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Hostel The Espy Hostel (formerly Cairns Waterfront Haven)

83 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD 4780 Cairns, QLD 4780, Cairns, Queensland (Qld), 4780 (show map)

7.2

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297 verified reviews

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Hostel Overview

The Espy Hostel in Cairns provides adults-only accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and a shared lounge. The property is set less than 1 km from The Cairns Civic Theater, 4.5 km from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens and 13 km from Skyway Rainforest Cableway. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.
Popular points of interest near the hostel include Cairns Station, Cairns Convention Centre and Cairns Regional Gallery. Cairns Airport is 7 km away.

Formerly Cairns Waterfront Haven

Before January 2023 The Espy Hostel was known as Cairns Waterfront Haven

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Standard Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

The double room features air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The double room offers a seating area, a wardrobe and a tiled floor. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Single Room - enter dates to see room photos

The single room offers air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The single room provides a wardrobe and a tiled floor. The unit has 1 bed.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room (18 - 35 ages only) - enter dates to see room photos

This bed in dormitory has an air conditioning and tile/marble floor.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 ages only) - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 ages only) - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18 - 35 ages only) - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

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Facilities of The Espy Hostel

General
WiFi everywhere

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks)

Pools and wellness
Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year)

Front-desk/reception area services
Express check-in/check-out, Private check-in/check-out

Common areas
Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area

Miscellaneous
Adult only, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Bathroom, Clothes rack, Fan, Linen, Seating Area, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Tile/Marble floor, Toilet, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Wardrobe/Closet, Washing Machine

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025 - Update now

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
Interstate and international guests only. Strictly no local stays. Local travelers will be refused entry.
Please note that guests under 18 and over 35 years old are not allowed in shared dormitory rooms.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. 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.

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7.2

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297 verified reviews

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Alice Maya

“This structure needs a lot of maintenance”

7.0

21 Feb 2025

excellent location, well laid out, I liked that access to the outside was direct and not through doors

Vinod

“Good”

7.0

01 Feb 2025

Breakfast was not included. Location is very good.

Pia

“Perfect location!”

9.0

13 Dec 2024

Super friendly staff, possibility to lock away luggage after check-out, perfect location (right next to the open swimming pool in Cairns)

Ronnie

“My stay in this hostel is superb. 10 out of 10.”

10.0

30 Sep 2024

The location at the center of cairns. I like it very much because all i need is accessible outside of the hostel. The staff is very responsive and polite. The lady boss is very helpful and quick response for the needs.

Harry