Little Drifter Cairns

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8.2
/10
Very Good
189 reviews

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Angela

10.0
/ 10
Really nice hostel, central location with lots to walk to- they held luggage for us from our early flight which was super helpful.

Robert L

10.0
/ 10
In a central location, very close to both attractions and amenities (restaurants, bars, shops, bottle (liquor) store.) All star ratings are relative, i.e., based on this being a backpacker dormitory type of place. Needed a place to stay on short notice and was able to get room with just four beds and semi-private pair of toilet + shower rooms. People staying observed the 10 PM quiet hour start. The people out on the street, not so much.

Bianca

10.0
/ 10
One of the more respectful, cleaner hostels in cairns, perfect for the more matured generation who respect others privacy, females shared bathroom is extremely clean. Aside from requiring maintenance to 2/3 hand basins and regular topup of hand towels/soap, I cannot fault this hostel.
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1/7 Shields St, Cairns City, Cairns City, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 4870

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Little Drifter Cairns is a 2-star hostels that has been welcoming guests since 2023. The accommodation went through a renovation in 2019. Little Drifter Cairns is part of Independent under LA Collective. There are 54 rooms spread across 2 floors.
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1/7 Shields St, Cairns City, Cairns City, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 4870
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General Information

Little Drifter Cairns is a 2-star hostels that has been welcoming guests since 2023. The accommodation went through a renovation in 2019. Little Drifter Cairns is part of Independent under LA Collective. There are 54 rooms spread across 2 floors.

Location

Located at 1/7 Shields St, Cairns City in Cairns, Australia. Those looking to explore will find Curtain Fig National Park, Crater Lakes National Park, and Cairns Rainforest Dome nearby. Closest airport is Cairns Intl, 4.575 km away from the accommodation.

Facilities & Amenities

Little Drifter Cairns has Laundry service, Luggage storage, WiFi in public area, TV, and more. Rooms also come with TV.

Contact

Email: info@driftercairns.com.au
Phone number: +611800180288

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  • Wi-Fi in public areas

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Little Drifter Cairns

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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!

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Document Policy
Upon check-in, you are required to bring ID Card, credit card. Please bring the required documents in hard copy.

Minimum Age for Check-in Policy
Minimum age to check-in is 18. Minor guests must be accompanied by adults upon check-in.

Required Documents

Upon check-in, you are required to bring ID Card, credit card. Please bring the required documents in hard copy.
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Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - 21:00 - to 00:00 - 10:00
Available rooms at Little Drifter Cairns
54
Number of floors in Little Drifter Cairns
2
Another facilities in Little Drifter Cairns
Laundry Service, Luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas

Frequently asked question in Little Drifter Cairns

What is normal check-in & check-out time at Little Drifter Cairns?
The standard check-in time at Little Drifter Cairns is starting from 14:00 - 21:00 while the latest check-out time is at 00:00 - 10:00
What is the star rating of Little Drifter Cairns?
Little Drifter Cairns is a 2.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Little Drifter Cairns have?
Little Drifter Cairns has 2 floors.
How many rooms are available at Little Drifter Cairns?
Little Drifter Cairns has 54 rooms in total.
What do past guests say about Little Drifter Cairns?
Little Drifter Cairns is well-known for its Service and Facilites, Cleanliness, Room Comfort, as reviewed by verified Traveloka guests.

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8.2
Very Good
From 188 reviews
Cleanliness

8.2

Room Comfort

8.2

Service and Facilites

8.6

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Frederick
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

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Nice clean room and friendly people, great location and modern amenities
steven
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Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very clean throughout, staff were excellent, I had a room near the dining, common area which was very noisy.
Geoffrey
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with Partner
8.0
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Reviewed 64 week(s) ago

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Had a private room for rwo for four days. The room was entirely adequate but could've benefited with more hanging options for damp towels.
James
10.0
/10
Reviewed 65 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Absolutely lovely environment
sophie
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Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 92 week(s) ago

