If you are looking for a quiet place to stay near by everything you need, I hardly recommend Mad Monkey Waterfront. A very nice staff, quiet rooms, lovely people. I’ve been staying there for 4 months now and I won’t change hostel for any reason. The hostel is not a party hostel which makes it quiet especially if you need to rest or if you are working, the staff is here to help you with anything, the other people are lovely, met a lot of very good friends, plus the hostel is close to everything you need right on the esplanade. I hardly recommend it !

Nothing, everything was very good

Great hostel, quiet, super clean and tidy, and so well looked after by staff. Dorms and beds are very comfy, air cond works perfectly, plenty of space for storage and en suite bathroom in the room is perfect. Kitchen is so well equipped, can cook anything you want at any time. Loved the couch with Netflix on all the time. No noise and no parties going on, but staff do organize social events every day which are great if you'd like to socialise. One of the best hostels I've stayed and would 100% recommend to whoever wants to relax or hang out but in a quiet atmosphere. Great location also as right on the esplanade. More than anything, love the efforts that staff put into looking after the place. Well done!

Maybe in the big dorms, one bathroom is sometimes not enough, but there's other bathrooms around so they can always be accessible.

Very good location near the esplanade and in walking distance to the Terminal for the Boats to the Great Barrier Reef. Enduite Bathrooms in the shared dorms modern and pretty clean.

Airconditioning was a cold, so bring warm/longsleeve PJs! Staff was mostly friendly but some were a bit rude sometimes. Many long-term guests that leave the rooms in a mess. Not very social at all, lots of groups and barely any mingling between groups.

Great single room, very convenient right on the Esplanade, there is the happy tours tour booking right outside and literally dozens of restaurants right outside. Breakfast was very convenient and a comforting touch, pancakes were great and staff were very friendly and helpful even when I had silly questions.

Cairns is a rainforest, so it's constantly raining and almost always hot and humid. The Air conditioner is set to 23C/74F with instructions not to lower it due to condensation forming on the unit. As a result, even the rooms can get quite hot. Most of the building is outdoors, so it does feel very hot once you step out of the ACed areas.

The location is why I first picked Mad Monkey Waterfront. It is right on the Esplanade, so you can easily walk to everything like bars, restaurants, activities, the lagoon and more. The prices are great and the staff are super friendly and helpful. They have weekly events that are a fun way to meet people. The rooms are super clean, have ensuites and the beds are really comfortable. The kitchen is nice with air conditioning and a big tv and a hang out area. Highly recommend.

I had an amazing stay here! The hostel has a great atmosphere, and the social events they organize make it so easy to meet other travelers. There was always something fun going on. The staff are super friendly and really make you feel at home. Plus, everything was always very clean and well-maintained, which made the stay even more comfortable. Perfect place if you're traveling solo or just want to make new friends. Highly recommend!

Friendly staff. Big communal kitchen, very well equipped and clean overall with plenty of fridge space too. Big communal areas to sit. Free breakfast with nice pancakes. Free hot dogs on Sundays. Very good location in Cairns Esplanade near bars, restaurants etc.

The room was quite small, probably good enough for 1-2 nights but not for a week. Not enough bathrooms and toilets. The shower was not warm enough.

Firstly checking in was an absolute dream and the staff made sure to help me through the process and ensure i knew everything about the hostel. The place was always exceptionally clean, especially the bathrooms and kitchen. The location is amazing and everything you would want is directly on your doorstep, especially the lagoon! There was a good social vibe in the hostel, frequently chatting to and meeting new people from all over the world. Although very social, the hostel remained quiet after common areas closed which was valuable to me as i was working while staying here and definitely appreciated the good nights sleep! All the staff where friendly and helpful.

There was not a single thing i did not like about my stay.

This is a great hostel and I would totally recommend for anyone wanting to explore the beautiful cairns. The hostel is in a great location close to the lagoon and the marina for boat trips out to the reef as well as super close to shops and restaurants. The hostel was really clean and has a kitchen/ inside common area as well as a outside common area which gives a really social vibe. The staff are super friendly and helpful and there’s a travel desk downstairs where you can book trips. Free pancakes for breakfast was the cherry on top.

Such a great location, super close to the port which is perfect for anyone looking to do a reef trip. The rooms are really big and always clean. The common areas are super social and a great place to meet new friends! The staff are also super friendly. I was there for wine and cheese night and it was so much fun, plus free food! The free breakfast is also a huge bonus and the pancakes are delicious. Will definitely stay here again next time I am in Cairns!