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The Jack Backpackers

48 Spence Street | Corner Sheridan and Spence Streets, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia (Formerly Shenannigans)
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Cairns, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

AMAZING value for money, as well as free wifi you get a free evening meal every night, bar next door with good music playing so you can sit on the balcony and chill out. Rooms are big and open, had a tv with dvd player, amazing air conditioning and a full length fridge. Best thing about this is how clean... More

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Sydney, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

It is really sad to make such a good hostel bad just because of a boring bar with loud music right in the middle of the hostel. Good beds, clean toilets, good price, good staff, free internet, everything is clean, free diner, in the centre of the city!! But noisy noisy noisy noisy from 5 pm to about 12 am... More

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Cairns, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

Room was clean and tidy, got free dinner each night & discounts on all our other meals which was great. We were drinking jugs of beer for $8!!! Awesomeness! Great place if you want to get your dance on to the live music...was great service and atmosphere all night.Would definetly stay here again

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Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2012

I highly recommend this fabulous place if you want great accommodation, hospitality, a free travel agency and live music. They offered free dinners, extremely cheap meals, live music as well as a secure and friendly place to stay. the staff were all incredibly generous and organised all of our day trip bookings for us and gave us local tips for... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2012

Completely agree with the previous review down to the timeline. I too booked a private room for $70. Okay, I did know that the hostel is next to a pub, but I thought since the private rooms are not above the pub it may be okay. WRONG! The room we had was on the ground floor, directly behind the very... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

Ive stayed in Hostels all over australia and this is the loudest Ive ever come across. Took a private room for $70 and was forwarned of "a little noise" from the bar next door. Alls fair, i'm staying in a hostel, not expecting much sleep anyways. This was unreal though, Ive spent more relaxing nights at the Woolshed. My room... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012 via mobile

I stayed here with my partner for two weeks and I have nothing bad to say about the place. The hostel itself was quiet (surprising because there is a bar underneath it) clean and great value :)) I you stay here you also get great discounts in the bar downstairs (a jug of beer for $8... YES PLEASE) and free... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2012

When we booked, we were told that it was a new place, had only opened 5 months earlier, so everything was supposed to be shinny and new. No way! The rooms' interior was old, dusty and badly taken care of. The bathroom was not that great and not that clean. There is also a big pub / disco which is... More

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london
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2012

I stayed there for 2 weeks and i loved it. The staff was really nice and helpfull. Clean and confy beds Free internet everyday. Good location and cheap. And really nice pub with cheap drinks and good atmosphere I met great people there and its good for long stay The only bad point is the tiny kitchen and not enough... More

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london
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

great stay. great staff and great atmosphere. hada great time. travelled in july 2009.

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Also Known As:
The Jack Backpackers Cairns, Queensland
Address: 48 Spence Street | Corner Sheridan and Spence Streets, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia (Formerly Shenannigans)
Region: Australia > Queensland > Cairns Region > Cairns
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #44 of 81 Speciality lodging in Cairns
Price range (per night): $35 - $39
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Jack Backpackers is newly refurbished pub-style backpacker accommodation. The accommodation has 120 beds, ranging from 8 bed dorms with shared bathrooms, to four bed dorms and private double rooms with ensuite. The massive pub downstairs has three different bars, a beautiful outdoor undercover beer garden, top quality meal deals for the budget traveler, our famous Friends With Benefits VIP guest discount card, SETANTA & FOX sports action shown on our BIG screens daily 7 days a week, pool tables, a CASINO gaming lounge, plus free entertainment & activities 5 nights a week from Wednesday to Sunday, between the hours of 6pm & 12am. Entertainment on offer ranges from some of the best local & national live bands and DJ's, themed parties, crazy games, beer pong, open mic nights, + much more ... more   less 
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