Little Drifter Cairns - Cairns
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Little Drifter Cairns
Cairns 1/7 Shields Street
No. of rooms
94
WiFi
Rooms for singles
We speak
8.3/10
No. of rooms
94
WiFi
Rooms for singles
We speak
8.3/10
Set in Cairns and with Cairns Convention Centre reachable within less than 1 km, Little Drifter Cairns offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is located 4.6 km from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens, 14 km from Skyway Rainforest Cableway and 300 metres from Cairns City Library. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and organising tours for guests.
At the hostel, every room includes air conditioning and a shared bathroom.
Popular points of interest near Little Drifter Cairns include Cairns Station, Cairns Regional Gallery and The Cairns Civic Theater. Cairns Airport is 7 km away.
The hotel day starts from hour 14:00 and ends at 10:00.
Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) credit card.
" This property went through a complete renovation in June 2025"Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note thatSpecial Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
4 Bed Private Room. The quadruple room offers air conditioning, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 4 beds. ;
6 Bed Private room. The family room provides air conditioning, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds. ;
8 Bed Private room. The family room features air conditioning, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 4 beds. ;
Bed in 8 Bed Dorm. This bed in dormitory features air conditioning. ;
Bed in 8 Bed Female Dorm. This bed in dormitory has air conditioning. ;
Bed in 6 Bed Dorm. This bed in dormitory features air conditioning. ;
Bed in 4 Bed Dorm. This bed in dormitory has air conditioning. ;
Bed in 6 Bed Female Dorm. A shower is offered in the shared bathroom. ;
Private Queen Room. The double room provides air conditioning, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed. ;
Bed in 4 Bed Female Dorm.
Air conditioning
Cashless payment available
Lockers
Designated smoking area
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Process in place to check health of guests
Contactless check-in/check-out
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Luggage storageadditional charge
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Smoke alarms
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Physical distancing in dining areas
Fire extinguishers
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Non-smoking throughout
Express check-in/check-out
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
CCTV in common areas
Laundryadditional charge
Terrace
WiFi available in all areas
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
Vending machine (snacks)
Outdoor furniture
Shared kitchen
Vending machine (drinks)
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Physical distancing rules followed
WiFi
Shared lounge/TV area
First aid kit available
Board games/puzzles
Internet services
CCTV outside property
