Posted on Mar 26, 2026|Bed In 8 Bed Female Dorm
Anonymous UserThis was my first solo trip to Cairns. It was also my first time staying in a hostel, and with my limited English, I arrived feeling quite anxious. However, everything from check-in to getting my room key could be done online, and since the online system supported Japanese, I had no issues at all. Any questions I had were quickly answered via chat, which was a huge relief.
Being a hostel, I didn't have high expectations for cleanliness, but I was pleasantly surprised by how incredibly clean and comfortable it was. Before check-in, I used a locker to store my luggage; it was past the front desk and cost around 800 yen. My room did have a locker, but it didn't have a lock, so remember to bring your own padlock. I was able to borrow a hairdryer from the front desk by leaving my passport as a deposit.
For my first solo trip, my first time abroad alone, I was extremely satisfied with my stay at this hostel!
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Price per night from:THB 974
Posted on Jan 30, 2026|Economy Double - Shared Bathroom
Guest UserThe reception lady was very unfriendly. She did not explain to me how I could be able to get hot water as no kettle was not provided. They should give guidance to let me figure out what to do with this as it should be available. The hotel should make this little improvement so that customers can enjoy more without much uncertainty!
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Price per night from:THB 2,286
Posted on May 26, 2026
Guest UserI booked on the day we arrived as I needed accommodation close to Northshore Eat Street. Saw reviews about access issues so I called before booking and was advised access info is sent at 2pm. We had no problems with online booking and receiving access code.
Room was good value for money with balcony, plenty of free parking and wifi.
Would definitely book again if I need accommodation close to airport.
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Price per night from:THB 2,414
Posted on Aug 17, 2025
Dollmeister
Okay here’s my review. The Espy has so much going for it in terms of being central to the entertainment precinct of Cairns Esplanade.
Check in was easy and friendly and the two bunk dorm had its own dedicated ensuite bathroom which was very clean and quite large.
The bedroom was clean and the bunks were enclosed wood and steel construction with zero squeaking. Clean towel and linen provided.
So that’s all the very good stuff.
The not as good things I observed were:
- the lounge/common areas were dimly lit, very tired (bordering on festy) furniture and not somewhere I’d socialise due to limited seating, very few power/USB outlets or clean comfortable seating.
- The pool…. Or should I call it the tropical punch bowl of various biological matter and other detritus… if you’re keen of growing something fungal on your body, go in…. I decided not to.
-Kitchen and meal prep area all seemed clean and safe to get your mung bean and tofu ready for consumption.
- The personal under bunk locker was missing its latch and with two roommates I had to say a little prayer that my gear would be safe inside my enclosed bunk.
Overall this was my maiden voyage as a backpacker and at 57 years of age, I’ve stayed in a lot of Hotels and Motels costing far more for way less cleanliness. I rate this place highly for all the good reasons above.
The not so good stuff is easily fixed by management but for $65 per night in peak season, I don’t think you can get any better value in Central Cairns right near the action. Pubs, cafes, night market and the City Lagoon.
Thanks Espy crew, you made this old dog’s stay a pleasant one and will be back if and when the opportunity presents itself.
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Price per night from:THB 803
Posted on Apr 26, 2026|Double Room With Shared Bathroom
Pascale ABERTVery charming and unique house, with a very spacious room. The welcome was very friendly, and the check-in/check-out process was super easy with really nice staff. The hostel was ideally located for what we needed to do in Brisbane. The ability to park on-site was a real bonus.
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Price per night from:THB 1,454
Posted on Jul 6, 2026
Guest UserStaying here was mainly for the convenient location – it's close to both Red Supermarket and Green Supermarket, making everyday life quite easy. There's also a weekend market nearby with lots of discounted fruits and vegetables. My only complaint is that the kitchen closes at 10 PM, which is really inconvenient. It would be much better if they extended it by an hour.
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Price per night from:THB 695
Posted on Jan 3, 2026
zgl1332
Check-in and check-out are very convenient, sanitary facilities are complete, and cost-effective.
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Price per night from:THB 2,472
Posted on Aug 3, 2026|Bed In 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory
PNR-TRAVELWhen staying at a hostel, I usually worry about noise from other guests, such as snoring or general roommate noise. However, at this hostel, the biggest issue was not the roommates but the building itself. The soundproofing is extremely poor, so railway noise and conversations from people in the lobby can be heard clearly inside the rooms. In fact, I found the noise from other rooms to be less noticeable than the noise coming from outside the room.
If you are assigned a room, I strongly recommend avoiding rooms 323 and 317.
People talking and making noise as they enter and leave the area can be particularly disruptive, especially at night.
침대 콘센트는 사진과 같으
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Price per night from:THB 1,160
Posted on Jul 1, 2026|Bed In 4 Share Mixed Dormitory
NICKjapan
I stayed here for 3 nights on a solo trip. The reception staff were very kind and lent me towels and a hairdryer. It was also really fun sharing a room with people from various countries, not just tourists, but also those on working holidays looking for jobs. I was a little worried about bugs. Of course, there were small insects flying around outside, but the room and shower room were fine. It was a great trip! Thank you.
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Price per night from:THB 925
Posted on Feb 21, 2025
Shanice Henaway
Stayed at this hotel for 4 night paying over $800. Plus had to pay $200 deposit.
20 mins after checking in and storing my belongings into the hotel room.
The manager had knocked on my door and falsely accused me of smoking ********* in his hotel.
Much to his surprise I was telling the truth and he apologized for the accusation.
Upon check out day. I cleaned the floors and all the rest of it. Took pictures for evidence of room when checked out.
Realised i hadnt been refunded my $200. asked for my deposit refund as it hasn't been put back into my account.
Manager denied paying me my deposit back and claimed that he had to pay his cleaners extra for the extra 40 mins they took to clean UNDER our beds. Which he never stated that would be a reason to withhold my full refund.
I left the room clean, no damages to property upon checkout, As manager instructed. I proved I certainly wasn't smoking ********* in his hotel.
Completed a complaints form about his customer service as he still refusing to give me my $200 deposit.
Will never stay there again.
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Price per night from:THB 3,990