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Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

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5,4
/10
Fair
43 reviews
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83 The Esplanade, Cairns City, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 4870

Main Facilities

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Swimming Pool
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Staying at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is a good choice when you are visiting Cairns City. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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83 The Esplanade, Cairns City, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 4870
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Staying at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is a good choice when you are visiting Cairns City.

About Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is the smartest choice for you who are looking for affordable accommodation with outstanding service.

Have an enjoyable and relaxing day at the pool, whether you’re traveling solo or with your loved ones.

24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.

Staying at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel will surely satisfy you with its great hospitality and affordable price.

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Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Tours

Things to Do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Barbecue
  • Picnic area

Food and Drinks

  • Bar
  • Snack bar

General

  • Smoking area
  • Terrace

Public Facilities

  • Others
  • Safety deposit box

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accessibilty

  • Accessible parking

Shuttle Service

  • Airport transfer (surcharge)

In-room Facilities

  • TV

Business Facilities

  • Computer station

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
  • 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.

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.

  • 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

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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Hotel only accepts guests with minimum age of 18

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
14:00 - 05:30
Check-out:
Before 10:00
Hotel policy is not yet available.

General Information

Popular Facilities
Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - 05:30 - to 10:00
Available rooms at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
20
Number of floors in Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
2
Another facilities in Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
Laundry service, Luggage storage, Express check-out, 24-hour Receptionist, Tours

Frequently asked question in Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

What are available facilities at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel?
There are top facilites at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel such as Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel?
The standard check-in time at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is starting from 14:00 - 05:30 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
What is the star rating of Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel?
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is a 2.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel have?
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel has 2 floors.
How many rooms are available at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel?
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel has 20 rooms in total.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Traveloka (1)
Other sources (42)
5,4
Fair
From 42 reviews
Cleanliness

5,4

Room Comfort

5,4

Location

9,4

Service and Facilites

6,4

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Traveler Reviews Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

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icon-Leisure
Leisure
2,0
/10
Reviewed 309 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
.
icon-Leisure
Leisure
4,0
/10
Reviewed 324 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room doesn't have enough outlets. Unclean and old hotel.
Matt
10,0
/10
Reviewed 346 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great location. Chill spot to enjoy cairns.
Verified traveler
8,0
/10
Reviewed 346 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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 month
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Matt
10,0
/10
Reviewed 346 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Quiet place. Thursday nights are the best time to come.
Verified traveler
2,0
/10
Reviewed 379 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

This place had a funky smell very small. No towels. Shared washroom was very hot a not clean. The toilet paper was the cheapest kind. This is my first and last time in this hostel.
Tara
4,0
/10
Reviewed 382 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I asked to leave small suitcase before chack in, but there was no stuff and everytime when I require assistance, he wasnt really friendly. But tour desk stuffs were always friendly and nice.
Verified traveler
6,0
/10
Reviewed 385 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It was a hostel so was never going to be amazing. The staff were friendly but the hygiene was poor. Pretty dirty.
Verified traveler
4,0
/10
Reviewed 393 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hostel is right next to a major construction site. It is dark and drab.
Verified traveler
6,0
/10
Reviewed 420 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

No air conditionings shared toilet didn't have toilet paper
Dimiter
6,0
/10
Reviewed 423 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A usual cheap hostel with central location. The common areas can use some cleaning and polishing. Fortunately there was aircon and wifi in the room. Staff is mostly cooperative.
baily
2,0
/10
Reviewed 426 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I had prepaid for two nights and wished I didn’t. The place was filthy, the staff was never around, the free breakfast was really weak when it was actually there, no lots on the door, people weren’t friendly, no safe or lockers, and the toilet and taps were broken. I moved to travellers oasis after my paid for nights and was so so so much happier!
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Verified traveler
6,0
/10
Reviewed 470 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The room was clean and comfortable and the aircon worked ok. The 3 bathrooms on the upper floors were not maintained. They were clean enough but only one had toilet paper, one with a shower was out of order and the other one with a shower the door didn't shut or lock. We only stayed one night but are a bit confused as to where we were supposed to shower. The kitchen was lacking on mugs/cups and plates or bowls. We tried to have coffee and had to scrounge for dishes. Decent price for the location though and front desk staff and information guy Phil was great
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Craig
4,0
/10
Reviewed 507 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

If you want a basic room to get some sleep, that is what you'll get - but the air-con worked only reasonably and was very noisy. Room contains a bed and a rubbish bin and THAT is IT! But cheap and in the centre of everything and just across from the esplanade.
Verified traveler
8,0
/10
Reviewed 512 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It's a wonderful little hostel
Shahna
6,0
/10
Reviewed 513 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I booked very last minute late in the arvo. The only downside I have is that I was extremely tired and had to wait 30+ minutes (told 20minutes) for the guy on front desk to arrive as he was not in the office. I went a couple of shops down and ate some amazing food (amazing food everywhere in walking distance). I did come back the next night to stay as it was so convenient. Unfortunately I was too busy to check out our pool.
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Verified traveler
2,0
/10
Reviewed 528 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The service was good, the desk man was helpful but the hotel is self was gross & the the room looked a jail cell. If you want a budget place but dont care about anything else then this is fine, otherwise i urge not for you yo stay. The communal bath room was so dirty which was the worst part of this hostel.
katrina
8,0
/10
Reviewed 528 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Handy to all cbd needs Clean sheets, mattress not so clean Reasonable noise levels from other guests Air con between 5pm and 9am Staff good Kitchen was a mess and bathrooms need more cleaning but not totally unusable
Verified traveler
6,0
/10
Reviewed 539 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The staff were helpful and location is excellent. The staff were helpful and pleasant. It is a party hostel and the rooms are very basic. You get what you pay for and if all you're doing is sleeping there it's not a bad deal!
Verified traveler
4,0
/10
Reviewed 539 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Location is good but facilities is dirty. Very noisy hostel.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Traveloka (1)
Other sources (42)
5,4
Fair
From 42 reviews
Cleanliness

