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Little Drifter Cairns

2.0 star property
Hostel within easy reach of Cairns Esplanade

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In the heart of Cairns, The Village Cairns - Hostel offers a warm and welcoming vibe. With laundry facilities, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance nearby attractions are within easy reach. Enjoy helpful staff and concierge services that make you feel at home.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (4)

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)

Room options

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Private Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Quad Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Entire 6 Bed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 6 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Premium King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Private Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 8 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Premium Quad Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private King Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Little Drifter Cairns, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Reef Hotel Casino - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 6 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 5 min drive
  • Freshwater Station - 11 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brothers Leagues Club - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Train North Cairns - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Guyala Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Odett's Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cock & Bull - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter Cairns

At Little Drifter Cairns, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. Also, this hostel is within a short drive of Cairns Marlin Marina. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 54 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Towels fee: AUD 3 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from February 20 2025 to May 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Freedom Cairns Cairns
Freedom Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns
Freedom Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Freedom Cairns
The Village Cairns
Freedom Cairns Hostel
The Village Cairns Hostel
Little Drifter Cairns Cairns
Little Drifter Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Little Drifter Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Drifter Cairns currently open?

This property is closed from February 20 2025 to May 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Does Little Drifter Cairns offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Little Drifter Cairns does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Little Drifter Cairns?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Little Drifter Cairns?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Little Drifter Cairns.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Little Drifter Cairns?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Little Drifter Cairns?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (5-min drive) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Little Drifter Cairns and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as skydiving. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.

What's the area around Little Drifter Cairns like?

Little Drifter Cairns is a short 17-minute walk from Cairns Esplanade and 14 minutes' walk from Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.

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Little Drifter Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Nice location and good room.
Alex, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel option
Really nice hostel, central location with lots to walk to- they held luggage for us from our early flight which was super helpful.
Angela, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good
Gaku, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff helpfully, clean quite place not stinky felt quite modern, comfy bed pillow not so much but all in all good for what I needed.
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best of this place is the staff always willing to help and solve every issue!
Constanza, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel at Cairns CBD. Clean, quiet with a great social space in the hallway. Highly recommended for solo travelers that enjoy mostly resting at night after a full day of activities.
Jose, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the more respectful, cleaner hostels in cairns, perfect for the more matured generation who respect others privacy, females shared bathroom is extremely clean. Aside from requiring maintenance to 2/3 hand basins and regular topup of hand towels/soap, I cannot fault this hostel.
Bianca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice surroundings, easy walking access to everything, good friendly staff, safe, several tour agents around
Daniela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very quiet, stayed in a 2 person room with my friend. Simple & clean. Bathroom was great…lots of showers & clean. Felt very safe. No parking, so try the parking garage on Lake St, $12/day.
Chelsea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Johnnie at reception was so friendly and helpful. Great group of guest, great activities, great vibes!! Loved my stay, thank-you!
Rachael Jane, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

I checked in late at night and left early in the morning, only a short stop but the cleanliness of the hostel was pristine, the room was very spacious for a 4 bedder and super neat & clean as well
Bianca, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I love this area will be back when I back to carins
Kimb, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very good backpacker type of place
In a central location, very close to both attractions and amenities (restaurants, bars, shops, bottle (liquor) store.) All star ratings are relative, i.e., based on this being a backpacker dormitory type of place. Needed a place to stay on short notice and was able to get room with just four beds and semi-private pair of toilet + shower rooms. People staying observed the 10 PM quiet hour start. The people out on the street, not so much.
Robert L, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

If you are booking a seperate room check details
Booked a room didn't notice there was no en suit bathroom, it's my fault probably. Also no window so it sort of feels like a box, but it was cheap secure and clean.
Mahmut Ayberk, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Very budget for 40$ a night. Would’ve liked curtains between beds
Owen, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Paid extra for the premium king private room and spent the whole time listening to slamming doors. The shared bathroom for the premium rooms isn’t lockable so be prepared to walk in on people on the loo or in the shower! Staff are great and location is central and it’s probably great if you’re in a dorm and on a budget but personally I wouldn’t stay there again.
Andrew, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, clean bathrooms, but no window in the rooms and therefore smelly and no fresh air
Victoria, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff were very friendly
Ilhan, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Very good location in Cairns. The room was quite spartan and noisy.
Johan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were outstanding and position to everything was excellent
Greg, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location location location
Great location super central for all things cairns
Benjamin, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great central location, airy and spacious.
Guy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and exceptional service. Rooms clean and quiet. I would definitely stay again.
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

My stay at The Village was wonderful, from the moment I checked in with Jonnie. He was super friendly and helped us at all times. Our trip to Cairns was to celebrate my mom's birthday, and I can say that we had a very pleasant experience. The place is quiet and well-maintained, exactly what is needed to relax and have a good time.
Skaren, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Can definitely recommend to others
Laisa, 1-night trip