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Summer House Backpackers Cairns

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Garden
Exterior detail
Exterior
Sport court

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 8-Bed Female Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 6-Bed Female Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 4-Bed Female Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Bed in a 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Bed in a 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
341 Lake St, Cairns North, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 7 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sushi Train North Cairns - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Guyala Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Odett's Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cock & Bull - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Serpent Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Summer House Backpackers Cairns

Hostel near Cairns Esplanade
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Summer House Backpackers Cairns. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/games room.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a 24-hour front desk and a TV in reception
  • Outdoor furniture, tour/ticket information and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All 83 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Blackout curtains and sound-insulated walls
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Hebrew, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Summer House Backpackers Cairns Hostel Cairns North
Summer House Backpackers Cairns Hostel
Summer House Backpackers Cairns Cairns North
Summer House Backpackers Cair
Summer House Backpackers Cairns Cairns North
Summer House Backpackers Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Summer House Backpackers Cairns have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Summer House Backpackers Cairns pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Summer House Backpackers Cairns?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer House Backpackers Cairns located?

Located in Cairns North, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland and Cairns Esplanade. Red Arrow Walk and Cairns Base Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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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

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anna

I really liked the resturant/bar at the hostel, really good food
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Friendly fun atmosphere, staff were very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew

Friendly, accommodating & helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Was great! Perfect spot for a nap if you have a long layover.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Maria

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

8/10 Good

Alison

Staff wete friendly and helpful. 24 hr check in super convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Linda

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.

8/10 Good

JIWON

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

10/10 Excellent

Rune Fuglsang

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Masayuki

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Narendraraj

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

10/10 Excellent

Groove

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Francis

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

SEUL KI

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Location and cost
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021