Title: Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Live entertainment and sports action await at this lively spot where guests can enjoy basketball and volleyball games between poolside relaxation ## Photo gallery for Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort ![Outdoor pool - Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort (Cairns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/b444d60d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort (Cairns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/be50590f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort (Cairns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/755e6b1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort (Cairns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/b7b08e18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hotel Deluxe Room - Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort (Cairns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/21a4d3ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Marlin Marina, Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort buzzes with activity. Enjoy the nightclub, poolside concerts, or relax on the sunny terrace. The hostel's book collection offers quieter moments in this action-packed spot. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Parking available - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 15 - Jan. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=1102895&PinnedHotelID=1102895&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=1102895&PinnedHotelID=1102895&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 16 - Jan. 17](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=1102895&PinnedHotelID=1102895&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=1102895&PinnedHotelID=1102895&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 16 - Jan. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=1102895&PinnedHotelID=1102895&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=1102895&PinnedHotelID=1102895&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 23 - 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Sleeps 1 ### View all photos for King Room ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/e08c5606.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### King Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Twin Room ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/56b8bdda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Deluxe Room ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/b4a878e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for 6 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/05d039ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 6 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels Daily housekeeping - 215 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 3 Large Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for 6 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/f2fa2789.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 6 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels Daily housekeeping - 215 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 3 Large Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for 4 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/360c9667.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 4 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels Daily housekeeping - 215 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 4 Large Twin Beds ### View all photos for Hotel King Room ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/31401f0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Hotel King Room 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Coffee/tea maker Digital channels Iron/ironing board - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for 10 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite ![10 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/aec58981.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 10 Bed Mixed Dorm With En-Suite ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels Daily housekeeping - 377 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 5 Large Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for 4 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/360c9667.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 4 Bed Female Dorm With En-Suite 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Digital channels Daily housekeeping - 215 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 4 Large Twin Beds ### View all photos for Hotel Twin Room ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1102900/1102895/6024efb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Hotel Twin Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Coffee/tea maker Digital channels Iron/ironing board - 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[Visit our Cairns travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns.dx553248635404168639) [View more Hostels in Cairns](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hostels.d553248635404168639-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-16.92423%2C145.77512&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=W5zc7z69pPtxC-7s15qr83vRyJE=) 57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, 04870 ### What's nearby - Cairns Central Shopping Centre \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Cairns Night Markets \- 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Reef Hotel Casino \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Esplanade Lagoon \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Reef Fleet Terminal \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km ### Getting around - Cairns Station - 8 min walk - Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 12 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Caffiend - ‬5 min walk - ‪La Creperie - ‬2 min walk - ‪BOBZIP - ‬4 min walk - ‪Fetta's Greek Taverna - ‬1 min walk - ‪Annee's Caphê - ‬5 min walk ## About this property ### Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Hostel near Cairns Esplanade Consider a stay at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort and take advantage of a nightclub, a poolside bar, and concerts and live shows. Adventurous travelers may like the volleyball and basketball at this hostel. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - An outdoor pool - Self parking (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk - Tour/ticket assistance, a billiards/pool table, and multilingual staff - A vending machine, a TV in the lobby, and ATM/banking services Room features All 120 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. 