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Little Drifter Cairns

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Patio, Day, Balcony/Terrace, Seating area
Bed, Photo of the whole room, Bedroom, air conditioner
Bed, Photo of the whole room, bunk bed
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Property building, Seating area
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8.2Excellent
(430 Ratings)
"Fabulous rooms, so comfy and the AC was perfect! The showers were the cleanest I’ve ever seen in a hostel, and there was never a queue. The kitchen was huge and had space to keep your dry and cold foo..."
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8.2 / 10
Excellent(430 Ratings)

Hostel in Cairns

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About this hostel

Comfortable Accommodations

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Laundry services
Smoking allowed
Contactless check-in/out
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products

Map of Cairns

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
22.7 mi
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
7.4 mi
The Australian Armour And Artillery Museum
7.3 mi
Babinda Boulders
29.6 mi

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10
Excellent(430 Ratings)
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9 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
Everything
Few hangers
9 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
Friendly and helpful staff and a very clean facility. Light bright and relaxed vibe and as a solo female traveller I felt safe when staying there.
Nothing to complain about. Everything was as expected.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2026
Very clean and modern faciliites. In the centre of town. Definitely good VfM
Unlocking the doors using a phone was sometimes a bit slow
6 / 10Average·May 2026
Very good location
There is no control in the social areas. Many people are in the hallways at midnight, 1 a.m., and at all hours of the night, shouting and speaking loudly, which makes it impossible to rest properly.
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FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Little Drifter Cairns. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Little Drifter Cairns pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Little Drifter Cairns?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, air conditioning, non-smoking, kitchen, and balcony/terrace.

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