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Global Backpackers Waterfront

67 The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
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Global Backpackers Waterfront
3.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
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Munich, Bayern, Germany
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

i booked a 6 bed room and got a huge one 10-bed rooms. It was very dirty. There were cockroaches in the bathroom walls were absolutely filthy, the shower before it shook me, and hair were all chewing gum and dirt. There was no fresh air, since most windows faced inwards. I do not see a room that looks like... More

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Trondheim, Norway
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

it is a ok pleace to stay in town. near everything.. it is industrial and easy. but a nice bed and shared bathroom. a big kitchen u can use.. and you have woolwurtsh supermarked is neerby.. More

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Trondheim, Norway
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

An industrial and effective machine that works very well. More

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Stayed in a 6bed dorm the location is perfect, literally meters away from the lagoon. Great staff ,very helpful and pleasant to be around also helped us out a lot with booking our tours. The entertainment there is great and free of charge, fun activities organized every single day of the week and good value for money. :) More

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Cairns, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

Global Backpackers Waterfront was a really good hostal choice. The main good part would have to be that you can get a proper good night sleep! All the staff members were so friendly and helpful which also made my stay here very pleasent! Very clean hostel and met so many great people while staying here! An open sundeck that makes... More

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Barcelona
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88 reviews 88 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

We picked this place for the location which is admittedly pretty good, but our private room had hairs and dirty tissues on the floor when we moved in. The rooms face onto a central atrium, so no external window and any noise echoes around and is magnified so it's very noisy, especially when people come in late at night and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Global Waterfront is a cool backpacker location right in the heart of the Esplanade. You have a myriad of eateries and pubs very nearby on the Esplande. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I booked a lot of my tours in the East Coast through Global's expertise in tourism. I stayed in a private room that had everything I... More

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Byron Bay, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011

I checked out of Global Waterfront on Saturday and am missing it! I made some great friends and had some wild nights! The common room is where everyone gets together and has some dribks before heading out to the local pubs. The have an Entertainment guy that lives at the hostel, he is the guy to see for anything! The... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

I have stayed in many hostels around our planet, but this was the most cockroach infested. Bed bugs also played a part in my room which I didnt appreciate and left me bleeding, i think keeping these pesty critters away are not a priority for this hostel as i did make 3 complaints, The staff were friendly, and the location... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011

I checked out of Global Waterfront a few days ago and miss my new made friends. I found Global Waterfront a very friendly and sociable hostel. The location is second to none. The lagoon is just across the road, its like having your own private pool. Rattle n Hum next door a great place for a cool refreshing drink after... More

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67 The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
Price range (per night):* INR675 - 2,364

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