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Gecko's Backpackers Cairns

locationCairns, Cairns - QLD

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About Gecko's Backpackers CairnsAbout Gecko's Backpackers Cairns

Location

This hostel/youth hostel welcomes guests in Cairns.

Facility

This hostel has a lift and a reception desk. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a drinks machine. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The grounds of the hostel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a TV room, a playroom and a library. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Other services include a 24-hour security service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. A fax machine is on hand for guests' business and communication needs.

Rooms

Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. The rooms have a double bed and a sofa bed. Amenities include a refrigerator, a safe and WiFi (no extra charge). Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. The hostel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sport

The indoor and outdoor pools are ideal for exercise as well as relaxation. Sun loungers and parasols are available on the terrace, where guests can enjoy a quick break or relax for hours. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hostel, including cycling/mountain biking, fishing, horse riding, canoeing, snorkelling, diving and hiking.

Meals

The hostel includes a restaurant and a café.

Amenities at Gecko's Backpackers Cairns Amenities at Gecko's Backpackers Cairns

  • Facilities

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      Air conditioning

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      Car Park

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      Games room

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      Hotel Safe

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      Laundry Facilities

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      Laundry Service

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      Medical Assistance

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      Restaurant(s)

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      TV Room

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      Wifi

  • Hygiene

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      Contactless check-in/-out

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      Contactless payment

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      Enhanced cleaning programme

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      Hand sanitiser

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      No high-touch furnishings

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      No high-touch furnishings in public areas

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      Protective hygiene screens

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      Social distancing regulations

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      Time interval between room bookings

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      Use of commercially available disinfectants

  • Sport/Entertainment

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      Canoe

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      Cycling/Mountain Biking

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      Diving

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      Horse Riding

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      Number of Pools

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      Outdoor Pool(s)

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      Parasols

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      Sun loungers

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User Rating & ReviewsUser Rating & Reviews

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Excellent

321

Very Good

90

Average

22

Poor

10

Terrible

24

Recent Reviews: 467

  • User:whooyeah

    Trip type: Family

    Great boarding house, excellent price.

    rating03 Mar 2022

    We were a family with kids 3 and 7. We booked a triple room but got given a quad which was nice. It was a heat wave, but the aircon was super cold. The room and common areas were clean and...

  • User:serriem

    Trip type: Solo travel

    Great backpackers

    rating03 Mar 2020

    Have stayed at geckos on numerous occasions and have always enjoyed my stay. Very clean and comfortable, across the road from shopping centre and bus/train depot so very handy. Peter the owner is...

  • User:445gemmab

    Trip type: Friends getaway

    Unnerving place - Junkies and scary owner. Glad I made it through the night. AVOID!!

    rating29 Feb 2020

    When I stayed at Geckos I felt unnerved. Upon arrival I immediately got a bad Gut feeling and texted my friends that I felt like I was at Bates Motel from the movie Psycho. I am very perceptive and...

  • User:chezzyr

    Trip type: Couples

    Cairns budget accommodation ticking boxes, Far North Queensland

    rating18 Jan 2020

    Gecko's Backpackers is a terrific budget option in Cairns. Lovely old Queenslander, clean rooms, towels. Across the road from shopping centre and cinemas. Peter and team take pride in this place...

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