Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is located in Cairns Central Business District, a neighbourhood in Cairns, and is near a train station and near the beach. Cairns Regional Gallery and Tjapukai Cultural Park are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Cairns Night Markets and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. ZOO To You HQ Wildlife Discovery Centre and Esplanade Lagoon 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.
Cairns hostel in Cairns Central Business District, near Cairns Esplanade
Along with an outdoor pool, this hostel has a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a poolside bar, self parking and laundry facilities.
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and shared/communal kitchens. 45-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Languages spoken
English
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
Property is disinfected with electrostatic spray
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Social distancing
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Hand sanitiser provided
At check-in, guests must provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Self parking on site (AUD 8 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
1 restaurant
2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
Things to do
Basketball
Billiards/pool table
Outdoor pool
Volleyball
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
ATM/banking services
Lift
Front-desk safe
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
At check-in, guests must provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in
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
Important information
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.
Self-parking fee: AUD 8 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
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
We should mention
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
As of 30 June 2022, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort on 10 July 2022 start from AU$139.00, 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.
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
Self parking is available for AUD 8 per day.
Check-in is from 2 PM - midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of The Cultural Place and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Reef Hotel Casino are also within 2 mi (3 km). Cairns Station is 8 minutes by foot.
Yes, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Overall score and ratings
3.9
Good
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The property was fine. My deluxe room was two twin beds pushed together, causing an uneven line down the center. I received new towels each day but never received new mugs/cups/coffee/tea. The wifi was horrible in my room and I always had to take calls in the common area which I found super uncomfortable. The staff was very friendly at the front desk during check in & check out! The property would be extremely loud at night due to other visitors (slamming doors, screaming, etc) throughout the night. The location was the best part. Overall, it wasn’t bad for the price but I would most likely book elsewhere next time.
Comfortable, aircon was a problem at the start of our stay, too cold and powerful, but the lady on reception was very helpful and arranged for it to be turned off in our room which was perfect for us as Cairns was quite cool in the evenings especially.