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Hostel Overview
Formerly Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront
Before February 2023 Mad Monkey Waterfront was known as Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with BathroomSetup a Price Alert for Mad Monkey Waterfront
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Facilities of Mad Monkey Waterfront
General
Parking, Private parking, WiFi everywhere
Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Food & Drink
BBQ facilities
Front-desk/reception area services
Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out, Tour desk
Common areas
Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area
Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Laundry
Miscellaneous
Adult only, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms
Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Bathroom, Carpeted, Hairdryer, Linen, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Towels
Hotel Policies
Check-In
From 14:00:00 hours
Check-Out
Untill 10:00:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.
Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that all guests need to show a valid physical passport upon arrival.The property cannot accept guests under the age of 18 years.All guests must sign the property's 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.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 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.
Traveller reviews
Mariana “Superb”
09 Nov 2025
I had such a great experience at this hostel! The place was very clean and well maintained ,you can tell the staff really cares about keeping everything tidy and comfortable. It was also surprisingly quiet, which made it easy to rest after a long day of exploring. The staff were super friendly and helpful, always ready with local tips and a smile. The location couldn’t be better, on the main street, close to public transport, great cafes, night life and just a short walk to the main attractions.
Nancy “all in all the best time!”
16 Oct 2025
This hostel is great! I have been staying there for more than a month now and it’s really good! The place is right by the Esplanade, many stores and restaurants around. The dorms get cleaned everyday. It’s a smaller hostel, so it’s really cozy and quiet. The staff always made me feel welcome and helped me straight away when I needed some help. 10/10
“Superb”
23 Sep 2025
The location of the hostel it’s amazing,just on the esplanade.The staff does an amazing job to keep the structure always clean and tidy.I really recommend staying at this hostel! Either on holiday or long term:)
Katharina “Great place to live”
07 Sep 2025
Everyone who lives and works here is honestly so nice! I couldn’t have wished for a better place to stay. The Waterfront is definitely more laid-back compared to the other Mad Monkeys in Cairns, which is exactly what I like about it. People are super friendly and chatty, but also give you space if you want to do your own thing. I’d absolutely recommend it!
