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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

2.0 star property
Immerse yourself in non-stop fun with live shows and sports like basketball and volleyball at your fingertips.

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Lobby sitting area
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort, located near Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Marlin Marina, offers an action-packed retreat with a nightclub, poolside bar and concerts. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or explore books in the hostel’s collection. Previous guests rave about this vibrant spot.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Self parking
  • Pool bar
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Computer station

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
The current price is S$161
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb

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4 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Single Beds

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8 Bed En-suite Female

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Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Single Bunk Beds

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4 Bed En-suite Deluxe Mixed

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Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Single Beds

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6 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite

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Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Large Single Bunk Beds

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6 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Large Single Bunk Beds

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Hotel Deluxe Room

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Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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4 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite

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Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Single Beds

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Hotel Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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10 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

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Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Large Single Bunk Beds

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8 bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

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Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Hotel King Room

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Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Bed In 4 Beds Female Dormitory

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  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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King Room

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  • 1 King Bed

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Bed In 8 Beds Mixed Dormitory

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  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory

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  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed In 4 Beds Deluxe Mixed Dormitory

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  • 1 Single Bed

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Bed In 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory

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  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Room

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  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Bed In 6 Beds Female Dormitory

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  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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  • 2 Single Beds

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Bed In 10 Beds Dormitory

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  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed In 8 Beds Female Dormitory

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  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, 04870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 6 min walk
  • Reef Hotel Casino - 8 min walk
  • Cairns Esplanade - 8 min walk
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 9 min walk
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 12 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 8 min walk
  • Freshwater Station - 15 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty's Markets - ‬2 min walk
  • Annee's CaPhe
  • ‪Caffiend - ‬6 min walk
  • Gilligan's Travels
  • ‪The Lillipad Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort features a nightclub and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A poolside bar, a terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

Catalan, Dutch, English, Filipino, French, German, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 120 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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

    • Children (18 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Covered on-site self-parking (AUD 12 per day)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside bar

What to do

  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs AUD 12 per day

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort 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.

Is there a pool at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Yes. Self-parking costs AUD 12 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (8-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, boat tours and hiking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation on-site includes basketball and volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a nightclub. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort like?

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is in Cairns Central Business District, a short 8-minute walk from Cairns Station and 8 minutes' walk from Cairns Esplanade.

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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

cairns week
Great hotel in central Sydney and close to everything
Ben, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

A lot of shopping and dining places are really close to Gilligan's which were helpful. Plus sufficient room for transport to park right outside the motel
Jacob, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It is a hostel to live the backpacker experience, there are parties during the week.
Melisa, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Facilities were good, but too noisy and could not sleep as the party is so loud and goes on until 3am
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great!
Yvonne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great!
Yvonne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for the traveller who wants it all within your fingertips. It is a 10min walk to the fleet terminal. If you are a light sleeper, do not book this place because there is a nightclub beneath the hotel that is active. Perfect for the party goer and it is central in town.
Claudia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

good
Atsushi, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Music is too loud until 2am at night
Chun Fung, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great beer prices great bar
Paul, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay, especially during off peak season. Quiet room, great balcony view
Ahmadah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The waterfall pool is brilliant The bar and the girls are awesome
Andrew, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Convenient location for drinks but its in awful condition. We had 2 private rooms. My pillow smelt like someone pissed on it, the room stank of mould, the wifi doesn't work on the top floor and the air conditioning was stuck on a very low temperature. You'll get a nice hotel for the same price elsewhere.
Rob, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient location and nice room. It's above the nightclub so wouldn't be suitable if you're a light sleeper.
Jennifer, 7-night trip

4/10 Fair

The accommodation mux of people. Welcoming reception staff. Had no hot water in room 402 shower or hand basin. Fire alarm was set off unable to get through exited door on ground floor and the floor area at bottom of stair well smelt like a sewer
David, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

limited facilities, power off in kitchen at 10, broken toilet
Eryn, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

My room was a 4 person room which was decent overall. The pillows were small and not sufficient. The rooms a/c barely worked and the room had a damp / wet smell and feel the whole time. This is the perfect location in town if you want a party as they have stuff going on every night. The location is perfect for anything you would wanna do in town and the price was right for sure.
Tyler, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very central to business centre
Rick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, clean and spacious. Noise control will be helpful
June, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very lively party spot! Always activities happening at night, food from the kitchen was excellent, facilities kept reasonably clean, happy hours were a bonus, staff were friendly & helpful. I'd recommend trying to check into your room early since the process was a bit slow around 2pm.
Carly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best place we've stayed at in Cairns and with most wonderful staffs. I had an unfortunate mishap of losing my passport at their club and Jose found it and brought it to me before my 6am flight the next morning. Thanks Jose and Gilligan's team for my best night at Cairns :)
Achmaa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very lively spot! If you’re a backpacker in Cairns you have to stay here, it’s part of the experience! Everything is also super well run, easy check in, getting to the rooms, feels safe and clean! Personally stayed in a room for 4 people and it was nice that it wasn’t bunk beds, also the beds were very comfortable and larger then most other beds at hostels! I would definitely recommend staying here as it’s so convenient! Just be aware there’s lots going on and it will probably be a bit loud at night so we at plugs will help!
Jenna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

They allow anyone in the pool area it’s not just for the people staying at the hostel. The homeless people are aggressive and demanding

6/10 Good

If you have shared room, you will have a small locker to store your valuables, but you MUST have your own lock (thankfully I did).
Bruno, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

I stayed a week I a 4 bed all female dorm, plus ensuite. I was very surprised that it was not bunk beds as being the last person in I would have been up the top. The room was clean and cleaners came in day as a person left. Highly recommend Gilligans.
Denise, 7-night trip