Title: Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Hostel with a nightclub, 8-minute walk to Cairns Esplanade ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/b444d60d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Shared kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/23252aaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/6024efb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/4455d0d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/be50590f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Marlin Marina, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort buzzes with activity. Enjoy the nightclub, poolside concerts, or relax on the sunny terrace. The hostel's book collection offers quieter moments in this action-packed spot. 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - 24/7 front desk - Bar - Parking available - Air conditioning - Housekeeping - Kitchen £103 includes taxes & fees 25 Nov - 26 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 10 - Nov 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=1102895&PinnedHotelID=1102895&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=1102895&PinnedHotelID=1102895&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 11 - Nov 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=1102895&PinnedHotelID=1102895&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=1102895&PinnedHotelID=1102895&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 14 - 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Sleeps 1 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/bed31e66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 8 Beds Mixed Dormitory (Clubside) Balcony Air-conditioning Hair dryer Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels - Sleeps 1 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/8bdee998.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory Balcony Air-conditioning Hair dryer Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels - Sleeps 1 ![Shower, hair dryer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/2058baa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory Balcony Air-conditioning Hair dryer Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels - Sleeps 1 ![Shower, hair dryer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/2058baa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 4 Beds Female Dormitory (Clubside) Balcony Air-conditioning Hair dryer Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels - Sleeps 1 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/8bdee998.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 6 Beds Female Dormitory Balcony Air-conditioning Hair dryer Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels - Sleeps 1 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/bed31e66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 8 Beds Female Dormitory Balcony Air-conditioning Hair dryer Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels - Sleeps 1 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/e08c5606.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### King Room Air-conditioning Hair dryer Private bathroom Refrigerator Electric kettle Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 2 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/56b8bdda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room Air-conditioning Hair dryer Private bathroom Refrigerator Electric kettle Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 2 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/b4a878e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room Balcony Air-conditioning Hair dryer Private bathroom Refrigerator Electric kettle - Sleeps 2 ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/05d039ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 6 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels Daily housekeeping Balcony Air-conditioning Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels Flat-panel TV - 215 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 3 Large Single Bunk Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/f2fa2789.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 6 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels Daily housekeeping Balcony Air-conditioning Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels Flat-panel TV - 215 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 3 Large Single Bunk Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/360c9667.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 4 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels Daily housekeeping Balcony Air-conditioning Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels Flat-panel TV - 215 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 4 Large Single Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/31401f0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Hotel King Room 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Coffee/tea maker Digital channels Iron/ironing board Air-conditioning Private bathroom Refrigerator Coffee/tea maker Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![10 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/aec58981.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 10 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels Daily housekeeping Air-conditioning Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels Flat-panel TV Daily housekeeping - 377 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 5 Large Single Bunk Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/360c9667.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 4 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels Daily housekeeping Balcony Air-conditioning Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels Flat-panel TV - 215 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 4 Large Single Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/6024efb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Hotel Twin Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Coffee/tea maker Digital channels Iron/ironing board Air-conditioning Private bathroom Refrigerator Coffee/tea maker Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels - 215 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Hotel Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/e935733b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Hotel Deluxe Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Coffee/tea maker Digital channels Balcony Air-conditioning Private bathroom Refrigerator Coffee/tea maker Shared/communal kitchen - 215 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/96e08ab2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 8 bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels Daily housekeeping Air-conditioning Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels Flat-panel TV Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 4 Large Single Bunk Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/96e08ab2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 8 Bed En-suite Female ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels Daily housekeeping Air-conditioning Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels Flat-panel TV Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 4 Large Single Bunk Beds ![4 Bed En-suite Deluxe Mixed | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/70e53f5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 4 Bed En-suite Deluxe Mixed 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels Daily housekeeping Air-conditioning Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels Flat-panel TV Daily housekeeping - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCairns-Hotels-Gilligans-Backpackers-Hotel-Resort.h1102895.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCairns-Hotels-Gilligans-Backpackers-Hotel-Resort.h1102895.