Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers

Hostel
 

149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia

ExcellentBased on 1,852 reviews
8.4

£17

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About Caravella Backpackers

Discover essential information, amenities, and features of Caravella Backpackers, providing insights into what to expect during your stay. Information on this property was last updated on 17 March 2025.
Caravella Backpackers offers 2-star accommodation in Cairns, just moments from Cairns. The multiple facilities this beachfront hostel features include free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a coffee bar.
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Good to know

Check-in time14:00
Check-out time09:30
Payment & CancellationPolicies vary by room type and provider.
Front desk number+61 740 512 431

Perks and amenities at Caravella Backpackers

A comprehensive list of on-site, in-building, and in-room amenities you’ll find at Caravella Backpackers
  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Airport shuttle
  • Internet
  • Laundry facilities

General

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Safety deposit box
  • Cribs available
  • Grill
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Seating area
  • Laundry facilities
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke alarms
  • Shower
  • Outdoor pool
  • Socket near the bed
  • Restaurant
  • Express check-out
  • Body soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Cleaning products
  • Dustbins
  • Free parking
  • Conditioner
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Designated smoking area
  • Storage available

Activities

  • Beach access
  • Bicycle hire
  • Fishing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Horse riding
  • Playground
  • Water park
  • Water sport facilities (on site)

Services

  • Car hire
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Tour desk
  • Airport shuttle

Reviews for Caravella Backpackers

Read firsthand reviews and testimonials from guests who have stayed at Caravella Backpackers, providing insights into their experiences. Travellers have left 1,852 reviews of Caravella Backpackers to date. Review data was last updated on 17 March 2025.
8.4
Very GoodBased on 1,852 verified guest reviews

Pros +
  • "Really friendly staff, close to everything." (in 15 reviews)
  • Great common areas wonderful staff. (in 32 reviews)
  • Clean and spacious rooms. (in 12 reviews)
Cons -
  • Bunk bed not really big! (in 13 reviews)
  • The kitchen was completely unacceptable. (in 24 reviews)
  • My room was too dark. (in 105 reviews)

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Photos of Caravella Backpackers

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Explore Cairns CBD, Cairns

Caravella Backpackers is located at 149 The Esplanade in the Cairns CBD neighbourhood of Cairns. Popular landmark data was lasted updated on 17 March 2025.

Most Popular Landmarks

Cairns Regional Gallery

11 mins walk

0.6 mi

Cairns Rainforest Dome

14 mins walk

0.7 mi

Reef Hotel Casino

16 mins walk

0.8 mi

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

19 mins walk

1.0 mi

Cairns Historical Society Museum

4 mins drive

1.3 mi

Cairns Regional Gallery

11 mins walk

0.6 mi

Cairns Rainforest Dome

14 mins walk

0.7 mi

Reef Hotel Casino

16 mins walk

0.8 mi

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

19 mins walk

1.0 mi

Cairns Historical Society Museum

4 mins drive

1.3 mi

Car Hires

£57 daily average

Closest Airports

Cairns Airport

10 mins drive

3.8 mi

Cairns Airport

10 mins drive

3.8 mi

  • How far is Caravella Backpackers from Cairns Regional Gallery?

    Caravella Backpackers is about 0.6 mi from Cairns Regional Gallery, one of Cairns’s most popular landmarks.

  • Is Caravella Backpackers close to Esplanade Lagoon?

    Esplanade Lagoon is also a popular place to see in Cairns. It is 0.5 mi from Caravella Backpackers.

FAQs when booking at Caravella Backpackers

Find answers to commonly asked questions regarding bookings, amenities, policies, and more when booking a stay at Caravella Backpackers. FAQs were last updated on 17 March 2025.
  • How close is Caravella Backpackers to the nearest airport, Cairns Airport?

    At 2.3 mi away, Cairns Airport is the closest airport to Caravella Backpackers. The average expected drive time from Caravella Backpackers to Cairns Airport is 0h 04m. It’s a good idea to research traffic trends between your hotel and the airport.

  • What is the best way for guests to get from Cairns Airport to Caravella Backpackers?

    Getting from Cairns Airport to Caravella Backpackers can be as easy as hiring a car at the airport’s car hire desk for, on average, £22/day in Cairns. Luckily, Caravella Backpackers has parking on site for guests who choose this method of transportation. Rideshare apps and taxis remain a very common solution for Caravella Backpackers guests. This is often the most cost-effective method of transportation when visiting Cairns.

  • Is there a pool at Caravella Backpackers?

    Yes, Caravella Backpackers has a pool for hotel guests. Generally, hotel pools have opening and closing times so be sure to speak to the front desk before using the pool.

  • How close is Caravella Backpackers from the Cairns city centre?

    Caravella Backpackers is 0.4 mi away from the centre of Downtown, Cairns. Consider visiting Barlow Park, a popular landmark that can be accessed from Caravella Backpackers by various forms of transportation.

  • What is the Caravella Backpackers phone number?

    For assistance regarding your reservation at Caravella Backpackers please call +61 740 512 431.

  • Does Caravella Backpackers have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, Caravella Backpackers has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • What is the check-out time at Caravella Backpackers?

    09:30. If you require a later check-out we advise discussing it with the front desk as soon as you’re able to. Check-in time is 14:00.

  • How much does it cost to stay at Caravella Backpackers, Cairns?

    Prices at Caravella Backpackers will vary depending on when you plan to stay and what room type you require. The average nightly room price recently has been £36, though some users have found rates as low as £13. To see prices for your dates, enter them in the form above.

  • Is there a restaurant at Caravella Backpackers?

    Yes, there is a restaurant on-site at Caravella Backpackers, Cairns.

  • Does Caravella Backpackers have a laundry service?

    There’s a laundry service at Caravella Backpackers that can be used by guests.

  • What is the cheapest month to stay at Caravella Backpackers?

    For the best chance to save money on your Caravella Backpackers reservation, consider staying in August, when prices are typically at their lowest (£46).

  • In what area of Cairns is Caravella Backpackers located?

    Caravella Backpackers is located within the Cairns CBD area of Cairns. Utilise the map on this page to understand where Caravella Backpackers is in relation to the rest of Cairns.

  • How far is Caravella Backpackers from Cairns Regional Gallery?

    Caravella Backpackers is about 0.6 mi from Cairns Regional Gallery, one of Cairns’s most popular landmarks.

  • Is Caravella Backpackers close to Esplanade Lagoon?

    Esplanade Lagoon is also a popular place to see in Cairns. It is 0.5 mi from Caravella Backpackers.

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