Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Cairns, Australia
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About Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

  • Hostel Room
    An affordable stay with shared facilities
  • Clean and Tidy
    This stay has listed several different cleanliness practices.
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi for free

Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort is set in Cairns and is within a 10-minute walk of Reef Fleet Terminal. It provides free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and an outdoor pool, and is within walking distance of Cairns Central.

There are a variety of facilities on offer to guests of Gilligan's, such as an airport shuttle, a car rental desk and a 24-hour reception. Additional services include 24-hour security.

After a day of exploring the local area, guests can relax in the comfort of their air conditioned rooms.

In-house dining options include restaurant, which is an ideal spot to enjoy a meal. Each evening, guests are welcome to enjoy a drink in the cosy lounge bar. A variety of cafés and restaurants can also be found in the area.

Gilligans Backpackers Hotel Cairns is close to The Reef Hotel Casino. It is also a brief walk from Cairns Railway Station.

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Amenities at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

  • Adults only
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Parking

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules
  • First-aid kit
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Enhanced cleaning
  • Hand sanitiser in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • 24-hour security
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitised
  • Safe
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Disinfection of high-touch surfaces

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Free Internet
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Adults only
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Pets not allowed
  • Upper floors accessible by lift
  • Designated smoking area

Things to do

  • Basketball court
  • Eco tourism
  • Beach access
  • Bicycle hire
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table
  • Night club

Services and conveniences

  • Earplugs
  • ATM on-site
  • Car hire
  • Safety deposit box
  • Entertainment staff
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour front desk

Bathroom

  • Shared toilet
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Walk-in shower
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

General

  • Seating area
  • Lockers
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Reading light
  • Socket near the bed

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews of Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

7.6
GoodBased on 2,106 verified guest reviews
7.5Solo
7.2Families
7.6Couples
7.7Friends

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4.2 Mediocre
Pros:Location is great, close to the Esplanade waterfront & lagoon, and any number of restaurants. Plenty of entertainment all within walking distance.
Cons:This is a club & party hostel. If you want one place to sit around, get drunk and club all night, stay here. If you think you're going to meet anyone, go elsewhere or get a good night's sleep... move on. Club is below all the rooms and runs all night. And everyone who stays here just wants to be in the club, so people stumble in & out of the rooms at all hours, yelling & screaming in the hallways, and if they do manage to get in the room with their key, they will vomit, scream & leave. Would never stay here again.

Location

57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Historical Society Museum306 m
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre343 m
  • Cairns Regional Gallery391 m
  • Cairns Rainforest Dome0.4 km
  • Reef Hotel Casino0.5 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon0.6 km
  • Center of Contemporary Arts0.7 km
  • Cairns Esplanade0.7 km
  • Cairns Civic Theatre0.9 km
  • Barlow Park1.1 km
  • Cazaly's Stadium3.1 km
  • Flecker Botanic Gardens4 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 10:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Low season

November

High season

August

Average price (weeknight)

$109

Average price (weekend night)

$58
Cheapest month to stay with an average 56% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 52% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

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Top tips for your stay at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in November and March.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort, plan to stay on a Thursday or Wednesday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $85, while the most expensive was $85.
  • How long should you stay at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 7 days.

FAQs when booking at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

  • Where is Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort located?

    Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is located at 57-89 Grafton Street in Cairns CBD, 0.4 km from the centre of Cairns. Cairns Historical Society Museum is the closest landmark to Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort.

  • Does Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort from the airport?

    Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is 4.7 km from Cairns. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is 125.8 km from Bloomfield.

  • Does Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort have a pool?

    Yes, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort in Cairns and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.2

Distance to city centre

0.4 km

Nearest airport

Cairns

Distance to airport

4.8 km