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Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
1.0 star property

Adults-only Cairns hostel in Cairns Central Business District with 24-hour front desk

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview of Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

5.4

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • BarBarBar
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Where you'll be staying

83 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Popular LocationFlynn's Italian by Crystalbrook1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Station13 min walk
  • Popular LocationFreshwater Station11 min drive
  • Popular LocationRedlynch Station13 min drive
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Room options

Double Room (Shared Bathroom Facilities)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Shared Dormitory (6 bed with ensuite)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room (Shared bathroom)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 bed with shared bathroom)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory (6 bed with shared bathroom)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory (2 bed with shared bathroom)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Cairns

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is located in Cairns Central Business District, a neighbourhood in Cairns, and is near a train station. JUTE Theatre Company and Center of Contemporary Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Muddy's Playground and Reef Teach. Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome and ZOO To You HQ Wildlife Discovery Centre are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk
  • Cairns Night Markets - 4 min walk
  • Reef Hotel Casino - 6 min walk
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 7 min walk
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 13 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Flynn's Italian by Crystalbrook - 1 min walk
  • Grill'd - 1 min walk
  • The Courtyard - 1 min walk
  • Pho Street Cairns - 4 min walk
  • Rattle N Hum - 1 min walk

About this property

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel near Cairns Esplanade
Near Cairns Marlin Marina and Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), express check-out and a front desk safe
  • A TV in reception, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • A computer station, barbecues and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel offer perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with fridges, microwaves and stovetops
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 15 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Waterfront Backpackers Hostel Cairns
Waterfront Backpackers Hostel
Waterfront Backpackers Cairns
Waterfront Backpackers
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel Cairns
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 8:00 AM-8:00 PM on request. A fee of AUD 15 per person applies.

Where is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is steps away from Michaelmas Cay and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Marlin Marina and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are also within 15 minutes. Cairns Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 42 reviews" "

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

3.4/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

D, Melbourne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Filthy. Bed had sand on it. Floors had weird stains. Air con locked out during peak heat times. Noisy. No lock on bathroom door leading directly from kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

.

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room doesn't have enough outlets. Unclean and old hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Go for it
Great location. Chill spot to enjoy cairns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The showers are crap. And the toilets aren’t really clean. But for a few nights only and for that price it’s completely alright to stay there and the nightmarket is underneath the hostel. It’s not noisy in there and the fridges have small lockers for every person, so no one can steal food from you. It’s not too bad, but nothing I would like to stay in for a month
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solo backpacker
Quiet place. Thursday nights are the best time to come.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shady place wouldn’t stay again
This place had a funky smell very small. No towels. Shared washroom was very hot a not clean. The toilet paper was the cheapest kind. This is my first and last time in this hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Tara, QLD Australua

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I asked to leave small suitcase before chack in, but there was no stuff and everytime when I require assistance, he wasnt really friendly. But tour desk stuffs were always friendly and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location but pretty shoddy conditions
It was a hostel so was never going to be amazing. The staff were friendly but the hygiene was poor. Pretty dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostel is right next to a major construction site. It is dark and drab.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018