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Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & ResortvsThe Lakes Cairns
Both Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort and The Lakes Cairns Resort are praised by professionals. On balance, Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Lakes Cairns Resort. Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort ranks #16 in Cairns with endorsements from 2 reviews including Lonely Planet, oyster.com.
Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Oyster
Lonely Planet
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $9/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
OysterBudget
"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
The Lakes Cairns
Insight Guides Lonely Planet
2 Greenslopes St, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $147/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
Insight Guides "Adjoining the Botanical Gardens and close to the action, Lakes is a well-designed resort in natural surroundings."
Lonely Planet "These gigantic resort apartments are a winning choice for families, groups...all apartments are amply equipped for self-caterers; some have huge fan-cooled lanais. Its four pools are a blessing" Full review
