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Reviews of Mumma's Hostel Cairns

140 Grafton Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia

#59 of 74 hotels in Cairns

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Review score

Based on 333 hostel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Good, calm hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -Didn't ask around but don't think there were any activities -There were a lot of long stayers who worked in the area, which makes it a little harder to socialize -There were lockers in the bedrooms, however with no lock so bring your own thin chain+lock!

    +Kitchen with lots of supplies, 2 ovens +Swimming pool +Near city centre +Curtains on every bed, which gives privacy +Plug and small light at every bed +On every room a modern lock: enter with pass +Free breakfast (cereal, bread) included, also when you don't choose breakfast on booking.com +Bikes available for hire +Clean, bathrooms were cleaned every day +AC in bedrooms +Silent time at 10pm +TV with netflix

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    6.0
    Decent value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mixed dorm smelt a bit stale

    Staff were friendly and was good value for a night

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    7.0
    My lovely stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to not like.

    The lady one reception Lois, was very friendly. The man on the desk this morning (10th) was too. They went out of their way to be helpful and friendly. The hostel was tidy and organised well. The breakfast was nice, and to sit and watch a movie was great too. The hostel was quiet and clean. They had a hair dryer in the girls bathroom, and was always topped up with soap and paper towels.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    7.0
    Good location and value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked this accommodation because I saw it had different events on each night (looking at pictures advertised) however when I was there I wasn’t aware of any events which would have been useful to help guests socialise with others more.

    I liked that the 12 bed room was split into three sections so didn’t feel as if you were sharing with so many people. Free breakfast advertised that I saw lots use :) I liked that the accommodation had a pool although I didn’t get to use it because of the weather. Rooms were always cleaned and bathrooms always clean too.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All the common areas, the kitchen, the showers and the toilets were clean so often.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    8.0
    Really good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    AC was really cold, especially at night (I actually got a cold from it…), the hostel itself is a very open space so a lot of heat gets in and it’s hot. You can hear the TV/common areas from the rooms. My room didn’t have a window to open.

    This is a really nice hostel! Staff are very nice, kitchen well equipped with lots of spices and oil for everyone to use. Lots of fridges and free brekkie.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    8.0
    More than expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dorm rooms were lovely, your own locker, curtain on the bed, so you could be more private, each bed had its own light. Free breakfast, cereal, bread, various spreads, tea bad coffee, free towel hire. TV, netflix, sofas, ping pong table, Pol table, games and books. The bathrooms regularly cleaned during the day. The staff are friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    6.0
    Good budget place to stay for a few nights.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms very small, constantly getting in each others way. Smoke smell throughout the hostel.

    Beds had a privacy curtain, reading light and socket. Basic breakfast of toast, spreads, and cereals provided. Good location. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    8.0
    Good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice hostel! With good facilities! I loved to stay with them during that 5 days! Thank youu

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    8.0
    Really lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The amenities are pretty basic but it’s great value for money

    The commons area was really nice and open with a big garden at the back, great at night time. Also really close to all the shops and restaurants.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    6.0
    Correct
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I waited a long time at the reception where there nobody even if it was supposed to be open. Non towels. Just one sheet on the bed. When you're in the dorm, you can hear people in the kitchen/common room, the TV...

    The curtains around the bed provided a little bit of intimacy.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    8.0
    Great value, surprisingly quite too
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like the privacy of the curtain and the sockets too. I stayed there for 3 nights in total and I thought it's going to be noisy since there was a lot of people there but to my surprise it was quite and most of people there were very considerate. There is only one toilet and shower blocks for the entire building, however it's well maintain as they clean it twice a day. The kitchen area could be messy sometimes but the staff really tried their best to ensure the cleanliness of the place. Special thanks to Hannah for accommodating my request in late check in as I requested for towel. Overall great value!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    7.0
    Interesting
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the fellow backpackers could be noisy around after midnight

    In a handy location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    6.0
    Basic but fine if you just need somewhere to stay. Seem to be a lot of long term workers rather than backpackers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen was fairly dirty on an evening when cooking.

    The private room was clean.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The door in my room didn't fit the hinges so it was always very loud

    Nice open kitchen and free breakfast

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2023

    7.0
    Nice hostel with free breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No activities going on (stayed in May 23) despite one of the photos showing a whole board of activities every night. Not sure if this is due to it being the start of the winter season..

    Free breakfast everyday and nice garden/pool area. Each bed has its own curtain, light and plug sockets, also storage drawer under bed and a large lockable locker.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2023

    7.0
    it supplied what I needed it to
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    my 4 person room didn’t have windows

    good location, loved that the beds had curtains, solid common spaces.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My bedlight lamp wasn't functional (I should've informed them but slipped my mind). Cleanliness could've been better (behind the beds) but general surface areas were great! They clean everyday well!

    Location and amenities, there were workout spaces, a pool, games, cooking places. Love that the bunks had curtains for privacy.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit away from main strip so it was quite at night. Curtains on beds. Plugs by bed. Wifi worked. Clean kitchen.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Same as every hostel it's not a fault of them, i just don't understand how some people are so dirty and they don't mind :/

    I really like the private bedroom and also the common areas.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights

    The other guests didn't help much with the cleaning, dirty dishes, pots and pans, dirty tables, if it wasn't for the staff and some guests it would be filthy. Mattresses could be improved

    The best thing is the pool and that they include breakfast, the common areas also stand out, sofas and tv, board games, pool and pingpong. The administration is implementing general cleaning and maintenance work which is a great improvement. Good value for money, in deed I extended my stay.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were breakfast included from 7am to 9am but a few times it wasn't there at 7am.. and in the last day I was there almost didn't have any food in the breakfast!

    The staff was very fiendly and the external area was good!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2023

    7.0
    Good value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not too expensive, breakfast every day, outside area : great!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2023

    6.0
    was ok for few nights but not really pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    check in is supposed to be from 2pm, reception was closed until 4pm. kitchen quite dirty

    nice stuff, quite comfortable beds with curtains

    Stayed in January 2023

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