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8.3

207 reviews

Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns

1/7 Shields Street, Cairns, 4870, Australia

Reservations:

+1 (888) 385-6828

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Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns is a 2-star hotel in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It's tucked away at 1/7 Shields Street, about 0.7mi from the Cairns city center.

Amenities include free WiFi, streaming service (like Netflix), air conditioning, tour desk, terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free toiletries. Prices start from $31.

With 207 reviews, this Cairns option offers a budget-friendly base for travelers seeking convenient access to the city.

Sleep options span from a Queen Room, which accommodates 2 adults and 1 child, to a Room with Bunk Bed that can house up to 10 adults and 6 children, and on the family side, a Premium Family arrangement that accommodates up to 8 adults and 4 children. This mix showcases a spectrum from private retreats to big-group spaces, ready to fit solo travelers, couples, and crews alike.

Common areas invite social energy—step onto the terrace for sunset lounging, stay connected with free WiFi and Netflix-like streaming, and enjoy the comfort of air conditioning. A tour desk is ready to help line up local adventures, while non-smoking rooms and handy free toiletries keep things simple and comfortable after a day of exploring Cairns.

Payments are accepted by Mastercard, Visa, and American Express, with cash not accepted. It’s a budget-friendly hub that makes it easy to plan adventures around Cairns while keeping relaxation within easy reach.

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Closest airports

Cairns International Airport

2.9mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Rooms

Private Queen Room in Little Drifter Cairns

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

+

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The double room provides air conditioning, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

8 Bed Private room  in Little Drifter Cairns

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Room, 8 Beds

4 Bunk Beds

215 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

+

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The family room features air conditioning, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 4 beds.

4 Bed Private Room in Little Drifter Cairns

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Room, 4 Beds

4 Bunk Beds

195 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

+

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The quadruple room offers air conditioning, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 4 beds.

Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom in Little Drifter Cairns

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Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

1 Bunk Bed

170 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

x3

More details

This bed in dormitory has air conditioning.

Please note guests under 18 and over 35 years of age cannot be accommodated in this room type.

King Room with shared bathroom in Little Drifter Cairns

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King Room, Shared Bathroom

1 King Size Bed

185 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

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The double room provides air conditioning, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom in Little Drifter Cairns

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Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

170 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

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The twin room features air conditioning, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Premium King Room with shared bathroom in Little Drifter Cairns

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Superior Room, King Bed, Shared Bathroom

1 King Size Bed

215 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Shower

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This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a shared bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

Premium Family Room with shared bathroom in Little Drifter Cairns

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Superior Room, Shared Bathroom

1 King Size Bed

2 Bunk Beds

250 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Shower

More details

This air-conditioned family room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a shared bathroom. The unit offers 3 beds.

6 Bed Private room  in Little Drifter Cairns

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Room, 6 Beds

3 Bunk Beds

215 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

+

More details

The family room provides air conditioning, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm in Little Drifter Cairns

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Bed In Dormitory

1 Bunk Bed

250 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

+

More details

This bed in dormitory features air conditioning.

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Superior Room, 3 Beds, Shared Bathroom

250 sqft

Flat-screen TV

+

More details

This air-conditioned family room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a shared bathroom. The unit offers 3 beds.

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Room, 3 Beds, Shared Bathroom

215 sqft

+

More details

The family room offers air conditioning, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 3 beds.

Guest reviews

8.3

207 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Points of Interest Around Little Drifter Cairns

Attractions

Michaelmas Cay

0.2mi

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

0.2mi

Green Island

0.2mi

Great Barrier Reef

0.2mi

Rusty's Markets

0.2mi

Cairns Aquarium

0.3mi

Cairns Botanic Gardens

2.3mi

Centenary Lakes

2.3mi

Barron Gorge National Park

11.4mi

Kuranda

11.7mi

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

11.9mi

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

14.2mi

Lake Barrine

24.2mi

Atherton Tablelands

24.2mi

Granite Gorge Nature Park

29.4mi

Amenities of Little Drifter Cairns

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Little Drifter Cairns

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property