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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel and Resort

Rating (AAA)

Cancellation policies apply

1. Street Frontage2. The Hotel Reception3. The Pool4. The double room5. Room Balcony6. Cocktail lounge7. The Gaming Lounge8. The Restaurant9. The six bed dorm10. Beer hall

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  Rates are TAX inclusive, per room, and will be charged in Australian Dollars ($) Booking Fees

Property Details

57-89 Grafton Street
Cairns 4870 QLD
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Gilligan’s Backpackers Hotel and Resort Cairns
the ultimate experience in backpackers hotel accommodation and leisure that will forever change your view of budget travel. Gilligans Hotel and Resort is rated 4.5 star AAA under the backpackers category.

Gilligan’s is a purpose built backpackers resort located in the city centre of magnificent Cairns, Far North Queensland, the stepping off point to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Gilligan’s offers a blend of traditional backpacker accommodation (with a few added comforts) plus four star hotel rooms as well as an open air beer hall!
  • 24 hour front desk
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar / Lounge
  • Café
  • Day spa
  • Dry cleaning / laundry service
  • Gay friendly
  • Guest kitchen
  • Guest laundry
  • Gym/Fitness room
  • Lift/Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Non-smoking floors
  • On-site parking
  • Outdoor pool - unheated
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant/s
  • Security keycard access
  • Self service laundry facilities
  • Street parking
  • Tour desk
  • Vending machines
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi access

Hotel Premium

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4 AAA rating. Rates are for 2 people. Maximum occupancy is 2. Bedding configuration is 1 double OR 2 single beds, please request on booking. For those seeking a bit more comfort & privacy, complete with private bar fridge & Tv.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total.

Available bedding configurations:


1 double
or

2 singles
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 24 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • CD player
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Refrigerator - bar size
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV

4 Bed Deluxe Dorm

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The ultimate experience in backpacking. Air-conditioned, king single bed, en-suite (3way bathroom doors seperating the toilet & shower), free linen, free evening meal, free gym, private balcony, modern large rooms.2 min walk to everything in the city
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.

The following bedding is provided:


1 single
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 24 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Broadband
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Refrigerator - bar size
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

4 Bed dorm

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Backpaking in style. Air-conditioned, king single bed, en-suite (3way bathroom doors seperating the toilet & shower), free linen, free evening meal, free gym, private balcony, modern large rooms.2 min walk to everything in the city
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.

The following bedding is provided:


1 single
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 24 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Broadband
  • Shower
  • Wireless / WiFi

4 Bed Female

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Backpaking in style. Air-conditioned, king single bed, en-suite (3way bathroom doors seperating the toilet & shower), free linen, free evening meal, free gym, private balcony, modern large rooms.2 min walk to everything in the city
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.

The following bedding is provided:


1 single
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 24 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Broadband
  • Shower
  • Wireless / WiFi

6 Bed Deluxe

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The ultimate experience in backpacking. Air-conditioned, king single bed, en-suite (3way bathroom doors seperating the toilet & shower), free linen, free evening meal, free gym, private balcony, modern large rooms.2 min walk to everything in the city
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.

The following bedding is provided:


1 single
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 24 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Broadband
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Refrigerator - bar size
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

6 Bed dorm

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Backpaking in style. Air-conditioned, king single bed, en-suite (3way bathroom doors seperating the toilet & shower), free linen, free evening meal, free gym, some rooms may have private balconies, modern large rooms.2 min walk to everything in the city
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.

The following bedding is provided:


1 single
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 24 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Broadband
  • Shower
  • Wireless / WiFi

6 bed Female

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Backpaking in style. Air-conditioned, king single bed, en-suite (3way bathroom doors seperating the toilet & shower), free linen, free evening meal, free gym, some rooms may have private balconies, modern large rooms.2 min walk to everything in the city
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.

The following bedding is provided:


1 single
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 24 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Broadband
  • Shower
  • Wireless / WiFi

8 Bed Dorm

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Morden and roomy, fully Air-conditioned, King single beds, En-suite (3 way bathroom with seperate door to toilet & shower) no waiting. Some rooms have private balconies. Free evening meal, entertainment every night, Free linen. This is luxury @ it's best.
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.

The following bedding is provided:


1 single
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 24 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking only
  • Shower

 
Check In 1400hrs
Check In Instructions 24 hour front desk.
Check Out 1000hrs
Getting There We are located between Shields St & Spence St, halfway along Grafton st. We are 2 blocks from the Train station & 3 blocks from the bus terminal. $15 in a cab from the Airport or you can take the Shuttle bus ($12).
Parking Gilligans backpackers hotel and resort offers free off street parking in the heart of the CBD.
Things To Do Located on Grafton streets in the midst of Cairns central business district, Gilligan's is the ideal base from which to explore the beautiful Far North. We are the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, going diving, snorkeling or just experience sailing over to the islands. Take a trip into the world heritage Daintree Rainforest, Atv's, horseriding, skydiving, Whitewater rafting the list goes on there is so much to see and do in Cairns.

From Gilligan's, it's an easy stroll around Cairns inner-city streets lined with art & photographic galleries, shops, cafes & eateries. By night, this area comes alive with cocktail bars, nightclubs, regular concerts or National Basketball League games at the Cairns Convention Centre & diverse restaurants offering everything from the finest international a-la-carte dining to fresh local seafood.

The inner-city is also home to one of the city's newest & most popular attractions - the magnificent Cairns Esplanade Lagoon lined with sandy beaches, lush grassed areas & picnic tables.

As a Gilligan’s guest you can:

- Take a massage
- Laze in the pool
- Sample local cuisine
- Sip cocktails
- Shop
- Browse over local produce markets
- Catch up with friends over the Internet
- Dance the night away - all without leaving this holiday haven.

And when it's time to explore further a field, the absolute CBD location means you're just a few minutes walk to Cairns waterfront lagoon, shopping centres, galleries, restaurants and nightclubs.

Holidaying has never looked so good!
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