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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns vs Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns ranks marginally higher than Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns comes in at #5 in Cairns with accolades from 3 reviews like Oyster, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Star Service
Oyster
Lonely Planet
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $106 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"Highlights include attractively refurbished modern guest rooms, revamped dining options and a big child-friendly pool. "
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This is a reliable upper-middle-range DoubleTree chain outpost with a fantastic location on the edge of the popular Esplanade area."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"An enviable location on the northern end of the Esplanade, 24-hoor room service and stylish, modern guestrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows define this well-presented chain hotel."
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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
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."
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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."
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