Gilligan's Backpacker Hostel
The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Strategically situated in Cairns City Center, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Esplanade Boardwalk. Rated with 3.5 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to restaurant, fitness center and outdoor pool on-site.
Airport transfer
Bicycle rental
Car park
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Fitness center
Front desk [24-hour]
Luggage storage
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100% would recommend. We are a couple and and booked a private room, so I can’t comment on the dorms. The price was a bit more than usual for a backpackers but the facilities are worth it. There’s a pool, bars, restaurant, trip bookings, right in the center of town so you don’t need a car. We would have stayed longer if we had more time. We were directly next to the kitchen and so there was some noise in the night from people cooking food after being out but mostly people were reasonably quiet and it didn’t disturb us too much. Our room was clean and tidy. I’d tell my friends to stay here for sure.
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Exceptional”
There was clean and staff was friendly so I had a great time then. But there close to night club so it was loud at the night time. I’d like to stay the hostel when I come to Cairns again.
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I was there in quiet Covid times... and it was perfect”
The pool was great, the facilities good. Nice having a party bar downstairs... but it was quiet times, so the noise was just perfect amount, the pool was busy on Sundays and relaxing the rest of the week, and no silly excess partying, just the right amount! This place is run excellently.
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Clean and spacious”
Like the idea of having power outlets for every bed. Clean and spacious with a nice balcony.
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The Most Happening Place ”
Gilligans is the most happening places to stay and party while in Cairns. There is no other place which is more value for money and equally fun!! I strongly recommend staying here if you are a solo traveller!
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Exceptional”
Theo The man at reception was perfect host great man and ready to help you in any time 👏🙏 Thanks
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Best place to stay”
Great place, great room with balcony. Easy to get around,
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Best location and staff were so nice! ”
So glad I picked gilligans! Staff were so nice, having a nightclub down stairs was so fun and never interrupted my sleep! Thank you 😊
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Not very social”
Not much to do except getting drunk. The bar is pretty much the only common space. The hostel itself was fine, just not what I expected
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Awesomeness ”
The stay at gilligans was awesome could not fault at all
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Awesome Place ”
Loved it , perfect little getaway
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Exceptional”
It was nice. A bit too sexy for my taste, but if that’s your energy, go for it :)
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good”
It was very good location, good value for the place and staff are kind as well. I reccomend to people who need just for sleep.
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Amazing!!”
Highly recommend this place. It has it all and it’s so cheap!
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Good hostel not for sleeping ”
Big, new and clean hostel but almost impossible to sleep with the loud music and drunk people. If you are looking for a party place, this is your place. If you want to sleep then is not a good idea.
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Great rooms!”
If you love to have some bit of party, music and fun, this is a place for you. The room is spacious and facilities are all clean. Just below the hostel is a nice bar by the pool, great for hangout. Met couple of amazing people as well. I did think that the staff at the reception can be better in terms of their service and think they charged me twice for that deposit. But, Overall, great place to stay in.
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Newly reno'ed but not able to swap”
I loved Gilligan's, we booked a private double room just so we could be amongst the party but have the privacy. The room was freshly painted and it was so fumy it gave me a headache and we couldn't be in the room. Would have benefitted from more time in-between service and occupying. we spent the day away with all the windows open and it was manageable when we came back. Interesting experience but the facilities and amenities were great as always though and we did really enjoy our time.
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Very good service, but average room only”
Staff are friendly and helpful! But unfortunately that doesn’t change the quality of the room. When I walk into the the private room the floor is wet. Shower and toilet are not separated and there’s no shower curtain also. Ac is weak (the room is stuffy) and there is sort of a smell in the room. Luckily the staff there helps sort out the AC issue later. No hairdryer and hangers in the room. The bed is comfy though and they have smart TV in the room which is an upside. Have lift and free parking.
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Great location ”
All in one backpackers on steroids
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Deluxe room 313 ....icebox”
The room was not cheap and proved comfortable except for the aircon. There is no way to adjust this or turn it off??? The room was freezing....apparently the manager has the code??? It isn't that warm here currently with no need for any Aircon!
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