Gecko's Backpackers (Cairns, Australia) - Hostel Reviews

Address: 187 Bunda St., Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Region: Australia > Queensland > Cairns Region > Cairns

Amenities:

Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

Ranked #12 of 81 Specialty lodging in Cairns

Price Range: $

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Gecko’s backpackers is under new management and it's also a Cairns City Council historical building, located in the heart of Cairns; with big rooms and high ceilings. Gecko’s is a very quiet and relaxing resort for backpackers. We have spacious indoor and outdoor areas, crystal clear water pool, gardens and mango trees around. Great resting place for planning tours; no bunk beds, all city attractions within walking distance - 1km to Cairns city center- Coles supermarket and Cairns Central Shopping Centre next door. Discounted tours for all customers, free airport or bus pickup, free internet, free tea & coffee all day. Free cereals and milk for a healthy breakfast and also a free meal from 5pm at the new Tequila Bar!! Large kitchen, laundry facilities available! and of course excellent backpackers' atmosphere. By the way this is not a party hostel so you’ll be able to have a good and safe rest that’s why we are proudly a quiet hostel, thanks for your support. ... more less

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Tomasspit

1 review

“Quiet and clean backpack”

Reviewed May 11, 2013 via mobile

Very nice and clean backpack. Perfect for a stopover in cairns or a longer stay. We always stay here if we come down to cairns! The manager is a very friendly guy, always a place to sleep. Nice pool, best spot are the seats at the pool!

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MyMyNuscule

La Loupe, France

“Discounts for your bookings”

Reviewed May 9, 2013

One of the best Backpackers where I've been during my long travel in Australia. It's comfortable, welcoming, quiet. Thanks to Peter the manager to have taken his time to call for my Whitsundays bookings and others, he could have very interesting DISCOUNTS!! Moreover the free breakfast and the free wifi is so good. Nice place to stay in Cairns and... More

Pavel O

“Human touch. Very relaxing place!”

Reviewed April 28, 2013 via mobile

We found this lovely spot with a help of Lonely planet guide and were very lucky to do so. First of all, it is a very nice quiet place (we are not party seekers) with comfortable single/double rooms (with fridge and air conditioning - they have dorms as well). There is a nice shared space with sofas, tables, tv, kitchen,... More

Naomi T

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Reviewer

3 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

1 helpful vote

“Wath a lovely place!!!”

Reviewed April 20, 2013

Dis is not just another place to sleep, its quiet clean and so peaceful i loved every thing about it. After staying in a terrible hostel i wanted a nice place to stay, Gecko's was perfect for me. The staff and the people who staid here are all so friendly. The facilities are greet as well, i finally had sutch... More

Jan K

Cairns, Australia

Reviews in 3 cities

“Very good place if you like it calm and clean”

Reviewed April 15, 2013

After an exhausting six day roadtrip from Darwin, Gecko's was the first adress I went to when I arrived in Cairns. From the first moment on I enjoyed the very peaceful and calm atmosphere there. The kitchen was very clean and tidy. Coffee and tea for free. Good prices. Rooms are very clean and have no stock beds, what is... More

Dennis K

“Really good quiet place to stay in a central location in Cairns”

Reviewed April 14, 2013

I stayed a Gecko's Backpackers for one week. It was really nice and I enjoyed my stay. The rooms and the hostel in general are very clean and it is a very peaceful and quiete place. Peter helps you out with all your questions you have. If you look for a good hostel and you enjoy it quiet and clean... More

Doblad92

2 reviews

“Quiet , clean , friendly”

Reviewed April 13, 2013

Cleanest kitchen I've used since been in aus and Comfiest bed I've slept in. All facilities works and were up to standard .Pool was clean as was the whole hostel. if your looking for a hostel where you can relax and get a good nights sleep this is your hostel. Can't think of anything to complain bout ! All round... More

Timbobblet

“A very pleasant stay and helpful owner”

Reviewed April 10, 2013 via mobile

We stayed in a 3 person room and were very surprised by how cheap it was for the quality. Comfortable beds and cosy clean room including a/c for $28 each. The manager was extremely helpful with arranging a rental car for us (with discount) on the spot. The free wifi, tea and cereal were a great bonus. Access to a... More

Fabian S

“Great hostel”

Reviewed April 9, 2013

Stayed at Geckos for a couple of days - because I felt very comfortable and enjoyed the place. Rooms are very spacious and clean (no bunk-beds), kitchen is clean and well equipped and the backyard with the pool is very relaxing and there is FREE wifi. For any information you can ask the owner who is always around and very... More

Hello Fabian. Thankyou very much for your excellent review. All the very best for the future. With kind regards from our family, Peter & Geckos Historical place. More

csilko

4 reviews

“Quiet, a relaxing hostel for weary travellers”

Reviewed April 3, 2013

We are a mature couple who were really impressed by Geckos. The manager, Peter was most informative and helpful throughout our stay. This clean and tidy hostel has everything a traveller needs. Free Wi-Fi(speedy connection), free tea,coffee all day and cereal each morning was most appreciated. The pool was clean and tidy, large open plan kitchen and dining and sitting... More

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Hello Caroline & Brian. It was really lovely to meet you. Our mate Noel does a terrific job, infact he likes perfection.The photos of the pool are just fabulous. Thankyou very much for your grand review and it would be great to see you again someday. With best regards from the Geckos Backpackers/Peter&Family. More

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