Gilligan's Backpackers Resort

Name: Gilligan's Backpackers Resort
Address: 57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, Cairns, Australia
Telephone: +61740416566

Australia, Cairns,

Overview Rooms Amenities Polices

Overview

Location

The hotel is within easy reach of Cairns’ shopping centres, galleries, restaurants and nightclubs. Visitors can take their family to the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, home to over 1500 magnificent tropical butterflies and Cairns Tropical Zoo, home to a wide array of animals and birds. Cairns International Airport is approximately 7 km from the youth hostel.

Facilities

The hostel has 120 rooms, including 14 double rooms, which are located on 4 storeys and are reachable by lift. The 24-hour reception desk makes arrival and departure effortless. Amenities available at the hostel include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Additional amenities include a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a car hire service, a transfer service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. A bicycle hire service gives guests the opportunity to explore the surrounding area independently.

Rooms

Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain just the right temperature. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. Guests are sure to get a good night's sleep in the double bed. Extra beds can be requested. Additional features include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. A telephone, a TV and WiFi provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. Wheelchair-accessible rooms can also be booked.

Sports/Entertainment

The outdoor pool complex provides invigorating refreshment. Comfortable sun loungers are available on the terrace. A variety of refreshing drinks await guests at the pool bar. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hostel, including cycling/mountain biking, a gym and massage treatments. A dance club and a nightclub are also options for entertainment.

Meals

The hostel features dining services including a dining room, a café, a bar and a pub. A number of specialities await guests in the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant. The hostel also offers special catering options.