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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef hostels

Outdoor pool

1. Bounce Magnetic Island

Bounce Magnetic Island
3.0 star property
Horseshoe Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (78 reviews)
"This is an excellent place to experience a tropical island. Peaceful relaxing and a friendly happy atmosphere. Staff were great, amenities were clean facilities like bar pool and kitchen really good."
Australia
Robert
The price is AED 363
AED 399 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Bounce Magnetic Island
Terrace/patio

2. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (185 reviews)
The price is AED 424
AED 467 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Little Drifter Cairns
Outdoor pool

3. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (229 reviews)
"Had a great stay, thanks!"
Australia
Ryoichi
The price is AED 265
AED 292 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
YHA Cairns Central
Outdoor pool

4. Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (451 reviews)
"Decent place to stay for the price. Good location."
United States
Andrea
The price is AED 521
AED 574 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Exterior

5. Caravella Backpackers

Caravella Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (155 reviews)
"Lovely and fresh - recently renovated unit 209."
Australia
Jason
The price is AED 271
AED 298 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Caravella Backpackers
Standard Room, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

6. Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
2.0 star property
Nelly Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (67 reviews)
"Friendly staff and amazing views !!"
Australia
Evyenia
The price is AED 766
AED 844 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
Aerial view

7. Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel

Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yeppoon
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (63 reviews)
"The receptionist was helpful, the room was clean, and belongings or property were managed well . "
Australia
william
The price is AED 285
AED 313 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel
Lobby sitting area

8. Avenues Xchange

Avenues Xchange
1.0 star property
Hermit Park
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (91 reviews)
"Clean comfortable room"
Australia
Debbie
The price is AED 175
AED 194 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Avenues Xchange
Comfort Double Room with Air-conditioning | Bathroom | Shower, towels

9. On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yungaburra
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (115 reviews)
"Lovely chill place to stay - wish we had longer Looks like a place you could really relax and enjoy a chilled out pace of life for a while"
United Kingdom
Fiona
The price is AED 121
AED 134 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel
Outdoor pool

10. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
6.8 out of 10, (45 reviews)
"It was convenient enough to walk to the town and served it purpose of economics and convience."
Australia
ROBERT
The price is AED 181
AED 181 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
WiFi (free), bed sheets

11. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (89 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jennifer Ann
The price is AED 241
AED 266 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
The Espy Hostel
Exterior

12. Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
7.6 out of 10, Good, (103 reviews)
"Excellent "
Australia
Melissa
The price is AED 428
AED 471 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel
Beach nearby

13. Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel

Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Bingil Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (54 reviews)
"Amazing atmosphere among rainforest, loved the stay!"
Australia
Daria
The price is AED 244
AED 270 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel
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Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach

10/10 Excellent
"What a beautiful place to stay It's like walking into the forest in ubud but strangly in the middle of town Walking distance to everywhere"
Nicole Lee 6-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Magnums Airlie Beach

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