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Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Business services 7.2 Good 1,001 reviews CA $101 CA $112 total includes taxes & fees Jan 18 - Jan 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=455923&PinnedHotelID=455923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Covered self parking on site (AUD 12 per day) ### Food and drink - 2 bars/lounges - A poolside bar - A restaurant ### Things to do - Basketball - Billiards/pool table - Books - Concerts/live shows - Evening entertainment - Nightclub - Outdoor pool - TV in common areas - Volleyball ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - ATM - Laundry facilities - Lockers - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Vending machine ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Computer station ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator - Grab bar near toilet - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - 4 floors - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Private bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - 45-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Shared kitchen access ### More - Air conditioning ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Covered self parking fee: AUD 12 per day - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property ### Property is also known as Gilligan's Backpackers Gilligan's Backpackers Cairns Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Cairns Gilligans Backpackers Hotel And Resort Gilligans Backpackers Hotel Cairns Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel Resort Cairns Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel Resort Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Cairns ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort? ### Is Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort? ### What time is check-out at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort? ### Where is Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 7.8 Staff & service ### 7.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 145 8 - Good 188 6 - Okay 58 4 - Poor 26 2 - Terrible 19 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Saiful Oct 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It is my wonderful experience to stay in this hostel. Very lively filled with tourists from all over the world! One of the best one I have stayed so far. ##### Saiful Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamara Sep 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Clean room, staff were friendly, central to cairns, pool isn’t the cleanest but good place to lounge. It gets rowdy at night so bring earplugs if your not in the hustle and bussel ##### Tamara Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Awesome room mates, friendly helpful staff and absolutely amazing rates, music and bar staff. Met sooooo many lovely locals that were only too willing to help with anything I needed to know. 🍹🍻🏝 ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7163fa10-6e70-49d5-8a2c-b035ce0c1253-1751827430166.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3e36c760-57fa-4d3e-bb11-30832808aaa9-1751827431837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0c296cfb-1e2a-4ad5-9c82-de0d4f505896-1751827438065.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/45d1b1ac-b078-4ef4-a756-ae66ca9c3b5f-1751827437051.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kim Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason Jul 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great place. Exceeded our expectations. With a hostile I wasn't expecting such a large and very clean room. And the place has everything. Excellent thank you. ##### Jason Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yuki Apr 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I had a great time at the bar and the information on activities was excellent. ##### Yuki Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### craig Dec 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great place to stay, safe and all kinds of activities inside the property - two girls travelling alone. ##### craig Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Surprisingly very large private rooms (bigger and better than many 4 star hotels in Cairns) Bathrooms cleaner and better kept than many hotels in Cairns- grounds staff are champions. Elevator could do with some attention otherwise excellent. Its not quiet after 9pm BUT thats the point of staying at a backpackers always something going on. Very great place. ##### Andrew Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Apr 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Perfect stay for a few nights to be able to visit cairns. Pool was lush, right next to the bar which does turn into a club. Can be very loud even in the "quiet rooms". ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara Sep 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### An excellent economical stay Stayed in a 4th floor room with an excellent ensuite - toilet and basin separate to shower room. 4 single beds, can chose single gender or mixed. Computers in reception/lounge area. New-ish 4 storey building, a self catering kitchen on each floor and well equipped. The bigger dormitories are on the lower floors, so busier kitchens and lounge areas. Good outdoor pool with lots of outdoor furniture. The accomodation is basically over the Gilligan’s nightclub which has something on every night. Rooms are not totally sound proofed but it was ok for me. Really convenient position, walk to most places. Also a few minutes walk to the bus stop. $1 all day bus travel for anyone. A great stay for young or older people. ##### Barbara Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ben Dec 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### cairns week Great hotel in central Sydney and close to everything ##### Ben Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jacob Oct 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A lot of shopping and dining places are really close to Gilligan's which were helpful. Plus sufficient room for transport to park right outside the motel ##### Jacob Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew Sep 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The waterfall pool is brilliant The bar and the girls are awesome ##### Andrew Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia Sep 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Perfect for the traveller who wants it all within your fingertips. It is a 10min walk to the fleet terminal. If you are a light sleeper, do not book this place because there is a nightclub beneath the hotel that is active. Perfect for the party goer and it is central in town. ##### Claudia Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tyler Apr 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities My room was a 4 person room which was decent overall. The pillows were small and not sufficient. The rooms a/c barely worked and the room had a damp / wet smell and feel the whole time. This is the perfect location in town if you want a party as they have stuff going on every night. The location is perfect for anything you would wanna do in town and the price was right for