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Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort in Cairns, Australia

57 - 89 Grafton Street, QLD 4870, Cairns

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Reviews of Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort


Very noisy! Club is downstairs and is open till 5 7days a week!

rajnathwani866410, England, stayed on 4th Jul 09

About Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort



Gilligan's resort is located in the Cairns city centre. Gilligan's is Cairns' newest and most up-market budget accommodation, offering both tradtional backpacker facilities (with added comforts) as well as private hotel style rooms. EAT FREE @ GILLIGAN'S for all in house guests buy a drink and receive a free meal..GREAT VALUE!!!!

Air Conditioning, En-suites and King single size beds are standard in EVERY Dorm Room, whether 4,6 or 8 share. Most dorm rooms have there own private balconies. For those who lap up the luxury, you can enjoy our private rooms that are complete with private bar fridge, TV, DVD, safe, coffee & tea, toiletries, private balconies and futon lounge yet still carry a budget price tag.

On each level there are modern well appointed communal kitchens at one end and you can laze in comfort at the other end with a big screen and cable television.

Gilligan's also has the biggest and best entertainment venue in town. Open 7 days a week, we have 3 Bars with Live music on the Deck Bar every night, resident & guest DJ's play inside every night with competitions & entertainment to keep everyone amused. 3 massive screens to watch all sporting events & if you are lucky enough to be in town on one of our 'Big Nights' you will make close to 3000 instant friends!!

The Gilligan's property also offers internet on every floor 24 hrs a day, a tour desk, laundry, Beauty Salon, Rusty's fruit market and much more:

- 600 +beds
- Tour desk
- Gymnasium
- 24 Hour security
- 24 Hour reception
- 24 Hour internet
- Beauty and spa salon
- Guest laundry
- Beach volleyball
- Brand new gaming machines
- Pure Nightclub
- Timber beer deck bar
- Room access security swipe cards
- Resort style lagoon pool and waterfall
- Open air beer hall with live bands and DJ entertainment
- Communal lounge rooms and kitchens on 4 levels
- 10x6 mtr outdoor video screen
- Rusty's Markets
.....and more

Overall Rating: 80%From a total of 61 Reviews

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Facilities

  • Internet Access
  • Guest Kitchen
  • Breakfast
  • Not Included
  • Swimming Pool
  • Outdoor
  • Sun Loungers
  • Card Phones
  • Common Room
  • Outdoor Terraced Area
  • Linen Included
  • Key Card Access
  • Washing Machine/Dryer
  • 24 Hour Security
  • Towels Hire
  • Hairdryer for Hire
  • Airport Transfers
  • Parking
  • Free Parking
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Air Conditioning
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Tours Desk
  • Luggage Storage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Currency Exchange