Little Drifter Cairns

Hostel within easy reach of Cairns Esplanade

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Dates

December 2025

6

January 2026

Terrace/patio - Little Drifter Cairns (Cairns)

Private 4 Bed Female Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets - Little Drifter Cairns (Cairns)

Exterior - Little Drifter Cairns (Cairns)

In the heart of Cairns, The Village Cairns - Hostel offers a warm and welcoming vibe. With laundry facilities, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance nearby attractions are within easy reach. Enjoy helpful staff and concierge services that make you feel at home.

Very good

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Laundry facilities
Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Terrace
Air conditioning
Microwave in a common area
Refrigerator in a common area
Self-serve laundry
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
TV in a common area
Lockers available

$79 nightly

Dec 17 - Dec 18

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Dec 6 - Dec 7

Tomorrow

Dec 7 - Dec 8

All rooms

1 bed

3+ beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Private 4 Bed Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

4 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

194 sq ft
Sleeps 4
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 8 Bed Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

4 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 8
8 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 6 Bed Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

4 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 6
6 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 6 Bed Female Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

4 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 6
6 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 8 Bed Female Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

4 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 8
8 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 4 Bed Female Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

4 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Private Queen Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

LCD TV

4 bathrooms

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Pool
Parking available
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

$59 nightly

Dec 7 - Dec 8

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

7 Shields St, Unit 1, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

Cairns Night Markets - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Reef Hotel Casino - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Reef Fleet Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 12 min drive
Cairns Station - 9 min walk
Freshwater Station - 15 min drive
Redlynch Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

Wawawa Izakaya
‪Prawn Star - ‬1 min walk
‪Crave Cairns - ‬1 min walk
‪Viet Fresh - ‬2 min walk
‪Corea Corea - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Cairns Esplanade. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 54 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Contactless check-in available
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10:00 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
- The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- No onsite parking

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator

What to do

Ecotours nearby
Skydiving nearby

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Facilities

Terrace
Television in common areas
Lockers available

Room amenities

Home comfort

Air conditioning

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

4 bathrooms
Shower only
Hair dryer (on request)

Stay connected

Free WiFi

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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Frequently asked questions

Does Little Drifter Cairns offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Little Drifter Cairns does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.