Boasting a saltwater pool, a bar and a poolside cinema, Port Douglas Backpackers is within a 5-minute walk of Four Mile Beach, Macrossan Street and Marina Mirage. Free parking and free WiFi access are provided. Guests enjoy free events and tours daily. Accommodations options include private rooms and dormitories and each features lockers and USB charging facilities. Bathroom facilities are shared for most rooms. The property has a lounge room with cable TV. You can prepare meals in the shared kitchen or enjoy barbecue on the sundeck. Laundry facilities are available. Port Douglas Backpackers is a 10-minute walk from Anzac Park. It is 33 mi from central Cairns and Cairns Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Port Douglas, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.2
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.2
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.8
Low score for Port Douglas
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Area info

Amenities of Port Douglas Backpackers

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bingo
  • Happy hour
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Port Douglas Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Port Douglas Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that late check outs or early check ins are not available, however luggage storage facilities are available.

You must show a valid credit card upon check in. This credit card must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation.

Please note that children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and must be in a private room (dorm rooms are accepted however if the number of guests is less than the number of beds, each of the beds must be booked so the room is considered private).

Guests are required to present a valid form of ID on check in – an Australian Drivers license or International Passport are accepted.

Please note that a $10 key deposit is payable upon check in.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Port Douglas Backpackers

  • Port Douglas Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Ping-pong
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Fitness
    • Swimming pool
    • Horseback riding
    • Bingo
    • Entertainment staff
    • Happy hour

  • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Port Douglas Backpackers. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Port Douglas Backpackers is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Port Douglas Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Port Douglas Backpackers is 350 feet from the center of Port Douglas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.