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The Reef Retreat Palm Cove vs Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, The Reef Retreat Palm Cove scores marginally higher than Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort. The Reef Retreat Palm Cove scores 73 with accolades from 2 reviews including Frommer's, Lonely Planet.
The Reef Retreat Palm Cove
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
10 - 14 Harpa St, Palm Cove, Queensland 4879
From $76 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Smoking Rooms
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This delightful property has a rightful reputation for excellent service."
Full review
Frommer's
"Tucked back one row of buildings from the beach is this little gem—a collection of contemporary studios and suites built around a swimming pool in a grove of palms and silver Paperbarks"
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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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