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+1-833-728-2041Pet Friendly
Outdoor swimming pool
Adults only
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Beach chairs/Loungers
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Welcome to Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns, located at 57-89 Grafton Street in Cairns, Australia. Just 0.6mi from the city center, this 2-star hotel offers a perfect blend of affordability and comfort, with prices starting from $24. With 2075 reviews, this vibrant and energetic hotel promises an unforgettable stay in Queensland.
Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns boasts a range of exciting amenities including a free outdoor swimming pool, perfect for soaking up the Australian sun. The hotel is pet-friendly and offers free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a fitness center for guests wanting to stay active. Unwind at the bar with live music performances or relax on the patio or balcony with beach chairs and loungers.
Experience the fun-packed surroundings of this adults-only hotel, which also offers non-smoking rooms, 24-hour front desk service, and wheelchair accessibility. With an elevator for convenience, guests can explore the garden and enjoy the lively atmosphere of Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns during their stay in tropical Cairns.
Dive into a refreshing experience at Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns with their all-season outdoor swimming pool. Whether you're enjoying the Australian summer or a cooler day, this pool is available for guests of all ages to have a relaxing swim or to soak up the tropical sunshine. Take a break from your adventures in Cairns and unwind by the poolside with a cool drink while basking in the laid-back atmosphere of the hotel.
For your convenience, Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns accepts various payment methods including American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Eftpos. Enjoy a hassle-free check-in and check-out experience with these accepted payment options, ensuring your stay is both comfortable and stress-free. Please note that this hotel does not accept cash payments, making card transactions the go-to method for settling your bills during your stay.
From solo travelers to backpacking buddies, Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns offers an array of room types to suit your needs. Choose from shared dormitory rooms to private King or Twin rooms, allowing you to tailor your accommodation to your preferences. With vibrant communal spaces and cozy private rooms, this adults-only hotel is the perfect base for exploring Cairns and creating unforgettable memories with your fellow travelers.
Closest airports
Cairns International Airport
3miPet Friendly
Outdoor swimming pool
Adults only
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Beach chairs/Loungers
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Bar
Fitness center
Elevator
Garden
Wheelchair accessible
Patio
Balcony
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Private Bathroom
Single Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Air conditioning
Shower
Rest, relax, and recharge in a cozy single bed within a female-only 4-bed dorm with a private bathroom. Enjoy air conditioning, balcony access, and elevator convenience in a space perfect for solo travelers.
Single Bed in 8 Bed Female Ensuite Dormitory
1 Bunk Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Air conditioning
Shower
Stay in a cozy single bed in our spacious 8-bed female dormitory with a private bathroom and balcony. Enjoy amenities like air conditioning and easy access to upper floors.
Single Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
1 Bunk Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Air conditioning
Shower
Relax in a cozy single bed in a spacious 6-bed female dorm with a private bathroom, air conditioning, and a balcony. Feel safe on upper floors accessible by elevator.
Single Bed in 4 Bed Deluxe Ensuite Mixed Dormitory
1 Twin Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
Sleep in a cozy single bed in a modern deluxe dorm with a private bathroom, air conditioning, and a balcony. Easy access by elevator to upper floors.
Single Bed in Standard 8 Bed Mixed Ensuite Dormitory
1 Bunk Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Air conditioning
Shower
Sleep comfortably in our cozy single bed bunk in a spacious 215 sqft dormitory with an ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, and a balcony. Relax in a smoke-free environment on upper floors accessible by elevator.
Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
1 Bunk Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Air conditioning
Shower
Experience comfort in our Single Bed in a 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom. Enjoy air conditioning, a balcony, and easy elevator access in this shared space for 1 adult.
Hotel King Room with Balcony
1 Double Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Patio
Indulge in a spacious Hotel King Room with Balcony, perfect for 2 adults with a double bed and private bathroom. Enjoy the luxury of a private patio and balcony in this cozy 215 sqft space with air conditioning.
Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Air conditioning
Shower
Relax in a cozy dorm with a twin bed and private bathroom. Enjoy amenities like air conditioning and a balcony in this modern, elevator-accessible room.
Standard Twin Room with Private Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
Experience the comfort of a Standard Twin Room with two twin beds, private bathroom, and air conditioning. Elevator access to the upper floors adds convenience to your stay.
Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
1 Bunk Bed
235 sqft
Private Bathroom
Air conditioning
Shower
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Stay in a cozy single bed within a spacious 10-bed dorm room with a private bathroom. Enjoy air conditioning and easy access to upper floors via elevator.
