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Gilligan's Backpackers Resort

locationCairns, Cairns - QLD

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About Gilligan's Backpackers ResortAbout Gilligan's Backpackers Resort

Location

The hotel is within easy reach of Cairns’ shopping centres, galleries, restaurants and nightclubs. Visitors can take their family to the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, home to over 1500 magnificent tropical butterflies and Cairns Tropical Zoo, home to a wide array of animals and birds. Cairns International Airport is approximately 7 km from the youth hostel.

Facility

The hostel has 120 rooms, including 14 double rooms, which are located on 4 storeys and are reachable by lift. Guests are warmly welcomed by multilingual staff (English, German, French) at the 24-hour reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities available at the hostel include a baggage storage service, safe, cash machine and drinks machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hostel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are a number of shops, including a souvenir shop. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a car hire service, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests who wish to explore the surrounding area by bike will appreciate the bicycle hire service. Bicycle storage is also available. A fax machine is available for guests' business needs.

Rooms

Rooms feature a kitchen and a bathroom. Air conditioning ensures comfortable temperatures. A balcony or terrace is among the standard features in the rooms. Rooms have a double bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A telephone, a TV and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hostel has non-smoking rooms.

Sport

The indoor and outdoor pools are ideal for exercise as well as relaxation. Comfortable sun loungers are available on the terrace. The pool bar serves a selection of refreshing drinks. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hostel, including cycling/mountain biking, a gym, billiards, aerobics and massage treatments. Leisure facilities include an entertainment programme, live music, a dance club and a nightclub.

Meals

Various dining options are available, including a café, a bar and a pub. A number of specialities await guests in the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant. A fortifying breakfast is served daily. The hostel also offers special catering options.

Payment

The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA and MasterCard.

Amenities at Gilligan's Backpackers Resort Amenities at Gilligan's Backpackers Resort

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      24-hour check-in

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      24-hour reception

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      Air conditioning

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      Bar(s)

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      Bicycle Cellar

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      Bicycle Hire

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      Café

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      Car Park

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      Disability-friendly

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      Foyer

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      Games room

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      Garage

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      Hotel Safe

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      Laundry Facilities

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      Laundry Service

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      Lifts

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      Nightclub

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      Pub(s)

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      Restaurant(s)

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      Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area

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      Room Service

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      Shops

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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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      Hygiene training for staff

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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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      Protective masks for guests

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      Sanitiser dispenser

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      Social distancing regulations

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      Use of commercially available disinfectants

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      Special Offers

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      Aerobics

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      Billiards/Snooker

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      Cycling/Mountain Biking

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      Gym

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      Indoor Pool

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      Massage

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      Number of Pools

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      Outdoor Pool(s)

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      Sun loungers

LocationLocation

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Around this property:

Beach

700 m

Centre

800 m

Airport

6.5 km

User Rating & ReviewsUser Rating & Reviews

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Excellent

542

Very Good

355

Average

172

Poor

76

Terrible

121

Recent Reviews: 1266

  • User:Amy G

    Trip type: Friends getaway

    10/10

    rating23 May 2026

    Leon at the reception was exquisite and helped us with any questions. He also helped with keeping our group together as we were separated. 10/10 well done Leon Gilligan's Hotel and Resort, Guest Services / Front Office at Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort, responded to this review Thanks so much for the awesome feedback! Stoked to hear Leon looked after you and helped to keep your group together 😊 Hope to see you back at Gilligan’s again soon

  • User:Bailey W

    Trip type: Friends getaway

    Horrified would rather stay in a crack den

    rating22 May 2026

    Absolute disgrace, accuses every girl for smuggling drugs and is extremely prejudice towards colour upon entry. Also over charges drinks that are clearly water down and their hygiene is worse than a council estate. Also had a weird hatred towards fatter builds. Gilligan's Hotel and Resort, Guest Services / Front Office at Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort, responded to this review Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback.We take all guest concerns on board, however we also want to be very clear that Gilligan’s does not tolerate discrimination of any kind. Our team is made up of people from many different backgrounds, nationalities and body types.We also have strict entry and safety procedures in place, and our contracted security team operates under responsible service of alcohol protocols to ensure the venue remains safe for everyone.In relation to drinks, all beverages are served standardised and poured directly from sealed stock, we also use BevCon systems, as outlined on our website.If you would like to discuss your experience further, please reach out to us via email at hi@gilligans.com.au.

  • User:Federico B

    Trip type: Friends getaway

    Excellent

    rating13 May 2026

    Great hostel clean and fun, great staff Gilligan's Hotel and Resort, Guest Services / Front Office at Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort, responded to this review Thanks for the great review! Come visit us again soon for more good times 😄

  • User:Gabriele Z

    Trip type: Friends getaway

    Best hostel in cairns

    rating12 May 2026

    Best hostel in Cairns The hostel is very clean , there is a lot of fun in the bar and in the hostel, the staff is very niceIta is the best staff member Gilligan's Hotel and Resort, Guest Services / Front Office at Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort, responded to this review Thanks so much for the lovely review! Great to hear you had fun around the bar and hostel 😄 There’s always plenty going on at Gilligan's, from daily social hour through to karaoke, bingo, bull riding and pool parties, so there’s never a dull night!

  • User:Jack S

    Trip type: Friends getaway

    Terrible time usless doorman

    rating19 Apr 2026

    Terrible time doorman usless and they are soooo rascist. Don’t recommend .I am a security guard back home and I get it but these guys are so bad they have zero trust in any customers. I get it but from a business perspective it doesn’t work. I get doorman that think they are the bees need knees and they are the bosses hell no. From this review I expect Compensation as I represent a big business we bring a lot of clients to this place via word of mouth so if there isn’t a good response from this review we will not send our clients to this place. Gilligan's Hotel and Resort, Guest Services / Front Office at Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort, responded to this review Hi Jack, to properly investigate what happened, we’d really appreciate it if you could get in touch with us directly at hi@gilligans.com.au with a few more details.We’d like the opportunity to look into this further and ensure the right steps are taken if something hasn’t been handled appropriately.

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