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Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns

57 - 89 Grafton Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

84%Overall Rating

  • 82%Character
  • 84%Security
  • 92%Location
  • 76%Staff
  • 85%Atmosphere
  • 82%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 Gilligan�s guest you receive the below benefits:

* Free backpacker meal each night
* 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 doesn�t 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 Gilligan�s can provide.

Weekly Entertainment
Monday: Open Mic Night and Dive in Movies
Tuesday: World Famous Jelly Wrestling
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday�s 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

    The room I stayed in smelled terrible, like it hadn't been thoroughly cleaned for a while, damp and humid. The kitchens were clean in the morning but people made quite a mess throughout the day. No soap or hand towels in the bathrooms, otherwise decent rooms. Good sized rooms.
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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
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Swimming Pool
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Towels for hire
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wii


Hoscar 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.




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