Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront

At Mad Monkey Waterfront we offer an affordable and clean accommodation in the heart of Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Being located on the Cairns Esplanade with the Cairns Lagoon just across the street, you can pop down for a dip or spend the afternoon sunbathing anytime you fancy! At Mad Monkey Waterfront you will have no problem staying active as we offer a Free Access to a local gym. Thanks to our ultra-fast Free Wi-Fi throughout the property, you wont miss out on anything. Enjoy our fully equipped kitchen to cook your own meals. Unwind in our common room after a great day out, exploring all-natural wonders that Cairns and its surroundings have to offer. Get to know other guests over board games, a PlayStation tournament or by watching a film together on Netflix provided!

Become a part of our Mad Monkey Family & enjoy your stay!

Mad Monkey Waterfront is located directly on the Cairns Esplanade with all the bars, restaurants, shops, The Reef Terminal and the Night Markets just within a short walking distance. Cairns Lagoon is just across the road with a Free Access.Plane: We highly recommend you book a taxi or and Uber - we do offer an airport shuttle for a surcharge please call reception between 9AM & 5PM to book this in. Were only a fifteen-minute drive away from the airport. Bus: Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront is located only a 5-minute walk distance from the Greyhound and Premier Bus services. Train: The main Train station is only a 10 min walk away.

Our reception is open from 8AM - 8PM. You can check in at 2PM. If you arrive after 8PM please inform reception beforehand so they can prepare your late check in. We use GOKI for our door locks & we highly recommend to download the GOKI App before you arrive.

We offer all types of accommodation, from Mixed Dorms Ensuite to Female Dorms Ensuite and Private Double Rooms. We have high-quality mattresses, pillows and linen which is included for a comfortable nights sleep. All our dorms have a private en-suite bathroom and all our private rooms come with personal towels, otherwise our reception team is more than happy to assist you with a towel hire in case you forgot one. All our rooms are Air-Conditioned & All our bunk beds are equipped with personal USB ports & power sockets to make sure you can comfortably scroll through your new travel pictures from bed. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront 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. It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes. Guests are required to show valid photo ID (passport or drivers license) upon check-in.

The property cannot accept guests under the age of 18 years.

All guests must sign the propertys Terms of Stay.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please note that there is a 1% charge when you pay with a credit card.