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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Popular Amenities

Laundry
24/7 front desk
Pool
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Room Options

6 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

215 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 3 Large Twin Bunk BedsMore details

6 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite

215 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 3 Large Twin Bunk BedsMore details

4 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

215 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 4 Large Twin BedsMore details

Hotel King Room

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King Bed, 2 Twin BedsMore details

10 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

377 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 5 Large Twin Bunk BedsMore details

4 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite

215 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 4 Large Twin BedsMore details

Hotel Twin Room

215 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Twin BedsMore details

Hotel Deluxe Room

215 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore details

8 bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 4 Large Twin Bunk BedsMore details

8 Bed En-suite Female

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 4 Large Twin Bunk BedsMore details

4 Bed En-suite Deluxe Mixed

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 4 Large Twin BedsMore details

About this property

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Near Cairns Central Shopping Centre


A stay at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort places you in the heart of Cairns, within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Reef Hotel Casino and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal.


Make yourself at home in one of the 120 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.


Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a nightclub and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.


Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

The Cairns Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Cairns Historical Society Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Reef Teach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The Cultural Place - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Cairns Regional Gallery - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Cairns Night Markets - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Reef Hotel Casino - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Cairns Esplanade - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Cairns Performing Arts Centre - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Reef Fleet Terminal - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Esplanade Lagoon - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Michaelmas Cay - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Cairns Convention Centre - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi

The preferred airport for Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 6.5 km / 4.1 mi



Languages

German, Korean, Japanese, Filipino, English, Irish, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Catalan

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Popular Amenities

Laundry
24/7 front desk
Pool
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Bar
Air conditioning
Housekeeping

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking (surcharge)

  • Covered parking

  • Uncovered parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurants

  • 2 bars/lounges

  • A poolside bar

  • Grab bar near toilet

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Television in common areas

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1

  • Basketball on site

  • Volleyball on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

  • 24-hour front desk

  • Luggage storage

  • In-room safe

Guest services

  • Laundry facilities

  • Multilingual staff

  • Tours/ticket assistance

  • Coin laundry on site

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Billiards or pool table

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1

  • Number of poolside bars - 1

  • Terrace

Languages spoken

  • German

  • Korean

  • Japanese

  • Filipino

  • English

  • Irish

  • Italian

  • French

  • Dutch

  • Spanish

  • Catalan

Restaurants on site

  • Number of bars/lounges - 2

Activities nearby

  • Self parking (surcharge)

  • Covered parking

  • Uncovered parking

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Common areas

  • Elevator

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Wireless internet access

  • Shared/communal kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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 security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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