Cairns Harbour LightsvsTropic Days Backpackers
Cairns Harbour Lights and Tropic Days Backpackers are both highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Tropic Days Backpackers scores slightly better than Cairns Harbour Lights. Tropic Days Backpackers comes in at #17 in Cairns with recommendations from 2 publications including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
Cairns Harbour Lights
1 Marlin Parade, CityPort Harbourfront Complex, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $95/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Fitness Center
Fodor's
"The modern apartments and studios at this hotel right on the Cairns waterfront are a two-minute stroll to Reef Fleet Terminal, making them ideal for early-morning reef trips." Full review
Jetsetter
"Contemporary apartment-style hotel overlooking Cairns' marina with four waterfront restaurants." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This collection of slick, self-contained apartments overlooks the marina from its prime position above the Reef Fleet Terminal." Full review
Tropic Days Backpackers
26 - 28 Bunting St, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $12/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
Rough Guide
"Excellent hostel with a pool, nice gardens (with room to camp), colourful rooms, free wi-fi, fab Aussie BBQs and a highly sociable atmosphere. There are hourly courtesy buses into town."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This popular hostel has a tropical garden with hammocks, pool table, bunk-free dorms, fresh linen and towels, free wi-fi and a relaxed vibe." Full review