Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & ResortvsMad Monkey Village
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort is the choice of most writers compared to Njoy Travellers Resort. Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort has a TripExpert Score of 78 with positive reviews from 2 reviews including Oyster, Lonely Planet.
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
Mad Monkey Village
141 Sheridan St, Cairns, Queensland QLD 4870
From $8/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's
"The resort is a cluster of rooms tucked away in a dense vine forest. Each room is private and roomy, with wooden floors and a balcony looking into the forest." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This colourful, easygoing backpackers has a lagoon pool, licensed communal hang-outs, good communal kitchen and barbecue area." Full review