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 Oct 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort on Oct 2, 2025 start from P 7,820.59, 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.

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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About the neighborhood

Located in Cairns Central Business District, a neighborhood in Cairns, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is near a train station and near the beach. Cairns Performing Arts Centre and The Cultural Place are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina. Reef Teach and Esplanade Lagoon are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and skydiving.

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10/10 Excellent

sarah

Sep 27, 2025

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

Great cheap place to stay

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zacheria Manson

Sep 16, 2025

Liked: Amenities

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

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Jul 19, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Judith

Aug 20, 2025

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

Aug 4, 2025

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

My first time staying in a “hostel”, and

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

saori

Apr 2, 2025

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

I enjoyed my stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kaidan

Jan 30, 2025

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

Nice place to stay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Jul 23, 2025

Dirty lots of construction

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jayme

Jun 20, 2025

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

NON

Jun 6, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Yuki

Apr 7, 2025

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

I had a great time at the bar and the information on activities was excellent.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Dec 14, 2024

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

Great place to stay, safe and all kinds of activities inside the property - two girls travelling alone.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Apr 6, 2025

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

Perfect stay for a few nights to be able to visit cairns. Pool was lush, right next to the bar which does turn into a club. Can be very loud even in the "quiet rooms".

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Dec 22, 2024

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

cairns week

Great hotel in central Sydney and close to everything

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dolor

Jan 8, 2025

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

Nice

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jacob

Oct 14, 2024

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

A lot of shopping and dining places are really close to Gilligan's which were helpful. Plus sufficient room for transport to park right outside the motel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Sep 5, 2024

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

Great!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Sep 3, 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Great!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Jan 19, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Great beer prices great bar

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Sep 12, 2023

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Nov 5, 2024

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

Facilities were good, but too noisy and could not sleep as the party is so loud and goes on until 3am

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Sep 22, 2024

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

kazuki

Aug 28, 2023

Liked: Amenities

深夜まで騒がしいのですが、耳栓をくれるのでさして問題はないと思います。キッチンやロビーがあり飲食はそこでできます。繁華街から近く、すぐ脇に青果のマーケットがあり飲食店もたくさんあります。

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Aug 11, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Very central to business centre

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Achmaa

Aug 22, 2022

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

Best place we've stayed at in Cairns and with most wonderful staffs. I had an unfortunate mishap of losing my passport at their club and Jose found it and brought it to me before my 6am flight the next morning. Thanks Jose and Gilligan's team for my best night at Cairns :)

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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