149 The Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Australia
#40 of 75 hotels in Cairns
Guests' ChoiceBased on 109 hostel reviews
7.6Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.9
Location
9.0
Facilities
7.7
Staff
8.3
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
7.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 June 2024
Mapiso
Papua New GuineaBathroom had no lock Everything I wanted to use the bathroom for toilet or bath I have to tell my son, I am using the bathroom so don't come in
I love walking on the Explanade .Also my child love to play in the playground opposite the accommodation. Location is perfect and i walked around. My 3 nights with my 12 year old boy was pretty good
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Nutter
Australiaevery thing
The way evrythning was set up with the kitchens down stairs Good idea
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Kelly
AustraliaNo breakfast was included in the price of my room 😔 The staff were very friendly and helpful 😊
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
David
AustraliaNo complains at all,
The room was quite good and clean. It's located across the road to The Esplanade and Muddy Café and a walk to the CBD. The management and staff are all very friendly and helpful. I would stay there again any time.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Doug
CanadaI didn't receive the check-in code to retrieve my room key. Check-in took some time to figure out.
Location is close to the boardwalk and restaurants.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Gianluca
AustraliaI was upgraded in one of the apartment and it was amazing. Clean and spotless with comfortable bed. I would highly recommend book these apartment as you feel like at home.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Peter
United KingdomIt's not a hotel so it's bound to be a bit rough around the edges but it suited my needs. Could be a bit cheaper.
The location was great. Just one minute walk to the sea shore. The staff (Peta) were extremely helpful and friendly. She helped me book excursions and organised my stay for an extra night in the same room. Even booked a cab to take me to the airport early in the morning.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 14 November 2022
Britta
GermanyAfter a somewhat unfortunate check-in, I received a unique and unbelievable compensation. I don't want to give any details, but I've never experienced anything like this. wow and thank you very much. I stayed in a double room with a private bathroom. It was more like a small apartment with a separate bedroom. Everything is spacious and very clean. A broken lightbulb was immediately replaced. The hostel is very centrally located, right on the Esplanade, and yet a little distance from the hustle and bustle and therefore nice and quiet, especially at night. A good breakfast is available right outside the door at Muddy's. I can absolutely recommend the accommodation.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 25 August 2022
Julian
AustraliaAirport transfer wasn't available, single hook in bathroom was broken, maybe put a curtain on the door's window so as not to flash everyone accidentally LOL. These are minor compared to the good things.
Location location location, easy after-hours check-in, very friendly staff, private room away from others, quiet at night, plenty of clothes hangers, pool area (didn't use as it was a bit cool and rainy) and most of all... Bagus Cafe!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 6 August 2022
Nathalie
FranceStaff rarely available at reception. Room quite noisy as on the road side and no insulation between rooms.
Very good location on the esplanade, close to the city centre. Good facilities (swimming pool, kitchen, garden...). Very large room.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 29 July 2022
Ian
Australiathe pool
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 31 March 2022
Soares
Australiacould be more amenities such as, extra toilet paper, and steam iron.
good choice if your looking for a place with excelente location and low price.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 16 September 2021
Eric
AustraliaNo reception for guest enquires etc
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 11 September 2021
Sony
ItalyThe 2 kitchens were not equipped enough e were a bit dirty. The room was nice but the bed a bit uncomfortable. The whole hostel seemed not looked after. The shower had low water pressure and the walls were thin so we could hear people from the other room.
The staff was super kind, helpful and gave us meal deals and an upgrade on the room. Very appreciated. The room was very big and there was everything inside (hairdryer, little soap). Wifi with good speed. Good value for money and location is great.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 22 August 2021
Brendan
AustraliaIt would've been good if room had tv.
Great affordable accommodation fairly close to esplanade and major attractions!
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 15 August 2021
Irene
AustraliaPosition, clean, facilities, secure and safe.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 11 August 2021
Jas
AustraliaMy room was too dark. I had to have the light on during the day. I would ask to see a few rooms before you decide which room you want to stay in.
Super friendly place. Quite. I slept well. A lot of long term people staying there so has a bit of a very large, slightly crazy, share house feel to it. I'd stay here again.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 6 August 2021
Ian
Australiano problems at all
all good
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 3 August 2021
John
AustraliaEverything
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 1 August 2021
Smith
AustraliaThe location was great. .right on esplanade and easy walk to town
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 30 July 2021
Paula
AustraliaFantastic location. Extremely good value for money.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 23 July 2021
Nancy
AustraliaThe place is clean but the walls in the rooms let it down. Just cleaning the walls snot would make a difference.
Location and friendly
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 20 July 2021
Jasmine
AustraliaNo proper aircon
Cleanliness
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 18 July 2021
Nancy
AustraliaFriendly staff, laid back. Lovely Indonesian food right there. Quiet. Close to everything. Pool very nice. Also, good sized And clean.
Stayed in July 2021
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