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Gilligan’s Backpackers Hotel and Resort

57-89 Grafton St, Cairns QLD, 4870, Australia
Gilligan’s Backpackers Hotel and Resort
Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 72 reviews from 1 source
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
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Recommended
Based on 72 reviews
from 1 source
  • Overall: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "i would not recommend to stay here, come here for a night out, get wasted, naked, spread your bodily fluids all over the place like everyone who stays here does." source Hostelworld

    "I would never stay there again and would definitely not recomend this place." source Hostelworld

    "overall i would recommend this hostel to anyone who wants to have a good time." source Hostelworld

    "I would recommend it and stay there again." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "This is very unfair to the staff who have to clean the kitchens every morning and other users who actually clean up after them." source Hostelworld

    "The hostel (particularly the rooms) was not clean or tidy." source Hostelworld

    "Air-con was a bit cold and couldn't be turned off but the room was very clean." source Hostelworld

    "The rooms were very clean." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "If you want somewhere to have a good time and meet people go to gilligans - if you're looking for good nights sleep & helpful friendly staff, don't." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "Definitely one for the younger, harder-partying crowd but a slick and modern (though slightly charmless) hostel, well located with good size rooms." source Hostelworld

    "Loved the pool and bar area, but every member of staff I dealt with seemed to know nothing about what was going on." source Hostelworld

    "Good location, but it's a party hostel so very loud during day and nighttime, not suitable if you come for ur rest." source Hostelworld

    "Other than being moved rooms at 2 am it was a great hostel in an awesome location." source Hostelworld

    "It was in an area that is very close to everything." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "Clearly the best hostel i have ever been in, more like a luxury hotel, and an awesome price." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "Excellent hostel felt more like a hotel, Had a problem with a room mate but staff happily relocated me to another room." source Hostelworld

    "Very noisy, staff not very helpful, room cards stopped working at least once a day,put us in wrong room at first." source Hostelworld

    "Very lively at night, so don't go if you want a sleep as some rooms overlook the bar which plays loud music." source Hostelworld

    "No lockers in rooms and luggage storage costs per day." source Hostelworld

    "too much noise transfers form nite club to the rooms." source Hostelworld

More information on Gilligan’s Backpackers Hotel and 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

Directions

Located in the heart of Cairns, the nearest bus stop is at the end of Sheridan street.It costs around $15.00 to catch a taxi from the airport, otherwise there is the airport shuttle bus @ $12.00 pp.If you need further directions please contact us or just ask a local - they know where the place to be is.

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