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About this property
Ideally located in the scenic and quieter area of the Esplanade- away from the noise of the clubs, bars and traffic- but only an easy 10 minute walk to the main attractions, the Pier and Cairns City center. An evening meal deal at a nearby licensed venue each night. Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas until 22:30, a large swimming pool, BBQ facilities, a self-service laundry and 2 fully equipped shared kitchens. Caravella Hostel offers a choice of private and dormitory rooms, each offering free air conditioning, a fan and a refrigerator. Rooms with private bathroom facilities are available. Free luggage storage and a free safety deposit box are provided at reception. The property offers tour discounts for all tours booked through the hostel. Guests can relax in the shared TV lounge room and a communal area with free WiFi throughout the day. The staff can assist with information on local tours and activities. Our onsite Bagus Cafe can cater for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cairns Airport is a 12-minute drive from Caravella Backpackers Cairns. Cairns Pier, the departure point for Great Barrier Reef cruises, is a 15-minute walk away. There are shops, bars and nightclubs within a 10-minute walk.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Beachfront
- Laundry
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 double bed | ||
2 double beds or 2 single beds | ||
1 double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 single bed and 1 double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
4 bunk beds | ||
6 bunk beds | ||
Bedroom 1 1 double bed Bedroom 2 1 double bed Bedroom 3 1 double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 double bed Bedroom 2 1 double bed Bedroom 3 1 double bed | ||
4 single beds | ||
1 double bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Katherine
New Zealand“A really nice clean hostel. Late check in procedure was smooth. Friendly staff and guests. Café next door had good lunch specials. Great location for activities on the GBR.” 
Wayne
Australia“Bed was comfortable, room was sizeable, shower was good, pool was great, staff were helpful.”- Lizzy Australia“Great location and new refurb room. Perfect for our family holiday in Cairns.”
- Emily Australia“The apartment room we stayed in was so nice! Very modern and clean. Perfect for the two of us. It was bigger than expected. The staff were super friendly. Everyone was really nice. We made good use of the table tennis and even had a meal in the...”
Marina
Netherlands“A big and clean pool. Fridge/freezer in the room. Good location on the esplanade.”- Tim
United Kingdom“Good value for money and the location was perfectly located.” - Chin-yu Australia“The location is really good. You can walk back here at the Esplanade after having dinner in town. And the place is quiet, too. The environment is very clean as a packpacker. There is a night manager on site so you can get help after hour.”
- Diane New Zealand“great location, private room had fridge and kettle. quiet with good facilities”
- Michelle Australia“Location was very convenient and lovely. On the esplanade, walking distance to cafe's and shops. Great value for money. Great for overnight.”
- Melanie Australia“Unbeatable location Great pool Well equipped kitchen We loved the ping pong table Friendly staff”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Bagus Cafe
- CuisineIndonesian
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that there is a 2.96% charge when you pay with a credit card.
Please note that there is a 0.14% charge when you pay with Eftpos.
The maximum stay in share rooms is 10 days.
Please note for group bookings of 6 or more guests, free airport pick up is not available and different policies and additional supplements may apply.
You can request daily housekeeping service at an extra charge.
Guests are required to show a valid photo identification and a valid credit card upon check-in. This credit card must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation.
Please inform Caravella Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
