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Little Drifter Cairns

2.0 star property
Hostel within walking distance of Reef Fleet Terminal

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In the heart of Cairns, The Village Cairns - Hostel offers a warm and welcoming vibe. With laundry facilities, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance nearby attractions are within easy reach. Enjoy helpful staff and concierge services that make you feel at home.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area
The current price is $107
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19

Room options

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Private 4 Bed Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Private 6 Bed Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 Bed Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Private 6 Bed Female Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 Bed Female Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Female Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Private 4 Bed Female Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Female Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Private Queen Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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$81 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
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About the neighborhood

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7 Shields St, Unit 1, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Night Markets - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reef Hotel Casino - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 12 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 9 min walk
  • Freshwater Station - 15 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawawa Izakaya - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Roti Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bang & Grind The Esplanade - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Viet Fresh - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dairy by Mungalli Biodynamic - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 54 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Freedom Cairns Cairns

Freedom Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns

Freedom Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Freedom Cairns

The Village Cairns

Freedom Cairns Hostel

The Village Cairns Hostel

Little Drifter Cairns Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Little Drifter Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns

Frequently asked questions

Does Little Drifter Cairns offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Little Drifter Cairns 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.

Are pets allowed at Little Drifter Cairns?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Little Drifter Cairns?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Little Drifter Cairns.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Little Drifter Cairns?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Little Drifter Cairns?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (7-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Little Drifter Cairns and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as skydiving. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.

What's the area around Little Drifter Cairns like?

Little Drifter Cairns is a short 9-minute walk from Cairns Station and 2 minutes' walk from Cairns Esplanade.

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Reviews

Little Drifter Cairns Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Very clean throughout, staff were excellent, I had a room near the dining, common area which was very noisy.
steven, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice location and good room.
Alex, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice surroundings, easy walking access to everything, good friendly staff, safe, several tour agents around
Daniela, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel option

Really nice hostel, central location with lots to walk to- they held luggage for us from our early flight which was super helpful.
Angela, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff helpfully, clean quite place not stinky felt quite modern, comfy bed pillow not so much but all in all good for what I needed.
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The staff were very friendly
Ilhan, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Johnnie at reception was so friendly and helpful. Great group of guest, great activities, great vibes!! Loved my stay, thank-you!
Rachael Jane, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Location location location

Great location super central for all things cairns
Benjamin, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel at Cairns CBD. Clean, quiet with a great social space in the hallway. Highly recommended for solo travelers that enjoy mostly resting at night after a full day of activities.
Jose, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The best of this place is the staff always willing to help and solve every issue!
Constanza, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I checked in late at night and left early in the morning, only a short stop but the cleanliness of the hostel was pristine, the room was very spacious for a 4 bedder and super neat & clean as well
Bianca, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Very good location in Cairns. The room was quite spartan and noisy.
Johan, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very quiet, stayed in a 2 person room with my friend. Simple & clean. Bathroom was great…lots of showers & clean. Felt very safe. No parking, so try the parking garage on Lake St, $12/day.
Chelsea, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

One of the more respectful, cleaner hostels in cairns, perfect for the more matured generation who respect others privacy, females shared bathroom is extremely clean. Aside from requiring maintenance to 2/3 hand basins and regular topup of hand towels/soap, I cannot fault this hostel.
Bianca, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

My stay at The Village was wonderful, from the moment I checked in with Jonnie. He was super friendly and helped us at all times. Our trip to Cairns was to celebrate my mom's birthday, and I can say that we had a very pleasant experience. The place is quiet and well-maintained, exactly what is needed to relax and have a good time.
Skaren, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location, clean bathrooms, but no window in the rooms and therefore smelly and no fresh air
Victoria, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A very good backpacker type of place

In a central location, very close to both attractions and amenities (restaurants, bars, shops, bottle (liquor) store.) All star ratings are relative, i.e., based on this being a backpacker dormitory type of place. Needed a place to stay on short notice and was able to get room with just four beds and semi-private pair of toilet + shower rooms. People staying observed the 10 PM quiet hour start. The people out on the street, not so much.
Robert L, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

If you are booking a seperate room check details

Booked a room didn't notice there was no en suit bathroom, it's my fault probably. Also no window so it sort of feels like a box, but it was cheap secure and clean.
Mahmut Ayberk, 3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Paid extra for the premium king private room and spent the whole time listening to slamming doors. The shared bathroom for the premium rooms isn’t lockable so be prepared to walk in on people on the loo or in the shower! Staff are great and location is central and it’s probably great if you’re in a dorm and on a budget but personally I wouldn’t stay there again.
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

All the front desk staff I interacted with were very helpful, warm, and genuinely cared about my travel experience and were very resourceful with recommending places and things to try. I arrived at 12am and the manager on call was very kind to check me in. The room smelled of a melting pot of body odour though... I wish there was better ventilation and a window. The place had pretty much everything you would need. I think the bathrooms could be cleaner. The staff alone made my stay enjoyable and it was definitely worth the cheap stay.
Kenneth, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Check in was great, friendly and quick. Only issue was coming back to the hostel at night when reception was closed, the app used to open the doors did not work. Rang the phone number but no answer. Another guest had the same issue until a third guest tried and the door opened. They rang back over an hour later once I was asleep. Had the other guest not been able to open the door, I would not have been able to get in. Yet the app worked to open the door to my room
Matt, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely lovely environment
James, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Little Drifter.

Had a private room for rwo for four days. The room was entirely adequate but could've benefited with more hanging options for damp towels.
Geoffrey, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were outstanding and position to everything was excellent
Greg, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great central location, airy and spacious.
Guy, 2-night trip