Little Drifter Cairns

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.7

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Little Drifter Cairns in Cairns City offers a terrace and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the lounge or outdoor seating area. Convenient Facilities: The hostel features a shared kitchen, air-conditioning, and a shared bathroom with showers. Express check-in and check-out services are available. Prime Location: Located 7 km from Cairns Airport, the property is close to attractions such as Cairns Convention Centre (less than 1 km) and Cairns Regional Gallery (a few steps). Guest Services: The tour desk assists with tours and activities. Reception staff speak English.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Cairns, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

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4 bunk beds
3 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
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1 bunk bed
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1 bunk bed
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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lorna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, toilets and showers were very clean, rooms were clean, staff friendly and helpful when i encountered an issue. Beds are comfy and private with curtains around them and have a private light and charging points”
Adriana
Portugal Portugal
“Nice hostel, lots of storage space. Clean and organized.”
Eloise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfy, well furnished. Plenty of plug sockets. Clean room and kitchen. Exceptionally clean bathrooms. Would stay here again and would recommend it to anyone.”
Marianna
Italy Italy
“The hostel is pretty new. The position is perfect. Alice the receptionist was so kind and available. I will recommend it.”
Maddison
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location is fantastic if you don’t have a car and want to be very central, easy to walk around. The vending machine was a nice touch. Super clean, the bunks were comfortable and very private.”
Patti
Australia Australia
“Location, cleanliness, friendly environment and security.”
Dario
Switzerland Switzerland
“The hostel is very central. The reef terminal is only a 10 minutes walk. You could get more active vibes in the common areas, however this is definitely not a party hostel. The area near the rooms was quiet and you could sleep well.”
Allan
Australia Australia
“Easy check in. Friendly staff. Recent renovations.”
Maisie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Close location for all pickup points for local tours, as well as local tour operators to buy tours also Close to retailers such as Woolworths and many souvenir shops.”
Nikki
Australia Australia
“Great location. Renovation is fantastic. The nicest hostel I’ve been in. Huge kitchen. Great layout. Nice big bathrooms with plenty of toilets and showers. Common areas are spacious. Curtains on beds in great. Comfortable bed. Air conditioning was...”

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House rules

Little Drifter Cairns takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) credit card.

" This property went through a complete renovation in June 2025"

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Little Drifter Cairns 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.