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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

2.0 star property
Hostel with a nightclub, a short walk to Cairns Esplanade

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Outdoor pool
Shared kitchen facilities
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
The current price is P7,553
P8,309 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

4 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

8 Bed En-suite Female

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

4 Bed En-suite Deluxe Mixed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

6 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

6 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Hotel Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

4 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Hotel Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

10 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

8 bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Hotel King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 4 Beds Female Dormitory (Clubside)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 8 Beds Mixed Dormitory (Clubside)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 8 Beds Deluxe Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 4 Beds Deluxe Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 6 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 10 Beds Dormitory (Clubside)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 8 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, 04870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reef Hotel Casino - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 8 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty's Markets - ‬2 min walk
  • Annee's CaPhe
  • ‪Caffiend - ‬6 min walk
  • Gilligan's Travels
  • ‪The Lillipad Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Hostel near Cairns Esplanade
Close to Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Reef Fleet Terminal, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort provides a nightclub, a poolside bar, and concerts and live shows. Adventurous travelers may like the volleyball and basketball at this hostel. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), a computer station, and a vending machine
  • ATM/banking services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and books
Room features
All 120 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 45-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Languages

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

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  • Air conditioning
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The price is P3,775
P4,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (AUD 12 per day)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

Property payment types

Important information

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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Gilligan's Backpackers Cairns
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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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

As of Jul 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort on Jul 14, 2025 start from P 7,553.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Self parking is available for AUD 12 per day.

What time is check-in at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of The Cairns Museum, Cairns Esplanade, and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina are also within 15 minutes. Cairns Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 409 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jayme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be warned that it’s very loud on weekend nights as the club is attached to the hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

saori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kaidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, safe and all kinds of activities inside the property - two girls travelling alone.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dolor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lot of shopping and dining places are really close to Gilligan's which were helpful. Plus sufficient room for transport to park right outside the motel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities were good, but too noisy and could not sleep as the party is so loud and goes on until 3am
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great beer prices great bar
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ahmadah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, especially during off peak season. Quiet room, great balcony view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for the traveller who wants it all within your fingertips. It is a 10min walk to the fleet terminal. If you are a light sleeper, do not book this place because there is a nightclub beneath the hotel that is active. Perfect for the party goer and it is central in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The waterfall pool is brilliant The bar and the girls are awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Atsushi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and nice room. It's above the nightclub so wouldn't be suitable if you're a light sleeper.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Chun Fung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Music is too loud until 2am at night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very central to business centre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, clean and spacious. Noise control will be helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lively party spot! Always activities happening at night, food from the kitchen was excellent, facilities kept reasonably clean, happy hours were a bonus, staff were friendly & helpful. I'd recommend trying to check into your room early since the process was a bit slow around 2pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Achmaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place we've stayed at in Cairns and with most wonderful staffs. I had an unfortunate mishap of losing my passport at their club and Jose found it and brought it to me before my 6am flight the next morning. Thanks Jose and Gilligan's team for my best night at Cairns :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Eryn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
limited facilities, power off in kitchen at 10, broken toilet
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation mux of people. Welcoming reception staff. Had no hot water in room 402 shower or hand basin. Fire alarm was set off unable to get through exited door on ground floor and the floor area at bottom of stair well smelt like a sewer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed a week I a 4 bed all female dorm, plus ensuite. I was very surprised that it was not bunk beds as being the last person in I would have been up the top. The room was clean and cleaners came in day as a person left. Highly recommend Gilligans.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Bruno

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
If you have shared room, you will have a small locker to store your valuables, but you MUST have your own lock (thankfully I did).
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place and great price!

It’s amazing here. The staff are wonderful and the beds are new and the carpet in the rooms is new. The rooms are clean and new and have A/C. Now that said, it is still a hostel. Lots of young people here having fun. So if you want a conventional hotel it’s not for you - but they also don’t hold themselves out as a conventional hotel. However I have stayed in a lot of hostels and this is by far one of the nicer, newer, cleaner ones I have ever stayed in. Would absolutely return here and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022