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Outdoor pool

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (444 reviews)
"Had a great stay at Gilligan's Hotel & Resort! It's a fun, social hostel atmosphere with the option of private rooms, which was the perfect combination for us. Our room was spacious, clean, and surprisingly quiet, making it easy to relax after a busy day exploring. The housekeeping service did a great job keeping everything tidy throughout our stay. One of the best parts was the variety of activities offered each day, making it easy to meet people and stay entertained. The onsite restaurant is...
United States
Heather
The price is RM585
RM644 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
View from room

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
2.5 star property
Manoora
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and tidy room.very spacious"
Australia
Sonima
The price is RM225
RM225 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North
4.4 out of 10, (11 reviews)
"Close to the esplanade"
Australia
David
The price is RM289
RM318 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
The Reef Motel
Outdoor pool

YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (225 reviews)
"Had a great stay, thanks!"
Australia
Ryoichi
The price is RM291
RM321 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
YHA Cairns Central
Free WiFi, bed sheets

The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (88 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jennifer Ann
The price is RM315
RM346 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
The Espy Hostel
Beach nearby, white sand

Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments
2.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (46 reviews)
"Nice location, very easy to walk to beach front and restaurants."
United Kingdom
Nicola
The price is RM634
RM634 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Palm Cove Studio Apartments
Outdoor pool

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
6.8 out of 10, (44 reviews)
"Good location , easy to get around "
Australia
Chen
The price is RM199
RM199 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Terrace/patio

Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (185 reviews)
"Nice clean room and friendly people, great location and modern amenities"
Australia
Frederick
The price is RM466
RM513 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Little Drifter Cairns
Exterior

Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (154 reviews)
"Excellent quiet hostel that will make you feel at home!! The staff are all very friendly and the smaller size definitely makes it feel more homey. Would recommend if you are looking for a hostel to call "home" while you are away!"
Canada
Elizabeth
The price is RM298
RM328 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Caravella Backpackers
Balcony view

First City Caravilla

First City Caravilla
2.0 star property
Earlville
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (37 reviews)
"Room was great and location was great! "
Australia
Shakira
First City Caravilla
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

Cairns City Motel

Cairns City Motel
2.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (371 reviews)
"It was a good clean place to stay, very close to everything! "
Australia
Madeline
The price is RM401
RM441 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Cairns City Motel
Exterior

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
7.6 out of 10, Good, (102 reviews)
"Excellent "
Australia
Melissa
The price is RM497
RM546 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Interior

Coastal 2-bed With Parking & Pool by the Ocean

Coastal 2-bed With Parking & Pool by the Ocean
2.5 star property
Cairns North
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
Coastal 2-bed With Parking & Pool by the Ocean
Shared kitchen facilities

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel

Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
7.4 out of 10, Good, (6 reviews)
Redhill Cairns Shared Living – Martyn St - Hostel
2 bedrooms, desk, Internet

Pineapple Palms - Resort 9 Pools Gym

Pineapple Palms - Resort 9 Pools Gym
2.0 star property
Westcourt
The price is RM1,473
RM2,513 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Pineapple Palms - Resort 9 Pools Gym
Lobby

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
2.0 star property
Palm Cove
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Room

Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
Heritage Cairns
Outdoor pool

A1 Inn the City

A1 Inn the City
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.4 out of 10, Good, (160 reviews)
"Great value and location. "
Australia
Bill
A1 Inn the City
1 bedroom, Internet

Palmview Heights - 9 Pools BBQ Gym

Palmview Heights - 9 Pools BBQ Gym
2.0 star property
Westcourt
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"Very nice place and clean. Is a bit far from cbd so Ubered in mostly which was $15-$22. No nearby supermarkets and the convenience store nearby had very high prices. We did use the kitchen to cook our own meals during our stay which was nice. "
Australia
Alena
Palmview Heights - 9 Pools BBQ Gym
4 bedrooms

The Treehouse Rainforest Home w Pool

The Treehouse Rainforest Home w Pool
2.0 star property
Smithfield
The Treehouse Rainforest Home w Pool
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Hides Hotel Cairns

87 Lake Street Cairns QLD
The price is RM417 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
RM417
RM459 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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