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Gecko's Backpackers

187 Bunda St., Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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Cairns
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Myself and a friend moved to this hostel from a very noisy Nomads hostel in Cairns. Gecko's is great if you are looking for a place to chill out and get a decent nights sleep .Everybody was friendly, and the manager was very helpful. We wanted a dorm room, but there wasn't space on the first night, so he gave... More

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Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

This is the best hostel i have been to on the east coast! They have everything you require from a hostel- clean, nice room, a nice kitchen, tv, swimming pool PLUS free wifi (it's relly good) free breakky and tea/coffee all day. The owner is a very friendly and nice person who had answers on all of our questions. Stay... More

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Cairns, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

Me and my friends stumbled across this while looking for another backpackers! Boy are we glad we didn't find that one!! This hostel offers free WI-FI, free breakfast, free tea and coffee all day and a free evening meal. All of this is offered without catches which is unlike other hostels I have stayed in the area. Also, it is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Very friendly and clean hostel. Coles and bilo are across the street and everything else is in walking distance too. Great beds (no bunk beds!) and big rooms (first time we had chairs and a small table). Good sleep after a long night out. One of the best hostels we've seen so far. Thanks for the great time!

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Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

the manager of this old queenslander style backpacker, is a clean-aholic. I have visited many van parks and backpackers arround australia only a few of which stand out, and when i come back to cairns i know where to head to i have noticed others going away for a few days at a time to visit the areas attractions ,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

Very nice and clean backpack. Perfect for a stopover in cairns or a longer stay. We always stay here if we come down to cairns! The manager is a very friendly guy, always a place to sleep. Nice pool, best spot are the seats at the pool!

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La Loupe, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

One of the best Backpackers where I've been during my long travel in Australia. It's comfortable, welcoming, quiet. Thanks to Peter the manager to have taken his time to call for my Whitsundays bookings and others, he could have very interesting DISCOUNTS!! Moreover the free breakfast and the free wifi is so good. Nice place to stay in Cairns and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

We found this lovely spot with a help of Lonely planet guide and were very lucky to do so. First of all, it is a very nice quiet place (we are not party seekers) with comfortable single/double rooms (with fridge and air conditioning - they have dorms as well). There is a nice shared space with sofas, tables, tv, kitchen,... More

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Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Dis is not just another place to sleep, its quiet clean and so peaceful i loved every thing about it. After staying in a terrible hostel i wanted a nice place to stay, Gecko's was perfect for me. The staff and the people who staid here are all so friendly. The facilities are greet as well, i finally had sutch... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

After an exhausting six day roadtrip from Darwin, Gecko's was the first adress I went to when I arrived in Cairns. From the first moment on I enjoyed the very peaceful and calm atmosphere there. The kitchen was very clean and tidy. Coffee and tea for free. Good prices. Rooms are very clean and have no stock beds, what is... More

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Peter H, Guest Relations Manager at Gecko's Backpackers, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Hello Yan. Thankyou very much for the time and impact of your review. We look after travellers as much as possible. Hope to see you again someday and with kindness Peter&Family. More

 
 
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Gecko's Backpackers Cairns, Queensland
Address: 187 Bunda St., Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Region: Australia > Queensland > Cairns Region > Cairns
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #12 of 81 Speciality lodging in Cairns
Price range (per night): S$35 - 59
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Gecko’s backpackers is under new management and it's also a Cairns City Council historical building, located in the heart of Cairns; with big rooms and high ceilings. Gecko’s is a very quiet and relaxing resort for backpackers. We have spacious indoor and outdoor areas, crystal clear water pool, gardens and mango trees around. Great resting place for planning tours; no bunk beds, all city attractions within walking distance - 1km to Cairns city center- Coles supermarket and Cairns Central Shopping Centre next door. Discounted tours for all customers, free airport or bus pickup, free internet, free tea & coffee all day. Free cereals and milk for a healthy breakfast and also a free meal from 5pm at the new Tequila Bar!! Large kitchen, laundry facilities available! and of course excellent backpackers' atmosphere. By the way this is not a party hostel so you’ll be able to have a good and safe rest that’s why we are proudly a quiet hostel, thanks for your support. ... more   less 
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