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Caravella Backpackers

Property class: 2
Hostel with outdoor pool, near Cairns Esplanade

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Caravella Backpackers offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
The current price is $75
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, Private Bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, a window, an air conditioning unit, and a sliding door.

Deluxe Apartment, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Ensuite Room

A single bed with a metal frame, white bedding, and a red blanket. There is a window with a colorful curtain and a small red-framed picture on the wall.

Double Ensuite Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

A room with two beds, one blue and one red, with matching pillows and towels.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 4 Bed Female Dorm, Shared Bathroom

A bathroom with a shower, sink, and toilet.

4 Bed Female Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 4 Bed Female Dorm, Ensuite

A kitchen with a tiled floor, a central island with cooking equipment, a wooden table, and large windows with a view of buildings and greenery.

4 Bed Female Dorm, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 6 Bed Female Dorm, Shared Bathroom

A room with bunk beds, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

6 Bed Female Dorm, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A kitchen with a tiled floor, a central island with cooking equipment, a wooden table, and large windows with a view of buildings and greenery.

Budget Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Private Twin Room Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 Night Markets - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cairns Esplanade Lagoon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 13 min walk - 1.1 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

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Villa Romana - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rattle n Hum Cairns - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Howlin' Jays - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Caravella Backpackers

  • Caravella Backpackers offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 49 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

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

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • All guests must show a valid passport.
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Required at check-in

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

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • Free offsite parking within 82 ft
    • Street parking available
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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

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Limited housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

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.

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