5,4

Room Comfort

5,4

Location

9,4

Service and Facilites

6,4

Sort by
Most Relevant
Preferences
See All

Traveler Reviews Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Number of reviews per page
20
40
Top reviews
D
icon-Leisure
Leisure
2,0
/10
Reviewed 309 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
.
icon-Leisure
Leisure
4,0
/10
Reviewed 324 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room doesn't have enough outlets. Unclean and old hotel.
Matt
10,0
/10
Reviewed 346 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great location. Chill spot to enjoy cairns.
Verified traveler
8,0
/10
Reviewed 346 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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 month
Read More
Matt
10,0
/10
Reviewed 346 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Quiet place. Thursday nights are the best time to come.
Verified traveler
2,0
/10
Reviewed 379 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

This place had a funky smell very small. No towels. Shared washroom was very hot a not clean. The toilet paper was the cheapest kind. This is my first and last time in this hostel.
Tara
4,0
/10
Reviewed 382 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I asked to leave small suitcase before chack in, but there was no stuff and everytime when I require assistance, he wasnt really friendly. But tour desk stuffs were always friendly and nice.
Verified traveler
6,0
/10
Reviewed 385 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It was a hostel so was never going to be amazing. The staff were friendly but the hygiene was poor. Pretty dirty.
Verified traveler
4,0
/10
Reviewed 393 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hostel is right next to a major construction site. It is dark and drab.
Verified traveler
6,0
/10
Reviewed 420 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

No air conditionings shared toilet didn't have toilet paper
Dimiter
6,0
/10
Reviewed 423 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A usual cheap hostel with central location. The common areas can use some cleaning and polishing. Fortunately there was aircon and wifi in the room. Staff is mostly cooperative.
baily
2,0
/10
Reviewed 426 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I had prepaid for two nights and wished I didn’t. The place was filthy, the staff was never around, the free breakfast was really weak when it was actually there, no lots on the door, people weren’t friendly, no safe or lockers, and the toilet and taps were broken. I moved to travellers oasis after my paid for nights and was so so so much happier!
Read More
Verified traveler
6,0
/10
Reviewed 470 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The room was clean and comfortable and the aircon worked ok. The 3 bathrooms on the upper floors were not maintained. They were clean enough but only one had toilet paper, one with a shower was out of order and the other one with a shower the door didn't shut or lock. We only stayed one night but are a bit confused as to where we were supposed to shower. The kitchen was lacking on mugs/cups and plates or bowls. We tried to have coffee and had to scrounge for dishes. Decent price for the location though and front desk staff and information guy Phil was great
Read More
Craig
4,0
/10
Reviewed 507 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

If you want a basic room to get some sleep, that is what you'll get - but the air-con worked only reasonably and was very noisy. Room contains a bed and a rubbish bin and THAT is IT! But cheap and in the centre of everything and just across from the esplanade.
Verified traveler
8,0
/10
Reviewed 512 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It's a wonderful little hostel
Shahna
6,0
/10
Reviewed 513 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I booked very last minute late in the arvo. The only downside I have is that I was extremely tired and had to wait 30+ minutes (told 20minutes) for the guy on front desk to arrive as he was not in the office. I went a couple of shops down and ate some amazing food (amazing food everywhere in walking distance). I did come back the next night to stay as it was so convenient. Unfortunately I was too busy to check out our pool.
Read More
Verified traveler
2,0
/10
Reviewed 528 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The service was good, the desk man was helpful but the hotel is self was gross & the the room looked a jail cell. If you want a budget place but dont care about anything else then this is fine, otherwise i urge not for you yo stay. The communal bath room was so dirty which was the worst part of this hostel.
katrina
8,0
/10
Reviewed 528 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Handy to all cbd needs Clean sheets, mattress not so clean Reasonable noise levels from other guests Air con between 5pm and 9am Staff good Kitchen was a mess and bathrooms need more cleaning but not totally unusable
Verified traveler
6,0
/10
Reviewed 539 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The staff were helpful and location is excellent. The staff were helpful and pleasant. It is a party hostel and the rooms are very basic. You get what you pay for and if all you're doing is sleeping there it's not a bad deal!
Verified traveler
4,0
/10
Reviewed 539 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Location is good but facilities is dirty. Very noisy hostel.
Number of reviews per page
20
40