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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

★★ 57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, Queensland, 04870, Cairns, AU

7.8 guest rating· 115 reviews

About this hotel

Nightclub and Outdoor Pool :

Don't miss out on the exciting recreational opportunities at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort, which includes a vibrant nightclub and a refreshing outdoor pool, perfect for relaxing under the sun.

Dining and Entertainment :

Indulge in a satisfying meal at the hotel restaurant, and then unwind with a drink at the poolside bar or one of the two lively bars/lounges for a memorable evening of entertainment.

Convenient Amenities :

Benefit from amenities like complimentary wireless internet, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort. With a prime location near popular attractions and self-parking available, your stay will be both enjoyable and hassle-free.

Book your stay at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort now to experience the best of Cairns with convenience and entertainment at your fingertips.

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8 bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

Sleeps 1 · 4× Bunk bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

<p><strong>4 Large Twin Bunk Beds</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 45-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Shared/communal kitchen access</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, a hair dryer (on request), and a shower</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Shared accommodations, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

4 Bed En-suite Deluxe Mixed

Sleeps 1 · 4× Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

<p><strong>4 Large Twin Beds</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 45-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Shared/communal kitchen access</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, a hair dryer (on request), and a shower</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Hotel Deluxe Room

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · King bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>215-sq-foot room, balcony with mountain and city views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 45-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and shared/communal kitchen access</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe and iron/ironing board</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Hotel Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>215-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 45-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and shared/communal kitchen access</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe and iron/ironing board</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

10 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

Sleeps 1 · 35 m² · 5× Bunk bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

<p><strong>5 Large Twin Bunk Beds</strong></p><p>377 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 45-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Shared/communal kitchen access</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, a hair dryer (on request), and a shower</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p>

8 Bed En-suite Female

Sleeps 1 · 4× Bunk bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

<p><strong>4 Large Twin Bunk Beds</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 45-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Shared/communal kitchen access</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, a hair dryer (on request), and a shower</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Hotel King Room

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Views of the mountains and city</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 45-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and shared/communal kitchen access</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe and iron/ironing board</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p>

6 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

Sleeps 1 · 20 m² · 3× Bunk bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

<p><strong>3 Large Twin Bunk Beds</strong></p><p>215-sq-foot room, balcony with city and pool views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 45-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Shared/communal kitchen access</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, a hair dryer (on request), and a shower</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Shared accommodations, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

6 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite

Sleeps 1 · 20 m² · 3× Bunk bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

<p><strong>3 Large Twin Bunk Beds</strong></p><p>215-sq-foot room, balcony with mountain and city views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 45-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Shared/communal kitchen access</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, a hair dryer (on request), and a shower</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p>

4 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite

Sleeps 1 · 20 m² · 4× Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

<p><strong>4 Large Twin Beds</strong></p><p>215-sq-foot room, balcony with mountain and city views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 45-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Shared/communal kitchen access</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, a hair dryer (on request), and a shower</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Covered parking
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • ATM/banking
  • Basketball on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Books
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  • Coin laundry on site
  • Computer station
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Designated smoking area
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Elevator
  • Evening entertainment
  • Garden
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Nightclub
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Television in common areas
  • Terrace
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Volleyball on site

Location

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

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say7.8115 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Good location+ Clean pool area+ Affordable− Lack of cleanliness− Late check-in− Noise from the nightclub
Cleanliness6.2
Service8.7
Location8.7
Room Quality7.7
Amenities8.2
Value for Money8.1

Guest review

10.0

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Rene · 2025-10-10

Guest review

8.0

Quick to help you out with your checking in, and also quick to help you with some changes you have to make eventually.

Kevin · 2025-10-02

Guest review

10.0

Great cheap place to stay

sarah · 2025-09-27

Guest review

10.0

Clean room, staff were friendly, central to cairns, pool isn’t the cleanest but good place to lounge. It gets rowdy at night so bring earplugs if your not in the hustle and bussel

Tamara · 2025-09-26

An excellent economical stay

10.0

Stayed in a 4th floor room with an excellent ensuite - toilet and basin separate to shower room. 4 single beds, can chose single gender or mixed. Computers in reception/lounge area. New-ish 4 storey building, a self catering kitchen on each floor and well equipped. The bigger dormitories are on the lower floors, so busier kitchens and lounge areas. Good outdoor pool with lots of outdoor furniture. The accomodation is basically over the Gilligan’s nightclub which has something on every night. Rooms are not totally sound proofed but it was ok for me. Really convenient position, walk to most places. Also a few minutes walk to the bus stop. $1 all day bus travel for anyone. A great stay for young or older people.

Barbara · 2025-09-18

Guest review

10.0

It was a great stay. I have stayed there twice now and will be back

Zacheria Manson · 2025-09-16

Good to know

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

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

›Pets

Pets not allowed

›Pets

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

›Children and extra beds

No rollaway/extra beds available

›General

Cashless transactions are available

›Covid

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

›Children and extra beds

Children not allowed

›General

Professional property host/manager

›Children and extra beds

No cribs (infant beds) available

›Health & Safety

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

›Pets

Service animals are allowed