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6 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite
Room with view
20 square metres
3 Large Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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4 Bed En-suite Deluxe Mixed
4 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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4 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite
Room with view
20 square metres
4 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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8 Bed En-suite Female
4 Large Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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10 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite
35 square metres
5 Large Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Hotel Twin Room
Room with view
20 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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8 bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite
4 Large Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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6 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite
Room with view
20 square metres
3 Large Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Hotel King Room
Room with view
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Hotel Deluxe Room
Room with view
20 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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4 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite
Room with view
20 square metres
4 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hostel with nightclub, walk to Cairns Esplanade

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

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 (0.7 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina.

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.

At Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.

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

Languages spoken

  • English

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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD 04870

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • ATM/banking
  • Total number of rooms - 120
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Nightclub
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Books
  • Lockers available
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Vending machine
  • Covered parking
  • Uncovered parking
  • Coin laundry nearby

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

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

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Wireless internet access
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 45
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 4
  • Grab bar – Near toilet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Basketball on site
  • Volleyball on site
  • Boat tours nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

UnionPay

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

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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