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-16.92423%2C145.77512&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=W5zc7z69pPtxC-7s15qr83vRyJE=) 57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, 04870 #### What's nearby - Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Cairns Esplanade - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Esplanade Lagoon - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Reef Fleet Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Cairns Marlin Marina - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles #### Getting around - Cairns Station - 8 min walk - Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Caffiend - ‬5 min walk - ‪Blackbird Espresso - ‬5 min walk - ‪Annee's Caphê - ‬5 min walk - ‪Fetta's Greek Taverna - ‬1 min walk - ‪La Creperie - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Hostel near Cairns Esplanade Close to Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Reef Fleet Terminal, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort provides a nightclub, a poolside bar and concerts and live shows. Adventurous travellers may like the volleyball and basketball 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), a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine - A computer station, ATM/banking services and multilingual staff - A lift, evening entertainment and luggage storage 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 ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/d9ad68a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### YHA Cairns Central Cairns Central Business District - Pool - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 8.4 Very good 206 reviews £55 includes taxes & fees 24 Nov - 25 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=9629229&PinnedHotelID=9629229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76660000/76657100/76657088/24e006b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Espy Hostel Cairns Central Business District - Pool - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 7.6 Good 84 reviews £73 includes taxes & fees 23 Nov - 24 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=76657088&PinnedHotelID=76657088&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12440000/12436900/12436885/b16b570b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Caravella Backpackers Cairns Central Business District - 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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 ### 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 ### Property is also known as 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 ## 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 10 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort on 25 Nov 2025 start from £102.92, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Gilligans-Backpackers-Hotel-Resort.h1102895.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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 The Cairns Museum, Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Cairns Historical Society Museum and Reef Teach are also within 5 minutes. Cairns Station is 8 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 140 8 - Good 188 6 - Okay 56 4 - Poor 26 2 - Terrible 19 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 7.8/10 Staff & service ### 7.8/10 Amenities ### 7.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 7.6/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Kaidan 30 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice place to stay ##### Kaidan Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jayme 20 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Be warned that it’s very loud on weekend nights as the club is attached to the hostel ##### Jayme Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### mikael 7 Aug 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Party hostel/ hotel Poor cleaning of the rooms. Should be 24 check out, the have just put a security man in the reception, that didn't know anything about it. Just write your email and room number. I hope i will get my 40 dollars back. This is bad service. ##### mikael Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew 12 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The waterfall pool is brilliant The bar and the girls are awesome ##### Andrew Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvonne 3 Sept 2024 Liked: Property conditions & facilities Great! ##### Yvonne Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Atsushi 4 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities good ##### Atsushi Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rick 11 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Very central to business centre ##### Rick Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Denise 13 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 19 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service #### Okay visit The place is okay, it’s a party hostel after all. The noise from the club wasn’t heard from our room but the party bus was so loud it was as though they were parked at the end of the bed 😂. Staff were pretty unhelpful, we were travelling as a couple. It could be that they are used to dealing with idiots/drunks all day so by the time you get there they aren’t very welcoming. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 23 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Was pretty decent Booked a private room with en-suite bathroom. Was great to have privacy after a long flight to Cairns. Room was great and clean, with other amenities like a kettle and mugs, iron and board and a small security safe. Downsides were that the shower door didn't fully shut (so the bathroom floor flooded a bit), one of the overhead lights didn't work, and you couldn't control the air-con strength or temperature so it was a bit cold for my liking. But extra blankets were provided, so was all good! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natasha 9 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wow WOW! First impressions count and they really hit the nail on the head at gilligans, not only is it way bigger than i expected but it also comes with some incredible on site facilities! Met by friendly and professional staff at check in which made me feel very settled. Once i got to my room not only is it the biggest hostel room ive ever stayed in but also the best layed out, looked fresh and tidy and everything was clean! I was staying in a 4 bed female dorm, all single beds so no having to go up and down bunk beds cause lets face it theyre fun as kids but not great as adults. The room came with a good sized balcony with seating, a good sized wardrobe, enough room to store a big suitcase under the bed aswell as room around the bed, mini lockers and separate shower, sink and toilet so no having to wait to go to the toilet if someone is in the shower! Great A/C that keeps the room nice and cool! All the beds come with a light and 2 plugs as well as 2 usb sockets incase you forget your adapter. Ontop of all this each level has its own common area with comfortable seating and very spacious and then its own kitchen, also spacious and you actually have room to cook stuff unlike other hostels i have stayed in where you are having to share the same space. Just need to fix a few of the lights on the level as it made it a tad dark. Finally as i was only staying here for 5 days i spoke to the very friendly on site travel team who got me some great deals on my activities. On the whole i ##### Natasha Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 1 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Hostel is large, loud and out of date. This hostel has potential both on the accommodation side and the nightclub side. The events they put on in the nightclub are about 15 years out of date, wet t shirt contest, jelly wrestling competition, pole dancing competition, it reminded me of Christina Agueleria vs Britney Spears, and predictably the nightclub was full of almost exclusively men, it's not the sort of events that attract any women at all. The hostel had good kitchen areas, and a TV area on every floor, it would be good if the hostel/nightclub put on some more relaxed social events, because the hostel didn't end up being very social, people were a bit overwhelmed by the sexual nature of all of the social activities. Some more neutral activities like drunk bingo or pub quiz, earlier in the evening would have helped the hostel to be more social. Every room had a balcony and an ensuite bathroom which was nice, but in the room there was no control for the air conditioning which was always far too cold, and so the sliding doors onto the balconies was left open to warm up the room, and that meant the air conditioning was often broken. There are no lockers in the rooms either which is not ideal for a party hostel. Bed linen was provided and the beds were comfortable. But they didn't have privacy curtains, or a personal light, which again is the norm nowadays. They did have a plug next to every bed though. Room cleaning starts before check out at 9am. This hostel has potential but it is just out of date. