Little Drifter Cairns
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Little Drifter Cairns
Hostel
Renovated in 2025
1/7 Shields St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
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Highlights
Newly renovated
Ideal location
Lots to doAmenities
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Restaurant
Tour/Ticket Service
Smoking Area
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Lockers Available
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Property Description
With a stay at Little Drifter Cairns in Cairns (Cairns Central Business District), you'll be steps from Cairns Esplanade and 7 minutes by foot from Cairns Central Shopping Centre. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina.
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8.2/10
Very GoodOverall a solid hostel experience.
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Surroundings
Airport: Cairns Airport
(6.6km)
Airport: Mareeba Airport
(69.5km)
Train: Cairns Central Station
(680m)
Train: Freshwater
(10.7km)
Landmarks: Cairns Art Gallery
(100m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
1
Bed In 8 Bed Mixed Dorm
1 bunk bed
16m² | Floor: 1
No window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Shower
Washing Machine
Bedding: Blanket Or Quilt
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2
Bed In 6 Bed Female Dorm
1 bunk bed
No window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Shower
Washing Machine
Bedding: Blanket Or Quilt
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1
Private Twin Room
2 bunk beds
13m² | Floor: 1
No window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Shower
Washing Machine
Bedding: Blanket Or Quilt
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5
Private Double Room
1 double bed
11m² | Floor: 1
No window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Shower
Washing Machine
Bedding: Blanket Or Quilt
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1
Bed In 6 Bed Mixed Dorm
1 bunk bed
No window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Shower
Washing Machine
Bedding: Blanket Or Quilt
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1
Private Triple Room
2 bunk beds and 1 single bed
16m² | Floor: 1
No window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Shower
Washing Machine
Bedding: Blanket Or Quilt
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1
Private 8 Bed Room
8 bunk beds
16m² | Floor: 1
No window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Shower
Washing Machine
Bedding: Blanket Or Quilt
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Bed In 2 Bed Female Dorm
1 bunk bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Shower
Washing Machine
Bedding: Blanket Or Quilt
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1
Private 6 Bed Room
6 bunk beds
16m² | Floor: 1
No window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Shower
Washing Machine
Bedding: Blanket Or Quilt
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4
Private Premium Quad Room
1 bunk bed
No window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Shower
Washing Machine
Bedding: Blanket Or Quilt
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1
Bed In 4 Bed Mixed Dorm
1 bunk bed
No window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Shower
Washing Machine
Bedding: Blanket Or Quilt
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7
Premium King Room
1 king bed
May not have a window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Shower
Washing Machine
Bedding: Blanket Or Quilt
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2
Bed In 8 Bed Female Dorm
1 bunk bed
16m² | Floor: 1
No window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Shower
Washing Machine
Bedding: Blanket Or Quilt
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Private King Room
1 king bed
No window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Shower
Washing Machine
Bedding: Blanket Or Quilt
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3
Bed In Premium 4 Bed Dorm
1 bunk bed
No window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Shower
Washing Machine
Bedding: Blanket Or Quilt
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2
Private Quad Room
4 bunk beds
16m² | Floor: 1
No window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Shower
Washing Machine
Bedding: Blanket Or Quilt
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Guest Reviews
8.2/10
Very Good
95 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness7.8
- Amenities7.8
- Location9.1
- Service8.1
Average for similar properties in Cairns
AI Summary
Conveniently located in Cairns, the hostel provides helpful staff, weekly events, and a well-equipped kitchen. However, it lacks a lift and has limited privacy due to shared bathrooms. Strong Wi-Fi is a plus.
Pei Yeing
December 19, 2024
There are share restroom among entire floor. The facilities in the restroom need to be upgrade due to not function well
The location wise is easy to travel everywhere. There are Woolworths just few step away from the stay
Ji around the world
January 6, 2025
We’ve stayed at a The Village hostel in Canberra before and had a rather good experience, this was our first time in Cairns and we greatly appreciated their hospitality once again!
The hostel was huge, the rooms were very spacious and we overall were offered everything we needed (laundry room, all equipped kitchen, bathrooms, etc).
It was a short stay but we really enjoyed how close the hostel was from the local pool and night market!
It’s a 20-min taxi drive from the airport (note that there’s no public transport in this area of the city).
Would definitely recommend The Village overall, why not try some of their other locations in the upcoming future!
Guest User
July 20, 2024
Overall a solid hostel experience.
Goh Peiyi
March 5, 2024
Very Good and very convenient location. Thereception very helpful
Ashim
May 1, 2024
Overall was really good
Guest User
July 1, 2022
1) It was a nightmare checking-in. I reached the hostel at 6:30pm and realized that there was no reception but to use Goki for checking-in. However, I received a notice from Goki that "no reservation" after keying in my confirmation number. I got a shock and kept asking for help from strangers within the hostel. By the time I got it solved, it was like 8:30pm and I was starved to death.
2) Though Goki is an easy system but u need to bring your mobile everywhere you go even to the toilet eg shower (what happen if you forget to bring out the phone); there was a time my phone was almost out of battery (1% left) and I have to quickly charge it by borrowing charger from others.
3) There is no window in my room (single) and the air-con temperature is beyond my control
4) The reception area only opens till 2pm daily, after which you have to make call for any housekeeping services. It really pose inconveniences for first timer who wants to know about Cairns in terms of the directions, places of interests etc.
5) The location is excellent but I don't think I will recommend this hostel to my friends in future.
Guest User
August 2, 2024
Very satisfied with the service, the guy at the front desk is really great, the service is in place, he demonstrated it himself, the roommate is also very enthusiastic, the location is also very good, I love this store so much! I will come again next time!
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Guest User
January 3, 2025
The air conditioner was right above me, so I was hit by the cold air, and there was mold inside. And I don't know if it was the smell from the person using it below, but the smell was so bad that I didn't want to come into the room.
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Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Restaurant
Tour/Ticket Service
Smoking Area
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Front Desk Services
Tour/Ticket Service
Luggage Storage
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Lockers Available
Food & Drink
Alcohol-Free Property
Halal meals provided
Off-site
Public Areas
Elevator
No Smoking in Public Areas
Smoking Area
Shared Kitchen
Picnic Area
Health & Wellness
Yoga Session
Activities
Eco Tours
Off-site
Cleaning Services
Clothes Dryer
Accessibility
Handrails in Stairways
Safety & Security
CCTV In Public Areas
First-Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–24:00
Check-out: 08:00–10:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]08:00–24:00
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
Breakfast not provided.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Parties
Parties and activities not allowed
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Opened: 2019
- Renovated: 2025
- Number of Rooms: 94
With a stay at Little Drifter Cairns in Cairns (Cairns Central Business District), you'll be steps from Cairns Esplanade and 7 minutes by foot from Cairns Central Shopping Centre. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hostel include a television in a common area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area.
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hostel include a television in a common area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area.
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.