Lazy Duck Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with seasonal outdoor pool, walk to Cairns Esplanade
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Lazy Duck Hostel

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Outdoor pool
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Private Bathroom
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Private Bathroom
BBQ/picnic area
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Overview of Lazy Duck Hostel

6.2

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • PoolPoolPool
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Your area essentials

136 Grafton St, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Popular LocationChe Zest2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Performing Arts Centre3 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Station10 min walk
  • Popular LocationFreshwater Station11 min drive
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Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Private Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Cairns

Lazy Duck Hostel is located in Cairns Central Business District, a neighbourhood in Cairns, and is near the airport and by the ocean. The Cultural Place and Cairns Performing Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Night Markets. Muddy's Playground and Reef Teach are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 5 min walk
  • Cairns Night Markets - 6 min walk
  • Cairns Esplanade - 7 min walk
  • Reef Hotel Casino - 13 min walk
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 10 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dundee’s at the Cairns Aquarium - 4 min walk
  • Pachamama - 5 min walk
  • Che Zest - 2 min walk
  • Jimmys Burger & Co. - 5 min walk
  • The Roti Shack - 5 min walk

About this property

Lazy Duck Hostel

Hostel near Cairns Esplanade
Near Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Marlin Marina, Lazy Duck Hostel provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), express check-out and barbecues
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Lazy Duck Hostel feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 20.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 15 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Lazy Duck Hostel Cairns
Lazy Duck Hostel
Lazy Duck Cairns
Lazy Duck Hostel Cairns
Lazy Duck Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Lazy Duck Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns

Frequently asked questions

Does Lazy Duck Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lazy Duck Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Lazy Duck Hostel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Lazy Duck Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Lazy Duck Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does Lazy Duck Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 8:00 AM-8:00 PM on request. A fee of AUD 15 per person applies.

Where is Lazy Duck Hostel located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina are also within 15 minutes. Cairns Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Lazy Duck Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 24 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wash rooms are terrible in lazy duck. Needs renovation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice cheap place
convenient location, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Terrible and dirty place.
Terrible hostel. We booked a room with private bathroom for few hours before and after living aboard diving .The first stay we did not have the hot water in the shower room. The second stay our toilet was not cleaned after previous guests .I understand that it is a hostel. However, the stained toilet is not acceptable in any place. This hostel should not be advertised by hotels. com at all.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Haydn

Served the purpose
It was good spot just for a 1 night stay for the purpose we needed it for the staff member at reception was some what helpful but blamed management due to no one answering their phones to organise free airport shuttle service so after trying for nearly an hour with no luck ended up costing us to get to hostel with no reimbursement
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

is, Sydney

Liked: Room comfort
Cheap overnight stay
We had the private room. Its located on the botrom floor right next to the yard where a party was happening lucky the noise stopped by 9pm. The room was big however there is no dor between your room ans ensuite so make sure you are staying with someone who you don't mind being intimate with. The bathroom wasn't clean but we only were staying one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fine if you are very young and/or like to party
Pretty run down, loud and party (alcohol/cigarettes) atmosphere. Didn't feel safe, some doors didn't lock.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was flithy, as was ensuite. Windows did not open and no fan or aircon.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lazy Duck rocks!
Like a bassist on a long vacation; splash, I'm loving it! Air con kept the bread fresh and nobody complained leaving it on all day.