Standard King Room with Private Bathroom
1 Queen Size Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
Indulge in comfort in our spacious Standard King Room with a private bathroom, featuring a Queen size bed, air conditioning, and accessible upper floors by elevator. Ideal for 2 adults seeking a relaxing stay.
Single Bed in 8 Bed Ensuite Mixed Dormitory
1 Bunk Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Air conditioning
Shower
Sleep comfortably in a cozy single bunk bed in our 8-bed dorm with a private bathroom. Enjoy modern amenities like air conditioning and a balcony in this spacious room.
7.5
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Shine
8.2
8.2
The room was large and clean The location was excellent, within walking distance of everything- Woolsworth, the reef feet terminal, city centre...etc Staff was very friendly and since we landed in Cairns in the early morning, the 24hr check in was really convenient as well
There was no remote control for the AC in our room, so it's only on or off 😂 Our room wasn't very sound proof so we could hear them start cleaning out the rooms at about 7 in the morning, and since we checked in at 4am (due to our flight), that was a bit startling. But otherwise a very nice room and great value for the price
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Rebecca
8.2
8.2
really cool and large common areas, clean rooms and bathrooms, spacious balcony to the rooms. Hostel has it’s own club with different floors.
AC is put on 0degree I guess? only a thin blanket got provided, I had to ask two times for another one so with 3 of them it was okay, but I still caught a cold. I wasn’t aware of the fact that this was a party hostel so as someone who had to get up early to go on day trips it was a bit annoying staying at the room that other travelers chose to use as the ‘pre-drinking-room’. Because drinking is strictly forbidden in the hostel and outside there is no other place for them to pre drink than in the rooms. my rooms was quite noisy due to the club which played music every day until 3am, other rooms seem to be on other sides and don’t have this problem
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Olga
8.2
8.2
The beds were comfortable, once again we got lucky with the people that were staying in our room and they were calm and respectable, the shower pressure was good and this time I liked how there were lockers provided as long as you had your own padlock, this room was far away from the nightclub so I wasn’t woken up by loud music in the night
The cleaners didn’t actually clean the shower, it smelt like someone had taken a poo on the floor the whole time. I had to ask twice for someone to refill the soap dispenser by the sink even after the cleaners have been in to clean the room and in the end I ended up going to reception and getting a bottle of soap from one of the staff, the wifi didn’t work in the room at all
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Moya
8.2
8.2
We had a nice stay in Gilligan's in Cairns which was the first stop on our East Coast road trip. The staff were super helpful and friendly when checking in and out. The kitchen was well equipped and well laid out. Gilligan's location means that it is easy to explore the town and it's short distance to the harbour meant that we were able to walk down to the terminal where our day trip to the Great Barrier Reef departed from.
Entry to nightclub for big events should be included in price of stay and residents shouldn't have to join main queue.
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Florencia
8.2
8.2
The location and the fact that It has a bar with cheap drinks, food and a Big pool, although It can be quite noisy during the weekend Its quite good to meet people and make friends They store your luggage as long as you want and I wanted to cancel some of my nights and they refund me back without any issue and quickly which is awesome :)
The kitchen is really messy everytime, It should be cleaned more frequently cause the guests dont clean anything There are no bathrooms apart from the one in each room but sometimes is hard to use It cause you share with many people at the same time so would be good to have some bathrooms on some of the levels of the building
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Katharina
8.2
8.2
Lots of facilities on site for travellers and a handful of really nice coffee shops/cafes just across. Laundromat on site as well.
Aircon cannot be regulated whatsoever. I found that really hard to deal with as the unit was pushing out a strong stream of air into the room 24/7. There is no up/down and more/less. It was just a constant stream of air. If you are unlucky you could be very close to noisy communal areas. So before booking in Gilligans in general you have to be sure you can cope with backpackers day and night. My room was super smelly (damp???) :-(
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Paul
8.2
8.2
Nice bar area and good live music. Unfortunately timing was Mad Monday (All sept/Oct?), so was 95% footy groups which was what it was.. Make sure you're tolerant to a bit of wildness or not approaching 40. King bed was super comfy (though actually two singles attached). The staff on the tour/booking desk were great. Do a booking with Divers Den if you want proper diving or snorkeling. (Fitzroy or green island more just a casual day trip to a beach at the unimpressive inner reefs)
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Katharina
8.2
8.2
I think the ensuite room without the balcony was actually better than the deluxe room with balcony (I stayed in both). The room is nice and has all basic amenities one would expect in a proper hotel room. Lots of facilities on site for travellers and super nice 24/7 reception.
