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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef hostels

Outdoor pool

1. Bounce Magnetic Island

Bounce Magnetic Island
3.0 star property
Horseshoe Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (78 reviews)
"This is an excellent place to experience a tropical island. Peaceful relaxing and a friendly happy atmosphere. Staff were great, amenities were clean facilities like bar pool and kitchen really good."
Australia
Robert
The price is SAR 323
SAR 355 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sep - 17 Sep
Bounce Magnetic Island
Terrace/patio

2. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (185 reviews)
"Nice clean room and friendly people, great location and modern amenities"
Australia
Frederick
The price is SAR 370
SAR 410 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Little Drifter Cairns
Outdoor pool

3. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (453 reviews)
"Decent place to stay for the price. Good location."
United States
Andrea
The price is SAR 503
SAR 559 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sep
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Comfort Double Room with Air-conditioning | Bathroom | Shower, towels

4. On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yungaburra
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (116 reviews)
"Lovely chill place to stay - wish we had longer Looks like a place you could really relax and enjoy a chilled out pace of life for a while"
United Kingdom
Fiona
The price is SAR 114
SAR 127 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
Outdoor pool

5. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (233 reviews)
"Had a great stay, thanks!"
Australia
Ryoichi
The price is SAR 260
SAR 286 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sep - 10 Sep
YHA Cairns Central
Aerial view

6. Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (63 reviews)
"The receptionist was helpful, the room was clean, and belongings or property were managed well . "
Australia
william
The price is SAR 296
SAR 326 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
Standard Room, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

7. Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
2.0 star property
Nelly Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (67 reviews)
"Friendly staff and amazing views !!"
Australia
Evyenia
The price is SAR 739
SAR 821 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sep - 4 Sep
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
Lobby sitting area

8. Avenues Xchange

Avenues Xchange
1.0 star property
Hermit Park
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (92 reviews)
"The service when I first got to the property was amazing, plus when I was leaving it was outstanding service from Bailey. Our room clean android Q"
Australia
Pamula
The price is SAR 168
SAR 188 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Avenues Xchange
Exterior

9. Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (156 reviews)
"Lovely and fresh - recently renovated unit 209."
Australia
Jason
The price is SAR 281
SAR 310 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Caravella Backpackers
Outdoor pool

10. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
6.8 out of 10, (45 reviews)
"It was convenient enough to walk to the town and served it purpose of economics and convience."
Australia
ROBERT
The price is SAR 188
SAR 188 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
Beach nearby

11. Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel

Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Bingil Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (54 reviews)
"Amazing atmosphere among rainforest, loved the stay!"
Australia
Daria
The price is SAR 248
SAR 275 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
WiFi (free), bed sheets

12. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (91 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jennifer Ann
The price is SAR 235
SAR 261 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
The Espy Hostel
Exterior

13. Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
7.6 out of 10, Good, (103 reviews)
"Property was very convenient for central Cairns. It was quiet and quaint, and very cosy."
Australia
David
The price is SAR 399
SAR 443 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sep - 17 Sep
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Basic Shared Dormitory | WiFi (free)

14. Beach accommodation shared facility

Beach accommodation shared facility
1.0 star property
Emu Park
The price is SAR 209
SAR 230 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sep
Beach accommodation shared facility
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, however the TV placement on the wall was not right. It was on the side of the bed not in front of it."
Kyle Travis 2-night trip
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Crystalbrook Flynn