,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(145.77011,-16.914305)/145.77250510454178,-16.91929330600031,13.356099333368855/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort vs Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort and Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns scores marginally better than Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns scores 78 with recommendations from 2 publications including Frommer's, Star Service.
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."
Full review
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
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Star Service
Frommer's
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $67 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Separated from the water by a generally quiet road, a park and a bayside promenade, this resort is a pleasant 15-minute stroll from the Night Market and the main shopping and dining area."
Full review
Frommer's
"The hotel offers a range of units, from hotel rooms to penthouse apartments...in front is a pool and sun deck. On-site are a convenience store, a hairdresser, and a masseuse."
Full review
