Alamanda Palm Cove by LancemorevsGilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort scores slightly higher than Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore. Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort is ranked #12 in Cairns with positive reviews from 2 reviewers like Oyster, Lonely Planet.
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
1 Veivers Road, PO Box 202, Palm Cove, Queensland 4870
From $195/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This is a modern, sophisticated hotel, renovated in 2004, with swish, spacious rooms, all with balconies either overlooking the marina or the mountains." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Its beachfront location makes it popular with wedding parties and its rooms (especially the split-level ones) are pure luxury." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"One of Palm Cove’s chicest boutique properties, the upscale Alamanda offers 55 apartment-like suites within a private tropical enclave right on the beachfront" Full review
Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $9/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
Oyster
Budget
"Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort is not a peaceful base from which to explore Cairns -- it is a centrally located party hub with excellent on-site bars that attracts locals as well as backpackers." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The ‘G spot’ is pricey, impersonal and very loud, but all rooms at this flashpacker resort have en suites and most have balconies." Full review