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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef hostels

Outdoor pool

Bounce Magnetic Island

Bounce Magnetic Island
3.0 star property
Horseshoe Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (68 reviews)
"Everything was great and friendly! "
Australia
Ahmed
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Bounce Magnetic Island
Front of property

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (61 reviews)
"One of the more smaller hostels that I have stayed in but was really really nice clean tidy and in a good location if driving and have a car. "
United Kingdom
Issac
The price is £64
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
Standard Room, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
2.0 star property
Nelly Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (65 reviews)
"Loved my stay"
Australia
Barbara
The price is £176
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
Terrace/patio

Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (182 reviews)
"Very clean throughout, staff were excellent, I had a room near the dining, common area which was very noisy."
Australia
steven
The price is £68
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Little Drifter Cairns
Beach nearby

Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel

Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Bingil Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (53 reviews)
"Travelled throughout Australia and this is my favourite hostel location."
United Kingdom
Marc
The price is £56
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
Lobby sitting area

Avenues Xchange

Avenues Xchange
1.0 star property
Hermit Park
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (62 reviews)
"Everything is perfect ❤️"
Australia
Vaa
The price is £46
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Avenues Xchange
Outdoor pool

Dougies Backpackers

Dougies Backpackers
1.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (18 reviews)
"Great place, no complaints. "
United States
Kaidan
The price is £51
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Dougies Backpackers
Living area

Civic Guest House - Hostel

Civic Guest House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Townsville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (161 reviews)
"The pictures from the booking site don't make justice to the place. We eould stay again. Thanks!"
Canada
Olivia
The price is £37
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Civic Guest House - Hostel
Comfort Double Room with Air-conditioning | Bathroom | Shower, towels

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yungaburra
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (109 reviews)
"Extremely competent helpful staff, v attractive highly functional share areas, more than adequate private room, quiet location tho close to town centre. Best value accommodation I've had in years. "
Australia
Margy
The price is £14
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
Outdoor pool

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (438 reviews)
"Great cheap place to stay"
United Kingdom
sarah
The price is £114
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Outdoor pool

Gladstone Backpackers

Gladstone Backpackers
2.0 star property
Gladstone Central
7.0 out of 10, Good, (23 reviews)
"Property owner was awesome and very approachable. Also has a bar onsite very nice ☺️"
Australia
Aysha
The price is £93
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Gladstone Backpackers
Outdoor pool

YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (219 reviews)
"Had a great stay, thanks!"
Australia
Ryoichi
The price is £49
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
YHA Cairns Central
Exterior

Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (149 reviews)
"Great hotel"
Norway
Åge
The price is £61
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Caravella Backpackers
Exterior

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
7.6 out of 10, Good, (100 reviews)
"Property was very convenient for central Cairns. It was quiet and quaint, and very cosy."
Australia
David
The price is £74
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Free WiFi, bed sheets

The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (84 reviews)
"Peaceful and easy with the added bonus of international aromas "
Australia
Timothy
The price is £44
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
The Espy Hostel
Outdoor pool

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
6.8 out of 10, (43 reviews)
"Good location , easy to get around "
Australia
Chen
The price is £37
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
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Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"We really liked the Shangri-La. Loved the spacious lobby and the room. The view of the Marina and the water as well as the mountains was spectacular. It is very close to the reef excursion pier making it easy to get on your ferry to Green Island or the Outer Reef. The Staff, especially Nao knocked them selves out to assist us. If we return to Cairns we would book this hotel in a flash."
Kirk 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

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Accommodation
29 Hostels
Lowest Price
£14
Highest Price
£176