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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Updated on Jul 20, 2026

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Located in: Australia, UN
Along with an outdoor pool, this hostel has a restaurant and a nightclub. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar, and self parking.
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.


Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Located in Cairns Central Business District, a neighborhood in Cairns, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is near a train station and near the beach. Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Reef Teach and Cairns Performing Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Popular amenities
  • ac
  • bar
  • business services
  • elevator
  • frontdesk 24 hour
  • housekeeping
  • internet
  • kitchen
  • laundry
  • outdoor space
  • parking available
  • pool
  • restaurant
Property amenities
Food and Drink
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking
  • Covered self parking on site (AUD 12 per day)
Things to do
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Volleyball
Family Friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
Conveniences
  • ATM/banking services
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Lockers available
  • Vending machine
Guest Services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Business Services
  • Computer station
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Terrace
Language Spoken
  • Catalan
  • Dutch
  • English
  • Filipino
  • French
  • German
  • Irish
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Spanish
Accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Activities Nearby
  • Beach access
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Golf lessons
  • Golfing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Rafting
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Scuba diving
  • Skydiving
  • Snorkeling
  • Water skiing
  • Whale watching
More
  • Books
  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
Bathroom
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
Entertainment
  • Digital channels
  • 45-inch flat-screen TV
Food and Drink
  • Shared kitchen access
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
Pets
  • Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Special check-in instructions
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • 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
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • 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
  • 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
Property payment types
  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
Important Information
Optional extras
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 12 per dayCredit 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
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • 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
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • 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
  • 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
 

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