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Little Drifter Cairns

2.0 star property
Hostel in Cairns, steps from Cairns Esplanade

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Terrace/patio
Lounge
Exterior
Lounge
Private 4 Bed Female Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct

Explore the area

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7 Shields St, Unit 1, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Private 4 Bed Female Room

Private 4 Bed Female Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
4 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Queen Room

Private Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
4 bathrooms
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private 6 Bed Female Room

Private 6 Bed Female Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
4 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Female Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
4 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private 4 Bed Room

Private 4 Bed Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
4 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private 6 Bed Room

Private 6 Bed Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
4 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
4 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns places you steps from Cairns Esplanade and within a 10-minute stroll of Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Near this Cairns Central Business District hostel, you'll find Reef Fleet Terminal.
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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, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Perrottas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prawn Star - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wawawa Izakaya - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Indian Brothers Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Corea Corea - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Little Drifter Cairns

Hostel in Cairns, steps from Cairns Esplanade
Little Drifter Cairns offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. Little Drifter Cairns also features laundry facilities, a television in common area, and a microwave in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairns hostel.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
Little Drifter Cairns offers 54 accommodations with air conditioning. This Cairns hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 detached shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Little Drifter Cairns?

Little Drifter Cairns offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Drifter Cairns on 17 Oct 2025 start from NZ$161.16, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Little Drifter Cairns?

The closest beach to Little Drifter Cairns is Yorkeys Knob Beach (12.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Little Drifter Cairns?

No, Little Drifter Cairns does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Little Drifter Cairns?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Little Drifter Cairns?

No, pets are not allowed.