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Avg. for September
Nightly prices at Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns average $64 in January, the cheapest month, and $133 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $64 |
| February | $69 |
| March | $65 |
| April | $98 |
| May | $128 |
| June | $128 |
| July | $127 |
| August | $133 |
| September | $68 |
| October | $70 |
| November | $69 |
| December | $67 |
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Most expensive: August (~$133)
Cheapest: January (~$64)
Amenities
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a nightclub and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
At Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 120 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Location
A stay at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort places you in the heart of Cairns, within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina.
What's nearby
Reef Teach(0.2 miles)
Cairns Regional Gallery(0.3 miles)
Cairns Central Shopping Centre(0.3 miles)
Cairns Museum(0.3 miles)
Cairns Night Markets(0.3 miles)
Reef Hotel Casino(0.4 miles)
Cairns Performing Arts Centre(0.4 miles)
Reef Fleet Terminal(0.4 miles)
Michaelmas Cay(0.5 miles)
Cairns Convention Centre(0.5 miles)
Cairns Esplanade(0.5 miles)
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon(0.5 miles)
Cairns Marlin Marina(0.6 miles)
St Monica's Cathedral(0.7 miles)
Bulmba-ja Arts Centre(0.7 miles)
The preferred airport for Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort is Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)(4.1 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Tour Desk
Reef Teach (0.2 miles)
Cairns Regional Gallery (0.3 miles)
Cairns Central Shopping Centre (0.3 miles)
Cairns Museum (0.3 miles)
Cairns Night Markets (0.3 miles)
Reef Hotel Casino (0.4 miles)
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Based on 1,569 verified reviews
Business
1%
Couple
9%
Family
1%
Group
49%
Solo
38%
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns is a lively, centrally located backpacker-oriented stay with an on-site bar and nightclub, drawing guests for its social atmosphere, spacious rooms (many with balconies and ensuites), and handy communal kitchens and large outdoor pool.
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What guests think
Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns is a lively, centrally located backpacker-oriented stay with an on-site bar and nightclub, drawing guests for its social atmosphere, spacious rooms (many with balconies and ensuites), and handy communal kitchens and large outdoor pool.
Many guests praise the friendly, helpful staff and smooth operations, though check-in can be slow around 2 pm and occasional service hiccups occur. Nighttime noise from the on-site club is frequently mentioned, with some rooms quieter than others; light sleepers should plan accordingly or bring earplugs. Cleanliness and maintenance are mixed: several guests found rooms and shared kitchens very clean, while others noted damp or moldy smells, uneven pool cleanliness, AC issues, and patchy Wi-Fi on higher floors. Expect a vibrant, central base best suited to social travellers.
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Facilities
On-site nightclub and busy bar, a large outdoor pool, and communal kitchens on each floor create a strong social setup with plenty of common space and activities. Some downsides include occasional pool cleanliness concerns, kitchen hour limits, and minor maintenance issues.
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Mar 9, 2023
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Sep 12, 2023
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Aug 24, 2023
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Apr 7, 2024
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Cleanliness
Feedback is inconsistent: several guests praised very clean rooms, bathrooms, and shared kitchens, while others reported dirty rooms, damp or moldy odors, and some construction-related mess; pool cleanliness also varied.
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Yuka
Apr 29, 2023
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Mar 4, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
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Jun 6, 2025
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Nov 18, 2025
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Jul 23, 2025
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Apr 22, 2024
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Rooms
Rooms are generally spacious, some with balconies and ensuites, and several four-person dorms have single beds instead of bunks. Expect notable nighttime noise, variable AC performance, and patchy Wi-Fi on higher floors.
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Jun 20, 2025
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Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Natasha
Mar 9, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Barbara
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Josephine Maria
Nov 18, 2025
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Rob
May 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Amber
Aug 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Tyler
Apr 22, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, with quick fixes when issues arise and a useful on-site travel team. Some guests experienced slow check-in around 2 pm and occasional lapses such as refund confusion or uninformed night staff.
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Carly
Mar 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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Aug 20, 2025
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Nov 12, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
David
Jun 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Natasha
Mar 9, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Josephine Maria
Nov 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
mikael
Aug 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Jenna
Feb 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Jürg
Oct 31, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Joshua
Oct 30, 2022
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Stayed 4 nights
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Location
Central and walkable, close to markets, shops, restaurants, the Esplanade or fleet terminal, and bus stops.
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Tamara
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
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Dec 24, 2023
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Aug 28, 2023
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Claudia
Sep 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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Mar 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Nov 12, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Barbara
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Jacob
Oct 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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May 3, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Jürg
Oct 31, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
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Dining
Lively bar scene with happy hours, good beer prices, and bar or restaurant food that several guests enjoyed.
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Apr 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Jan 19, 2023
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Feb 25, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
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Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Carly
Mar 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Claudia
Sep 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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Mar 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Andrew
Sep 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Amber
Aug 24, 2023
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Jürg
Oct 31, 2022
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Self parking is available on-site for a fee of AUD 12 per day. Reservations are not required, but parking is limited.
Pets are not allowed at this property. Service animals are exempt from this policy.
Check-in is from 14:00 until 00:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible facilities in public areas.
The property is located in the heart of Cairns, within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. It is approximately 0.3 km from Reef Teach and 0.4 km from Cairns Performing Arts Centre.
Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available. The pool is seasonal and operational hours are not specified.
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
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Popular amenities
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
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Tour Desk
Services
Tour Desk
Housekeeping
Safe-Deposit Box
ATM / Cash Machine
Luggage Storage
Designated Smoking Area
Self Laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
Bingo
Lockers Available
General
Room Service
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Vending Machines
Adults Only
Beach Sun Loungers
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Activities
Swimming pool
Garden
Cycling
Karaoke
Billiards
Pool Outdoor
Live Music
Evening Entertainment
Outdoor Furniture
Pool (Seasonal Outdoor)
Fitness Center (nearby)
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Internet
Free Wi-Fi