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Summer House Backpackers Cairns

Property class: 2
Adults-only hostel near Cairns Esplanade

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A pool area with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a shaded area.
A crowded bar with tables and chairs, a mural on the wall, and a sign for 'Zac's'.
A colorful mural with motivational text, a toilet sign, and a wooden planter with plants.
A group of people playing beach volleyball on a sandy court surrounded by palm trees.
A courtyard with a wooden bench, potted plants, and a wall mural.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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341 Lake St, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Bed in a 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wardrobe, and a fan.

Bed in a 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in a 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wardrobe, and a fan.

Bed in a 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in a 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed room with a window, a door, and blue lockers.

Bed in a 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Bed in a 4-Bed Female Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wardrobe, and a fan.

Bed in a 4-Bed Female Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in a 6-Bed Female Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wardrobe, and a fan.

Bed in a 6-Bed Female Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in a 8-Bed Female Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wardrobe, and a fan.

Bed in a 8-Bed Female Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

A small, compact room with a bed, a small white appliance, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed with blue bedding in a room with white walls and a window.

Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Bed in a 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed with blue bedding, a metal ladder, and a wooden floor.

Bed in a 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Cairns

Cairns North stay.At this Cairns North hostel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Mudflats. Icon Cancer Centre Cairns (Liz Plummer) and Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cairns Botanic Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cairns Performing Arts Centre - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 8 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smith Street Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Guyala Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coral Hedge Brasserie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yum Sing - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Summer House Backpackers Cairns

Adults-only hostel near Cairns Esplanade
Summer House Backpackers Cairns offers its guests an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Summer House Backpackers Cairns. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairns hostel.

  • 83 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Summer House Backpackers Cairns offers 83 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Cairns hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

Summer House Backpackers Cairns Hostel Cairns North
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Summer House Backpackers Cair
Summer House Backpackers Cairns Hotel
Summer House Backpackers Cairns Cairns North
Summer House Backpackers Cairns Hotel Cairns North

Frequently asked questions

How close is Summer House Backpackers Cairns to the airport?

Summer House Backpackers Cairns is 2.4 mi (5-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Summer House Backpackers Cairns have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Summer House Backpackers Cairns.

How close is Summer House Backpackers Cairns to the beach?

This hostel is 12.6 mi (20-min drive) from Palm Cove Beach and 6.1 mi (12-min drive) from Holloways Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Summer House Backpackers Cairns offer free breakfast?

Summer House Backpackers Cairns offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Summer House Backpackers Cairns?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Reef Hotel Casino (5-min drive) and Cazalys Cairns (7-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Summer House Backpackers Cairns?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Summer House Backpackers Cairns?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Summer House Backpackers Cairns have a pool?

Summer House Backpackers Cairns features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Does Summer House Backpackers Cairns have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Summer House Backpackers Cairns have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Summer House Backpackers Cairns to downtown Cairns?

Summer House Backpackers Cairns is 1.6 mi away from Cairns.

Summer House Backpackers Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the resturant/bar at the hostel, really good food
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly fun atmosphere, staff were very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly, accommodating & helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice including all the facilities cycle, breakfast etc
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was great! Perfect spot for a nap if you have a long layover.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

The hostel and services are very well organized, the staff is very friendly, it is a big hostel and therefore many people uses the premises and sometimes there are issues, overall it is a good place to stay if you want to save a lot of money while in Cairns
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff wete friendly and helpful. 24 hr check in super convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've only stayed 2 nights but so far the staff has been friendly and helpful. Beds are comfortable and the bath is clean. Free service transportation. It wasn't loud and not quiet, perfect if you want a good night's sleep but also want to socialize.
Verified review

8/10 Good

JIWON

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely great for the money!

Friendly staffs, lots of facilities like bikes, cutlery sets, shuttle bus to the city, towels, and etc provided for free! Especially great for the backpackers :) One drawback is that since the kitchen is located outside, it is not maintained super clean but it was okay too! Not very close to the city but the shuttle runs every 30 mins and the botanic garden, which I really loved, was around so I liked the location too
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rune Fuglsang

Liked: Staff & service
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Louisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was overcharged by $124 and refunded $119.80. The bed was hard and showers were cold. I booked a dorm room for 27 a nigjt on Wotif but because of my age being 53, i had to pay 140 a night for a single room that looked like a prison cell. The tables to eat and drink at were never cleaned by staff, the kitchen was dirty and grounds were unkept. The pool was dirty, you wouldnt swim in it. The staff were more concerned about themselves than the customers, eating in front of them, talking with each other while people were waiting to be served. Terrible and i would not recommend it at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ostello = Famiglia

L'ostello piu bello che abbia mai visto. Le persone che lo frequentano sono come famiglia, personale gentilissimo e disponibile. Posizione strategica sia per aeroporto che per il centro. Navetta gratutita tutto il giorno per andare e tornare dal centro.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay

Lovely swimming pool and bar, room was clean, big kitchen but no cutlery or plates - you had to hire them. As I was only there one night and had a teaspoon with me I had to eat my food out of the pot !!! Very large and busy but very friendly place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and cost
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room is very hot, I could not stop sweating. You hardly feel any cool breeze from the air-condition.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
You get what you pay for! I was in a room with 3 other girls. Beds were alright but when I went to the bathroom, I saw a massive cockroach run out. It’s not super clean but manageable. I was only there for one night and booked it because of how close it was to the airport. When I was checking out in the morning, no one was at the desk and I had to wait around 5-10 mins for someone to show up. Overall, I’d give this place a 2.5 star!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Summer House Backpackers Feb 20/0

Stayed for 1 night, staff were efficient and helpful, the hostel was clean and lively with a great outdoor pool and bar area. The 24hr reception was very useful as I left at 3am and staff were super helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic friendly service, great bar, great food, comfortable stay as always. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good atmosphere but needs renovation and cleaning.

Stayed twice during our holiday in Cairns. Both times we had 2 double rooms. The bathrooms were not very clean in either of the rooms we had. The bed was very very very hard and we had to ask for the airconditioning to be turned on. This was something no one told us upon arrival so first night was very hot and humid as we thought the aircon was broken. Overall a nice atmosphhere but the hotel is run down and does not feel very clean. Wanted to borrow bikes but most of them were broken, had flat tires etc but despite that they were in the bike rack.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Good friendly atmosphere facilities were good clean and tidy with its to do poo was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

トイレが汚かった。他の部屋や廊下が、靴の臭いや体臭がした。 夜に他の宿泊客が大騒ぎしてうるさかった。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anders bjerg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place even for people over 30

A great place with all activities possible! We are a couple in our mid-thirties but never felt too old for this youth hostel. Staff & guests are friendly and everyone is easygoing. Free brekkie, free bike hire, free shuttle +++
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Near to airport and quiet in night for a good sleep. No airport free shuttle and small kitchen with over loaded fridges. I dont know why They need passport for check inn even you are Australian residents instead of driver license.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have to wait as early check inn was not possible.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019