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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

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Close to Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort provides a nightclub, a poolside bar and concerts and live shows. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as basketball and volleyball, at this hostel. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is £107
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 10 Beds Dormitory (Clubside)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Beds Mixed Dormitory (Clubside)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with bunk beds, a carpeted floor, and a view through an open door.

6 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Large Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a balcony with a view, and a small table.

6 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Large Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with three single beds, a balcony with a view, and a sliding door to the outside.

4 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small chair, and a decorative wall piece.

Hotel King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A corridor with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and a white tiled wall.

10 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Large Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with three single beds, a balcony with a view, and a sliding door to the outside.

4 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with a city view.

Hotel Twin Room

  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and a balcony with a view of the city.

Hotel Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern, clean room with bunk beds, a wooden floor, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

8 bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern, clean room with bunk beds, a wooden floor, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

8 Bed En-suite Female

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a large window with a view of mountains, and a balcony with a railing.

4 Bed En-suite Deluxe Mixed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Cairns Central Business District, a neighbourhood in Cairns, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is near a train station and near the beach. Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cairns Esplanade. Reef Teach and Cairns Performing Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and skydiving. Visit our Cairns travel guide
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57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, 04870

What's nearby

  • A train carriage with red seats and windows.
    Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A narrow market aisle with clothing racks, hats, and accessories.
    Cairns Night Markets
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A crowded swimming pool with people enjoying the water, a lifeguard chair, and a lifeguard tower.
    Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A marina with several sailboats docked at the pier.
    Cairns Marlin Marina
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Reef Hotel Casino
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Grand Hotel
    5 min walk
  • KFC
    6 min walk
  • Rattle n Hum Cairns
    11 min walk
  • Cafe Sunrise
    10 min walk
  • Candy
    3 min walk

About this property

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

  • Hostel near Cairns Esplanade
  • Close to Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort provides a nightclub, a poolside bar and concerts and live shows. Adventurous travellers may like the basketball and volleyball at this hostel. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Self-parking (surcharge), books and a TV in reception
    • Multilingual staff, evening entertainment and luggage storage
    • A vending machine, a front desk safe and ATM/banking services
  • Room features
  • All 120 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers
    • 45-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

As of 22 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort on 31 Aug 2026 start from £107, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Self-parking is available for AUD 12 per day.

What time is check-in at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Reef Teach, Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. Cairns Regional Gallery and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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