Mad Monkey Backpackers Village Guest Reviews
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Umberto Tue, 1 July 2025
Exceptional
Liked: The staff is super friendly and helpful, and the vibe is fun and social. It’s easy to meet people here.Rooms are clean, the kitchen has everything you need and the pool is perfect for Cairns hot days.The location is quiet but still close to everything. They also organise events and activities, which makes the experience even better!
Netta Mon, 30 June 2025
Very nice hostel!
Liked: Pool area and fairy lights!
Disliked: Not much couches.
Macarena Mon, 30 June 2025
Passable
Disliked: Old toilets and pigeons in the kitchen, also The beds are very old and uncomfortable to sleep in.
Benjamin Sun, 29 June 2025
Chill place with good vibe...
Liked: Very helpful staff, with a cool chill vibe, great facilities and other guests were respectful, would recommend
Disliked: Nothing was great
Rofael Thu, 26 June 2025
Exceptional
Liked: Every thing was fantastic and the room was quite.the building is spacious.all the people were friendly and respectful.
Dylan Wed, 25 June 2025
Exceptional
Liked: **
Samantha Tue, 24 June 2025
Nice hostel, but maybe not...
Liked: -Beds were very comfortable- the girls in the travel desk were lovely-bathrooms were clean, as were the rooms- pool is ok
Disliked: -I felt a lack of socializing activites, as much as they were proposed , the employees are not there to promote it or to help newcomers integrate. I even went to trivia night on the monkey central hostel, arrived by myself and the employee there barely acknowledged me (I asked about the game, she said it had changed). In a hostel where people were staying for a long time, if you are not it kind of feels like a high school full of cliques. There was even a german girl who came to (very rudely) fight with me because I accidentally thought her food was part of the hostel bbq (I didn’t eat anything, just VERY accidentally added it to my plate, and this other huge guy who was her friend removed it from my plate without saying a word). Not the hostel’s fault, but something that could have been solved had they explained and promoted socialization- Rooms were quite small- beds could have a curtain- airco was quite strong (yes you can ask reception to change it, but in a room with another 7 people, you can’t really ask everyone)
Anucha Sun, 22 June 2025
Excellent
Liked: I had an amazing time living at this place! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. In terms of the scenery, the common area was more spacious than other hostels I’ve stayed in, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Furthermore, the pool area is well-equipped with sun loungers and daybeds, making it a great spot to relax.Overall, I’d highly recommend staying at this hostel, then you’re bound to make unforgettable memories during your time in Cairns.
Gisele Fri, 20 June 2025
Very good
Liked: The room are clean, comfortable. The staffs are kind and friendly.
Disliked: It didn’t have hot water.
Milena Thu, 19 June 2025
Exceptional
Liked: One of the most social hostels I’ve stayed at!This hostel has the perfect vibe for solo travelers or anyone looking to meet new people. The common area is super social and always buzzing with activity—whether it’s people hanging by the pool, chatting over dinner, or organizing nights out. It’s really easy to make friends here, and the atmosphere feels welcoming and relaxed.The location is also great—just a 10-minute walk to the city center and the Esplanade. The rooms are clean, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the pool is a great bonus for cooling off during the day. I had such a good time here and would 100% come back. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun, social place to stay!