Title: Find the Best Great Barrier Reef Hostels from CA $26 | Expedia.ca

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## Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef hostels

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89490000/89484800/89484711/73898d0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89490000/89484800/89484711/96ba8261.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Private Glamping, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89490000/89484800/89484711/7c8c3f25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bus Bunkhouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89490000/89484800/89484711/7cc30d09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Bounce Magnetic Island

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Horseshoe-Bay-Hotels-Selina-Magnetic-Island.h89484711.Hotel-Information)

Horseshoe Bay

9.2/10

Wonderful

(68 reviews)

"Everything was great and friendly! "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Ahmed

CA $154

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 26 - Mar 27

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Horseshoe-Bay-Hotels-Selina-Magnetic-Island.h89484711.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35630000/35620400/35620359/3c322934.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35630000/35620400/35620359/b3e7f40a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35630000/35620400/35620359/00a9b181.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35630000/35620400/35620359/ad2a62bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Yeppoon Beachhouse - Hostel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Yeppoon-Hotels-Yeppoon-Beachhouse-Hostel.h35620359.Hotel-Information)

Yeppoon

9.4/10

Exceptional

(61 reviews)

"One of the more smaller hostels that I have stayed in but was really really nice clean tidy and in a good location if driving and have a car. "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Issac

CA $106

CA $117 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 14 - Mar 15

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Yeppoon-Hotels-Yeppoon-Beachhouse-Hostel.h35620359.Hotel-Information)

![Standard Room, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3660000/3651400/3651343/98372fd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3660000/3651400/3651343/6f657a38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3660000/3651400/3651343/a68e8707.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Sports facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3660000/3651400/3651343/a3411791.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-Base-Magnetic-Island-Hostel.h3651343.Hotel-Information)

Nelly Bay

8.2/10

Very good

(65 reviews)

"Loved my stay"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Barbara

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-Base-Magnetic-Island-Hostel.h3651343.Hotel-Information)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/0f5b2989.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/5517d35d_edited_9f35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Private 4 Bed Female Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/8c53567f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/bcb8cafd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Little Drifter Cairns

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Little-Drifter-Cairns.h36653755.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

8.2/10

Very good

(182 reviews)

"Very clean throughout, staff were excellent, I had a room near the dining, common area which was very noisy."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

steven

CA $119

CA $131 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 14 - Mar 15

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Little-Drifter-Cairns.h36653755.Hotel-Information)

![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8820000/8817800/8817741/ae83c377.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8820000/8817800/8817741/d9082384.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8820000/8817800/8817741/8a2d2fc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8820000/8817800/8817741/23d15336.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach - Hostel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Mission-Beach-Hotels-Jackaroo-Treehouse-Mission-Beach.h8817741.Hotel-Information)

Bingil Bay

8.2/10

Very good

(53 reviews)

"Travelled throughout Australia and this is my favourite hostel location."

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Marc

CA $93

CA $103 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Mission-Beach-Hotels-Jackaroo-Treehouse-Mission-Beach.h8817741.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110450000/110443600/110443599/836d080c_edited_23d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110450000/110443600/110443599/3e6c9627_edited_db54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110450000/110443600/110443599/584c019b_edited_121b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110450000/110443600/110443599/27d14db6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Avenues Xchange

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Avenues-Xchange.h110443599.Hotel-Information)

Hermit Park

8.2/10

Very good

(62 reviews)

"Everything is perfect ❤️"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Vaa

CA $75

CA $83 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 19 - Mar 20

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Avenues-Xchange.h110443599.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15147900/15147858/479852a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15147900/15147858/ac2474a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Economy Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15147900/15147858/538ba61f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15147900/15147858/54485755.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Dougies Backpackers

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Dougies-Backpackers.h15147858.Hotel-Information)

Port Douglas

9.2/10

Wonderful

(18 reviews)

"Great place, no complaints. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Kaidan

CA $84

CA $92 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 14 - Mar 15

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Dougies-Backpackers.h15147858.Hotel-Information)

![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627608/32710759.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627608/786e81b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627608/cdd59b21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Check-in/check-out kiosk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627608/23a81991.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Civic Guest House - Hostel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-Civic-Guest-House.h9627608.Hotel-Information)

Townsville

8.8/10

Excellent

(161 reviews)

"The pictures from the booking site don't make justice to the place. We eould stay again. Thanks!"

