Dreamtime Travellers Rest

Cutest little backpackers and so glad I found it! My flight arrived super early in the morning but Tim let me crash on the outside day bed until I could check in! Check in is normally 12pm but they had the room ready for me sooner than this which was really nice of them! I had originally only planned to stay one night as I wanted to experience a few different places around Cairns, but after my first night there being so comfortable, homely and quiet I decided to extend and booked for another two nights instead of the party hostel I had obliviously booked in for! The hostel itself is located in a little street/laneway behind Cairns Cental shops so a bit out of the way of the main *****, however I was able to walk to the Esplanade within 10-15 minutes and go by plenty of shops and cafes on the way. Due to the location, it's super quiet and also very private as you need a code to get into the property which I liked as I felt safe there as well as my bags which I left in a secure spot when I went on an overnight tour. The only 'downside' is that the room I was in got quite warm, but this was only during the day and is to be expected when in Cairns! There is an air conditioner, but you need to pay to use it (cheap, but I didn't as the fan and open window was enough)! I can see why they do this though as the entire hostel promotes an eco-friendly vibe and tries to reduce their plastic consumption and electricity use where ever possible. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a respectful, quiet, comfortable and homely stay whilst you are in Cairns!

I liked that the hostel was located far enough from the city centre, but by no means too far. The hostel has a nice homely vibe with plenty of facilities, the place is kept very tidy, and you can see the effort that is put into maintaining a high standard by Paul the owner, and staff. Check-in and out was effortless and pleasant, the bed was comfy, ceiling fan and air-conditioning available, there are individual toilets and showers nearby to each set of rooms, including multiple kitchens. You have a BBQ with outdoor seating next to the pool surrounded by tropical plants and trees, the people the hostel attracts are of a friendly sociable nature. You don't need much more than that at a hostel. I'm glad I followed my intuition and stayed here. I made a video on youtub, just search 'Tyler Martin Visiting Cairns' to see some of the hostel, and ideas of places you can visit while in cairns some nice waterfalls, plus of course the main reason for my stop in Cairns - Australia's only bungee jump.

L'emplacement était super avec la gare et le centre commercial à proximité. La marche pour aller au centre ville est assez rapide et se fait facilement. La chambre était propre, très colorée et conforme aux photos. Nous avions un frigo et c'est presque nécessaire car les frigos communs étaient tous plein. Autrement l'auberge est grande et les espaces de vie se trouvent un peu partout avec des chambres à côté donc c'est assez bruyant, surtout le soir quand plusieurs personnes se regroupent. Nous avions pourtant la chambre la plus isolée et même avec des boules quiest nous les entendions. Ce doit être une super auberge pour ceux qui veulent faire des rencontres, un peu moins quand on veut se reposer avant et après les journées plongée. L'eau des douches n'était pas très chaude. Les chambres manquent un peu d'équipements pour poser ses affaires

We have travelled from Melbourne to Cairns stopping at almost every place on the way up and this is by far our favourite hostel. It’s the only one where we have extended our stay (from 3 nights to 5 weeks!!!) The owners/managers are class, so approachable and are willing to help you out. The private room we had felt so homely, and was pleasant to come back to after a day at work. 2 kitchens means that you’re likely to always be able to cook, same with the multiple bathrooms. It has an outdoorsy/eco feel, and is so so lovely and quiet on a night (compared to some of the other hostels in cairns that are like a circus). The only drawback is having to pay for the air con, but the rooms are quite cheap compared to some other hostels so I guess that kind of makes up for it but long term you do end up racking up costs on air con. Cannot recommend this place enough, it’s honestly the only hostel we have genuinely liked in 5 whole months of travelling here. Charlotte & Alex x

Stayed at Dreamtime during my stay in Cairns. I can recommend this place to anyone who loves a laid back atmosphere and looking for a home away from home. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly, rooms and amenities very tidy and clean. The hostel is located just a short distance from the centre but away from the big crowds. I will definitely return to this place when I’m in Cairns.

I was booked to stay at Dreamtime Traveller’s Rest for seven nights, however, chose to vacate after only four nights due to an unpleasant experience I had there. Initially I was very happy with the room I was provided and the property surroundings, with its beautiful trees, quiet location and good facilities. That changed on the fourth night, however, when an ant infestation occurred in my room and I was bitten throughout the night by ants that had invaded my bed, luggage and laptop. My laptop bag was teeming with ants and they had even invaded inside the bar fridge provided in the room. I did not have any food in my room apart from a bag of chips (that were clipped shut and did not have ants in them) that had been opened only a couple of hours before this incident. I discussed the experience with the owner Paul the following morning and he attempted to remedy the issue by applying ant powder in the room and changing the bedding. I was unable to accept the offer of insect spray application due to breathing issues. The application of ant powder and change of bedding was very unlikely to counteract the ant infestation in my luggage and laptop nor prevent me from another night of bites, and I felt it was inevitable the ants would re-infest the bed and space given the room perimeters were surrounded by them. In discussing the issue with Paul I did not receive an apology, just an indication that ants are an issue there and they do what they can to control them. In Paul not owning the experience I had at his hostel as the service provider, I felt it was implied that I was the cause of the infestation. Paul himself indicated that he had ants around his computer in the hotel reception area, and other reviews suggest ants are an issue at the property, so I found it odd he would not draw a link between my experience and the evidence presented to him in his own experience and that of previous guests. I accept Paul did somewhat try to help, though unsatisfactorily, and I want to preface this by saying that I have spent a lot of time in the NT and QLD tropics and am well versed in ants and other critters - I was not expecting an entirely ant-free property. I did, however, expect not to be bitten by them whilst sleeping and not have them invade inside the bar fridge, my luggage and laptop. At that point I felt I had no choice for my own personal wellbeing than to move on to other accommodation. Paul refunded me for a portion of my remaining booking, however, despite only being 1.5 hours after checkout time and having dealt with the cursed ants all morning, I was not refunded for the cost of the coming night, nor compensated for the experience of the previous night. I then moved onto another hostel. Unfortunately, the ants that had invaded my laptop and luggage at Dreamtime came with me to the new hostel and I spent the bulk of the next two days dealing with ants crawling around the new room (dozens were coming out of my laptop). To say it was unpleasant and st

Very bad place to stay dirty and smelly, bad customer services and the air conditioning you have to pay get running I would advise anyone wanting to stay at Dreamtime you’re making a bad decision you will regret from your visit

My room was fine . Given Im in a motorised wheelchair , I was really happy to have assistance from other holiday makers on a couple of occasions ,when needed, without even having to ask. Thank you to Paul. great facility. Close to everything