Mad Monkey Waterfront

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8Excellent
(496 Ratings)
"One of the cleanest hostel I’ve experienced! The rooms and common areas are very well cleaned every day. It’s also very social, a small hostel so you interact and connect with everyone a lot easier th..."
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8 / 10
Excellent(496 Ratings)

Hostel in Cairns

3-Star Hostel

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About this hostel

You simply can't beat our location – we're directly on the vibrant Cairns Esplanade, with the stunning Cairns Lagoon just across the street! Pop down for a refreshing dip or spend the afternoon sunbathing anytime you fancy.

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Laundry services
Outdoor Cooking
Smoking allowed
Key card access
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products

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Ratings and reviews

8 / 10
Excellent(496 Ratings)
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10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
One of the cleanest hostel I’ve experienced! The rooms and common areas are very well cleaned every day. It’s also very social, a small hostel so you interact and connect with everyone a lot easier than you would in a bigger hostel. The activities were great, free bbq and breakfast were delicious and plenty of options. The staff were all really friendly and there to help.
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10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
The location is great, close to the Esplanade in Cairns, the grocery stores and some clubs are only a few minutes away! People in the hostel are friendly, and there are a lot of long-term stays, who are very welcoming. Also the dorms were comfortable, quiet and kept clean. People at the reception were very friendly and helpful. Would stay here again!
7 / 10Good·Jul 2026
Great location close to lots of good restaurants. Lively area. Helpful staff. Clean room and bathroom. Hard for us to evaluate though as we were only there because our flight home from Port Douglas was cancelled and there was no other accommodation in Cairns with a private room that wasn’t about $600! We haven’t been in a backpackers hostel for nearly 50 years so digging deep into our memories, the hostel was fine🙂
Nothing really.
5 / 10·Sep 2026
Not applicable
I am 62+....Getting up on a double decker bed is difficult and dangerous for someone with 2 knees replaced😏

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FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Mad Monkey Waterfront. 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 Mad Monkey Waterfront pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Mad Monkey Waterfront?

We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, non-smoking, and kitchen.


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