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Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Cairns Queensland
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Experience extraordinary comfort and unparalleled hospitality from the moment you arrive at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel, you'll be steps from Cairns Esplanade and 7 minutes by foot from Cairns Marlin Marina. This hostel is 9 minutes walk to Reef Fleet Terminal and 1 minutes walk to Michaelmas Cay.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones and safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property Details

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Free parking nearby
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Computer station

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 5:30 AM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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.

  • 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

Other details

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available on request).

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Cairns Esplanade - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Michaelmas Cay - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Cairns Regional Gallery - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Esplanade Lagoon - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Cairns Night Markets - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Jute Theatre - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Kick Contemporary Arts - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Center of Contemporary Arts - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
JUTE Theatre Company - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
The Cairns Museum - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Cairns Historical Society Museum - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Reef Teach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The Cultural Place - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Reef Hotel Casino - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Cairns Marlin Marina - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The nearest major airport is Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi

  • Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Caters to adults only
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Resort 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.

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

83 The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
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Free WiFi
Free parking nearby
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Number of bars/lounges - 1