Little Drifter Cairns

Hostel in Cairns, steps from Cairns Esplanade

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September 2025

October 2025

Private 4 Bed Female Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Village Cairns - Hostel is centrally located with a friendly atmosphere. It offers practical amenities like laundry facilities and a lobby TV. Knowledgeable staff provide concierge services and tour assistance, helping guests access nearby attractions easily.

Very good

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Laundry
Free WiFi

￥18,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Tomorrow

Sep 23 - Sep 24

All rooms

1 bed

3+ beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Private 4 Bed Female Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Separate bedroom

4 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Private Queen Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Separate bedroom

4 bathrooms

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Private 6 Bed Female Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Separate bedroom

4 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 6
6 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 8 Bed Female Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Separate bedroom

4 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 8
8 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 4 Bed Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Separate bedroom

4 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

18 sq m
Sleeps 4
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 6 Bed Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Separate bedroom

4 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 6
6 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 8 Bed Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Separate bedroom

4 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 8
8 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near a boardwalk/promenade, Little Drifter Cairns is in Cairns Central Business District, a neighborhood in Cairns. Reef Fleet Terminal and The Cultural Place are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Night Markets. Esplanade Lagoon and Muddy's Playground are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like ecotours and skydiving.

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What's nearby

Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Reef Fleet Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Cairns Marlin Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

Cairns Station - 9 min walk
Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Perrottas - ‬2 min walk
‪Wawawa Izakaya - ‬1 min walk
‪Prawn Star - ‬1 min walk
‪Corea Corea - ‬3 min walk
‪Pappa Roti - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter Cairns

Hostel near Cairns Esplanade

Close to Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Little Drifter Cairns provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks like:

Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and concierge services
A TV in the lobby
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff

Room features

All 54 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

4 bathrooms with showers

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

No onsite parking available

Things to do

TV in common areas

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Terrace

Accessibility

No elevator

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

4 detached shared bathrooms
Hair dryer (on request)
Shower

Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is Little Drifter Cairns pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Little Drifter Cairns?

As of Sep 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Drifter Cairns on Sep 23, 2025 start from ￥16,848, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Little Drifter Cairns?

Little Drifter Cairns doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Little Drifter Cairns?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Little Drifter Cairns?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Drifter Cairns located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is steps from Cairns Regional Gallery and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Reef Fleet Terminal are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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About this property

Little Drifter Cairns

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transportation

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Outdoors

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

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Policies

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Check-out

Special check-in instructions

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