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Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort, Cairns, Australia

57 - 89 Grafton Street, QLD 4870, Cairns

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About Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's resort is located in the Cairns city centre. Gilligan's is Cairns' newest and most up-market budget accommodation

Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort Amenities

Included in Price

Linen

Reception

24 Hour Reception

Web Access

Internet Access

General
  • Luggage Storage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Free Parking
  • Tours Desk
Food/Drink
  • Guest Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
In Room

Air Conditioning, Security Lockers, Key Card

Things to do In Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort

Common Room, Swimming Pool

Avg Rating: 74% (20 Reviews)

Character: 72%

Security: 81%

Location: 90%

Staff: 55%

Fun: 76%

Cleanliness: 71%

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Customer Reviews

44%

the staff are the most miserable bunch of people could imagine, the mood is only surpassed by their complete incompetence. however there are not enough of them to manage their way out of a paper bag. This results in huge queues for everything, from booking an excursion to asking for some change. the noise from the open air night club is, at times, unbareable, going on til 3 am; with some rooms placed directly above it. the claim that there is a 'massive' swimming pool is questionable to say the

Victoria, from England ~ Jun 26 2008

90%

5 of 8 beds in my room were infested with bed bugs. However, the staff was very friendly and accommodating in dealing with the matter. This is very much a party hostel and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good time rather than rest.

Weichi, from Canada ~ Jun 17 2008

76%

Gilligan's is a decent hostel in a party town; I have stayed twice. They have a great pub downstairs and, unlike many hostels, the beds in the rooms actually look clean when you get in them! Amazing, I know! The only thing I would suggest is be wary of other travelers here. They tend to be disrespectful and people and property.

Ruth, from USA ~ May 15 2008

80%

It is next door to a nightclub so if you are a light sleeper it may not be the best place. But if your in the party mood it's just the ticket.

Jennifer, from Ireland ~ Apr 20 2008

50%

I was disgusted at the attitude of the staff members when we first checked into the hostel. Matters were made worse when we discovered our room was infested with bedbugs! After a couple of days I was absolutely covered in bites and complained to the duty manager. WHO WAS NO HELP WHAT SO EVER!

laura, from England ~ Apr 18 2008