Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Hostel with 2 bars/lounges, near Cairns Esplanade

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November 2025

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December 2025

Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort, located near Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Marlin Marina, offers an action-packed retreat with a nightclub, poolside bar and concerts. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or explore books in the hostel’s collection. Previous guests rave about this vibrant spot.

Very good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Bar
Parking available
Air conditioning
Laundry facilities
Pool

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
Outdoor pool
Nightclub
Self parking
Pool bar
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Garden
Computer station

Feel at home (6)

Private bathroom
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Lift

HK$1,072 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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Nov 2 - Nov 3

Tomorrow

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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2 beds

3+ beds

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Bed In 10 Beds Dormitory (Clubside)

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Bed In 8 Beds Mixed Dormitory (Clubside)

Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory

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Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory

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Bed In 4 Beds Female Dormitory (Clubside)

Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Beds Female Dormitory

Sleeps 1

Bed In 8 Beds Female Dormitory

Sleeps 1

King Room

Sleeps 2

Twin Room

Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room

Sleeps 2

6 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

20 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
3 Large Twin Bunk Beds

6 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

20 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
3 Large Twin Bunk Beds

4 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

20 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
4 Large Twin Beds

Hotel King Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

10 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

35 sq m
Sleeps 1
5 Large Twin Bunk Beds

4 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

20 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
4 Large Twin Beds

Hotel Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

20 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Hotel Deluxe Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

20 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

8 bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
4 Large Twin Bunk Beds

8 Bed En-suite Female

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
4 Large Twin Bunk Beds

4 Bed En-suite Deluxe Mixed

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
4 Large Twin Beds

Bed In 8 Beds Deluxe Mixed Dormitory

Sleeps 1

Bed In 4 Beds Deluxe Mixed Dormitory

Sleeps 1

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Pool
Parking available
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

HK$554 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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About the area

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, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 12 min drive
Cairns Station - 8 min walk
Freshwater Station - 15 min drive
Redlynch Station - 17 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

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort features a nightclub and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A poolside bar, a terrace and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 120 rooms
- Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age – 18
- Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

- Children (18 years old and younger) are not allowed
- No cots (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Covered on-site self-parking (AUD 12 per day)

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Poolside bar

What to do

Basketball
Volleyball
Concerts/live shows
Evening entertainment
Pool table
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Rafting nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Skydiving nearby

Working away

Computer station

Services

24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Facilities

ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
Nightclub
Lockers available

Accessibility

Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

45-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer (on request)

Stay connected

Free WiFi

Food and drink

Shared kitchen access

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Parking

Covered self-parking costs AUD 12 per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

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

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel Resort Cairns

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Cairns

Gilligan's Backpackers

Gilligans Backpackers Hotel And Resort

Gilligans Backpackers Hotel Cairns

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Cairns

Frequently asked questions

Does Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Yes. Self-parking costs AUD 12 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (8-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, boat tours and hiking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation on-site includes basketball and volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a nightclub. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort like?

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is in Cairns Central Business District, a short 8-minute walk from Cairns Station and 8 minutes' walk from Cairns Esplanade.

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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

Popular mentions

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Service staff

Bed

Nightclubs

Recreation

Kitchen

Value

Toilet

Backpackers

Location

10/10 Exceptional

26 Sept 2025

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, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

30 Jan 2025

Nice place to stay

Kaidan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

20 Jun 2025

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

Jayme, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

18 Sept 2025

An excellent economical stay

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, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

7 Aug 2025

Party hostel/ hotel

Poor cleaning of the rooms. Should be 24 check out, the have just put a security man in the reception, that didn't know anything about it. Just write your email and room number. I hope i will get my 40 dollars back. This is bad service.

mikael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

12 Sept 2023

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

Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3 Sept 2024

Great!

Yvonne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

22 Sept 2024

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.

Claudia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

4 Oct 2024

good

Atsushi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

11 Aug 2022

Very central to business centre

Rick, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

13 Jul 2022

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.

Denise, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

19 Dec 2023

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.

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

23 Sept 2022

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!

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

9 Mar 2023

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

Natasha, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

1 Sept 2023

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.

1-night trip

6/10 Good

27 Jul 2025

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.

Kaique, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

23 Jul 2025

Dirty lots of construction

Christopher, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

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.

Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

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

Donna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

6 Jul 2025

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. 🍹🍻🏝

Kim, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

6 Jul 2025

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.

Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

6 Jun 2025

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。

NON, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3 May 2025

周りにお店があり、とても良かった。

KO, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

7 Apr 2025

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

Yuki, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

6 Apr 2025

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".

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Feel at home (6)

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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

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Arriving/Leaving

Special check-in instructions

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