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Caravella Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, walk to Cairns Esplanade

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Caravella Backpackers

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Double Ensuite Room
Dining
Shower, towels

Overview of Caravella Backpackers

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Popular LocationMuddy's Cafe1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Station2 min drive
  • AirportCairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)6 min drive
  • Popular LocationFreshwater Station10 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Apartment, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Apartment, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Double Ensuite Room

Double Ensuite Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cairns

Caravella Backpackers places you steps from Cairns Esplanade and within a 15-minute stroll of Cairns Marlin Marina. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Added amenities include wired Internet in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this Cairns Central Business District hostel include Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Reef Fleet Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk
  • Cairns Night Markets - 10 min walk
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 15 min walk
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 15 min walk
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 2 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Atrium - 6 min walk
  • Dundee’s at the Cairns Aquarium - 6 min walk
  • Muddy's Cafe - 1 min walk
  • The Courtyard - 8 min walk
  • The Vine Room - 4 min walk

About this property

Caravella Backpackers

Hostel with free parking, walk to Cairns Esplanade
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Caravella Backpackers. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairns hostel.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Caravella Backpackers offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and shared/communal kitchens. 20-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Cairns hostel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (AUD 5 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (AUD 5 per day)

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests must show a valid passport.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 5 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired Internet in public areas: AUD 5.00 per day (rates may vary)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Caravella Backpackers Hostel Cairns
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Caravella Backpackers Cairns
Caravella Backpackers
Caravella Backpackers Hotel Cairns
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Caravella Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Caravella Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Caravella Backpackers?

Caravella Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Caravella Backpackers?

As of 18 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Caravella Backpackers on 23 Apr 2024 start from AU$120.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Caravella Backpackers?

Yep, Caravella Backpackers has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Caravella Backpackers?

The closest beach to Caravella Backpackers is Palm Cove Beach (20.7 km).

Does Caravella Backpackers have a pool?

Caravella Backpackers has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Caravella Backpackers?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Caravella Backpackers?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Caravella Backpackers's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Caravella Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 9:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Caravella Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Caravella Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 132 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hi, Room was spacious and air-conditioned rooms. Location is so close to town and waterfront. Could use TLC in the grounds, been a tough few years. Pool was good. I would go back ,is heavily booked.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasing and nice. Don’t expect glamour sheets and luxury soap. Clean room and great staff. That’s all you need.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful owner, walking distance to everything, the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people living there were all degenerates, bums, losers etc. If you are a winner don’t go there. Don’t do it to yourself.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
room is on ground floor, the windows cannot be locked, other thing is good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic but tidy Backpackers with a good pool and bathrooms. Super impressed with the staff who were really helpful and friendly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Purichaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chilling in Cairns
It's very nice hotel located in front of the beach. You can wake up in the morning and go for running every day.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful quiet clean well-equipped hostel.
Beautiful quiet clean hostel next to small park on the waters edge. Restaurant, pool, courtyard, 2 kitchen areas, sheltered picnic tables. Probably best hostel in Cairns.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019