Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Hostel with a nightclub, 8-minute walk to Cairns Esplanade

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November 2025

December 2025

Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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.

Very good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Bar
Parking available
Kitchen
Housekeeping
Air conditioning

NT$4,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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King Room

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6 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

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Balcony

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

215 sq ft
City view
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3 Large Twin Bunk Beds

6 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite

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Balcony

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

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215 sq ft
City view
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3 Large Twin Bunk Beds

4 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

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Balcony

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

215 sq ft
City view
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4 Large Twin Beds

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Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

In-room safe

City view
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1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

10 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

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Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

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Digital channels

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377 sq ft
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5 Large Twin Bunk Beds

4 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite

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Balcony

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

215 sq ft
City view
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4 Large Twin Beds

Hotel Twin Room

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Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

In-room safe

215 sq ft
City view
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Balcony

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

215 sq ft
City view
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8 bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

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Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

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4 Large Twin Bunk Beds

8 Bed En-suite Female

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4 Bed En-suite Deluxe Mixed

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Private bathroom

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About the neighborhood

57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, 04870

What's nearby

Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Cairns Esplanade - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Esplanade Lagoon - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Reef Fleet Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Cairns Marlin Marina - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

Cairns Station - 8 min walk
Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Caffiend - ‬5 min walk
‪Annee's Caphê - ‬5 min walk
‪Candy - ‬3 min walk
‪Blackbird Espresso - ‬5 min walk
‪Fetta's Greek Taverna - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Hostel near Cairns Esplanade

Close to Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Reef Fleet Terminal, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort provides a nightclub, a poolside bar, and concerts and live shows. Adventurous travelers may like the volleyball and basketball at this hostel. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

An outdoor pool
Self parking (surcharge), multilingual staff, and books
A front-desk safe, a billiards/pool table, and a vending machine
A computer station, an elevator, and ATM/banking services

Room features

All 120 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with showers
45-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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Pool
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available

NT$2,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Covered self parking on site (AUD 12 per day)

Food and drink

2 bars/lounges
A poolside bar
A restaurant

Things to do

Basketball
Billiards/pool table
Books
Concerts/live shows
Evening entertainment
Nightclub
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Volleyball

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Computer station

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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4 floors
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower

Entertainment

45-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Shared kitchen access

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Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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.

You need to know

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

Gilligan's Backpackers

Gilligan's Backpackers Cairns

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Cairns

Gilligans Backpackers Hotel And Resort

Gilligans Backpackers Hotel Cairns

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel Resort Cairns

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Cairns

Frequently asked questions

Does Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

As of 2025/10/31, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort on 2025/11/4 start from NT$4,112, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Self parking is available for AUD 12 per day.

What time is check-in at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of The Cairns Museum, Cairns Esplanade, and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Cairns Historical Society Museum and Reef Teach are also within 5 minutes. Cairns Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

2025/7/21

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place. Exceeded our expectations. With a hostile I wasn't expecting such a large and very clean room. And the place has everything. Excellent thank you.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kaidan

2025/1/30

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice place to stay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jayme

2025/6/20

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Be warned that it’s very loud on weekend nights as the club is attached to the hostel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

2023/9/12

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The waterfall pool is brilliant The bar and the girls are awesome

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

2024/9/3

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Great!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

2024/9/22

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Perfect for the traveller who wants it all within your fingertips. It is a 10min walk to the fleet terminal. If you are a light sleeper, do not book this place because there is a nightclub beneath the hotel that is active. Perfect for the party goer and it is central in town.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atsushi

2024/10/4

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

good

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

2022/8/11

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Very central to business centre

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Denise

2022/7/13

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I stayed a week I a 4 bed all female dorm, plus ensuite. I was very surprised that it was not bunk beds as being the last person in I would have been up the top. The room was clean and cleaners came in day as a person left. Highly recommend Gilligans.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2023/12/19

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

Okay visit

The place is okay, it’s a party hostel after all. The noise from the club wasn’t heard from our room but the party bus was so loud it was as though they were parked at the end of the bed 😂. Staff were pretty unhelpful, we were travelling as a couple. It could be that they are used to dealing with idiots/drunks all day so by the time you get there they aren’t very welcoming.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2022/9/23

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Was pretty decent

Booked a private room with en-suite bathroom. Was great to have privacy after a long flight to Cairns. Room was great and clean, with other amenities like a kettle and mugs, iron and board and a small security safe. Downsides were that the shower door didn't fully shut (so the bathroom floor flooded a bit), one of the overhead lights didn't work, and you couldn't control the air-con strength or temperature so it was a bit cold for my liking. But extra blankets were provided, so was all good!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

