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Dreamtime Travellers Rest

189 Bunda Street & 4 Terminus Street | Cairns Central, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia (Formerly Dreamtime Backpackers)
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Dreamtime Travellers Rest
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Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We stayed here during our 3 month travelling trip, and it was the last place we stayed in before flying home. It's quite near to the airport and about a 15 minute walk to the lagoon, which most people use due to the beach not being that great. The hostel had a homely atmosphere however could have done with a... More

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Cairns, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The Dreamtime is a very good place! It´s like a big familiy house with lovely atmosphere. The staff is very helpful and try to make the impossible possible and Moni is the best !!! More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We have a Internet pin with time left on it 174354841 try it. Other wise very cosy and nice all the personal was very nice except the guy. He was very fake nice and didn't really care. More

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Darwin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I loved the Dreamtime Travellers Rest! I thought it was really quirky and fun! It had everything i needed and the staff were super helpful and friendly! I was only there for a short time but i could have easily stayed there for a few weeks =) I even left my camera sitting on the table out front for a... More

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steve douglas, Manager at Dreamtime Travellers Rest, responded to this review
20 May 2012

Hi Em glad you had a great stay and you got your camera back . More

London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

This was my first time visiting Oz and Dreamtime was my first Australian hostel. I really enjoyed my time here and the staff was super friendly and helpful. It's a very convenient location in Cairns. The atmosphere was lively without being obnoxiously noisy. I would definitely recommend Dreamtime for those looking for a budget hostel in Cairns! More

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steve douglas, Manager at Dreamtime Travellers Rest, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Thanks for your review i'll pass it on to the staff hope you enjoy our aussie visit . More

Perth, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

This was possibly the best hostel I have been to, and 100% the best in Australia. Its a nice clean hostel, unlike many others! Its close to the town without being noisy, Good location to the train station, Everything is in walking distance. The staff make you feel like your at home and will go out of their way to... More

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steve douglas, Manager at Dreamtime Travellers Rest, responded to this review
10 May 2012

Thanks boys, it was great having you to stay too - the courtyard awaits your return! Hope all is going well in Perth and see you soon. Emma More

Sydney, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Great place, second time I've stayed there and would come back again. Staff are really friendly and helpful. We got a discount on a barrier reef trip and they gave us a lift to the boat in the morning for free. Good atmosphere, nice outdoor area for hanging out and meeting people, good all you can eat pizza night. Really... More

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steve douglas, Manager at Dreamtime Travellers Rest, responded to this review
22 May 2012

glad you enjoyed your stay we hope to see you back again More

Melbourne, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

I lived in dreamtime with my bf for 6 days in the last week, it was going well although the room is not large enough, we slept well. The managers and other staffs are all very nice, no matter you booked trips from them or not, they are helpful. The place is close to the cairns train station and shopping... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

lovely hostel 10 mins walk from cairns center. This place had a great part of the family atmosphere, rather than 'just another paying customer' feel. Our room was pretty small, but very cute and clean. Nice chilled communal area and clean kitchen area. I lost my camera on the greyhound, I didn't get it back but felt the staff did... More

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Armidale, NSW
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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This is easily the best hostel I've stayed in in Australia; the atmosphere is relaxed, extremely friendly, quiet and peaceful, perfect for if you are looking to get away from the loud party scene; however, it is still a good play to sit down and have a couple drinks before you go out. It is extremely easy to meet people... More

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189 Bunda Street & 4 Terminus Street | Cairns Central, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia (Formerly Dreamtime Backpackers)
Price range (per night):* S$28 - 77

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