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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Cairns Queensland
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
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.

Property Details

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.

  • Covered parking
  • Uncovered parking
  • Books
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Vending machine
  • Lockers available
  • Nightclub
  • Television in common areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Garden
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Volleyball on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Luggage storage
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concerts/live shows
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Evening entertainment
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Elevator
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Computer station
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Basketball on site
  • ATM/banking

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until midnight. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

  • 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

Other details

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
The Cairns Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Cairns Historical Society Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Reef Teach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The Cultural Place - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Cairns Regional Gallery - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Cairns Night Markets - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Reef Hotel Casino - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Cairns Esplanade - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Cairns Performing Arts Centre - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Reef Fleet Terminal - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Esplanade Lagoon - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Michaelmas Cay - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Cairns Convention Centre - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The preferred airport for Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 6.5 km / 4.1 mi

  • Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.


Hotel policies

General

  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Children not allowed
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, Queensland 04870, Australia