Title: Little Drifter Cairns (Hostel) - 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) # Little Drifter Cairns Travelers get local insights and personalized help at this Cairns hostel, with staff guiding them to authentic city experiences beyond tourist spots. ## Photo gallery for Little Drifter Cairns ![Terrace/patio - Little Drifter Cairns (Cairns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/0f5b2989.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private 4 Bed Female Room - Little Drifter Cairns (Cairns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/8c53567f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge - Little Drifter Cairns (Cairns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/bcb8cafd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge - Little Drifter Cairns (Cairns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/4bec89e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Little Drifter Cairns (Cairns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/5517d35d_edited_9f35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Village Cairns - Hostel is centrally located with a friendly atmosphere. It offers practical amenities like laundry facilities and a lobby TV. Knowledgeable staff provide concierge services and tour assistance, helping guests access nearby attractions easily. ## Reviews 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb. 2 - Feb. 3](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=36653755&PinnedHotelID=36653755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=36653755&PinnedHotelID=36653755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb. 3 - Feb. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=36653755&PinnedHotelID=36653755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=36653755&PinnedHotelID=36653755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb. 6 - Feb. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=36653755&PinnedHotelID=36653755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=36653755&PinnedHotelID=36653755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb. 13 - 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Sleeps 8 - 8 Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Private 6 Bed Room ![Private 6 Bed Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/f3d95cfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private 6 Bed Room ### Highlights Air conditioning 4 bathrooms Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 6 - 6 Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Private 6 Bed Female Room ![Private 6 Bed Female Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/b498c2f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private 6 Bed Female Room ### Highlights Air conditioning 4 bathrooms Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 6 - 6 Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Private 8 Bed Female Room ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/bdd43b21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private 8 Bed Female Room ### Highlights Air conditioning 4 bathrooms Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 8 - 8 Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Private 4 Bed Female Room ![Private 4 Bed Female Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653800/36653755/8c53567f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private 4 Bed Female Room ### Highlights Air conditioning 4 bathrooms Daily housekeeping - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCairns-Hotels-Little-Drifter-Cairns.h36653755.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCairns-Hotels-Little-Drifter-Cairns.h36653755.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located near a boardwalk/promenade, Little Drifter Cairns is in Cairns Central Business District, a neighborhood in Cairns. The Cultural Place and Reef Fleet Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Cairns Night Markets and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Esplanade Lagoon and Muddy's Playground are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like ecotours and skydiving. [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-16.92190%2C145.77654&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZGDWrEVLH5jEwftSeOLkGQKG2ZU=) 7 Shields St, Unit 1, Cairns, QLD, 4870 ### What's nearby - ![Cairns Night Markets showing markets as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526972740/9e3dc67c-4565-4bdb-9ce2-6cb07e1be7af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cairns Night Markets 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![Cairns Esplanade featuring a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127785/4d6928c8-cfa7-41e9-ba62-fe6f27b138d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cairns Esplanade 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![Esplanade Lagoon featuring general coastal views, swimming and a pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160844/4caa579c-89c3-4b98-a21c-2dbfabcf4a60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Esplanade Lagoon 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Reef Hotel Casino 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Reef Fleet Terminal 5 min walk \- 0.5 km ### Getting around - Cairns Station 9 min walk - Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) 12 min drive ### Restaurants - Skewers Lover 炸串 2 min walk - Bang & Grind The Esplanade 2 min walk - Pho Street Cairns 3 min walk - The Roti Shack 2 min walk - The Dairy by Mungalli Biodynamic 2 min walk ## About this property ### Little Drifter Cairns Hostel near Cairns Esplanade Little Drifter Cairns provides amenities like a terrace and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and concierge services - A TV in the lobby - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All 54 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. 