The Espy Hostel

Property class: 2
Beachfront hostel with outdoor pool, near Cairns Esplanade

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When you stay at The Espy Hostel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina. An outdoor pool and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $62
$68 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

Room options

View all photos for 1 Bed in Female 4 Bed Dorm (International & interstate guests only 18-35 Age Only With Bathroom)

A compact train compartment with bunk beds, a small kitchenette, and a foldable table.

1 Bed in Female 4 Bed Dorm (International & interstate guests only 18-35 Age Only With Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Single Private Share Bathroom (International & interstate guests only)

A compact bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden hanger rack.

Single Private Share Bathroom (International & interstate guests only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 Bed in Mix 4 Bed Dorm (International & interstate guests only)(18-35 Age Only)

A compact train compartment with bunk beds, a small kitchenette, and a foldable table.

1 Bed in Mix 4 Bed Dorm (International & interstate guests only)(18-35 Age Only)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 1 Bed Mix 6 Bed Dorm with Ensuite (International & interstate guests only)(18-35 Age Only)

A compact train compartment with bunk beds, a small kitchenette, and a foldable table.

1 Bed Mix 6 Bed Dorm with Ensuite (International & interstate guests only)(18-35 Age Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Double Room (International & interstate guests only) (all ages)

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a framed picture.

Double Room (International & interstate guests only) (all ages)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed 6 beds Dorm (International & interstate guests only) (18-35 Age Only)

A compact train compartment with bunk beds, a small kitchenette, and a foldable table.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed 6 beds Dorm (International & interstate guests only) (18-35 Age Only)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed 4 beds Dorm (International & interstate guests only all ages with bathroom)

A compact train compartment with bunk beds, a small kitchenette, and a foldable table.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed 4 beds Dorm (International & interstate guests only all ages with bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
83 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Night Markets - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cairns Esplanade Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 11 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 13 min walk
  • Freshwater Station - 16 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rattle n Hum Cairns - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Villa Romana - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Splash Seafood Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Espy Hostel

  • When you stay at The Espy Hostel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina. An outdoor pool and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Hotel size

    • 17 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • Guests are required to download the property's Goki mobile app before check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

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

Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) not allowed

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

The Espy Hostel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Location
Kitchen
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Waterfront

Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Great location close to everything
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10/10 Exceptional

Would recommend their single room for solo travellers! Really helpful staff and affordable and safe!
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10/10 Exceptional

It was great, in the centre of town, cheap, good kitchen with everything you need and a pool!
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved the spacious kitchen and clean bathrooms facilities. The location was perfect! Just next to the lagoon, shopping malls, bus stop and the beach front.
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6/10 Good

Best location

Difficult to check in but friendly staff, not tidy rooms but best location in cairns!
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a quiet and comfortable environment
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome staff and great location! Thanks Monica!
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8/10 Very good

Location excellent

Greatest location. Right on the esplanade. Small private room. Simple, clean, safe, affordable.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Covenient location. Close to everything. Nice and quiet.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Very easy to find hostel. Convenient in and out. Room and facilities were clean. Bed was comfortable. Shower was hot. Good value for money.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Top position in the city center

The room was really big with a lot of space, the problem was humidity, there was mold in the walls and got worse during the days we stayed. The kitchen is well equipped and has also an airfryer. The best was location really near everything supermarket , port and lagoon pool.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location on the boardwalk

Excellent location right on the waterfront. Self check-in did not work for me either time staying here but they have a number you can call 24 hours to check in. Rooms are pretty sparse but decently comfortable. No comforter on the bed (only a bed sheet) but it's warm enough that you don't really need it. A/C units are also pretty strong. Not loud at night.
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4/10 Fair

Stayed 4 nights – central location, budget accommodation. Check-in via email code worked well. You get what you pay for – affordable stay, but basic standards. Some bathrooms out of order, and the rest could use maintenance. Kitchen okay but messy inconsiderate guests (my food was left outside fridge overnight). Very noisy overall – AC had to run constantly in the room and was extremely loud. Staff were friendly and helpful. 40+ solo traveler on a budget, two nights would’ve been enough.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great property in a great location. Clean and no bugs. Great shower pressure!! Staff was friendly and helpful. Had a tour company on site to help with bookings, which was amazing. Kitchen was helpful to have for making our own morning coffee or tea before heading out for the day. Didn’t use the pool as had been out each day all day on boats to the reef, and this location is directly across the street from the lagoon. At first we were worried as I hadn’t realized I’d booked a hostel and not a hotel room. This hostel was quiet at night. I would recommend this location for anyone travelling to the area. It was absolutely what we needed and right near everything we wanted to see or do. All the restaurant choices you could imagine and at least 10 ice cream shops in a one block radius. The bonus of the night market next door was great for nik nacks and things we’d left at home.
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6/10 Good

Super convenient, right on the Esplanade close to food, wharf, and you can book tours right at the "reception" desk. Reception folks were very helpful. There were lots of cockroaches in my room -- scampering thru day and night. I was told "it's the tropics," "it's that time of year," and "we have exterminators in every month." The manager left with my a spray bottle of Raid. Secondly, the kitchen facilities were packed. It was nearly impossible to find room in any of the fridges, and waiting in line to cook or clean at any mealtime was routine.
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4/10 Fair

The property atmosphere was awesome! Everyone was really nice and it was calm and quiet. The reason it is ranking low there were ants in my room. The shower was broken. out of the two showers near me one was dangling off the wall and I had to hold it up. The other shower didn't drain and so I was standing in a foot of water during my shower. The staff was responsive but unprofessional. He came to solve one of my problems quickly but arrived in only underwear. the building is half inside and half outside do you can see roots of above trees in the bathroom and not all shared areas kitchen and hang out spaces had a full roof. However, induvial rooms are enclosed and have wall air conditioning units but you cannot adjust the temperature and I was really cold. Location was perfect and in walking distance to everything we wanted to do and or walking distance to a pick up location to the day tours we booked.
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10/10 Exceptional

Location, location, location!

Great place to stay on the heart of Cairns, everything is on your doorstep. Rooms are very basic but the Espy is all about location. Other guests and staff were friendly and engaging, the shared kitchen was clean and had everything you could want for food preparation. Given the price, you can't go past this place. The code system to access the building and rooms needs attention and can be frustrating but support from management was immediate and always forthcoming as required.
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6/10 Good

Great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet place for rest.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, good vibes.
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10/10 Exceptional

A hostel with everything I needed, a great location and a friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Central location, easy walk to absolutely everything,clean facilities and lovely staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hostal
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8/10 Very good

Right in the middle of town Enough hostel eating area
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10/10 Exceptional

Food flair and flavors

Peaceful and easy with the added bonus of international aromas