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Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
Sip a drink by the pool or at the bar while soaking up views of Cairns Central Shopping Centre.

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Lobby
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sports facility
Exterior
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Shared Bathroom Facilities)

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (6 bed with ensuite)

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)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (6 bed with shared bathroom)

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)

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

Map
83 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk
  • Reef Hotel Casino - 6 min walk
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 7 min walk
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 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

  • ‪Rattle N Hum - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Flynn's Italian by Crystalbrook - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Crepe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Pizza Trattoria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Imm Thai Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel near Cairns Esplanade
Near Cairns Marlin Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal, 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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 Reef Fleet Terminal are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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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

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, 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

6/10 Okay

Melker

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Litet och ofräscht
Vi bodde i ett dubbelrum, extremt litet samt ofräscha sängar. Air condition var endast på från 5pm - 8am, extremt varmt på rummet de andra timmarna.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Siegfried

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

.

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

8/10 Good

Jing-Yuan

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Jing-Yuan

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

まあまあよかったと思います もう少し清潔感があればなお良いですが、 価格に対するクオリティは充分です
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Go for it
Great location. Chill spot to enjoy cairns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Solo backpacker
Quiet place. Thursday nights are the best time to come.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Rico

It is located close to public swiming pool and harbor
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 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

Liked: 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: 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

2/10 Terrible

bastide

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Don t go there
During my period in this hostel rats, cockroach. The swimming pool is really really dirty. Construction site just above is pretty noisy. The wifi is good but depend where you are in the hostel. And if you call them to ask if you can work for accomadation they say yes to make you come and after they found escuses to not let you work
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: 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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No air conditionings shared toilet didn't have toilet paper
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Dimiter

Basic
A usual cheap hostel with central location. The common areas can use some cleaning and polishing. Fortunately there was aircon and wifi in the room. Staff is mostly cooperative.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

baily

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t stay here
I had prepaid for two nights and wished I didn’t. The place was filthy, the staff was never around, the free breakfast was really weak when it was actually there, no lots on the door, people weren’t friendly, no safe or lockers, and the toilet and taps were broken. I moved to travellers oasis after my paid for nights and was so so so much happier!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

yuppy, tokyo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
寝るだけのホテル
バックパッカー用なので、寝るだけならWi-Fiが使えるから問題はないかな？英語が話せれば、どうにかなる。シャワー付きトイレが一階にしかない。階段のみなので、ヘビーなトランクは持ち運ぶのが大変。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Tina, mareeba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ラグーンに近いホテル
立地いいと思います、 安いのでまた利用するかもしれないです。 またラグーンやお店も近いので暇になってもすぐに出掛けれるから寝るだけで考えたらコスパも悪くない。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

ruei jin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
這家旅舍會盜刷盜用客人的信用卡，大家要小心，他們趁要押房卡金過卡時，再度偷刷，是不良不道德的旅舍。
這家旅舍會盜刷盜用客人的信用卡，大家要小心，他們趁要押房卡金過卡時，再度偷刷，是不良不道德的旅舍。房間太髒亂，有怪味，衛生間很噁心，家具破舊不堪，床單也有破洞。旅舍住客喝酒大聲宣譁到凌晨3點，缺乏管理與制度，我訂的是女性用6床房，但是櫃台執意給男女混住房也，夜裡叫春聲不斷，太不安全，也不規範。廚房碗盤破裂鍋盆凹凸不平已不堪使用。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok for the price, bathrooms lacking
The room was clean and comfortable and the aircon worked ok. The 3 bathrooms on the upper floors were not maintained. They were clean enough but only one had toilet paper, one with a shower was out of order and the other one with a shower the door didn't shut or lock. We only stayed one night but are a bit confused as to where we were supposed to shower. The kitchen was lacking on mugs/cups and plates or bowls. We tried to have coffee and had to scrounge for dishes. Decent price for the location though and front desk staff and information guy Phil was great