Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel And Resort

The air-conditioned hotel offers 120 comfortable accommodation units and quality amenities for all travellers. Renovated in 2010, the youth hostel welcomes guests in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe and lift access. Further facilities include a games room, TV lounge, cafe, bar, pub, disco and restaurant. Guests may also make use of the car park and WLAN Internet access. Location The hotel is within easy reach of Cairns' shopping centres, galleries, restaurants and nightclubs. Visitors can take their family to the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, home to over 1500 magnificent tropical butterflies and Cairns Tropical Zoo, home to a wide array of animals and birds. Cairns International Airport is approximately 7 km from the youth hostel. Rooms All guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, and a fridge for guests' convenience. An en suite bathroom with a shower and all linen is provided. Some rooms have a private balcony. An evening meal is included. Sport After an exhausting day, guests can have a refreshing dip or relax on the sun loungers beside the outdoor swimming pool. Health-conscious guests can utilise the on-site gym while away from home on holiday. Massages are also available at the hotel. Guests can also visit the Cairns Wildlife Dome where rainforest animals and birds wander and fly freely throughout the enclosure. Meals The hotel has a bar where guests can savour their favourite drink. However there are many nearby restaurants, where delicious meals can also be enjoyed. Payment American Express, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.