Summer House Backpackers Cairns

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers
Sports facility
Garden
Garden
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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341 Lake St, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in a 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed in a 8-Bed Female Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in a 6-Bed Female Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in a 4-Bed Female Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in a 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in a 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in a 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Cairns

At Summer House Backpackers Cairns you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Cairns Esplanade and within 20 minutes of Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and an indoor swimming pool. .The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Free continental breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Cairns North hostel include Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Reef Fleet Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 8 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smith St Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Serpent Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Train - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cock and Bull - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Summer House Backpackers Cairns

Adults-only hostel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Summer House Backpackers Cairns offers its guests an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Summer House Backpackers Cairns. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairns hostel.

  • 83 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Summer House Backpackers Cairns offers 83 air-conditioned accommodations, with blackout curtains. This Cairns hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

Summer House Backpackers Cairns Hostel Cairns North
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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.

Is parking available at Summer House Backpackers Cairns?

Yep, Summer House Backpackers Cairns has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Summer House Backpackers Cairns?

The closest beach to Summer House Backpackers Cairns is Yorkeys Knob Beach (9.8 km).

Does Summer House Backpackers Cairns have a pool?

Summer House Backpackers Cairns has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is Summer House Backpackers Cairns family-friendly?

No, Summer House Backpackers Cairns is an adults-only property.

Does Summer House Backpackers Cairns serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

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

No, Summer House Backpackers Cairns does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Summer House Backpackers Cairns?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Summer House Backpackers Cairns?

No, pets are not allowed.