Aircon cannot be regulated whatsoever. I found that really hard to deal with as the unit was directly above the bed. There is no up/down and more/less. It was just a constant stream of air. You mustnt be at all sensitive to noise when staying at this property.
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Shing
8.2
8.2
Gilligan's is a famouus hostel for backpackers and their parties at the club within the building. As a solo travler, I booked a single room, which was quiet and away from the club in the building. The room is big and has everything you need, from a small referigator to a lovely shower. I really enjoyed the location as it was in the center and within walking distance to the pier, which I went to board a boat to the Great Barrier Reef. Will I stay ther again? Yes I will.
Nothing really. But the only complain I had was the cleaniness. I found cockroaches behind the referigator, but the staff was really accomodating and helpful and switched me to a new room. All in all, I have no complain about this place
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Darcy
8.2
8.2
Power-points for each bed. Clean linen provided. Located near bus station and places of retail.
No towels provided. No indication if water is potable or not.
Attractions
Rusty's Markets
0miGreen Island
0.4miMichaelmas Cay
0.4miCairns Esplanade Lagoon
0.4miCairns Aquarium
0.4miGreat Barrier Reef
0.4miCairns Botanic Gardens
2.3miCentenary Lakes
2.3miBarron Gorge National Park
11.4miKuranda
11.7miAustralian Butterfly Sanctuary
11.9miHartley's Crocodile Adventures
14.3miLake Barrine
24miAtherton Tablelands
24miGranite Gorge Nature Park
29.2miAttractions
Rusty's Markets
0miGreen Island
0.4miMichaelmas Cay
0.4miCairns Esplanade Lagoon
0.4miCairns Aquarium
0.4miGreat Barrier Reef
0.4miCairns Botanic Gardens
2.3miCentenary Lakes
2.3miBarron Gorge National Park
11.4miKuranda
11.7miAustralian Butterfly Sanctuary
11.9miHartley's Crocodile Adventures
14.3miLake Barrine
24miAtherton Tablelands
24miGranite Gorge Nature Park
29.2miAirports
Cairns International Airport
3miLocation
OutdoorAge restrictions
All agesAvailability
All seasonPet Friendly
Outdoor swimming pool
Adults only
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Beach chairs/Loungers
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Bar
Fitness center
Elevator
Garden
Wheelchair accessible
Patio
Balcony
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Private Bathroom
Accessibility
Toilet with grab rails
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Cycling
Live music/Performance
Live sports events (broadcast)
Nightclub/DJ
Pool table
Bathroom
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shared toilet
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Bedroom
Linens
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Food & Drink
Bar
Tea/Coffee maker
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
ATM on site
Baggage storage
General
Adults only
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Pet Friendly
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen
Living Area
Sitting area
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Parking
Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Key card access
Safe
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Fitness
Fitness center
Outdoor swimming pool
Transportation
Car rental
From
$24Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Age restrictions
Age restriction may apply
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 12 per day.
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Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cards accepted at this property
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Mastercard,
Eftpos
This property does not accept cash.
Is there parking available at Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns?
Yes, Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns offers parking for a fee of A$12 per day at a nearby public location. Reserving a parking spot is not possible.
What are the rates at Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns?
At Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns, you can find rates starting from $24. It's important to consider that room type and booking dates can influence the final price. For clarity on rates, please input your dates.
What types of rooms does Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns offer?
Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort in Cairns offers a variety of dormitory rooms with bunk or twin beds, accommodating one adult each. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms, and they all come with private bathrooms. Additionally, there are Double rooms with double or queen-sized beds for up to two adults, and Twin rooms with two twin beds.
What are the main attractions at Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns?
Guests at Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns can spend their time enjoying the outdoor swimming pool, which is available all year round and suitable for guests of all ages. Additionally, they can relax in the beautiful garden or enjoy live music performances at the hotel. For those looking to stay active, there is a fitness center available. The hotel also offers beach chairs and loungers for those looking to soak up the sun. With a bar on-site, guests can enjoy drinks and socialize in a vibrant atmosphere. The pet-friendly hotel also provides wheelchair accessible amenities, ensuring all guests can enjoy their stay.
Does Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns feature a pool area?
Yes, the Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns has a pool available. The pool is outdoor, open all season, and has no age restrictions, making it accessible to guests of all ages.
Can I use my credit card at Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns?
No, you cannot use cash at Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns. Accepted payment methods at the hotel include American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Eftpos.
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