Location
Located between Sheridan & Grafton streets, in the midst of Cairns. Gilligan’s is the ideal base from which to explore the beautiful Far 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.
Children are not allowed at this propertyChildren
14:00 - 10:00Check-in / check-out
Open 24 hoursReception hours
Gilligans backpackers hotel and resort offers a secure and free off street parking in the heart of the CBD.Car parking
General Information
Gilligan’s Backpackers Hotel & Resort is the ultimate experience in accommodation and entertainment set in the heart of Cairns. Offering guests 5 star backpacker accommodation, nightly entertainment and a relaxed atmosphere whilst soaking up the sun, why choose to stay anywhere else?
All room types are fully equipped with an full en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning and four floors of communal areas. Or perhaps try our deluxe dormitories; designed to offer that little bit extra. Available in 4 and 6 bed configurations, these rooms offer TVs and refrigerators and some have a private balcony to kick back and relax after a long day at the reef, rainforest or even a lazy day by our pool.
As a Gilligan’s guest you receive the below benefits:
* Free backpacker meal each night
* Free airport pickup
* Free linen
* Free car parking
* Free BBQ Sundays
* Free crockery use in kitchens
* VIP prices for in house guests
* Half price to our international DJ events
...and of course full use of all the below facilities:
* Lagoon Pool with Waterfall
* Sandy Beach with Volleyball Net
* Pool Tables
* TV and Chill Out Areas
* Beauty Salon
Fully Equipped Gymnasium
Tour Desk and Travel Information
It doesn’t end there...our outdoor lagoon pool is encompassed by a beer deck which during the day offers chilled music, beach volleyball, an AJ Hackett zip wire or guests can simply throw down a towel, soak up the sun on our sandy canvas and enjoy the atmosphere and maybe even a cold beverage. By sunset this area transforms into a exhilarating night offering a wide range of entertainment evenings from open mic, dive in movies through to our weekends where national and international DJ acts are flown in for that added extra only Gilligan’s can provide.
Local Attractions
Located between Sheridan & Grafton streets in the midst of Cairns central business district, Gilligan's is the ideal base from which to explore the beautiful Far 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.
As a Gilligan’s guest you can:
- Play beach volleyball
- Laze in the pool
- Sample local cuisine
- Sip cocktails
- Shop
- Browse over local produce markets
- Catch up with friends over the Internet
- Dance the night away - all without leaving this holiday haven.
And when it's time to explore further a field, the absolute CBD location means you're just a few minutes walk to Cairns waterfront lagoon, shopping centres, galleries, restaurants and nightclubs.
Holidaying has never looked so good!
Business Facilities
In house high speed internet and WIFI
Deposit Types Accepted by this hotel and details of deposit
We accept Visa, AMEX, Mastercard, Diners, and Cash.