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Little Drifter Cairns

2.0 star property
Hostel within walking distance of Reef Fleet Terminal

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Terrace/patio
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Hair dryer
In the heart of Cairns, The Village Cairns - Hostel offers a warm and welcoming vibe. With laundry facilities, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance nearby attractions are within easy reach. Enjoy helpful staff and concierge services that make you feel at home.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area
  • Locker space
The current price is S$83
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Female Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
4 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
4 bathrooms
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 Bed Female Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
4 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Female Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
4 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
4 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 Bed Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
4 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
4 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
7 Shields St, Unit 1, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 12 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 9 min walk
  • Freshwater Station - 15 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crepe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prawn Star - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bang & Grind the Esplanade - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Wool Shed Char Grill & Saloon Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Corea Corea - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Also, Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 54 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 per cent

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 20 February 2025 to 31 May 2025 (dates subject to change).

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Freedom Cairns Cairns
Freedom Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns
Freedom Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Freedom Cairns
The Village Cairns
Freedom Cairns Hostel
The Village Cairns Hostel
Little Drifter Cairns Cairns
Little Drifter Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Little Drifter Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Drifter Cairns currently open?

This property is closed from 20 February 2025 to 31 May 2025 (dates subject to change).

Does Little Drifter Cairns offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Little Drifter Cairns does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Little Drifter Cairns?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Little Drifter Cairns?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Little Drifter Cairns.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Little Drifter Cairns?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Little Drifter Cairns?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (7-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Little Drifter Cairns and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as skydiving. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.

What's the area around Little Drifter Cairns like?

Little Drifter Cairns is a short 9-minute walk from Cairns Station and 2 minutes' walk from Cairns Esplanade.

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Little Drifter Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10

Nice location and good room.
3-night trip

10/10

Really nice hostel, central location with lots to walk to- they held luggage for us from our early flight which was super helpful.
1-night trip

10/10

Friendly staff helpfully, clean quite place not stinky felt quite modern, comfy bed pillow not so much but all in all good for what I needed.
1-night trip

8/10

Good
8-night trip

10/10

The best of this place is the staff always willing to help and solve every issue!
2-night trip

10/10

Nice surroundings, easy walking access to everything, good friendly staff, safe, several tour agents around
2-night trip

10/10

Great hostel at Cairns CBD. Clean, quiet with a great social space in the hallway. Highly recommended for solo travelers that enjoy mostly resting at night after a full day of activities.
1-night trip

4/10

This hostel was very dirty when we arrived, even though the bathrooms had apparently been cleaned just 1/2 hours before. The rooms felt very much like a prison, literally a bed, hard floor and no windows. I will give credit to the staff who quickly moved us rooms and apologised for the bathrooms but I would not stay again or recommend.
5-night trip

10/10

Johnnie at reception was so friendly and helpful. Great group of guest, great activities, great vibes!! Loved my stay, thank-you!
3-night trip

10/10

One of the more respectful, cleaner hostels in cairns, perfect for the more matured generation who respect others privacy, females shared bathroom is extremely clean. Aside from requiring maintenance to 2/3 hand basins and regular topup of hand towels/soap, I cannot fault this hostel.
1-night trip

8/10

I love this area will be back when I back to carins
4-night trip

10/10

Very quiet, stayed in a 2 person room with my friend. Simple & clean. Bathroom was great…lots of showers & clean. Felt very safe. No parking, so try the parking garage on Lake St, $12/day.
1-night trip

8/10

I checked in late at night and left early in the morning, only a short stop but the cleanliness of the hostel was pristine, the room was very spacious for a 4 bedder and super neat & clean as well
1-night trip

10/10

In a central location, very close to both attractions and amenities (restaurants, bars, shops, bottle (liquor) store.) All star ratings are relative, i.e., based on this being a backpacker dormitory type of place. Needed a place to stay on short notice and was able to get room with just four beds and semi-private pair of toilet + shower rooms. People staying observed the 10 PM quiet hour start. The people out on the street, not so much.
1-night trip

8/10

The staff were very friendly
3-night trip

10/10

Staff were outstanding and position to everything was excellent
4-night trip

8/10

Booked a room didn't notice there was no en suit bathroom, it's my fault probably. Also no window so it sort of feels like a box, but it was cheap secure and clean.
3-night trip

4/10

Very budget for 40$ a night. Would’ve liked curtains between beds
2-night trip

10/10

Great location super central for all things cairns
4-night trip

10/10

Great central location, airy and spacious.
2-night trip

6/10

Very good location in Cairns. The room was quite spartan and noisy.
3-night trip

8/10

Great location, clean bathrooms, but no window in the rooms and therefore smelly and no fresh air
3-night trip

10/10

Great location and exceptional service. Rooms clean and quiet. I would definitely stay again.
1-night trip

4/10

Paid extra for the premium king private room and spent the whole time listening to slamming doors. The shared bathroom for the premium rooms isn’t lockable so be prepared to walk in on people on the loo or in the shower! Staff are great and location is central and it’s probably great if you’re in a dorm and on a budget but personally I wouldn’t stay there again.
2-night trip

10/10

My first stay in a backpackers that was clean and modern facilities great
1-night trip