Hostel★★★Mad Monkey
Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront
Cairns City, Cairns, Australia
About Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront
Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront is a hostel in Cairns City, Cairns, Australia. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 100 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 1.7 km from the centre of Cairns. The nearest beach is 70 m away. The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 5.3 km away.
- Type
- Hostel
- Star rating
- ★★★
- Check-in from
- 14:00
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Chain
- Mad Monkey
- Smoking
- Smoke-free property
- Other stays within 500 m
- 34
93A Esplanade flyingmonkeybackpackers.com
Prices
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
How Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront scores
Better rated than 35% of hotels in Cairns
- Guest rating 8.2
- Location 9.6
- Beach access 10.0
- Public transport 8.4
Cairns average
Rating on Google
4.5/5
From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.
Amenities
Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Bar
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Parking
Services
- Shuttle
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
Policies
- Smoke-free
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 9.6/10
- Walk grade
- 91/100 Great for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 150
- Sights within 1 km
- 12
| Nearest beach | 70 m1 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest stationStoney Creek Railway Station | 450 m7 min walk |
| Nearest airportCairns International Airport (CNS) | 5.3 km12 min drive |
| Distance to the centreCairns | 1.7 km4 min drive |
Sights nearby
- Hartleys Crocodile Zoo140 m
- Cairns Cenotaph210 m
- Cairns War Memorial220 m
- Kokoda Hall230 m
- Cairns Aquarium280 m
- Cairns Museum350 m
Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront: in detail
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Questions about Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront
How do guests rate Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront?
Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront has a guest rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 100 reviews, which is better than 35% of rated hotels in Cairns.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
Does Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
Is there parking at Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront?
Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.
How far is Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront from the airport?
The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 5.3 km away in a straight line.
Is Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 70 m from the hotel.
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score





