Dreamtime Travellers Rest (Cairns): See 249 Reviews and 56 Photos

Address: 189 Bunda Street & 4 Terminus Street | Cairns Central, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia (Formerly Dreamtime Backpackers)

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Region: Australia > Queensland > Cairns Region > Cairns

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Free Parking Kitchenette Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool

Hotel Style:

Ranked #3 of 81 Speciality lodging in Cairns

Price range (per night): 46 AUD - 63 AUD

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Dreamtime Backpackers is Three beautiful, bright Queenslander homes located just minutes walk from the centre of Cairns. You will find a tropical oasis perfect for relaxing and meeting like minded travellers. Our service is supreme with local staff advising and helping you book the best trips and tours. We are here to help you have an unforgettable travel experience.Join us on one of our BBQ nights, fire shows or movies under the stars. Come see why Dreametime is voted #1 best hostel Australia 2012 by hostelworld customer reviews. Do yourself a favour and join in the fun. ... more less

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Also Known As:: Dreamtime Travellers Rest Cairns, Queensland

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ETJ9914

Port Douglas, Australia

Contributor

20 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

9 helpful votes

“Really nice hostel”

Reviewed 18 May 2013

On the day of my arrival reception was closed and I hadn't been sent the key for the gate so I had to get some other peoples attention to let me in. This although did annoy me at first was great as it meant I was instantly introduced to these people. That night was BBQ night followed by a fire... More

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Hi Thanks for your review glad you enjoyed the weekly BBQ night all profits from the night are donated to fund a teacher in Batase village school in Nepal through FHC Friends of the Himalayan Children. More

Catherine E

Toronto, Canada

13 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

5 helpful votes

“Some great stuff, some not-so-great stuff”

Reviewed 12 May 2013

Loved the atmosphere at this hostel - the staff are totally fantastic and helpful, and the vibe is very friendly and lovely. Not sure why someone below said it was hard to meet people - I suspect that has a lot more to do with their attitude than with Dreamtime! I found the opposite, this place felt very safe and... More

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Catherine , Many thanks for taking the time to provide us some feedback. Our team was glad to hear you found us safe, welcoming with atmosphere and that the staff were fantastic. We really do love living in the tropics because of the outdoors. As a non smoker myself I couldn't agree more that its not the best habit to... More

TanteTip

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Reviewer

4 reviews

1 helpful vote

“The Backpacker whisperers”

Reviewed 11 May 2013

Perfect stay in a wonderfull hostel. EVERYTHING you wish for as a backpacker is provided here. The lovely owners thouhgt of everything you can imagine. Tours, kitchen, cheap food, movies, great washing facilities. Rooms are nice, clean and have a luxurious duvet. Lovely place to stay, we highly reccomend.

Hi thanks for the review glad you thought the rooms where nice and clean, All beds including the dorms have a duvet. we try our best to make it as comfortable as possible , it really is a Lovely place to stay. safe travels. More

Helenac22

Manchester, United Kingdom

Senior Reviewer

7 reviews

10 helpful votes

“Perfect relaxed hostel”

Reviewed 10 May 2013

This is the first hostel I have stayed in and I loved it. It has a great relaxed friendly atmosphere with good communal areas to meet people which was good as a single traveller and they have social nights. I stayed in room 1, a mixed 3 share room (no bunks, all single beds) next to one of the kitchens... More

Hi Helen thanks for your review, so this was your first hostel glad you enjoyed it , my wife and i started Dreamtime back in the 90's as we both where in travel mode and seen a gap in the market while in Cairns , we've been enjoying perfecting it ever since , we are always looking of new ideas... More

Brittanyanne916

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

8 helpful votes

“Personal Hostel in Cairns”

Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

I am all about supporting Mom an Pop companies and that is exactly what you get with Dreamtime. Everything from the staff to the decor of Dreamtime is unique, inviting, and friendly. The two girls at the front desk (unfortunately I do not remember their names, but they were always there) were exrtremly helpful and full of personality! The rooms,... More

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Thanks Brittany , glad your enjoyed the Dreamtime family experience its more a life style choice for us than a business we love it when travellers get a kick out of it thanks again and happy travels . More

GeoffPopple

Alice Springs, Australia

3 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Recommend highly!”

Reviewed 6 May 2013

We stayed at Dreamtime on a bit of a low point in our travels (our van had just died) instead of cancelling everything we decided to go to Cairns anyway and do the tours and stay in the places we had already booked then to go back to try and sort the van out. We quickly forgot our troubles staying... More

Hi Thanks for your highly recommended review , your right travellers these day do have a lot more electronic suff and few more power points in the rooms is a great idea , i will look into it to day and see where we can add a few . More

Lydia00

Sydney, Australia

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“No value for money at all”

Reviewed 4 May 2013

We booked this hostel as it had a good rating but we weren't impressed at all. Our double room was clean enough however had cockroaches and flies due to there being no fly nets on the windows and the windows didn't close fully. There weren't any hooks to hang anything so when our towel was wet after a shower there... More

Hi thanks for you review sorry to hear you thought your stay was not value for money! and we wish you had a bought your concerns to our attention . Dreamtime is a unique open environment that suits the tropical climate, Its open to catch breezes and has lots of character. Our hostel won best ''atmosphere'' and ''staff'' awards in... More

RubenHD1980

1 review

“A place to comeback”

Reviewed 3 May 2013

The Dreamtime traveller rest is an awesome backpack!!. Staff (Chris, Katia and Erin) they are very helpful and friendly and the will make from your stay an amazing experience. Very clean and well located. I strongly recommend this place to stay!

thanks for your review good to know you would come back , Erin is a great staff member and has recently returned to take up a management roll with chris , welcome back Erin. More

PaniosBanios

Geneva, Switzerland

Top Contributor

87 reviews

12 hotel reviews

Reviews in 28 cities

20 helpful votes

“Fab on all fronts (well done Chris/Erin)”

Reviewed 23 April 2013

DreamTime was fab to stay for 2 nights. I used this as my resting stop in/out of Cairns during a liveaboard trip there. Although a hostel, it has private rooms that you can book (which I did). Paid $55 per night for a clean, nicely (cute) decorated room with plenty of space. My first room was better (top floor, second... More

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Hi thanks for your review we are always very mind full that our guests are on a budget and our staff try to help them where ever they can , glad you enjoyed your stay. More

patriciadenise

Nunspeet, The Netherlands

50 reviews

28 hotel reviews

Reviews in 32 cities

4 helpful votes

“Lovely atmosphere!”

Reviewed 19 April 2013

I loved my stay in this hostel! The staff is very friendly and helpfull, the courtyard is very nice and a great place to meet other travellers, enough computers in the reception area, nice pool, nice dorms without bunk beds, so had good nights of sleep! Kitchen and bathrooms could be a bit cleaner, but this was more the other... More

Hi thanks for your review nice to see you had a good experience , glad to hear you thought of us as lovely place to stay . More

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