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Cairns Harbour Lights vs Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Cairns Harbour Lights and Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort are both rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort scores slightly better than Cairns Harbour Lights. Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort is ranked #12 in Cairns with endorsements from 2 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Oyster.

Cairns Harbour Lights
Cairns Harbour Lights
7 / 10
1 Marlin Parade, CityPort Harbourfront Complex, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $95 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Pool
  • Fitness Center
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Fodor's 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 Jetsetter
"Contemporary apartment-style hotel overlooking Cairns' marina with four waterfront restaurants." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This collection of slick, self-contained apartments overlooks the marina from its prime position above the Reef Fleet Terminal." Full review
Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort
7 / 10
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $9 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Pool
  • Free Parking
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Oyster 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 Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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