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Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, a short walk to Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Photo gallery for Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel

Outdoor pool
Garden
Gift shop
Terrace/patio
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
189 Bunda Street, Parramatta Park, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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3 Bed Mixed Dorm Room

3 Bed Mixed Dorm Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Living room
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Beds

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4 Bed Mixed Dorm Room

4 Bed Mixed Dorm Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Living room
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Deluxe Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Budget Double Room with shared Bathroom

Budget Double Room with shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dorm Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Living room
  • Sleeps 1
  • 7 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Living room
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 6 Bed Mixed Dorm Room

6 Bed Mixed Dorm Room

6 Bed Mixed Dorm Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Living room
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Beds

About the area

Cairns

At Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Cairns Central Shopping Centre and within 20 minutes of Cairns Esplanade. Highlights at this hostel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a garden. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. .Near this Parramatta Park hostel, you'll find Reef Fleet Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 2 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Food Court - Cairns Central - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪T2 Tea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel

Hostel with free parking, a short walk to Cairns Central Shopping Centre
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel. Self parking is free.

This Cairns hostel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1990
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, with a ceiling fan. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

Languages

English, French, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9:00 AM - noon) and Monday - Sunday (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [4/6 Terminus Street]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Air conditioning is available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel Parramatta Park
Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel
Dreamtime Travellers Rest Parramatta Park
Dreamtime Travellers Rest
Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel Parramatta Park
Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel?

Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel?

Yep, Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel?

The closest beach to Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel is Yorkeys Knob Beach (12.3 km).

Does Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel have a pool?

Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel?

No, Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Dreamtime Travellers Rest Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 67 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice

Staff very great, place with comfortable, youg people, all perfect even if we could hear other couple in bedrooms around us..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great hostel!

This was the best hostel I've stayed in so far!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fun but chilled place to stay

We had a good stay here. The vibe is very chilled with lots of nice places to chill inside and out, including a cosy camper. The aircon required dollars putting in it every three hours. Kitchens are kept clean and everyone was super friendly and sociable on the evenings.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

friendly hostel, quiet area, short walk to lagoon

the staff at dreamtime are amazing! They are very helpful with trip bookings and even remembered me by name.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Sau Mei

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although the hostel is not closed to city centre, it takes around 20 minutes walk to the Wharf. The staff is super nice and will give you a lot of tips what you see and what you do in Cairns. The bed is clean, but it is no mirror on the upstairs bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Kiwires, Melbourne

Liked: Staff & service

Great place on a budget

2-storey setup with interesting nooks and crannies. Dave at reception was great in helping me to book 2 excursions out to the reef.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

L

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Friendly staffs

Staffs are friendly and helpful, location is quite close to the shopping centre, shower is nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne, MN, USA

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

A nice hostel for a good price

Staff is awesome! Main downfall is Wi-fi doesn't work in bedrooms. Room was small but the bed was comfortable and there was a table, chair & nice ceiling fan. Air Con is self pay, but cheap. Beer available on site is cheap. Multiple kitchens & hang out areas that are cozy. Pool on site. In a quieter part of town, but not a bad walk to the lagoon. I would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carolina, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I'd stayed alone in a private room. Everything was great: staff, hostel, etc. Very quiet, which I appreciate. The common areas were very comfy. The kitchen is not very equipped and perhaps some extra toilets/ showers would be useful (I had to wait once or twice a bit..). But in the overall: totally recommended, I would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location and Value for Money. Friendly staff and clean and tidy facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best Cairn Hostel!

Great hostel in cairns for its cozy ambiance and awesome staff!! Easy to talk to and they can find you deals for just about anything. Friendly people in the hotel, easy to meet people for 1 guy.

2/10 Terrible

Zara, Australia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DO NOT book for the delux double room!!!

The delux double room has nothing to do with delux. With the location adjacent to the stairs, you will have a room with screams, laughs and footsteps. The bed sheet is filthy. The room is tiny without even a chair, not to mention a table. The PowerPoint is no where close to the bed. Awful nights at delux room :(

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Brief overnight stay in twin room

Brief overnight stay in Cairns prior to a trip on the Great Barrier Reef. It was clean, had good bathrooms and helpful staff. Shopping centre and train station are across the road. Can be a bit inconvenient though as it means you have to walk around it to get to the main part of Cairns during closing hours (can normally take a shortcut by going through it). Overall, a nice hostel though and would stay again.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort

Okay but there are many better alternatives

This place was okay for budget lodging in Cairns. However, I decided to move to a different hostel after two nights and was glad I did. The neighborhood only has one restaurant that hostel goers seem to go to and there was not a lot to do in the immediate vicinity. I would recommend getting a place closer to the Esplanade which is the heart of this town. Additionally, my room did not have air conditioning which made it uncomfortable to sleep at night. It seemed like most hostels that I have stayed at have a more favorable ratio of bathrooms to guests that this one, but with patience you can make it work. Additionally, I did not find the bathrooms to be clean but that can happen at any hostel as you are sharing with others.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Pia, Denmark

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

Best hostel in the Cairns

I will recommend this hostel to anyone. It was so nice and the staff is really helpful. It is placed really close to the center, so you are within walking distance to everything you need. If we ever come back to cairns we will definitely stay at the same hostel again.

10/10 Excellent

Domingos Filipe, Porto, Portugal

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

Great to use as a base

Great friendly environment. Just what we needed before going on our scuba diving trip.

8/10 Good

Piero

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Highly recommended hostel

Remember this is a hostel... I booked the best room and it was great, spacious and very comfi bedding. The hostel has an awesome vibe and very friendly and competent staff. The recommended tours were fantastic. The locations is well within walking distance of everything, while being very nice and quiet.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Holly, Solihull

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice quiet hostel in Cairns

Lovely hostel, communal areas especially. The staff are really nice and helpful and the location is great if you don't want to be right in the heart of party town! Downsides are there are no lockers, the wifi wasn't great - worked sometimes and other nights not at all, and my sheets looked a bit grubby if I'm honest but probably that was a one-off.