We stayed here for a few nights way back in 2006 but i remember it well as it was the best place we stayed on our whole trip! We had a double room, clean and spacious and no sign of cockroaches unlike everywhere else we stayed!!! You are literally across the road from the main strip along the waterfront near... more

I was very pleased that I got a free upgrade to a private room on arrival. The staff were very pleasant and friendly, providing an excellent tour booking service. It's only a 10 minute walk to the centre of Cairns but far enough away to ensure you don't get woken up by loud music at night. There's a nice pool,... more

This hostel is ok, it is very dated in decor and most other things - washers, kitchens, bathrooms etc but it has central, value for money and does have a pool which is much needed in the summer months. It is right on the esplanade and only 10-15 mins walk to the shops and bars, we stayed in a double... more

Caravella Backpackers http://www.caravella.com.au/ 149 Esplanade, Cairns Ph: +61 7 40512431 Email: info@caravella.com.au $75 double room with ensuite We were in a double ensuite room in room number 59. At the airport you give them a call and the palm sun Shuttle bus will pick you up free of charge and take you there; this was a nice start… Check in... more

They picked me up from the airport and let me check in quickly and they actually drove me to the pier right away (which is usually walkable but my boat was leaving for Green Island soon). They gave me good advice and were friendly. I booked a single room and it was clean and comfortable. I had no problems waiting... more

DO NOT STAY HERE IF YOU LIKE SLEEPING OR PLAN ON GETTING ANY SLEEP AT ALL!!!! Positives: Its in a great location just 2 minutes from the main strip, restaurants etc. Its well priced (though be warned about booking on hostel websites as they frequently take bookings when the place is full and youre turned away on arrival - better... more

Stayed here for four nights and it was an OK experience. Reception is always busy and the staff is a little flighty. The first night I booked a female dorm and ended up sharing a double with somebody because they had overbooked (not complaining). I changed my reservation to a single for the remaining three days. The single was nice... more

Very basic and low budget. Asked for 4 bed female dorm and was put in with males. Reception always really busy and had to wait for ages to ask anything. One bathroom for 12 people! Had to wait half an hour every time i wanted the toilet. There were other bathrooms elsewhere but not in the same block, which was... more

I stayed here for 5 nights in December, and at first glance everything seemed perfect. I booked a single room and was given a generous sized double room with a fridge and aircon. However, the noise in this place is intolerable! I would have changed accommodation if I could, however, the staff refused to refund me for my stay (which... more