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Castaway's Backpackers Cairns Reviews

Po Box 5648, 207 Sheridan Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

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86%

This was one of the best hostels we have stayed at in Australia. It had a quiet and relaxed atmosphere which was great. All the staff was friendly and helpful. I'm happy that we chose to stay here.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Castaways was in short, brilliant! It's maybe a 10-15 minute walk to the city but this hostel is more than worth it. They run free shuttles too! The staff were incredibly helpful, the place was very clean and the kitchen had more than enough space, utensils etc (with none of the silly deposits that have to be made at other hostels for plates etc). There are no bunk beds, which is a dream come true when your used to 10 bed dorms! This hostel would definately suit a worker/more mature backpacker!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


93%

Superb hostel if you're looking for something a little quieter than those in the centre of town, but with a lovely laid back vibe, clean facilities, comfy beds etc. Highly recommended for those who are no longer 18 and wanting to party all day and night, whilst being only 10 mins from town and with courtesy shuttle buses if you can't take the humidity of the walk!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)

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Thank you so much for your comments. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. :)

70%

Only stayed one night so difficult to pass comment. Would have liked if the transfer into town had been directly to the Greyhound bus stop.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Couple 25-30
  • (8 reviews)


100%

Helpful and friendly staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)

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Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed your stay. :)

73%

Nice clean, friendly hostel, has everything you would need

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

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thank you for the review, glad you enjoyed your stay

83%

The nicest hostel I have stayed in during my time in Australia. Tumbs up... Even if they write they have lockers, they don't.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Denmark
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


80%

It was a very nice week at Castaway´s Backpackers! Especially the manager "Allen" is a nice guy... Vielen Dank ;-)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

Fanastic hostel, really welcoming staff and a great frendly atmosphere. We really enjoyed our stay here.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


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