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Pullman Reef Hotel Casino vs Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino ranks significantly better than Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort. Pullman Reef Hotel Casino has a TripExpert Score of 94 with recommendations from 8 reviewers including Fodor's, Star Service and The Telegraph.

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
9 / 10
35-41 Wharf St, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $111 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Part of a lively entertainment complex in the heart of Cairns, this high-end hotel has spacious rooms and suites." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"This luxury development in Cairns includes a nightclub, rainforest conservatory, five restaurants and a casino."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A stylish hotel experience, offering elegance and fun. The Reef Hotel Casino is incorporated into the uniquely designed building, with the Cairns Rainforest Dome situated on top."
Star Service Star Service
"Rooms feature garden balconies beyond floor-to-ceiling glass windows and one king or two three-quarter beds wrapped in duvets. " Full review
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Posh casino resort with world class gaming and dining, plus a glass-domed rooftop overlooking the harbor." Full review
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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