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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 elevator ### 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 available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent 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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Freedom Cairns Cairns Freedom Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns Freedom Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Freedom Cairns The Village Cairns Freedom Cairns Hostel The Village Cairns Hostel Little Drifter Cairns Cairns Little Drifter Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Little Drifter Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Little Drifter Cairns pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Little Drifter Cairns? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Little Drifter Cairns? ### What time is check-out at Little Drifter Cairns? ### Where is Little Drifter Cairns located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Little Drifter Cairns Reviews 8.2 ### 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) ### 8.2 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 8.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 88 8 - Good 51 6 - Okay 20 4 - Poor 13 2 - Terrible 10 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### steven Oct 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very clean throughout, staff were excellent, I had a room near the dining, common area which was very noisy. ##### steven Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Alex Oct 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice location and good room. ##### Alex Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela Nov 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great hostel option Really nice hostel, central location with lots to walk to- they held luggage for us from our early flight which was super helpful. ##### Angela Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel Sep 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff helpfully, clean quite place not stinky felt quite modern, comfy bed pillow not so much but all in all good for what I needed. ##### Daniel Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniela Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice surroundings, easy walking access to everything, good friendly staff, safe, several tour agents around ##### Daniela Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachael Jane Jul 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Johnnie at reception was so friendly and helpful. Great group of guest, great activities, great vibes!! Loved my stay, thank-you! ##### Rachael Jane Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ilhan Sep 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff were very friendly ##### Ilhan Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose Aug 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hostel at Cairns CBD. Clean, quiet with a great social space in the hallway. Highly recommended for solo travelers that enjoy mostly resting at night after a full day of activities. ##### Jose Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin Sep 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Location location location Great location super central for all things cairns ##### Benjamin Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Constanza Oct 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The best of this place is the staff always willing to help and solve every issue! ##### Constanza Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Bianca Aug 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service I checked in late at night and left early in the morning, only a short stop but the cleanliness of the hostel was pristine, the room was very spacious for a 4 bedder and super neat & clean as well ##### Bianca Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Johan Apr 20, 2024 Very good location in Cairns. The room was quite spartan and noisy. ##### Johan Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chelsea Oct 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very quiet, stayed in a 2 person room with my friend. Simple & clean. Bathroom was great…lots of showers & clean. Felt very safe. No parking, so try the parking garage on Lake St, $12/day. ##### Chelsea Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bianca Oct 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities One of the more respectful, cleaner hostels in cairns, perfect for the more matured generation who respect others privacy, females shared bathroom is extremely clean. Aside from requiring maintenance to 2/3 hand basins and regular topup of hand towels/soap, I cannot fault this hostel. ##### Bianca Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Skaren Mar 12, 2024 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities My stay at The Village was wonderful, from the moment I checked in with Jonnie. He was super friendly and helped us at all times. Our trip to Cairns was to celebrate my mom's birthday, and I can say that we had a very pleasant experience. The place is quiet and well-maintained, exactly what is needed to relax and have a good time. ##### Skaren Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Victoria Jul 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location, clean bathrooms, but no window in the rooms and therefore smelly and no fresh air ##### Victoria Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert L Oct 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A very good backpacker type of place In a central location, very close to both attractions and amenities (restaurants, bars, shops, bottle (liquor) store.) All star ratings are relative, i.e., based on this being a backpacker dormitory type of place. Needed a place to stay on short notice and was able to get room with just four beds and semi-private pair of toilet + shower rooms. People staying observed the 10 PM quiet hour start. The people out on the street, not so much. ##### Robert L Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Mahmut Ayberk Oct 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### If you are booking a seperate room check details Booked a room didn't notice there was no en suit bathroom, it's my fault probably. Also no window so it sort of feels like a box, but it was cheap secure and clean. ##### Mahmut Ayberk Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Andrew Sep 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Paid extra for the premium king private room and spent the whole time listening