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Olivia

CA $61

CA $67 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 6 - Apr 7

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-Civic-Guest-House.h9627608.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/b444d60d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hotel Deluxe Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/21a4d3ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/755e6b1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/b7b08e18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Gilligans-Backpackers-Hotel-Resort.h1102895.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

8.0/10

Very good

(438 reviews)

"Great cheap place to stay"

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

sarah

CA $194

CA $214 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 24 - Mar 25

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Gilligans-Backpackers-Hotel-Resort.h1102895.Hotel-Information)

![Comfort Double Room with Air-conditioning | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17940000/17930800/17930769/1173cc68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17940000/17930800/17930769/3ffd5562.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17940000/17930800/17930769/971257a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Shared kitchen facilities](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17940000/17930800/17930769/368d1db8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### On The Wallaby Eco Lodge - Hostel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Yungaburra-Hotels-On-The-Wallaby-Eco-Lodge-Hostel.h17930769.Hotel-Information)

Yungaburra

9.4/10

Exceptional

(108 reviews)

"Room was great, walking distance to the lovely Yungaburra village, Peterson Creek walking track and platypus viewing platform. Also a lovely outdoor area with hammocks and eating area"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Ann

CA $23

CA $26 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 28 - Mar 29

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Yungaburra-Hotels-On-The-Wallaby-Eco-Lodge-Hostel.h17930769.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12440000/12436900/12436885/b16b570b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12440000/12436900/12436885/8ab9f505.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12440000/12436900/12436885/74014f0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12440000/12436900/12436885/00643ecc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Caravella Backpackers

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Caravella-Backpackers.h12436885.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

8.4/10

Very good

(149 reviews)

"Great hotel"

![Norway](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/no.svg)

Åge

CA $101

CA $111 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 20 - Mar 21

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Caravella-Backpackers.h12436885.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/d9ad68a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/1081997d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/d6c1fbf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/b938fba6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### YHA Cairns Central

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Central-YHA-Hostel.h9629229.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

8.4/10

Very good

(218 reviews)

"Had a great stay, thanks!"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Ryoichi

CA $79

CA $87 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 16 - Mar 17

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Central-YHA-Hostel.h9629229.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17790000/17786600/17786594/8ffb9a21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Private Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17790000/17786600/17786594/d4617aa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Private Double Room | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17790000/17786600/17786594/359ca8e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17790000/17786600/17786594/eede7d4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Gladstone Backpackers

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Gladstone-Hotels-Gladstone-Backpackers.h17786594.Hotel-Information)

Gladstone Central

7.0/10

Good

(23 reviews)

"Property owner was awesome and very approachable. Also has a bar onsite very nice ☺️"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Aysha

CA $38

CA $43 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 21 - Mar 22

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Gladstone-Hotels-Gladstone-Backpackers.h17786594.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10040000/10037200/10037125/dea8ad42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10040000/10037200/10037125/7d689bfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10040000/10037200/10037125/c5c23b71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10040000/10037200/10037125/16f61386.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Travellers-Paradise.h10037125.Hotel-Information)

Parramatta Park

7.6/10

Good

(100 reviews)

"Property was very convenient for central Cairns. It was quiet and quaint, and very cosy."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

David

CA $140

CA $154 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 20 - Mar 21

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Travellers-Paradise.h10037125.Hotel-Information)

![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76660000/76657100/76657088/77d31b96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76660000/76657100/76657088/24e006b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76660000/76657100/76657088/e6f029df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76660000/76657100/76657088/8bb25531.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Espy Hostel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Waterfront-Haven.h76657088.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

7.6/10

Good

(84 reviews)

"Peaceful and easy with the added bonus of international aromas "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Timothy

CA $74

CA $82 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 26 - Mar 27

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Waterfront-Haven.h76657088.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628400/9628396/e87bfd8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628400/9628396/0fd43c81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Printers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628400/9628396/a4e944fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628400/9628396/9bc6b41b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

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Parramatta Park

6.8/10

(43 reviews)

"Good location , easy to get around "

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Chen

CA $73

CA $73 total

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Mar 15 - Mar 16

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## Top Great Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

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### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Great location!!"

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### Whitsunday Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Overlooks beautiful beach. Clean room"

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### Crystalbrook Riley

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel."

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### Airlie Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good location and really friendly reception staff. We had a nice room overlooking the ocean. It was big and well equipped, with two huge comfy king beds. The HUGE pub underneath was really tacky but we didn’t hear any noise from it (it was out of the busy season) and I think it is quite popular. "

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### Coral Sea Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Ocean view. Very nice staff. Clean"

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### Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent

" Great staff. Great restaurant. Ocean views"

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### Cairns Colonial Club Resort

6/10 Okay

"Room very small, hotel very busy, there was no where to sit out and have a glass of wine, poolside cafe only. Our room was very small and sheets stained badly. Would have been ok for one night but I was sad I had to spend 3 days there. Travelling so seeing many hotels "

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### Aquarius on the Beach

4/10 Poor

"got locked out of my room- major headache (and a fee) to get back into my room late at night because this is not a hotel with 24hr reception "

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### Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is a very nice hotel and we were satisfied with the amenities..what far surpassed expectations was the stafff! Everyone at the front desk was so kind and helpful! They are enough of a reason to come back!! Thank you everyone!!"

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## Find out more about Great Barrier Reef

## Great Barrier Reef Hostels information

| Number of reviews | 1,244      |
| ----------------- | ---------- |
| Accommodation     | 29 Hostels |
| Lowest Price      | CA $26     |
| Highest Price     | CA $214    |