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Corona Backpackers Reviews

72 Grafton St, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

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100%

You cannot beat the price-value relationship, and the location is excellent, too. They also do tour bookings with the best deal in town - at least i did not find any better. The only thing - there is no card payment possibility at all. So when you take any tour, the prepayment part you have to do in cash (ca 10 %).

  • Globetrotter
  • 08 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Estonia
  • Female 41+
  • (27 reviews)


90%

Absolutely loved our stay here, didn't know what to expect as it was soooo cheap but it is perfect. Staff are really helpful and accommodating. STAY HERE

  • Globetrotter
  • 05 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Couple 25-30
  • (22 reviews)


63%

I could NOT sit on my bed. That was very uncomfortable.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Male 25-30
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Minku, what about the free meal we provided you nightly, what about the clean facilities, what about the nice kitchen and common area where there are plenty of seats?, what about our super cheap price for all these nice things? We appreciate your custom with us and are sure that your very average review is in NO way reflective of the quality operation we run for a really cheap price. Cheers Corona

96%

the staff is awesome!! it's a good bassic hostel! verry nice and coosie chill area on the stairs! always fun! I still have a great time there! good internet facilities in the kitchen till 9.30 pm

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


96%

as a first experience in a hostel I have to say that I found very well .. on my arrival I was greeted with kindness and professionalism by staff, which showed and accompanied me to my, I must say, clean and comfortable room .. I only spent one night in Corona backpackers, but within itself the atmosphere that reigns between staff and clientele is friendly and jovial and services are good value for money it is really excellent! if I recommend it? yes absolutely!!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


96%

Corona backpackers was great! For just 14 dollar it is extremely cheap for what you get. You get a 4-bedroom with your own fridge and fan. Corona backpackers is located in the center of Cairns. Its less than 5 minutes walking to either the supermarket or the shopping mall. The staff is really nice and it is very clean! Angelo for the win!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

Showers could use upgrade from mixed to private! Good hostel with friendly staff..especially Angelo..what a laid back guy! Nothing too much trouble. Office could be open longer hours. Good discount on trips. Would stay again with no hesitation. Recommended..by me at least!!


70%

Needs air conditioning!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


80%

Is a nice hostel.. good location.. really helpful staff.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 28 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (13 reviews)


73%

Could use a sink where the toilets are.. and some soap!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Denmark
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Cecilie, We appreciate your feedback. 3 of the 4 bathrooms however do have hand basins for washing your hands, perhaps you missed out on using those ones. Did you enjoy your clean, central, comfortable and friendly accommodation? I think its pretty awesome for the price, wouldnt you agree? Cheers Corona's Team

93%

Nice hostel, very cheap. The staff is very nice they can help you with everything. You can have discounts on tours and you have a free meal at the Woolshed !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


93%

we had an awsome stay at corona backbackers. we got a free meal in the town's best pub/club and the lovely girls at the reception helped us to plan and organize an amazing diving trip to the great barrier reef. thank you :)!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Nov 2011
  • wraphael
  • Austria
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


96%

We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was well organized and clean, staff was very helpful, the girls at reception were awesome, all in all definitely recommend staying at this hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


100%

This hostel had the most friendly staff of all the hostels we went to. They really went out of their way to make our stay in Cairns awesome! It was a great location in the middle of the city, a short walk to pretty much everything in Cairns. They also give vouchers for a free meal at a local bar which is really good for a free meal and the bar is a lot of fun. We usually would just end up staying there after dinner to hang out at the bar. Plus the hostel gave good discounts and advice for tours

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

This was a very clean and well-run hostel. The staff were super friendly and always happy to be of service. The ONLY downside to this hostel was the lack of air conditioning, but for $14 per night and a free meal included in that you cannot say much fairer than that! I would recommend this hostel ovr the very noisy Gilligans any day!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


66%

There are no lockers in the rooms. The cleanliness was sometimes was okay, depended on time. i extended my stay almost every day, which was no problem. the 4 bed rooms are very good for that price. i stayed one night in a 10 bed dorm and of course, you have less space and i felt like the mattress was a bit worse than in the other room. The Hostel is located good. it´s not far away from party and shopping, but quiet enough to sleep there. if you want party in your hostel, better book another one

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

The Corona hostel was one of my favourite hostels on my journey around aus. Its simple but clean and the staff is more then nice! The location is perfect, because it is right in the center of fun and less then 10 min of foot away from lagoone. I loved it, i am sure you will love it as well:) Thanks Angelo!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Slovenia
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


86%

i think it is better to full utilize the bathroom as there are 2 bathing area in one bathroom, but when one get into the bathroom, no one can use the other bathing area which is a waste.. but overall, it is great to stay there, especially the staff remember ur name and call ur name when they c u...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Female 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


80%

We had a pleasant stay at Corona Backpackers. It was very convenient being situated in the centre of town and not too far from the marina. We are not very used to such warm weather and so found the room rather hot at night even with the ceiling fan on. The staff were exceptionally helpful and upgraded our room to a private family one at no extra cost which was a bonus. They were very pleased to spend time with us going through the various activities we wanted to do like walks and reef trips.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


86%

Great cheep hostel, have recommended and would stay here again. Thanks

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • Male 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


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  • 08 Feb 2012 (100%)
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