to slamming doors. The shared bathroom for the premium rooms isn’t lockable so be prepared to walk in on people on the loo or in the shower! Staff are great and location is central and it’s probably great if you’re in a dorm and on a budget but personally I wouldn’t stay there again. ##### Andrew Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenneth Jun 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities All the front desk staff I interacted with were very helpful, warm, and genuinely cared about my travel experience and were very resourceful with recommending places and things to try. I arrived at 12am and the manager on call was very kind to check me in. The room smelled of a melting pot of body odour though... I wish there was better ventilation and a window. The place had pretty much everything you would need. I think the bathrooms could be cleaner. The staff alone made my stay enjoyable and it was definitely worth the cheap stay. ##### Kenneth Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Matt Jan 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Check in was great, friendly and quick. Only issue was coming back to the hostel at night when reception was closed, the app used to open the doors did not work. Rang the phone number but no answer. Another guest had the same issue until a third guest tried and the door opened. They rang back over an hour later once I was asleep. Had the other guest not been able to open the door, I would not have been able to get in. Yet the app worked to open the door to my room ##### Matt Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James Aug 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Absolutely lovely environment ##### James Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Geoffrey Aug 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Little Drifter. Had a private room for rwo for four days. The room was entirely adequate but could've benefited with more hanging options for damp towels. ##### Geoffrey Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg Jun 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Staff were outstanding and position to everything was excellent ##### Greg Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Guy Sep 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great central location, airy and spacious. ##### Guy Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Joanne Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/Sunshine-Coast-Hotels-Joanne-Apartments.h9720912.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Hilton-Surfers-Paradise-Hotel-And-Residences.h4238660.Hotel-Information) > > [Pacific Sands Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/Mackay-Hotels-Direct-Hotels-Pacific-Sands.h10424813.Hotel-Information) > > [Elysium The Drift Apartment](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Elysium-The-Drift-Apartment.h12980415.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Motel Rockhampton](https://www.expedia.ca/Rockhampton-Hotels-Royal-Residences-Rockhampton.h112935686.Hotel-Information) > > [Griffith University Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Griffith-University-Village.h6768258.Hotel-Information) > > [Trinity Beach Pacific](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Trinity-Beach-Pacific.h574771.Hotel-Information) > > [Roydon Beachfront Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Roydon-Beachfront-Apartments.h2236859.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sanctuary Retreat](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-The-Sanctuary-Retreat.h21519930.Hotel-Information) > > [Calypso Plaza Unit 220 - Coolangatta Beachfront - Min. 3 Night Stays!](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Calypso-Plaza-Unit-220-Coolangatta-Beachfront-Min-3-Night-Stays.h107827349.Hotel-Information) > > [Mantra Amphora](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Mantra-Amphora.h3918597.Hotel-Information) > > [Boulevard Towers](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Boulevard-Towers.h3935892.Hotel-Information) > > [Palm Cove Studio Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Palm-Cove-Studio-Apartments.h109310696.Hotel-Information) > > [Broadbeach Studios](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Broadbeach-Studios.h19708845.Hotel-Information) > > [Burke and Wills Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Toowoomba-Hotels-Burke-And-Wills-Hotel.h84269.Hotel-Information) > > [Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Coconut-Holiday-Resort.h9720960.Hotel-Information) > > [201 Lake Street Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-201-Lake-Street-Apartments.h1785132.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-The-Ritz-Resort.h8161027.Hotel-Information) > > [Couran Cove Resort Overwater Studio Stradbroke Island Gold Coast](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Couran-Cove-Resort-Overwater-Studio-South-Stradbroke-Island.h48655546.Hotel-Information) > > [Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Mango-Lagoon-Resort-Wellness-Spa.h2181049.Hotel-Information) > > [Seahaven Noosa Beachfront Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Noosa-Heads-Hotels-Seahaven-Noosa.h35237560.Hotel-Information) > > [Azzura Greens Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Azzura-Greens-Resort.h1831206.Hotel-Information) > > [Ultra Broadbeach](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Ultra-Broadbeach.h1737565.Hotel-Information) > > [Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Oaks-Gold-Coast-Calypso-Plaza-Suites.h2816385.Hotel-Information) > > [Oscar Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Bundaberg-Hotels-Oscar-Motel.h9627209.Hotel-Information) > > [Caloundra Waterfront Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Sunshine-Coast-Hotels-Caloundra-Waterfront-Holiday-Park.h9629787.Hotel-Information) > > [Belvedere Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/Sunshine-Coast-Hotels-Belvedere-Apartments.h9629542.Hotel-Information) > > [Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Pullman-Palm-Cove-Sea-Temple-Resort-And-Spa.h1135657.Hotel-Information) > > [Loea Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Maroochydore-Hotels-Loea-Boutique-Hotel.h44098095.Hotel-Information)