackers Cairns is 1.3 miles from the center of Cairns.

  • Summer House Backpackers Cairns has 1 restaurant:

    • Serpent Bar

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

  • Check-in at Summer House Backpackers Cairns is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Summer House Backpackers Cairns can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.