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Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

83 The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland, 4870, Cairns

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Relax by the Pool or Enjoy the Terrace View
Convenient Snack Bar/Deli and Bar/Lounge on Site
Central Location Near Cairns Esplanade and Marlin Marina
Book your stay at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel for an unforgettable Cairns experience.

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Popular Amenities

Free WiFi

24-hour front desk

Luggage storage

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Apr 30th – May 1st 2026

1 Room, 2 Travellers

5.4

20 reviews

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Self · March 2020

2/10

Filthy. Bed had sand on it. Floors had weird stains. Air con locked out during peak heat times. Noisy. No lock on bathroom door leading directly from kitchen. Filthy. Bed had sand on it. Floors had weird stains. Air con locked out during peak heat times. Noisy. No lock on bathroom door leading directly from kitchen.

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Self · November 2019

4/10

The room doesn't have enough outlets. Unclean and old hotel.The room doesn't have enough outlets. Unclean and old hotel.

Verified traveler

June 2019

8/10

The showers are crap. And the toilets aren’t really clean. But for a few nights only and for that price it’s completely alright to stay there and the nightmarket is underneath the hostel. It’s not noi...The showers are crap. And the toilets aren’t really clean. But for a few nights only and for that price it’s completely alright to stay there and the nightmarket is underneath the hostel. It’s not noisy in there and the fridges have small lockers for every person, so no one can steal food from you. It’s not too bad, but nothing I would like to stay in for a monthShow More

Matt

June 2019

10/10

Quiet place. Thursday nights are the best time to come. Quiet place. Thursday nights are the best time to come.

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Amenities

General

Terrace

Designated smoking area

Front Desk Services

Express check-out

24-hour front desk

Luggage storage

Express check-in/check-out

Express check-out

Tours/ticket assistance

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Internet

Free WiFi

Transport & Parking

Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)

Restaurant & Bars

Snack bar/deli

Games, Entertainment & Media

Television in common areas

Business & Work

Computer station

Outdoor Activities

Picnic area

Safety & Security

Safe-deposit box at front desk