Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

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Located close to Cairns Marlin Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal, Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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A bunk bed with a mattress and metal frame.

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  • Sleeps 2
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A bunk bed room with a fan and a ladder.

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A bunk bed room with white bedding and tiled flooring.

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a door, and a tiled floor.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cairns Central Business District, a neighborhood in Cairns, Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is near a train station. Cairns Marlin Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cairns Esplanade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Barlow Park or Cazalys Stadium. Visit our Cairns travel guide
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83 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a swimming pool.
    Cairns Esplanade
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A swimming pool with wind sculptures, a covered pavilion, palm trees, and a sunset sky.
    Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Night Markets sign with neon lights, a food court sign, and a banner for Phô Street Caisns.
    Cairns Night Markets
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A marina with several sailboats docked at the pier.
    Cairns Marlin Marina
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A train carriage with red seats and windows.
    Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station
    13 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Rattle n Hum Cairns
    1 min walk
  • Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook
    1 min walk
  • Villa Romana
    1 min walk
  • Splash Seafood Restaurant
    2 min walk

About this property

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

  • Hostel near Cairns Esplanade
  • Near Cairns Marlin Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal, Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Barbecue grills, a TV in the lobby, and a computer station
    • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel boast perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and stovetops
    • Cookware/dishes/utensils, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 8:00 AM–8:00 PM on request. A fee of AUD 15 per person applies.

Where is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Michaelmas Cay and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Marlin Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

5.4

5.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

6.4

Staff & service

4.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Filthy. Bed had sand on it. Floors had weird stains. Air con locked out during peak heat times. Noisy. No lock on bathroom door leading directly from kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Litet och ofräscht

Vi bodde i ett dubbelrum, extremt litet samt ofräscha sängar. Air condition var endast på från 5pm - 8am, extremt varmt på rummet de andra timmarna.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room doesn't have enough outlets. Unclean and old hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
まあまあよかったと思います もう少し清潔感があればなお良いですが、 価格に対するクオリティは充分です
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Go for it

Great location. Chill spot to enjoy cairns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The showers are crap. And the toilets aren’t really clean. But for a few nights only and for that price it’s completely alright to stay there and the nightmarket is underneath the hostel. It’s not noisy in there and the fridges have small lockers for every person, so no one can steal food from you. It’s not too bad, but nothing I would like to stay in for a month
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Solo backpacker

Quiet place. Thursday nights are the best time to come.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
It is located close to public swiming pool and harbor
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Shady place wouldn’t stay again

This place had a funky smell very small. No towels. Shared washroom was very hot a not clean. The toilet paper was the cheapest kind. This is my first and last time in this hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I asked to leave small suitcase before chack in, but there was no stuff and everytime when I require assistance, he wasnt really friendly. But tour desk stuffs were always friendly and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location but pretty shoddy conditions

It was a hostel so was never going to be amazing. The staff were friendly but the hygiene was poor. Pretty dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Don t go there

During my period in this hostel rats, cockroach. The swimming pool is really really dirty. Construction site just above is pretty noisy. The wifi is good but depend where you are in the hostel. And if you call them to ask if you can work for accomadation they say yes to make you come and after they found escuses to not let you work
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostel is right next to a major construction site. It is dark and drab.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No air conditionings shared toilet didn't have toilet paper
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service

Basic

A usual cheap hostel with central location. The common areas can use some cleaning and polishing. Fortunately there was aircon and wifi in the room. Staff is mostly cooperative.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Don’t stay here

I had prepaid for two nights and wished I didn’t. The place was filthy, the staff was never around, the free breakfast was really weak when it was actually there, no lots on the door, people weren’t friendly, no safe or lockers, and the toilet and taps were broken. I moved to travellers oasis after my paid for nights and was so so so much happier!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

寝るだけのホテル

バックパッカー用なので、寝るだけならWi-Fiが使えるから問題はないかな？英語が話せれば、どうにかなる。シャワー付きトイレが一階にしかない。階段のみなので、ヘビーなトランクは持ち運ぶのが大変。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

ラグーンに近いホテル

立地いいと思います、 安いのでまた利用するかもしれないです。 またラグーンやお店も近いので暇になってもすぐに出掛けれるから寝るだけで考えたらコスパも悪くない。
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

這家旅舍會盜刷盜用客人的信用卡，大家要小心，他們趁要押房卡金過卡時，再度偷刷，是不良不道德的旅舍。

這家旅舍會盜刷盜用客人的信用卡，大家要小心，他們趁要押房卡金過卡時，再度偷刷，是不良不道德的旅舍。房間太髒亂，有怪味，衛生間很噁心，家具破舊不堪，床單也有破洞。旅舍住客喝酒大聲宣譁到凌晨3點，缺乏管理與制度，我訂的是女性用6床房，但是櫃台執意給男女混住房也，夜裡叫春聲不斷，太不安全，也不規範。廚房碗盤破裂鍋盆凹凸不平已不堪使用。
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok for the price, bathrooms lacking

The room was clean and comfortable and the aircon worked ok. The 3 bathrooms on the upper floors were not maintained. They were clean enough but only one had toilet paper, one with a shower was out of order and the other one with a shower the door didn't shut or lock. We only stayed one night but are a bit confused as to where we were supposed to shower. The kitchen was lacking on mugs/cups and plates or bowls. We tried to have coffee and had to scrounge for dishes. Decent price for the location though and front desk staff and information guy Phil was great
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

普通

この値段で立地もよく部屋も可もなく不可もなくでした。 一ついうなら充電が出来るのは下のベットの人だけなので心配な方はタコ足など持って行くといいと思います。
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap

If you want a basic room to get some sleep, that is what you'll get - but the air-con worked only reasonably and was very noisy. Room contains a bed and a rubbish bin and THAT is IT! But cheap and in the centre of everything and just across from the esplanade.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Pretty good living & cooking yourself

You can enjoy yourself living, and cook every meals you want, the Cairns Centre is near 4 blocks street very close, shopping, buying food materials are very convenience. Sleeping comfortable and almost cleaning everyday while you wake up they're washing & cleaning everywhere, thats pretty good.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

never again

noise was terrible, ants everywhere, terrible bed.. never again..
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a wonderful little hostel