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Little Drifter Cairns
2 class rating

Little Drifter Cairns

1/7 Shields Street, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
Cairns, Australia
See location+61 742 209 307
From
$75
Cheapest

rate per night

8.5
Very good
based on 1176 reviews
1,176 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
$75
King room
$96
Queen room
$114
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Overview

Hostel in Cairns, steps from Cairns Esplanade Along with a microwave in a common area, this hostel has a refrigerator in a common area and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in a common area are onsite. Bathrooms are shared. Little Drifter Cairns offers 54 accommodations with air conditioning. This Cairns hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
8.5
Very good rating
Based on 1,176 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Little Drifter Cairns

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Queen room
1 queen bed
$114
nightly with fees
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$138
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$156
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Double room
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$75
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$89
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$94
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Classic room
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$148
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King room
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$96
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$100
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$101
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Standard Room
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$130
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$146
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$256
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Little Drifter Cairns

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking
  • Air-conditioned
  • Smoke alarms
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-conditioned
  • Smoke alarms
  • Dustbins

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Dining

  • Shared kitchen
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

General

  • Lockers
  • Privacy curtain
  • Storage available

Bedroom

  • Reading light
  • Socket near the bed

Things to do

  • Eco tourism
  • Board games/puzzles

Services and conveniences

  • Express check-out
  • Tour desk

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Reviews of Little Drifter Cairns

8.5
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1176 verified ratings
Wonderful
537
Very good
269
Good
143
Okay
77
Fair
55
Mediocre
37
Poor
58

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6.0
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Anonymous, Feb 2025
No towels were provided for private rooms. No information provided that there are no towels

Location

1/7 Shields Street, Cairns, QLD 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Night Markets & Food Court148 m
  • Esplanade Lagoon296 m
  • Cairns Rainforest Dome331 m
  • Silverswift Dive and Snorkel391 m
  • Reef Hotel Casino0.4 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal0.4 km
  • Cairns Esplanade0.4 km
  • Marlin Marina0.5 km
  • Cairns Central0.6 km
  • Cairns Convention Centre0.7 km
  • Cairns Railway Station0.7 km
  • Down Under Cruise and Dive1.1 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 Little Drifter Cairns

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Average price (weekend night)

November
July
$160
$88
Cheapest month to stay with an average 48% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 198% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Little Drifter Cairns

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Little Drifter Cairns

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Little Drifter Cairns, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in November and September.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Little Drifter Cairns, plan to stay on a Monday or Thursday. The most expensive day is usually Tuesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Little Drifter Cairns was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $44, while the most expensive was $133.
  • How long should you stay at Little Drifter Cairns? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.
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FAQs when booking at Little Drifter Cairns

  • Where is Little Drifter Cairns located?

    Little Drifter Cairns is located at 1/7 Shields Street in Cairns CBD, 0.4 km from the centre of Cairns. Cairns Night Markets & Food Court is the closest landmark to Little Drifter Cairns.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Little Drifter Cairns?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Little Drifter Cairns.

  • Does Little Drifter Cairns offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Little Drifter Cairns offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Little Drifter Cairns from the airport?

    Little Drifter Cairns is 4.6 km from Cairns. Little Drifter Cairns is 125.8 km from Bloomfield.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Little Drifter Cairns hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Little Drifter Cairns 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 Little Drifter Cairns 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 Little Drifter Cairns.

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Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8.4
0.4 km
Cairns
4.6 km

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