Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel/Backpacker accommodation, 2-star83 The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland, 4870, Cairns, AustraliaShow on map

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Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.

Relax by the Pool or Enjoy the Terrace View Convenient Snack Bar/Deli and Bar/Lounge on Site Central Location Near Cairns Esplanade and Marlin Marina

Book your stay at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel for an unforgettable Cairns experience.

What this place offers

Television in common areas
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Express check-out
Tours/ticket assistance
Snack bar/deli
Computer station
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace

Rooms

5.4

Guest rating

Rated 5.4 out of 10 by 20 guests who stayed here.

D
March 2020
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.
.
November 2019
The room doesn't have enough outlets. Unclean and old hotel.
Matt
June 2019
Go for it
Great location. Chill spot to enjoy cairns.
Verified traveler
June 2019
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…
Matt
June 2019
Solo backpacker
Quiet place. Thursday nights are the best time to come.
Verified traveler
November 2018
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.

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews.

Where you’ll be

83 The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland, 4870, Cairns, Australia

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 2:00 PM until 05:30 AM

Check-out by 10:00 AM

No children

No pets

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. 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. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Pets. Pets not allowed

Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Pets. Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

General. Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Children and extra beds. No rollaway/extra beds available

General. Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Accessibility. No elevators

General. Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Guest type. Caters to adults only

General. Property is cleaned with disinfectant

General. Social distancing measures are in place

General. Professional property host/manager

Children and extra beds. No cribs (infant beds) available

Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

General. Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Pets. Service animals are allowed

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property. A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

What time is check-in and check-out at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Does Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Does Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

Can I check in late at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel?

The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 2:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.

How do I book Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel?

83 The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland, 4870, Cairns.

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