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6 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite
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215 square feet
3 Large Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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4 Bed En-suite Deluxe Mixed
4 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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4 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite
Room with view
215 square feet
4 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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8 Bed En-suite Female
4 Large Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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10 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite
377 square feet
5 Large Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Hotel Twin Room
Room with view
215 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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8 bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite
4 Large Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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6 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite
Room with view
215 square feet
3 Large Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Hotel King Room
Room with view
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Hotel Deluxe Room
Room with view
215 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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4 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite
Room with view
215 square feet
4 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hostel with nightclub, walk to Cairns Esplanade

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

A stay at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort places you in the heart of Cairns, within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina.

Make yourself at home in one of the 120 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a nightclub and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.

At Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD 04870

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hostel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hostel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Cairns hostel also offers an outdoor pool, a nightclub, and a terrace. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort has designated areas for smoking.

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Elevator
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Lockers available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Covered parking
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Uncovered parking
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Books
  • Computer station
  • Nightclub
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Coin laundry on site
  • ATM/banking
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 120
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

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

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Wireless internet access
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size: 45
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 3
  • Grab bar - near toilet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Volleyball on site
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Basketball on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

UnionPay

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Property follows sanitization practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Security system

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 12 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Gilligan's Backpackers
  • Gilligan's Backpackers Cairns
  • Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
  • Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Cairns
  • Gilligans Backpackers Hotel And Resort
  • Gilligans Backpackers Hotel Cairns
  • Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel Resort Cairns
  • Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel Resort
  • Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Cairns

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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