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Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns
2 stars

Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns

57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
Cairns, Australia
See location+61 740 416 566
From
AED 75
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rate per night

7.7
Good
based on 2248 reviews
2,248 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
AED 75
Deluxe room
AED 134
King room
AED 391
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Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort is set in Cairns and is within a 10-minute walk of Reef Fleet Terminal. It provides free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and an outdoor pool, and is within walking distance of Cairns Central.

There are a variety of facilities on offer to guests of Gilligan's, such as an airport shuttle, a car rental desk and a 24-hour reception. Additional services include 24-hour security.

After a day of exploring the local area, guests can relax in the comfort of their air conditioned rooms.

In-house dining options include restaurant, which is an ideal spot to enjoy a meal. Each evening, guests are welcome to enjoy a drink in the cosy lounge bar. A variety of cafés and restaurants can also be found in the area.

Gilligans Backpackers Hotel Cairns is close to The Reef Hotel Casino. It is also a brief walk from Cairns Railway Station.

Rating
7.7
Good
Based on 2,248 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns

Sat 3/5
Sun 4/5
Double room
1 double bed
AED 464
King room
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AED 391
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AED 411
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AED 422
Deluxe room
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AED 134
bed type unknown
AED 140
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AED 426
Standard Room
bed type unknown
AED 75
bed type unknown
AED 94
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AED 94
Superior room
bed type unknown
AED 461
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns

  • Adults only
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Adults only
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by lift
  • Designated smoking area

Services and conveniences

  • Earplugs
  • ATM on-site
  • Car hire
  • Safety deposit box
  • Entertainment staff
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour front desk

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Things to do

  • Basketball court
  • Eco tourism
  • Beach access
  • Bicycle hire
  • Cycling
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table
  • Night club

Bathroom

  • Shared toilet
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

General

  • Seating area
  • Lockers
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Reading light
  • Socket near the bed

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews of Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns

7.7
Good
2248 verified ratings
Wonderful
820
Very good
444
Good
447
Okay
193
Fair
142
Mediocre
82
Poor
120

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4.2
Mediocre
Nic, Jun 2019
Pros (+) Location is great, close to the Esplanade waterfront & lagoon, and any number of restaurants. Plenty of entertainment all within walking distance.
Cons (-) This is a club & party hostel. If you want one place to sit around, get drunk and club all night, stay here. If you think you're going to meet anyone, go elsewhere or get a good night's sleep... move on. Club is below all the rooms and runs all night. And everyone who stays here just wants to be in the club, so people stumble in & out of the rooms at all hours, yelling & screaming in the hallways,...
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Location

57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Central362 m
  • Cairns Railway Station0.4 km
  • Cairns Night Markets & Food Court0.4 km
  • Cairns Rainforest Dome0.4 km
  • Reef Hotel Casino0.5 km
  • Cairns Convention Centre0.5 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon0.6 km
  • Silverswift Dive and Snorkel0.6 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal0.7 km
  • Cairns Esplanade0.7 km
  • Marlin Marina0.8 km
  • Down Under Cruise and Dive0.9 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 10:00

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FAQs when booking at Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns

  • Where is Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns located?

    Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns is located at 57-89 Grafton Street in Cairns CBD, 0.4 km from the centre of Cairns. Cairns Central is the closest landmark to Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns.

  • Does Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns from the airport?

    Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns is 4.9 km from Cairns. Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns is 126.1 km from Bloomfield.

  • Does Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns have a pool?

    Yes, Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns hotel deals?

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Good to know

Value for money

8.1

Distance to city centre

0.4 km

Nearest airport

Cairns

Distance to airport

4.8 km

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