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Gilligan's Backpacker Hostel

57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns City Center, Cairns, Australia 4870 (Show on map)

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Hotel Area: Cairns City Center

Number of Rooms: 120

Pleasant 6.9

based on 38 reviews

clean room and free dinner was nice but even though it was...

Watanabe, Japan June 07, 2012

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Standard Double Room
4 Beds Mixed Dorm
6 Beds Female Dorm
6 Beds Mixed Dorm
8 Beds Mixed Dorm
10 Bed Dorm
4 Bed Deluxe
Superior 6 Bed Dorm
4 Bed Female Dorm

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Standard Double Room	10 Bed Dorm	8 Beds Mixed Dorm
Standard Double Room	The Attic	Kitchen
Swimming pool	Beer Hall	Nightclub
Nightclub	Nightclub	Nightclub
Swimming pool	Nightclub	Recreational Facilities
Restaurant	Restaurant	Surroundings
Surroundings	Nightclub	Hotel Interior
Hotel Interior	Hotel Interior	Entrance
Guest Room	Guest Room	Guest Room
Guest Room	Guest Room	Guest Room
Guest Room	Hotel Exterior

Hotel Features

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Facilities

24hr room service	airport transfer	babysitting
bar/pub	bicycle rental	business center
casino	coffee shop	concierge
disabled facilities	elevator	executive floor
family room	laundry service/dry cleaning	meeting facilities
nightclub	pets allowed	poolside bar
restaurant	room service	safety deposit boxes
salon	shops	shuttle service
smoking area	tours	Wi-Fi in public areas

Sports and Recreation

fitness center	games room	garden
golf course (on site)	golf course (within 3 km)	hot spring bath
indoor pool	jacuzzi	kids club
massage	outdoor pool	pool (kids)
private beach	sauna	spa
squash courts	steamroom	tennis courts
water sports (motorized)	water sports (non-motorized)

Internet in Rooms

WiFi access (charges apply)

Parking

car park

valet parking

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Hotel Description

Gilligan's Backpacker Hostel is one of the leading backpacker hotels in Australia. Located in the heart of Cairns, the famous Rusty's Market is right next door and boutique shops, café's and clubs are all nearby. This hotel offers a blend of traditional backpacker dorm accommodation and hotel rooms. All rooms are air-conditioned with ensuite bathroom. Each floor of this 4-storey hotel has its own kitchen and sitting area. Some of the hotel’s facilities include free linen, free airport pick up, mini gym, internet café, Wi-Fi throughout the property, lagoon swimming pool, open deck bar with massive outdoor pub screen and plasma TVs to watch your favourite games. You will also benefit from free evening meal each night and VIP privilege throughout the venue. The two nightclubs with weekly events plus local & international DJ's at Gilligan's Backpacker Hostel will guarantee your unforgettable experience in Cairns. Enjoy, the Gilligan’s Experience!

Hotel Policies

Children and extra beds:

Infant 0-1 year(s)

Not allowed to stay

Children 2-3 year(s)

Not allowed to stay

Minimum age of guests is: 18 year(s).
Guests over 18 years old are considered as adults.
Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose, please check the individual room policy for more details.

Useful Information

Airport Transfer Available

Yes

Check-Out

10:00 AM

Earliest Check-In

2:00 PM

Elevator

Yes

Non-Smoking Rooms / Floors

Yes

Number of Bars

Number of Floors

Number of Rooms

120

Parking Available

Yes

Time to Airport (Minutes)

Year Hotel Built

2003

Year Hotel Last Renovated

2010

Recent customer comments

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Groups (8)

6.9

from 38 reviews


Value for Money		7.1
Location		8.2
Staff Performance		6.5
Hotel Condition/Cleanliness		7.4
Room Comfort/Standard		6.9
Food/Dining		5.6

All reviews (38)

Rajan B. Groups India, February 05, 2013	Place to be if you want to party Parties, parties, parties 6
Jamie L. Couples Ireland, January 08, 2013	party good spot cheap 5.3 close to everyting gym kitchen pool bar etc free meals are horrible, rooms are a/c but smelly. Nightlife Tip: free entry when you stay
Chao W. Groups China, December 05, 2012	not bad as a backpacker ensuit bathroom, free dinner. 7.7 I got a 6 ppl room. dont expect the free diner. laundry need $3 for washing and another $3 for drying. party downstairs frequently, close to railway station. charged wifi $2 for 20min if i recall correctly. Sightseeing/Attractions Tip: many exciting activities. rafting, bungee, skydiving and so on. come in the late wet season or early dry season.