2023/3/9

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wow

WOW! First impressions count and they really hit the nail on the head at gilligans, not only is it way bigger than i expected but it also comes with some incredible on site facilities! Met by friendly and professional staff at check in which made me feel very settled. Once i got to my room not only is it the biggest hostel room ive ever stayed in but also the best layed out, looked fresh and tidy and everything was clean! I was staying in a 4 bed female dorm, all single beds so no having to go up and down bunk beds cause lets face it theyre fun as kids but not great as adults. The room came with a good sized balcony with seating, a good sized wardrobe, enough room to store a big suitcase under the bed aswell as room around the bed, mini lockers and separate shower, sink and toilet so no having to wait to go to the toilet if someone is in the shower! Great A/C that keeps the room nice and cool! All the beds come with a light and 2 plugs as well as 2 usb sockets incase you forget your adapter. Ontop of all this each level has its own common area with comfortable seating and very spacious and then its own kitchen, also spacious and you actually have room to cook stuff unlike other hostels i have stayed in where you are having to share the same space. Just need to fix a few of the lights on the level as it made it a tad dark. Finally as i was only staying here for 5 days i spoke to the very friendly on site travel team who got me some great deals on my activities. On the whole i

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2023/9/1

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hostel is large, loud and out of date.

This hostel has potential both on the accommodation side and the nightclub side. The events they put on in the nightclub are about 15 years out of date, wet t shirt contest, jelly wrestling competition, pole dancing competition, it reminded me of Christina Agueleria vs Britney Spears, and predictably the nightclub was full of almost exclusively men, it's not the sort of events that attract any women at all. The hostel had good kitchen areas, and a TV area on every floor, it would be good if the hostel/nightclub put on some more relaxed social events, because the hostel didn't end up being very social, people were a bit overwhelmed by the sexual nature of all of the social activities. Some more neutral activities like drunk bingo or pub quiz, earlier in the evening would have helped the hostel to be more social. Every room had a balcony and an ensuite bathroom which was nice, but in the room there was no control for the air conditioning which was always far too cold, and so the sliding doors onto the balconies was left open to warm up the room, and that meant the air conditioning was often broken. There are no lockers in the rooms either which is not ideal for a party hostel. Bed linen was provided and the beds were comfortable. But they didn't have privacy curtains, or a personal light, which again is the norm nowadays. They did have a plug next to every bed though. Room cleaning starts before check out at 9am. This hostel has potential but it is just out of date.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saiful

2025/10/16

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It is my wonderful experience to stay in this hostel. Very lively filled with tourists from all over the world! One of the best one I have stayed so far.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

2025/10/10

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

2025/9/27

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great cheap place to stay

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zacheria Manson

2025/9/16

Liked: Amenities

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

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

2025/8/20

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Wenn einem bewusst ist, dass man eben in nem Backpacker Hotel mit Kneipe, Spaß und Party nächtigt und es daher lauter zugehen kann, bekommt man wirklich große Doppelzimmer, Betten sind top, Bäder ebenfalls und die Balkone sind auch riesig! Mitarbeitende alle durchweg freundlich

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lorna

2025/8/4

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

My first time staying in a “hostel”, and

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaique

2025/7/27

Liked: Room comfort

Check-in very late

The hostel is ok but the bedroom wasn't too clean and also the time of the check-in is unbelievably late (2p.m), I arrived at 9a.m there and I couldn't do the checkin (even at 12p.m), so I stayed there doing nothing until 2p.m.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

2025/7/23

Dirty lots of construction

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

2025/7/19

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved it, was the last 2 nights of our 4 weeks trip that we started in Melbourne, would definitely stay here again if I visit cairns again

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

2025/7/6

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Awesome room mates, friendly helpful staff and absolutely amazing rates, music and bar staff. Met sooooo many lovely locals that were only too willing to help with anything I needed to know. 🍹🍻🏝

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

2025/7/6

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Surprisingly very large private rooms (bigger and better than many 4 star hotels in Cairns) Bathrooms cleaner and better kept than many hotels in Cairns- grounds staff are champions. Elevator could do with some attention otherwise excellent. Its not quiet after 9pm BUT thats the point of staying at a backpackers always something going on. Very great place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NON

2025/6/6

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

2段ベットが頑丈だったため寝返りの際気を使わずに済み、安眠できた。また清掃が行き届いておりどこも常に清潔だった。部屋にベランダがあるのも良かった。

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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