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Gapyear.com recommended hostel in Australia

City: Cairns, Australia
Name: Gilligan's Backpackers
Address: 57-89 Grafton Street, PO Box 7219, Cairns, Australia.

About Gilligan's Backpackers
Gilligan's are ambassadors for the school of thought that budget doesn't need to mean minging. They offer a slice of luxury to the backpacker with their cosy communal areas, giant TVs, comfortable rooms and relaxation areas. Plus they offer spa and massage too! If you are after something a little big more hotel than hostel, we recommend this place.

Gilligan's Backpackers boasts...

- Fab location - perfect for Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest
- 500 beds in 120 rooms, set over four levels
- Swimming pool with waterfall
- Bars and restaurants - all outdoor areas are licensed too!
- 24 hours reception - no lock outs!
- Beach volleyball courts
- On-site gaming area
- Mail service
- Spa and massage area
- Discounted tours and activities

Rates
Expect to pay around £10 a bed in a six or four bed mixed dorm and around £15 per person for a double room.

Gapyear.com members say...
"Five star hostel with massive bar, massive swimming pool, ensuite rooms, tv lounges on each floor. What more can I say? If you are in Cairns, stay here! Plus it's right in the city centre, unlike most other hostels in Cairns." - Chriscookies

"Treat yourself to backpacker comfort at Gilligan's Hotel for Backpackers" - Terry

Gapyear.com says...
Ideal location, top facilities, a great pool and helpful staff have all helped make Gilligan's Backpackers one of the top hostels in Cairns. Plus their philosophy is to provide a little luxury to the budget traveller - which is fine with us (especially the spa and massage bit!) Enjoy a lively, friendly atmosphere in a comfortable and popular hostel. 

Gilligan's Backpackers says...
Welcome to Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel and Resort... the ultimate experience in backpackers hotel accommodation and leisure that will forever change your view of budget travel. Gilligan's is a brand new hotel and resort located in the city centre of magnificent Cairns, Far North Queensland, the stepping off point to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Gilligan's is Cairns' newest and most up-market budget accommodation, offering a blend of traditional backpacker accommodation (with a few added comforts) plus three and a half star hotel rooms.

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