Gilligan's Bar

Have stayed twice now. The female only rooms themselves are pretty spacious. The rooms on club side are obviously very loud but we requested a quiet room so the second stay was much nicer. Good kitchens, cleaned a few times a day. And the bar serves pretty good food

By far the worst hostel of my entire trip to Australia. Sleeping here is not possible. It's all about partying all the time, there's shouting in the corridor, nobody cares about a good night's sleep and the staff basically don't care. Two of the staff there were very friendly towards me, so I get one star for that, the others were super unfriendly - they put on a smile at the front, but nobody really cares. I would particularly like to mention a Leo/Liam/whatever. He knew that I was lying in bed with a high temperature and chills, told me to drink a lot and sleep well - and then checked two more people into the room at 2am (which was great, as everyone in the room didn't leave to party until around 1.30am, so it was quiet for a while). The way he communicated this on the phone was super cheeky and rude. Someone definitely doesn't know how to deal with guests and likes to overreact. I couldn't sleep for more than 2 hours all night, someone always started partying in the room or switching on the lights. The dining area is often very dirty, the air conditioning so cold that you can only get sick. For anyone who wants to party for 5 nights straight, this is exactly the right hostel. Everyone else should look for an alternative.

Typical tourist club. It’s a decent club with a large crowd but more of a backpacker/20 something vibe. If you are into large crowds and backpackers/tourists this is definitely the spot. Just wasn’t for us. I was reluctant to give such a low review, however it’s just our feeling. We went a few nights just to make sure we could give an honest review. Quite impressive way to spin the review. At least the reply to our honest review is much better than the experience we witnessed. Money well spent on the individual or business hired to reply to reviews.

Gilligan’s is like the party section of Bali but right here in Australia! If you’re looking for a great night out with good drinks, good food, and an unbeatable atmosphere, this is the place to be. It’s super affordable, so it’s great bang for buck, and you’re guaranteed a fun time. The vibes are amazing, the crowd is lively, and the staff are awesome. Do yourself a favour and grab a Kryptonite drink while you’re there – it’s a game-changer. Highly recommend for anyone who loves a good party and great memories!

Stayed in a 10 bed mixed dorm in early November. The rooms were good, they came with a separate shower, sink and toilet so all could be used by different people at the same time. Beds were comfortable although no privacy curtains. The aircon was always on and to our knowledge couldn't be adjusted, which was somewhat frustrating as several times we thought it was too cold. At weekends the nightclub is very loud - music and vibrations are (literally) through the roof, however with some headphones and the free earplugs the hostel gives out this was blocked out pretty effectively. The drilling going on all day though that we were not prior warned about couldn’t be blocked out, and sometimes started as early as 7am. Kitchens had large fridges and dry storage, although these were at the mercy of thieves which did happen to me on one occasion. They feature two toasters, grills, microwaves and sinks, and three stove tops. However it did feel like for how many people wanting to use the kitchen, there was a shortage of pots, pans and cutlery (especially). If staying at the hostel you get a small discount at the bar, but without the discount drinks are quite expensive; upwards of $11 for schooners. Food is likewise expensive; $22 for a burger, albeit very nice. Plenty of areas to sit, chat and party, and events are often put on by the hostel which always turned out to be a good night out. Overall I did enjoy my stay at Gilligan’s. The backpacker atmosphere was ever present, the facilities were enough and the staff were all brilliant; special thanks to the lady sat on reception during the nights. Do recommend and would stay here again.

This spot is ideal for having fun with your friends while travelling. My friends and I stayed in a spacious private hotel room here. It is was very clean with a nice sized balcony, sound proof room and good facilities. It is good value for money in terms of price, in a prime location. ||It is situated in a central location in Cairns and within walking distance to all main areas. Ross and the team at Gilligans Travel were great as they really helped us with booking our scuba/snorkel trip, the Uncle Brien's Cape Tribulation tour and the hotel rooms. There is entertainment in the bar at the hotel each night also so there is a buzzing atmosphere.||I would recommend this place especially the value for money with the private hotel room.

Staff were very friendly. The pool area is very nice. I would have preferred to travel here in a group as it was a little overwhelming as a solo traveller however still a great place. The noise from the club wasn’t a problem at all. Staff upgraded me to a girls dorm because i felt uncomfortable in my mixed dorm which i appreciated so much. Would definitely recommend if you are travelling with a friend/group.

Not the place to stay if you want a full 8 hours…gosh the noise from the (3!!) bars downstairs was unbearable. We booked a “quiet” room, bit of a stretch, our pillows were vibrating (even on a Thursday night)! The room itself (4 bed en suite) was perfectly nice and comfortable with a clean bathroom, lockers, and separated single beds. The kitchen was very well supplied and spacious. There were nice areas to chill out in and the lobby was modern and staffed 24/7. Great location and good price, but if you want good sleep, it’ll be tough without heavy duty ear plugs… We also went to the bar itself one night, it was okay, $15 to get in and the DJ was playing different genres of music all over the place and not letting a song finish before fading into the next. Cheap drinks if you are a Gilligan’s guest though and fun to party with other backpackers.