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Summer House Backpackers Cairns

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel with free breakfast and free local area shuttle

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WiFi
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Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Your area essentials

Map
341 Lake Street,, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Popular LocationCairns Esplanade1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Base Hospital15 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Central Shopping Centre3 min drive
  • AirportCairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)4 min drive

Room options

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King Room (Ensuite)

King Room (Ensuite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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WiFi

Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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WiFi

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (4 Bed)

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (4 Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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WiFi

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (8 Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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WiFi

10 Share Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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WiFi

Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed (6 Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Cairns

At the hostel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Other amenities include a private beach, an outdoor swimming pool and WiFi in public areas. There's also the convenience of a free area shuttle.
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 15 min walk
  • Cairns Night Markets - 3 min drive
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 3 min drive
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 7 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • Guyala Cafe - 1 min walk
  • Brother Jenkins - 2 min drive
  • Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant - 16 min walk
  • Lobby Bar - 2 min drive
  • Cock & Bull - 14 min walk

About this property

Summer House Backpackers Cairns

Beachfront hostel with free breakfast and free local area shuttle
A private beach is featured. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Summer House Backpackers Cairns. A cruise ship terminal shuttle and a train station pick-up service are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairns hostel.

  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (AUD 4 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 4 per day)

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free cruise terminal shuttle
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 8 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free area shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard.

Property is also known as

Cairns Nomads
Nomads Cairns
Nomads Hotel Cairns
Nomads Cairns Hostel
Nomads Cairns
Summer House Backpackers Cairns Cairns
Summer House Backpackers Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Summer House Backpackers Cairns?

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

Does Summer House Backpackers Cairns have a pool?

Summer House Backpackers Cairns has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Summer House Backpackers Cairns?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Summer House Backpackers Cairns?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

Are pets allowed at Summer House Backpackers Cairns?

No, pets are not allowed.

Summer House Backpackers Cairns Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 154 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Tom, Christchurch

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel was closed. Had been closed for 2 months. No contact from Nomads or Expedia to tell us this. This is the last time I book accommodation with Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst Hostel Yet
The worst hostel I've been to in my life. Between the dinginess, the springs in the mattresses, the cockroaches, the mold in the showers, the early closure of the kitchen and the fact that there werent bathrooms on each floor, I wouldn't recommend this hostel to my worst enemy. Never again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Sassy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a backpackers so it will always be fairly basic. Nomads is at the Northern end of Lake street, so nowhere near the lagoon or main CBD. We booked a private room with separate bathroom. The first room had a portable air conditioning unit that wasn’t properly vented. Basically the fumes stayed in the room instead of the exiting the window. The second room had no air conditioning which made it stifling hot. Given that weather for the day was 32.c, with a feels like temp of 41.c, the room maintained an unhealthy heat. Pros: Clean, and accessible check in till 8pm. Laundry services cheaper than external laundromat. Cons: Wotif advertised a room with breakfast. No breakfast was provided. Staff unclear on room payment so am currently following up with my bank to see if I have paid twice. The overall low rating is based on staff knowledge and climate control in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Was amazing

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
The air conditioner cannot be controlled from the room. It can only be turned on or off from the office, making it too warm or too cold.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Sinnappapillai

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a pleasant stay, clean, cheap, good clocation, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Roisin, ireland

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
central and good vibe
staff very friendly and good facilities I would like if there was an option to buy a cooked breakfast however
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

GM, Melbourne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing
The air conditioning was broken so a portable unit was in the room instead. It had leaked on the floor in two large places and was still wet to touch. It smelled very mouldy and sour in the room even with the windows open. We asked the two staff members at the front desk how to set up the portable air con, but neither knew how or provided any further help. The portable air con had a broken tube and a clear pipe dripping water. It seemingly couldn't be moved close to the beds so the cool air just went out the window. It was advertised as an air conditioned room so we were a bit annoyed at the humidity and mosquitoes that we paid for instead with no accommodations made by staff to actively help. We were given two key cards to unlock the room, one didn't work at all and the other was temperamental. When we were checking in another hostel guest also had to swap his key card for a new one as his wasn't working, so this might be a common issue. One of the two beds in the room had dirty sheets with dust and hair on it. There were cobwebs in the room, and during the night when turning over in bed a slat on the bed fell off. There aren't signs to the shared bathrooms and on check-in no staff explained where they were. The bathrooms are dirty, and there are many torn, wet or fraying signs and posters throughout the hostel. On Expedia the hostel is advertised as "free wifi for every room", however staff said there is only free internet for a couple of hours in the lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Malik, Augustine Heights, QLD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hostel has literally everything.
Cheap drinks, great staff, close to town and the airport, a pool. It’s literally got everything you need and it’s affordable as hell!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017