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Gilligan's Backpackers Resort
About Gilligan's Backpackers Resort
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA and MasterCard.
Amenities at Gilligan's Backpackers Resort
24-hour check-in
24-hour reception
Air conditioning
Bar(s)
Contactless check-in/-out
Contactless payment
Enhanced cleaning programme
Hand sanitiser
Special Offers
Aerobics
Billiards/Snooker
Cycling/Mountain Biking
Gym
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