Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Hostel with a nightclub, 8-minute walk to Cairns Esplanade
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Located near Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Marlin Marina, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort buzzes with activity. Enjoy the nightclub, poolside concerts, or relax on the sunny terrace. The hostel's book collection offers quieter moments in this action-packed spot.
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8.0 out of 10
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The current price is ₩191,996
₩211,196 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
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4 Bed En-suite Deluxe Mixed
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About the neighborhood

57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, 04870
About this property
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
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The price is ₩95,618
₩105,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
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- 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.
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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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Reviews
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Reviews
8.0
Very Good
8.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
7.8
Staff & service
7.6
Eco-friendliness
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Jan 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Jayme
Jun 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jayme
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
mikael
Aug 7, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Party hostel/ hotel
mikael
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
Sep 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Yvonne
Sep 3, 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Yvonne
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Claudia
Sep 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Claudia
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Atsushi
Oct 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Atsushi
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rick
Aug 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rick
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Denise
Jul 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Denise
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Dec 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Okay visit
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Sep 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was pretty decent
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Natasha
Mar 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow
Natasha
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Sep 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hostel is large, loud and out of date.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Saiful
Oct 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saiful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rene
Oct 10, 2025
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Rene
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
sarah
Sep 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
sarah
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Zacheria Manson
Sep 16, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Zacheria Manson
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Judith
Aug 20, 2025
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Judith
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Lorna
Aug 4, 2025
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Lorna
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Kaique
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Room comfort
Check-in very late
Kaique
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Christopher
Jul 23, 2025
Christopher
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jason
Jul 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jason
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donna
Jul 19, 2025
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Donna
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim
Jul 6, 2025
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Kim
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Andrew
Jul 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andrew
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025








