Tropic Days Boutique Hostel

I don’t write reviews so the fact that I took the time to write shows how awful my experience at Tropic Days was. My sister and I have traveled to many countries and stayed at hundreds of hostels but never experienced one this bad. Upon arrival I entered our two bedroom room with the room hardly prepared nor cleaned. I’m not too picky but the amount of money we were paying I thought it was a bit unfair. As we continued our stay we were closely watched and judged by the owners not only thru there several camera but to our faces. To be fair we did have some friends visit occasionally during the day and only had been told after that we had to ask permission but “not every time” which was confusing, along with several other rules they only stated harshly after. Now I would not take the time out of my day to write a bad review about a small town hostel but the treatment myself and SEVERAL other guest received was unacceptable. Cath and Gary were horrible unkind hostesses in a hostel that should be welcoming considering that businesses thrive by word of mouth. I would understand the treatment we received if we were loud, rude, uncleanly and didn’t follow the rules but even as we were leaving I had just cleaned the room to the best of my abilities considering I was in the hospital for several days and I was still threatened by Cathy herself claiming that “this is a small town and we know people”. I know this is a long well deserving bad review but if you take the time to read this I HIGHLY do not recommend either of their hostels as you will never feel welcome and not to mention it’s way out of the way from central cairns. I truly hope that Tropic Days can grow and learn to treat other young travellers who are far from home with kindness.

By far the best hostel in Cairns! Amazing staff (John and Tina are legends) and overall really beautiful place. A bit of a paradise if you are looking to meet some new people, relax by the pool, and enjoy time in the sun. I never wanted to leave because I felt so at home there and it was very clean and comfortable. A bit of a walk to the Lagoon and central, but perfect if you don't want a loud 'party' place, and they have free bikes to hire!

Tropic Days was a dreamy little oasis that felt more like a share house of friends rather than a hostel. Cleaned daily and to a higher standard than I have seen at any other hostel, the share facilities such as the kitchens and bathrooms were fantastic. The staff were warm and bubbly like minded people who were always happy to help. There were plenty of great places to hang out around the pool, hammock and yoga zone. I could not more highly recommend a stay here.

We really enjoyed our stay here in one of the double rooms. The staff were super helpful and were able to assist us when we wanted to book tours around the area with some great discounts. The room itself was very clean although annoyingly you do have to pay to use the A/C but it is worth it!! The wifi is good and free, and the pool area and communal spaces are lovely. The kitchen is always clean as are the bathrooms. In general it is a really nice space to chill out in. The location is a little out of town which is slightly annoying, but there is a free shuttle which is great for getting to and from town, fairly regularly throughout the day. I would also consider the sister hostel Travellers oasis if you wanted something closer, but in general this was perfect for us!

The best hostel I've ever stayed in. Gabe and Cathy have created such a beautiful space that attracts amazing people. It really is one big family in the hostel, we had endless family dinners in the stunning communal area. It's cleaned everyday, the beds are comfy and the bedrooms are spacious. It's a tropical paradise.

Beautiful hostel!! I'm usually hesitant to book a hostel for fear of loudness, sleep interruptions etc.. however my husband and I were very pleasantly surprised!!! The staff were friendly, environmentally-focused, helpful and kind-hearted. Gorgeous vibe and outdoor/indoor areas. We found the other guests to be quiet and considerate. We stayed in a budget room. Which was perfect for us! The little fridge, powerful ceiling fan and bed were great. Though the building is old, cleanliness is maintained to a high standard!! We highly recommend this hostel A++

The best hostel I’ve ever stayed at - no contest. The place is immaculate and has a very social atmosphere. I spent many hours peacefully reading in a garden hammock, or in the pool. The staff and owners are very friendly and fun too! The location isn’t superb, as it’s a 15 minute walk to the nearest shop - however there are regular free shuttle buses and free bikes so no problem! A social hostel rather than a party hostel. Make sure to catch the Monday night BBQ! Air con is $1 for 3 hours.

The BEST hostel I've ever stayed in! After travelling for over a year I am so lucky to have stayed in Tropic Days and end on a high! The atmosphere is perfect, lots of places to hang out and meet all the lovely people staying here but it's tranquil so you can get your beauty sleep or relax by the beautiful pool. The rooms are spacious, wonderfully decorated and cool plus this is the cleanest hostel you'll ever stay in! The staff are so friendly and willing to help with anything you need, thank you Lucy for an amazing trip and I'm now in love with Cairns! I will definitely be back!