Gilligans Backpacker Hotel & Resort Cairns, a 5 star backpackers is the ultimate experience in backpackers hotel accommodation and leisure that will forever change your view of budget travel. Located in the city centre of Cairns, Gilligans is the stepping off point to the spectacular Great Barrier Reef and stunning world heritage Daintree Rainforest. Gilligans offers a blend of traditional backpacker accommodation (with a few added comforts) plus three and a half star hotel rooms. At Gilligans all room types have private bathrooms and air conditioning. Split over four floors, each floor has kitchen and newly refurbished TV and breakout areas. Communal areas include a laundry, internet, lagoon pool with sandy beach and 3 large bars with nightly entertainment.As a Gilligans guest you can play beach volleyball, laze in the pool, sample local cuisine, sip cocktails, shop, browse over local produce markets, catch up with friends over the Internet, cook a barbecue, or dance the night away - all without leaving this holiday haven. And when its time to explore further afield, the absolute CBD location means you're just a few minutes walk to Cairns waterfront lagoon, shopping centres, galleries, restaurants and nightclubs. Holidaying has never looked so good.Important : This property does not cater for people under 18 years of age. Also, the Budget 8 Bed Dorm is above the entertainment venue so thid dorm suits 'Party People' as it is noisy.