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About this property

Ideally located in the scenic and quieter area of the Esplanade- away from the noise of the clubs, bars and traffic- but only an easy 10 minute walk to the main attractions, the Pier and Cairns City center. An evening meal deal at a nearby licensed venue each night. Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas until 22:30, a large swimming pool, BBQ facilities, a self-service laundry and 2 fully equipped shared kitchens. Caravella Hostel offers a choice of private and dormitory rooms, each offering free air conditioning, a fan and a refrigerator. Rooms with private bathroom facilities are available. Free luggage storage and a free safety deposit box are provided at reception. The property offers tour discounts for all tours booked through the hostel. Guests can relax in the shared TV lounge room and a communal area with free WiFi throughout the day. The staff can assist with information on local tours and activities. Our onsite Bagus Cafe can cater for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cairns Airport is a 12-minute drive from Caravella Backpackers Cairns. Cairns Pier, the departure point for Great Barrier Reef cruises, is a 15-minute walk away. There are shops, bars and nightclubs within a 10-minute walk.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Cairns, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

    • FREE parking!


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 full beds
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
4 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jonelle
    United States United States
    Great location on the esplanade. Most comfortable pillow I've ever had at a hostel. Mattress also comfortable. Appreciated that the bunks weren't really high. Girl at checkout was so nice. Good after hours check in process and clear...
  • Nadine
    Australia Australia
    Staff are really helpful and friendly. It’s a great location with proximity to beach and night markets. It has a lovely pool, on-site Indonesian restaurant, and a great open plan outdoor sitting area.
  • Gabriela
    Australia Australia
    Big, clean rooms with shared balconies. The sheets and towels were very clean, and the bed was comfortable. 2 large kitchens, and lots of open common spaces. The staff was helpful.
  • Harrison
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The staff were so lovely, helpful and kind... really wonderful people. My room was clean and comfortable and had all I needed. The location was superb for everything. Ate at the attached Indonesian restaurant each evening, really lovely people and...
  • Michael
    United States United States
    A very nice quiet and secure property. Great for long term stays.
  • Svetlana
    Japan Japan
    Great location and clean room. I got a room upgrade for my short stay
  • Chris
    Australia Australia
    Friendly staff, comfortable room and bed, close to everything.
  • Cara
    Australia Australia
    the one bedroom unit was very comfortable, and was perfect for our one night stay in Cairns.
  • Jodi
    United States United States
    Easy location, helpful staff, very accommodating. Upgraded our room so we could be with our family.
  • Eunice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious, clean and very comfortable private room. The location was great, and I love the Indonesian restaurant attached to it!

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Bagus Cafe
    • Cuisine
      Indonesian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch

Amenities of Caravella Backpackers

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Laundry

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Off-site
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Front Desk Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car rental
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool

Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Italian
  • Chinese

House rules

Caravella Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 9:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
AUD 80 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2.96% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please note that there is a 0.14% charge when you pay with Eftpos.

The maximum stay in share rooms is 10 days.

Please note for group bookings of 6 or more guests, free airport pick up is not available and different policies and additional supplements may apply.

You can request daily housekeeping service at an extra charge.

Guests are required to show a valid photo identification and a valid credit card upon check-in. This credit card must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Caravella Backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Caravella Backpackers