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About this property
Dreamtime is an award winning hostel with a difference. We offer travellers a safe, peaceful & cosy place to stay. We are not a party hostel. We want all of our guests to get a great night's rest ahead of a day out exploring the Great Barrier Reef & Rainforest. The Owners & Staff at Dreamtime have travelled the world. Our commitment to offering fellow travellers an awesome place to stay is at the heart of everything we do. Enjoy all the comforts & amenities of the present with the character & charm of this Queenslander from the past. Our strong focus on providing a clean, eco-friendly and welcoming environment, makes Dreamtime the ideal base for travelers who want to explore all the beautiful things Cairns has to offer. Our amazing reviews reflect what we are building here at Dreamtime & our commitment to travel & sustainability is unwavering. We compost our food waste, we are eradicating single use plastic, we recycle like the planet depends on it. We also LOVE Cairns and are happy to chat about the best things to do during your stay. Receive discounts on all tours that are booked with our knowledgable and entertaining team. Dreamtime has successfully been welcoming guests since 1993, and when you walk through the gate you really feel like you've picked the right place to stay. One of our guests enjoyed their stay so much he got a Dreamtime tattoo! We really do make an impression on people! We are designed for short-stay international travellers, and from experience, we have found that mature travellers over 60 & young families with children under 12 are not so well suited to our style of accommodation. We want to serve our guests to the best of our ability and do not want to disappoint anyone. Please bear this in mind. Standard Policies: As we are a small, independent hostel, our reception is open from 9.00am - 5.00pm. A valid passport is required for all guests. Late check-in's are ok. If you plan to arrive after 6pm, please email or call us 2-3 days before you arrive with a screenshot of your passport, and we will provide instructions on how to self-check-in. Email: stay@dreamtimehostel.com Phone: (07) 4000 0467 (between 8am - 6pm) We have a storage cupboard for luggage. If you need to hang around while you wait for your flight, you are welcome to use our facilities. Also - there is an awesome cafe right next door to us. The coffee is amazing. We operate with a maximum 14-day stay policy in any 30 day period. Any bookings made to accumulate more than 14 days will be cancelled. No shows will be charged the first night's accommodation. We have a pretty laid-back atmosphere at Dreamtime. However, to maintain our chilled atmosphere we do not allow: Children under 12 years of age. If you are aged 60 or above, you may be more comfortable in a hotel/motel with private facilities.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Laundry
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Roberta
Switzerland“The room was nice and clean. There presence of only one shower/toilet has never been an issue (not sure if we have been lucky or if it works very well ;). Bbq was nice and the laundry machine works also with card (big plus for us). Thanks” - Amelia
New Zealand“I would come back to Cairns just to stay here. Loads to do out and about and great to come back to chill out in the relaxed and creative atmosphere.” - Susan
Australia“Lovely little hideaway, perfect for train station, otherwise a bit of a stroll into city. Staff friendly, efficient, and helpful (carried my heavy bag up the stairs.” 
Erik
Slovakia“Kind staff, easy communication, room was clean and with little fridge but things inside quite old. Comfortable bed”- Katerina Australia“We had a great stay in Dreamtime hostel! It was Exactly what we needed! A quite, beautiful, calm place to have a longterm stay as we work around Cairns. The rooms and all the common areas are always clean! The staff is great! Helpful and friendly!...”
- Joshua
United Kingdom“Quiet, decent location (15/20 minute walk from lagoon). Comfy bed, friendly chilled vibe” - Evi
Belgium“Cute, artistic, plants, swimmingpool, kitchen, location. Would come back.” - Sarah
Ireland“Great place to stay in Cairns—clean, well-kept, and in a perfect location near the bus terminal. The facilities were great and had everything we needed. What really made the difference was Tim, the owner. He was super helpful and went above and...” - Maxime
France“The spot was really nice. Easy to get in, easy to get out. We are next the big commercial center where we can easily take the mobile forfait and do the groceries. We met Tim and what a guy, always ready to help and to discuss. He has really nice...” - Kumi United Kingdom“Clean accommodation. Very spacious room, 2 kitchens and plenty of individual shower rooms and toilets. Helpful staff.”
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Child policies
Children older than 15 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note that all guests including children need to provide a valid passport at check-in.
Please inform Dreamtime Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
