I stayed here in June 2009 and enjoyed it. People come to Cairns for the adventure OUTSIDE the town. The town itself is not an attraction. I stayed at the Caravella on either side of my Barrier Reef Diving trip. It's some way outside the main strip, shops and bars, but to be honest you're not missing much. Caravella has... more

Clean and Spacious rooms which had fridge and shower between the 4 people in room Staff very friendly and helpful on advising and planning trips Would be first chioce next time i go to cairns more

Thie place was great - the staff are so helpful, brilliant for organising trips and really look after you - i had a room on my own with fridge and air con - very no frills just what you need because you are never in your room when your in cairns! you get a voucher for the woolshed bar every... more

I stayed @ Caravella Backpackers for 4 nights and really enjoyed my stay. I was in a 4 bed dorm with my friends. We had a fridge, clean bedding and a decent aircon system (when we didn't forget to turn it on). The owners are really welcoming and give great advice on activities and places to see in Cairns. A... more

We stayed here for a few nights way back in 2006 but i remember it well as it was the best place we stayed on our whole trip! We had a double room, clean and spacious and no sign of cockroaches unlike everywhere else we stayed!!! You are literally across the road from the main strip along the waterfront near... more

I was very pleased that I got a free upgrade to a private room on arrival. The staff were very pleasant and friendly, providing an excellent tour booking service. It's only a 10 minute walk to the centre of Cairns but far enough away to ensure you don't get woken up by loud music at night. There's a nice pool,... more

This hostel is ok, it is very dated in decor and most other things - washers, kitchens, bathrooms etc but it has central, value for money and does have a pool which is much needed in the summer months. It is right on the esplanade and only 10-15 mins walk to the shops and bars, we stayed in a double... more

Caravella Backpackers http://www.caravella.com.au/ 149 Esplanade, Cairns Ph: +61 7 40512431 Email: info@caravella.com.au $75 double room with ensuite We were in a double ensuite room in room number 59. At the airport you give them a call and the palm sun Shuttle bus will pick you up free of charge and take you there; this was a nice start… Check in... more

They picked me up from the airport and let me check in quickly and they actually drove me to the pier right away (which is usually walkable but my boat was leaving for Green Island soon). They gave me good advice and were friendly. I booked a single room and it was clean and comfortable. I had no problems waiting... more