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Caravella Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with outdoor pool, near Cairns Esplanade

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Outdoor pool
Balcony
Exterior
Fridge
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Internet in the lobby
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
The price is $75
includes taxes & fees
$68 per night
Dec 29 - Dec 30

Room options

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Deluxe Apartment, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Apartment, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Double Ensuite Room | In-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Ensuite Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 7 min drive
  • Freshwater Station - 10 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 12 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 20 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Pizza Trattoria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dundee’s at the Cairns Aquarium - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gelocchio - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers is just 4 mi (6.4 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Italian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 49 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 9:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • All guests must show a valid passport.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • WiFi in rooms*

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free offsite parking nearby

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas
  • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • WiFi (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Limited housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for AUD 5 per day (rates may vary)
  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for AUD 5.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
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, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Caravella Backpackers Hostel Cairns
Caravella Backpackers Hostel
Caravella Backpackers Cairns
Caravella Backpackers
Caravella Backpackers Hotel Cairns
Caravella Backpackers Cairns
Caravella Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Caravella Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns

Frequently asked questions

Does Caravella Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Caravella Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Caravella Backpackers?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Caravella Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Caravella Backpackers?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Caravella Backpackers?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Caravella Backpackers?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 9:30 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Caravella Backpackers?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (16-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Caravella Backpackers and nearby?
Caravella Backpackers has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Caravella Backpackers?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Caravella Backpackers like?
Caravella Backpackers is a short 1-minute walk from Cairns Esplanade and 15 minutes' walk from Cairns Marlin Marina.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great Room options, from basic dorms to private rooms, a selection which are 4star.
John, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Hi, Room was spacious and air-conditioned rooms. Location is so close to town and waterfront. Could use TLC in the grounds, been a tough few years. Pool was good. I would go back ,is heavily booked.
John, 6-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Pleasing and nice. Don’t expect glamour sheets and luxury soap. Clean room and great staff. That’s all you need.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful owner, walking distance to everything, the pool.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The people living there were all degenerates, bums, losers etc. If you are a winner don’t go there. Don’t do it to yourself.
7-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

room is on ground floor, the windows cannot be locked, other thing is good
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Basic but tidy Backpackers with a good pool and bathrooms. Super impressed with the staff who were really helpful and friendly. Highly recommend.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Chilling in Cairns
It's very nice hotel located in front of the beach. You can wake up in the morning and go for running every day.
Purichaya, 6-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful quiet clean well-equipped hostel.
Beautiful quiet clean hostel next to small park on the waters edge. Restaurant, pool, courtyard, 2 kitchen areas, sheltered picnic tables. Probably best hostel in Cairns.
Timothy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

It was as clean and comfortable and all you would expect given the price. Central and easy to walk along the esplanade into the centre - it’s at the quieter end. Staff very helpful and polite. Added bonus of a pool.
Alexandra, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Don’t like the PowerPoint placements and luggage storage is inconvenient and not safe as everyone has access to it.
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

My stay at Caravella hotel was lovely. Hotel is on great location, staff is friendly and helpful,,, I highly recommend.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Location is good. Lack of PowerPoints is a problem. The elephant on the next floor the walked round all night was a piss off.
Me, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Helpful staff great location. Nice and quiet for a backpackers place. Could do with updating a little but overall great experience x
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A quiet retreat
The staff here are fantastic! The saline pool was cooly refreshing as it was hot during our stay. The grounds are filled with greenery. We stayed in Room 33, one of the single rooms with a shared bathroom. The afternoon sun made the room warm. The A/C unit was either high fan (cooling) or low fan (no cooling) making it difficult to efficiently use. As a first time hostel stay, it was better than we expected. We intentionally selected a site not geared for high entertainment and are thankful for the quiet hours starting at 11pm. P.S. The park across the street has a delicious restaurant. We brought back their cut fruit to store in the inroom fridge for breakfast.
Karen, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Great value with aircon
Good stay in the small double room. Great value for the area with much needed air con. Shared facilities basic but clean.
Edward, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Liked it just fine!
Quite surprised! First time to stay in a hostel. Was just as nice as one of the B&Bs and one hotel we had stayed in, for far less money! En suite bath, large kitchens, nice pool.
Jaimie, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Simon, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Simon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

First time in a backers.
Its close to city and has clean rooms good coffee out front. Staff very helpful can answer all your questions.
simon, 2-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and affordable accommodation
Friendly staff and nice facilities for an affordable price. Closely located to everything! Would highly recommend this accomodation.
max, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

CLEAN, GREAT LOCATION & VALUE FOR $$
Fabulous location, very clean and friendly staff. Was a little noisy at night but for a backpackers this was very impressive. Would definitely stay again.. great value!
Donna, 1-night trip with friends
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