sure. ##### Tyler Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### David Jun 16, 2024 Liked: Staff & service, amenities Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities The accommodation mux of people. Welcoming reception staff. Had no hot water in room 402 shower or hand basin. Fire alarm was set off unable to get through exited door on ground floor and the floor area at bottom of stair well smelt like a sewer ##### David Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Sep 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Hostel is large, loud and out of date. This hostel has potential both on the accommodation side and the nightclub side. The events they put on in the nightclub are about 15 years out of date, wet t shirt contest, jelly wrestling competition, pole dancing competition, it reminded me of Christina Agueleria vs Britney Spears, and predictably the nightclub was full of almost exclusively men, it's not the sort of events that attract any women at all. The hostel had good kitchen areas, and a TV area on every floor, it would be good if the hostel/nightclub put on some more relaxed social events, because the hostel didn't end up being very social, people were a bit overwhelmed by the sexual nature of all of the social activities. Some more neutral activities like drunk bingo or pub quiz, earlier in the evening would have helped the hostel to be more social. Every room had a balcony and an ensuite bathroom which was nice, but in the room there was no control for the air conditioning which was always far too cold, and so the sliding doors onto the balconies was left open to warm up the room, and that meant the air conditioning was often broken. There are no lockers in the rooms either which is not ideal for a party hostel. Bed linen was provided and the beds were comfortable. But they didn't have privacy curtains, or a personal light, which again is the norm nowadays. They did have a plug next to every bed though. Room cleaning starts before check out at 9am. This hostel has potential but it is just out of date. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber Aug 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Enjoyed a 1 night stay at Gilligans in the Deluxe Room. It was spacious, quite and had a balcony and own bathroom. Fridge with kettle and tea etc. Room service available and you can make use of the communial kitchen and lounge area and pool. Great bar downstairs, which you couldn't hear from upstairs. Overall was a really nice place to stay and I would definitely stay again. ##### Amber Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sarah Sep 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great cheap place to stay ##### sarah Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zacheria Manson Sep 16, 2025 Liked: Amenities It was a great stay. I have stayed there twice now and will be back ##### Zacheria Manson Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sue Aug 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Basic hotel/hostel clean and comfortable, staff friendly and knowledgeable. ##### Sue Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kevin Oct 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Quick to help you out with your checking in, and also quick to help you with some changes you have to make eventually. ##### Kevin Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved it, was the last 2 nights of our 4 weeks trip that we started in Melbourne, would definitely stay here again if I visit cairns again ##### Donna Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kaidan Jan 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice place to stay ##### Kaidan Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### saori Apr 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I enjoyed my stay. ##### saori Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rene Oct 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities . ##### Rene Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Brisbane Skytower by CLLIX](https://www.expedia.ca/Brisbane-Hotels-Arise-Brisbane-Skytower.h19178209.Hotel-Information) > > [Belise Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/Brisbane-Hotels-Belise-Apartments.h16643532.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Mirage-Resort.h11768.Hotel-Information) > > [Q1 Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Q1-Resort-Spa.h1859086.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Scotiabank Arena](https://www.expedia.ca/Scotiabank-Arena-Hotels.0-l6072449-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Hilton-Surfers-Paradise-Hotel-And-Residences.h4238660.Hotel-Information) > > [Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Peppers-Soul-Surfers-Paradise.h4619963.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Hotel-Los-Lagos-Spa-Resort.h1312339.Hotel-Information) > > [Tangalooma Island Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Brisbane-Hotels-Tangalooma-Island-Resort.h2254989.Hotel-Information) > > [Sea World Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Sea-World-Resort.h871443.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Tokyo Disneyland®](https://www.expedia.ca/Tokyo-Disneyland-Hotels.0-l503084-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Historic Downtown Savannah](https://www.expedia.ca/Historic-Downtown-Savannah-Savannah-Hotels.0-n6057971-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Lisbon City Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisbon-City-Center-Lisbon-District-Hotels.0-n6145189-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Campbell River](https://www.expedia.ca/Campbell-River-Hotels.d6058391.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Super 8 by Wyndham Macleod Trail Calgary](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Super-8-By-Wyndham-Macleod-Trail-Calgary.h565225.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Bora Bora](https://www.expedia.ca/Bora-Bora-Hotels.d602861.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Saint John (YSJ) to Hounslow (LHR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ysj/lhr/saint-john-to-london) > > [Flights from Kelowna, BC (YLW-Kelowna Intl.) to Red Deer, AB (YQF-Red Deer Regional)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ylw/yqf/kelowna-to-red-deer) > > [Flights from Aluva (COK) to Mississauga (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/cok/yyz/cochin-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Dallas (DFW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/dfw/ottawa-to-dallas) > > [Flights from Goffs (YHZ) to Tampa (TPA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhz/tpa/halifax-to-tampa) > > [Flights from Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/178314/flights-from-toronto) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Toronto.d178314.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Packages > [Europe Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Europe.d6022967.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### Vacation Rentals