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Caravella Backpackers

2.0 star property

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A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.
A wall with travel brochures and an ATM machine.
Breakfast area
A room with a wooden table and benches, computers, and posters on the wall.
Property grounds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is $80
$73 nightly
$80 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

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149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Marlin Marina
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, Private Bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, a window, an air conditioning unit, and a sliding door.

Deluxe Apartment, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A single bed with a metal frame, white bedding, and a red blanket. There is a window with a colorful curtain and a small red-framed picture on the wall.

Double Ensuite Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, one blue and one red, with matching pillows and towels.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a shower, sink, and toilet.

4 Bed Female Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Fridge

4 Bed Female Dorm, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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6 Bed Female Dorm, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

6 Bed Female Dorm, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Fridge

Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Private Twin Room Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cairns

With a stay at Caravella Backpackers in Cairns (Cairns Central Business District), you'll be steps from Cairns Esplanade and 15 minutes by foot from Cairns Marlin Marina. .This hostel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Cairns Central Shopping Centre and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cairns Night Markets - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade Lagoon - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 2 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dundee's at Aquarium - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Villa Romana - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Paper Crane - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and shared/communal kitchens. 20-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 49 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library.
Caravella Backpackers has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All guests must show a valid passport.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Caravella Backpackers Hostel Cairns
Caravella Backpackers Hostel
Caravella Backpackers Cairns
Caravella Backpackers
Caravella Backpackers Hotel Cairns
Caravella Backpackers Cairns
Caravella Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Caravella Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns

Caravella Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 154 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Åge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent quiet hostel that will make you feel at home!! The staff are all very friendly and the smaller size definitely makes it feel more homey. Would recommend if you are looking for a hostel to call "home" while you are away!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a quiet environment that will make you feel very welcome it is a great hostel. Good kitchen, great staff. Good air conditioning
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay hear, it was very clean and quite. The Staff was very welcoming and helpful especially Zenon he was very helpful at recommending activities to do around the area and overall a great person to have a conversation with. The other staff were really helpful as well. I definitely would stay here again if ever find myself in Cairns.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire resort is spotless Location is a short stroll to the Night Markets and centrally located to everything else with the Esplanade just across the Staff are fabulous and the entire place makes you feel welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Location excellent Indonesia restaurant next door
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theodor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good clean romm with AC. Friendly and helpfull staff. Very good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathrooms (in dorm and the outer bathroom), clean and tidy. Kitchens well resourced with cooking gear and utensils, and kept tidy and clean. AC in room good, not too noisy. Bonus having frig in 4 bed dormitory. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So convenient, over the road from Muddies for play area and food, as well as walking. Cafe next door also excellent. Did not use shared kitchen but very well stocked with needs for future stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay at Caravellas. Really great location on the Esplanade. Very friendly. Staff were great. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Room options, from basic dorms to private rooms, a selection which are 4star.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly easy clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hi, Room was spacious and air-conditioned rooms. Location is so close to town and waterfront. Could use TLC in the grounds, been a tough few years. Pool was good. I would go back ,is heavily booked.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just not really what we wanted. A TV at least would have been nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

chisato

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
スタッフは親切だった！施設もキレイだけど、シャワールームがものを置いたりもできないし、2つしかない。ドライヤーも使えるところがなく不便に感じた。
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostel cairns

Mycket trevlig miljö, varierande boende. Vi fick ett nyrenoverat jättefint rum. Närhet till restauranger, butiker etc
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasing and nice. Don’t expect glamour sheets and luxury soap. Clean room and great staff. That’s all you need.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful owner, walking distance to everything, the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people living there were all degenerates, bums, losers etc. If you are a winner don’t go there. Don’t do it to yourself.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

CHRISTIAN

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel correct

Bon rapport qualité prix Un peu loin du centre ville
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

jos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Goed hostel met airco.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
room is on ground floor, the windows cannot be locked, other thing is good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic but tidy Backpackers with a good pool and bathrooms. Super impressed with the staff who were really helpful and friendly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rent och bästa läget

rent och välskött vandrarhem med bästa läget i Cairns . Sköna sängar men lite högt ljud på aircondition. Fritt wi-fi inom ett område som fungerar bra
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

明るくてナイス♪

便利な場所にあり、とても綺麗だし、静かだし、部屋も共有スペースも明るくてよかったけど、シャワー室が狭くてシャンプーなどを置くスペースがないのとシャワーノブが上で固定されてて動かないのが残念！
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019