4/5 Good
Verified traveller
19 Oct. 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Overview of Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
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3.9/5 Good
Guests rated this property 3.9/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
- Kitchen
- Business Services
Explore the area
Cairns Central Shopping Centre6 min walk
Cairns Night Markets6 min walk
Reef Hotel Casino8 min walk
Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)13 min drive
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6 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite
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6 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 20 sq m
- City view
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 1Max adults: 10
Room details
1 Single Bed
20 square metres m2 room, balcony with city and pool views
Internet – Free WiFi
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – LinenBathroom – Private bathroom, shower, towels and a hairdryer (on request)
Practical – Safe and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort – Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Grab bar in bath and wheelchair accessible
Need to know – Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
4 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite
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4 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 20 sq m
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 1Max adults: 10
Room details
1 Single Bed
20 square metres m2 room, balcony with mountain and city views
Internet – Free WiFi
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – LinenBathroom – Private bathroom, shower, towels and a hairdryer (on request)
Practical – Safe and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort – Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Grab bar in bath and wheelchair accessible
Need to know – Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
4 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite
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4 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 20 sq m
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 1Max adults: 10
Room details
1 Single Bed
20 square metres m2 room, balcony with mountain and city views
Internet – Free WiFi
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – LinenBathroom – Private bathroom, shower, towels and a hairdryer (on request)
Practical – Safe and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort – Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Grab bar in bath and wheelchair accessible
Need to know – Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Hotel King Room
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Hotel King Room
3.8/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
1 Double Bed or 2 Single Beds
Views of the mountains and city
Internet – Free WiFi
Food & Drink – Fridge, coffee/tea maker and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – LinenBathroom – Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries and towels
Practical – Iron/ironing board and safe
Comfort – Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Grab bar in bath and wheelchair accessible
Need to know – Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Hotel Deluxe Room
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Hotel Deluxe Room
4.2/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 20 sq m
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
1 King Bed
20 square metres m2 room, balcony with mountain and city views
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – LCD TV
Food & Drink – Fridge, coffee/tea maker and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – LinenBathroom – Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries and towels
Practical – Iron/ironing board and safe
Comfort – Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Grab bar in bath and wheelchair accessible
Need to know – Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
6 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite
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6 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 20 sq m
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 1Max adults: 10
Room details
1 Single Bed
20 square metres m2 room, balcony with mountain and city views
Internet – Free WiFi
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – LinenBathroom – Private bathroom, shower, towels and a hairdryer (on request)
Practical – Safe and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort – Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Grab bar in bath and wheelchair accessible
Need to know – Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Hotel Twin Room
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Hotel Twin Room
More detailsRoom amenities
- 20 sq m
- City view
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Beds
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
2 Single Beds
20 square metres m2 room with city views
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – LCD TV
Food & Drink – Fridge, coffee/tea maker and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – LinenBathroom – Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries and towels
Practical – Iron/ironing board and safe
Comfort – Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Grab bar in bath and wheelchair accessible
Need to know – Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
8 bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite
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8 bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite
More detailsRoom amenities
- Sleeps 1
- 4 Single Bunk Beds
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 1Max adults: 10
Room details
4 Single Bunk Beds
Internet – Free WiFi
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – LinenBathroom – Private bathroom, shower, towels and a hairdryer (on request)
Practical – Safe
Comfort – Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Grab bar in bath and wheelchair accessible
Need to know – Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
4 Bed En-suite Deluxe Mixed
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4 Bed En-suite Deluxe Mixed
More detailsRoom amenities
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 1Max adults: 10
Room details
1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds
Internet – Free WiFi
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – LinenBathroom – Private bathroom, shower, towels and a hairdryer (on request)
Practical – Safe
Comfort – Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Grab bar in bath and wheelchair accessible
Need to know – Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
10 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite
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10 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite
More detailsRoom amenities
- 35 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 1Max adults: 10
Room details
1 Single Bed
35 square metres m2
Internet – Free WiFi
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – LinenBathroom – Private bathroom, shower, towels and a hairdryer (on request)
Practical – Safe and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort – Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Grab bar in bath and wheelchair accessible
Need to know – Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Smoking And Non-Smoking
8 Bed En-suite Female
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8 Bed En-suite Female
More detailsRoom amenities
- Sleeps 1
- 4 Single Bunk Beds
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 1Max adults: 10
Room details
4 Single Bunk Beds
Internet – Free WiFi
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – LinenBathroom – Private bathroom, shower, towels and a hairdryer (on request)
Practical – Safe
Comfort – Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Grab bar in bath and wheelchair accessible
Need to know – Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
About this area
Cairns
Located in Cairns's Cairns Central Business District neighbourhood, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is in the city centre and near the beach. Sugarworld Waterpark is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina are worth checking out. Cairns Aquarium and ZOO To You HQ Wildlife Discovery Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 6 min walk
- Cairns Night Markets - 6 min walk
- Reef Hotel Casino - 8 min walk
- Esplanade Lagoon - 9 min walk
- Cairns Convention Centre - 10 min walk
Getting around
- Cairns Station - 8 min walk
- Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
- Ochre Restaurant - 3 min walk
- Snoogies Health Bar - 3 min walk
- Chili - 3 min walk
- Hide's Coffee Cafe - 4 min walk
- The Woolshed Chargrill & Saloon Bar - 4 min walk
About this property
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- Self parking: AUD 8 per day
Food and drink
- 1 restaurant
- 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
Things to do
- Basketball
- Bike rentals
- 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
Languages spoken
- English
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.
- Accessible bathroom
- Grab bar near toilet
- In-room accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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- Designated smoking areas
- TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Linens
Bathroom
- Hairdryer (on request)
- Shower
- Towels
Food and drink
- Shared kitchen access
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- Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 2 PM - 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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
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 of 0 per cent
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
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
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3.9
Good
3.9/5
Cleanliness
3.8/5
Staff & service
3.7/5
Amenities
3.9/5
Property conditions & facilities
4/5 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with group
16 Feb. 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
3/5 Okay
Dynel, Dubai
Travelled with partner
12 Feb. 2020
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
4/5 Good
Angelica
Travelled with group
12 Jan. 2020
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
4/5 Good
Jonathan
28 Dec. 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019