The 1907 School of Arts building with palm trees in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
Hostel in Cairns

Mad Monkey Waterfront

9.31,169 Hostelworld reviews🎉 Party hostel🎉 Best for partying in Cairns
Dorm beds from€18Privates from€27
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Lowest prices per night Hostelworld listed on 11 October 2026; your dates may differ.

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⚡ The vibe, scored by guests

Hostelworld guests' category scores out of 10.

  • Atmosphere9.1
  • Security9.5
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Staff9.4
  • Location9.9
  • Value9.3
  • Facilities8.8

📅 What's on this week

Events the hostel lists on Hostelworld (13 in the next week), as of 11 October 2026.

  • ✨Free Yoga with Mad MonkeySun 11 Oct · 09:00 · regular
  • 🍜Mad Monkey Waterfront Free BBQSun 11 Oct · 18:00 · regular
  • ✨Free Yoga with Mad MonkeyMon 12 Oct · 16:00 · regular
  • ✨Beach Volleyball at the EsplandeMon 12 Oct · 17:30 · regular
  • 🎲Killer Pool at Mad Monkey CentralMon 12 Oct · 19:00 · regular
  • ✨Free Yoga with Mad MonkeyTue 13 Oct · 16:00 · regular
  • 🎲Wine , Cheese and GamesTue 13 Oct · 17:30 · regular
  • ✨Beach Volleyball at the EsplandeWed 14 Oct · 18:00 · regular
  • 🎲Music Bingo at Mad Monkey CentralThu 15 Oct · 19:30 · regular
  • 🍜TGIF at Mad Monkey WaterfrontFri 16 Oct · 08:00 · regular

🎁 What you get

  • ❄️Air-con
  • 🔥BBQ
  • 🎲Board games
  • 🛋️Common room
  • 🧳Free luggage storage
  • 📶Free Wi-Fi
  • 🍳Kitchen
  • 🧺Laundry
  • 🧳Luggage storage
  • 🗺️Tour desk

📍 Location

93A Esplanade, Cairns · 700 m from the centre

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📋 House rules

  • 🔑 Check-in 14:00–20:00
  • 👋 Check-out by 10:00

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FAQ

Is Mad Monkey Waterfront a party hostel?+

Yes. Hostelworld lists it under Fun & Party, and it runs 3 party-type events this week (pub crawls, bar nights, games); guests score its atmosphere 9.1/10.

How much is a bed at Mad Monkey Waterfront?+

Dorm beds from €18 a night, private rooms from €27, the lowest prices Hostelworld listed on 11 October 2026. Prices change by date.

How far is Mad Monkey Waterfront from the centre of Cairns?+

700 m from the city centre, at 93A Esplanade.

What are the check-in and check-out times?+

Check-in from 14:00 until 20:00; check-out by 10:00.

Is Mad Monkey Waterfront good?+

Hostelworld guests rate it 9.3/10 from 1,169 reviews, with security 9.5 and cleanliness 9.0; its lowest score is facilities (8.8).

From Hostelworld's public listing, read 11 October 2026. AirConnect may earn a commission if you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.