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This hostel was very dirty when we arrived, even though the bathrooms had apparently been cleaned just 1/2 hours before. The rooms felt very much like a prison, literally a bed, hard floor and no windows. I will give credit to the staff who quickly moved us rooms and apologised for the bathrooms but I would not stay again or recommend.
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Monique
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Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 99 week(s) ago

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Property was in a good location but the kitchen was very full and hard to find any space.
Angela
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Friends and family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 102 week(s) ago

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Really nice hostel, central location with lots to walk to- they held luggage for us from our early flight which was super helpful.
Robert L
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 105 week(s) ago

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In a central location, very close to both attractions and amenities (restaurants, bars, shops, bottle (liquor) store.) All star ratings are relative, i.e., based on this being a backpacker dormitory type of place. Needed a place to stay on short notice and was able to get room with just four beds and semi-private pair of toilet + shower rooms. People staying observed the 10 PM quiet hour start. The people out on the street, not so much.
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Alex
8.0
/10
Reviewed 106 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Nice location and good room.
Bianca
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 107 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

One of the more respectful, cleaner hostels in cairns, perfect for the more matured generation who respect others privacy, females shared bathroom is extremely clean. Aside from requiring maintenance to 2/3 hand basins and regular topup of hand towels/soap, I cannot fault this hostel.
Constanza
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 108 week(s) ago

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The best of this place is the staff always willing to help and solve every issue!
Chelsea
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Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 108 week(s) ago

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Very quiet, stayed in a 2 person room with my friend. Simple & clean. Bathroom was great…lots of showers & clean. Felt very safe. No parking, so try the parking garage on Lake St, $12/day.
Andrew
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4.0
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Reviewed 109 week(s) ago

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Paid extra for the premium king private room and spent the whole time listening to slamming doors. The shared bathroom for the premium rooms isn’t lockable so be prepared to walk in on people on the loo or in the shower! Staff are great and location is central and it’s probably great if you’re in a dorm and on a budget but personally I wouldn’t stay there again.
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Daniel
10.0
/10
Reviewed 111 week(s) ago

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Friendly staff helpfully, clean quite place not stinky felt quite modern, comfy bed pillow not so much but all in all good for what I needed.
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 113 week(s) ago

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Staff seem to not care about this place, the cleaning is surface and thick dust on vents, top of any surface. Floors and bathrooms were cleaned terribly, with thick ingrained dirt around the edges. Cracks tiles, some broken showers, 1 working tumble dryer out of 4, water damage in areas and paint falling off walls in the bed room which were cleaner then the communual areas but defiantly not clean. Staff beside 1 seemed rude and when I asked what the situation with the kitchen was as I have not been there before she said use a box and I couldn't find one as they are overfilled with several “staff” labeled boxes taking up multiple per person. They responded that, it wasn't their problem and I had to figure it out. They had somebags at the bottom which had to be removed as a message was sent to everyoneim not sure what those people did. The kitchen is incredibly dirty, no fresh tea towels available and old dirt almost every where. .the comunnal areas had some sofas which you could see the dirt build up on them. I felt like they didn't care or haven't for a long while. This place could be so much better but its just lacking management and quality staff. I hate to leave a bad review but it was gross. I would add photos but it won't let me
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Bianca
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 114 week(s) ago

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I checked in late at night and left early in the morning, only a short stop but the cleanliness of the hostel was pristine, the room was very spacious for a 4 bedder and super neat & clean as well
Jose
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 115 week(s) ago

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Great hostel at Cairns CBD. Clean, quiet with a great social space in the hallway. Highly recommended for solo travelers that enjoy mostly resting at night after a full day of activities.
Victoria
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Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 119 week(s) ago

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Great location, clean bathrooms, but no window in the rooms and therefore smelly and no fresh air
BRAIRA
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Business and Leisure
2.0
/10
Reviewed 120 week(s) ago

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Scary night, all I could hear was weird noise of group of guys trying to break in lock and yelling too much F word around.
Rachael Jane
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 121 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Johnnie at reception was so friendly and helpful. Great group of guest, great activities, great vibes!! Loved my stay, thank-you!
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