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Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
83 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
+61 740 314 411
Cheapest
rate per night
8.2
Excellent
based on 6 reviews
Compare vs. KAYAK
| Provider | Nightly total |
|---|---|
| Booking.com | $10 |
| Expedia | $12 |
| KAYAK | $12 |
Rooms available at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
Double Rooms
$30+
Bed type
Provider
Nightly
Unknown
$30
per night
Reviews of Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
Pros
| "Great value for money!" | (in 13 reviews) |
|---|---|
| ""Good vibes, clean, great friendly staff."" | (in 54 reviews) |
| "Lovely receptionist and a great location!" | (in 86 reviews) |
Cons
| "Room felt very dirty." | (in 44 reviews) |
|---|---|
| "Felt like prison." | (in 6 reviews) |
| "Common areas were incredibly hot." | (in 3 reviews) |
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| great location | in 280 reviews |
|---|---|
| friendly staff | in 138 reviews |
| tiny room | in 121 reviews |
| air conditioning | in 96 reviews |
| free breakfast | in 69 reviews |
| great hostel | in 63 reviews |
| lagoon which is across | in 54 reviews |
| construction next door | in 28 reviews |
| esplanade lagoon | in 28 reviews |
| good value for money | in 27 reviews |
| pool | in 25 reviews |
| could feel the springs | in 23 reviews |
| great atmosphere | in 22 reviews |
| bunk beds | in 13 reviews |
| common areas | in 10 reviews |
| loud music | in 8 reviews |
| like a prison | in 6 reviews |
| bathrooms not very clean | in 5 reviews |
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About Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
Overview
With a stay at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel in Cairns (Cairns Central Business District), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Cairns Esplanade and 7 minutes by foot from Cairns Marlin Marina. Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
Hotels.com
Features
8.2 Excellent
based on 6 reviews
7.6
Cleanliness
10.0
Location
8.1
Overall
8.0
Staff
Check in |
2:00 PM |
Check out |
10:00 AM |
Cancellation/prepayment
Policies vary by room type and provider.
Amenities at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
Safe
Computer use available
Free Wi-Fi
Ticket service
Airport shuttle
Bar/Lounge
Express check-out
Free parking
Terrace/Patio
Increased accessibility
Picnic area
Hairdryer
Grill
Laundry facilities
Laundry service
Air-conditioned
Outdoor pool
24hr front desk
Designated smoking area
Storage available
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Reviews about Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
“"Very clean, chilled hostel and very friendly."”
“"Walking distance to Esplanade, beach, shops and the staff are very welcoming"”
“"Good vibes, clean, great friendly staff."”
“Air con in every room!”
“Great atmosphere and people.”
“Lagoon across street in park.”
“Very close to Bars and the Pool.”
“Great value for money!”
“Breakfast nice bonus”
“"Nice atmosphere, clean bedrooms and common areas"”
“Lovely receptionist and a great location!”
Location
Most Popular Landmarks
- Esplanade Lagoon135 yd
- Cairns Regional Gallery226 yd
- Cairns Esplanade247 yd
- Center of Contemporary Arts317 yd
- Cairns Rainforest Dome0.3 mi
- Reef Hotel Casino0.4 mi
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