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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Little Drifter Cairns in Cairns City offers a terrace and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the lounge or outdoor seating area. Convenient Facilities: The hostel features a shared kitchen, air-conditioning, and a shared bathroom with showers. Express check-in and check-out services are available. Prime Location: Located 7 km from Cairns Airport, the property is close to attractions such as Cairns Convention Centre (less than 1 km) and Cairns Regional Gallery (a few steps). Guest Services: The tour desk assists with tours and activities. Reception staff speak English.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Laundry
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Patti
Australia“Location, cleanliness, friendly environment and security.” - Dario
Switzerland“The hostel is very central. The reef terminal is only a 10 minutes walk. You could get more active vibes in the common areas, however this is definitely not a party hostel. The area near the rooms was quiet and you could sleep well.” - Allan Australia“Easy check in. Friendly staff. Recent renovations.”
- Maisie
United Kingdom“Close location for all pickup points for local tours, as well as local tour operators to buy tours also Close to retailers such as Woolworths and many souvenir shops.” - Nikki Australia“Great location. Renovation is fantastic. The nicest hostel I’ve been in. Huge kitchen. Great layout. Nice big bathrooms with plenty of toilets and showers. Common areas are spacious. Curtains on beds in great. Comfortable bed. Air conditioning was...”
- Tsai
Taiwan“the location is great. art gallery, woolworths, night market... all in walking distance. And they even provide shower gel in bathroom. Kitchen is clean. Hooks in the room for you to hang your coat.” - Sarah Australia“The location was excellent, just a short walk to the reef tour boats and close to most major attractions. A grocery store is only a few metres away, making it easy to pick up food and drinks. The bathrooms were spacious, recently renovated, and...”
- Georgia Australia“Awesome location, facilities updates and clean. Staff friendly and welcoming.”
- Michael Australia“Modern. Clean. Secure. Excellent service from friendly staff. Magnificent location with close and easy access to shops, services and beachfront. Great value room rates. High quality beds, showers and facilities. Fantastic ‘vibe’ in common areas....”
- Wayne Australia“Great location in the centre of town. Easy access great facilities well kept and friendly staff”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) credit card.
" This property went through a complete renovation in June 2025"
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Little Drifter Cairns in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