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Saiful 16 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It is my wonderful experience to stay in this hostel. Very lively filled with tourists from all over the world! One of the best one I have stayed so far. ##### Saiful Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rene 10 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities . ##### Rene Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sarah 27 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great cheap place to stay ##### sarah Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zacheria Manson 16 Sept 2025 Liked: Amenities It was a great stay. I have stayed there twice now and will be back ##### Zacheria Manson Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Judith 20 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Wenn einem bewusst ist, dass man eben in nem Backpacker Hotel mit Kneipe, Spaß und Party nächtigt und es daher lauter zugehen kann, bekommt man wirklich große Doppelzimmer, Betten sind top, Bäder ebenfalls und die Balkone sind auch riesig! Mitarbeitende alle durchweg freundlich ##### Judith Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lorna 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities My first time staying in a “hostel”, and ##### Lorna Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kaique 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Room comfort #### Check-in very late The hostel is ok but the bedroom wasn't too clean and also the time of the check-in is unbelievably late (2p.m), I arrived at 9a.m there and I couldn't do the checkin (even at 12p.m), so I stayed there doing nothing until 2p.m. ##### Kaique Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Christopher 23 Jul 2025 Dirty lots of construction ##### Christopher Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason 21 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great place. Exceeded our expectations. With a hostile I wasn't expecting such a large and very clean room. And the place has everything. Excellent thank you. ##### Jason Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna 19 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved it, was the last 2 nights of our 4 weeks trip that we started in Melbourne, would definitely stay here again if I visit cairns again ##### Donna Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim 6 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Awesome room mates, friendly helpful staff and absolutely amazing rates, music and bar staff. Met sooooo many lovely locals that were only too willing to help with anything I needed to know. 🍹🍻🏝 ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7163fa10-6e70-49d5-8a2c-b035ce0c1253-1751827430166.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3e36c760-57fa-4d3e-bb11-30832808aaa9-1751827431837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0c296cfb-1e2a-4ad5-9c82-de0d4f505896-1751827438065.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/45d1b1ac-b078-4ef4-a756-ae66ca9c3b5f-1751827437051.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kim Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew 6 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Surprisingly very large private rooms (bigger and better than many 4 star hotels in Cairns) Bathrooms cleaner and better kept than many hotels in Cairns- grounds staff are champions. Elevator could do with some attention otherwise excellent. Its not quiet after 9pm BUT thats the point of staying at a backpackers always something going on. Very great place. ##### Andrew Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Meriton Suites Adelaide Street, Brisbane](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Meriton-Suites-Adelaide-Street.h13521416.Hotel-Information) > > [Noosa Tropicana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sunshine-Coast-Hotels-Noosa-Tropicana.h3769240.Hotel-Information) > > [Brisbane Skytower by CLLIX](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Arise-Brisbane-Skytower.h19178209.Hotel-Information) > > [RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-RACV-Royal-Pines-Resort-Gold-Coast.h425456.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Brisbane Airport Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Ibis-Brisbane-Airport-Hotel.h19295854.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Gold-Coast-Resort-Spa.h25943.Hotel-Information) > > [Burleigh on the Beach Holiday Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Burleigh-On-The-Beach-Holiday-Apartments.h9625452.Hotel-Information) > > [The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-The-Langham.h78099407.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Parking in Brighton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Hotels-Hotel-With-Free-Parking.0-0-d6046944-thotelwithfreeparking.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Melaleuca Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Melaleuca-Resort.h1142618.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal On The Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Royal-On-The-Park.h582734.Hotel-Information) > > [Pullman Brisbane Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Pullman-Brisbane-Airport.h19295763.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Brisbane-Central.h14677166.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Tropiq](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Rainbow-Resort.h201315.Hotel-Information) > > [Regency on the Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Regency-On-The-Beach.h1784811.Hotel-Information) > > [Imperial Hotel Gold Coast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Palazzo-Versace.h541927.Hotel-Information) > > [Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Peppers-Soul-Surfers-Paradise.h4619963.Hotel-Information) > > [Rumba Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sunshine-Coast-Hotels-Rumba-Beach-Resort.h3688041.Hotel-Information) > > [W Brisbane](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-W-Brisbane.h21612140.Hotel-Information) > > [Stamford Plaza Brisbane](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Stamford-Plaza-Brisbane.h460514.Hotel-Information) > > [Paradise Resort Gold Coast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Paradise-Resort-Gold-Coast.h43437.Hotel-Information) > > [Marhaba Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sousse-Monastir-Hotels-Marhaba-Club.h37133577.Hotel-Information) > > [Cairns Colonial Club Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Colonial-Club-Resort.h84257.Hotel-Information) > > [Nomads Noosa Backpackers Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sunshine-Coast-Hotels-Nomads-Noosa-Backpackers-Hostel.h3856711.Hotel-Information) > > [Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Bay-Village-Tropical-Retreat-Apartments.h980056.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Marrakech (RAK)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/man/rak/manchester-to-marrakech) > > [Flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Jeddah (JED)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bhx/jed/birmingham-to-jeddah) > > [Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Cairo (CAI)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/man/cai/manchester-to-cairo) ### Packages > [Bora Bora Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bora-Bora.d602861.Holidays-City-Breaks)