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Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns

57 - 89 Grafton Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

86%Overall Rating

  • 84%Character
  • 85%Security
  • 95%Location
  • 75%Staff
  • 86%Atmosphere
  • 89%Cleanliness

Property Information:

Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort is the ultimate experience in accommodation and entertainment set in the heart of Cairns. Offering guests 5 star backpacker accommodation, nightly entertainment and a relaxed atmosphere whilst soaking up the sun, why choose to stay anywhere else?

All room types are fully equipped with an full en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning and four floors of communal areas. Or perhaps try our deluxe dormitories; designed to offer that little bit extra. Available in 4 and 6 bed configurations, these rooms offer TVs, refrigerators and some have a private balcony to kick back and relax after a long day at the reef, rainforest or even a lazy day by our pool.

As a Gilligans guest you receive the below benefits:

* Free backpacker meal (entree size) each night with purchase of a beverage
* Free airport pickup
* Free linen
* Free car parking
* Free BBQ Sundays
* Free crockery use in kitchens
* VIP prices for in house guests
* Half price to our international DJ events

...and of course full use of all the below facilities:

* Lagoon Pool with Waterfall
* Sandy Beach with Volleyball Net
* Pool Tables
* TV and Chill Out Areas
Fully Equipped Gymnasium
Tour Desk and Travel Information

It doesnt end there...our outdoor lagoon pool is encompassed by a beer deck which during the day offers chilled music, beach volleyball, an AJ Hackett zip wire or guests can simply throw down a towel, soak up the sun on our sandy canvas and enjoy the atmosphere and maybe even a cold beverage. By sunset this area transforms into a exhilarating night offering a wide range of entertainment evenings from open mic, dive in movies through to our weekends where national and international DJ acts are flown in for that added extra only Gilligans can provide.

Weekly Entertainment
Monday: Open Mic Night and Dive in Movies
Tuesday: World Famous Jelly Wrestling
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesdays with Bogan Bingo
Thursday: Flirt Ladies Night
Friday: Live music on the deck with resident DJs
Saturday: International DJ acts and Live bands
Sunday: Chill by the pool with live music and a free BBQ

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  • Latest Review

    Good for a party, but not to chill out. Still though, good place to stay, it just depends what you are looking for
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      Anonymous, Ireland

Facilities

  • 24 Hour Reception
  • 24 Hour Security
  • Air Conditioning
  • Airport Transfers
  • ATM
  • Bar
  • Bicycle Hire
  • Cafe
  • Card Phones
  • Common Room
  • Currency Exchange
  • Elevator
  • Fax Service
  • Free Airport Transfer
  • Free City Maps
  • Free Parking
  • Foosball
  • Gym
  • Hairdryers
  • Hairdryers For Hire
  • Hot Showers
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet Access
  • Jobs Board
  • Key Card Access
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Linen Included
  • Lockers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Meals available
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Outdoor Terrace
  • Parking
  • Pool Table
  • Restaurant
  • Safe Deposit Box (Front Desk)
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Swimming Pool
  • Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Towels for hire
  • Vending Machines
  • Wheelchair Accessible


Hostel Awards

  • 2006 Hoscar Winner
  • 2nd
  • Continent: Oceania
  • 2006 2nd Continent: Oceania

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Cancellation Policy

This property has a 1 day cancellation policy.
Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.




Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns Located at 57 - 89 Grafton Street, , Cairns.
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