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. Gilligan’s is a purpose built backpackers resort located in the city centre of 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 4 star hotel rooms.

Bus pickup available to all guest. As a Gilligan's guest you can laze by the pool whilst sipping a cocktail, sample local cuisine, shop, browse over local produce markets, catch up with friends over the internet, or dance the night away - all without leaving this holiday haven. When it is time to explore further, the absolute central city location means you're just a few minutes walk to Cairns waterfront lagoon, shopping centres, galleries, restaurants and nightclubs.

Centrally located between Sheridan & Grafton streets, in the midst of Cairns city centre, Gilligan’s is the ideal base from which to explore the beautiful and tropical north. 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.

Room Options: 8 Bed Dorm, 6 Bed Dorm, Deluxe 6 Bed Dorm, Disabled Room, 4 Bed Dorm, Deluxe 4 Bed Dorm, Hotel Room

Facilities availiable: Lagoon-style swimming pool with waterfall, Deck Bar, Gymnasium, Open-air beer hall, Tour Desk, 24-hour security and reception, Security keycard access, Gilligan’s Mall through to the bar and reception area, Rusty’s Mall through to retail shops and Rusty’s Markets, In house high speed internet, Gaming area, Guest laundry, Smoking area on every floor, Communal lounge rooms and kitchens, 10 x 6 metre screen outdoors, 6 x 4 metre screens indoors

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