Drifter officially opens the doors to Little Drifter Cairns
Over a four-month renovation, the 54-room Cairns property underwent a total overhaul.
Lifestyle accommodation operator Drifter officially opened the doors to Little Drifter Cairns last Thursday night, revealing a complete transformation of the former The Village Cairns into a vibrant and elevated hostel offering for free-spirited travellers.
Over a four-month renovation, the 54-room Cairns property underwent a total overhaul, boosting capacity from 162 to 259 beds and introducing the signature design-forward aesthetic of the Drifter brand.
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A focus on social connection and elevated comfort has seen major upgrades across both dorm-style and boutique private accommodation including the addition of all-new custom bunks with a personal light, charger ports, lockable storage and privacy curtains in shared rooms, as well as the communal zones including spacious lounge and terrace, relaxed nooks and social kitchen that underscores the communal guest experience.
In its first month of trade, Little Drifter Cairns hit full occupancy and had a guest mix of 87.5 percent international travellers.
Drifter CEO Luke Moran hosted the opening event on Thursday July 18 and was joined by local operators, industry partners, and representatives from Tourism Tropical North Queensland including CEO Mark Olsen.
“Cairns has long been a rite of passage for international travellers coming to Australia, and Little Drifter Cairns celebrates that spirit with a new perspective,” said Moran.
“We’ve created something that offers all the fun and social energy of a hostel, but with the design detail, service and amenity today’s travellers expect. And with a stellar first few weeks of operation under our belts, we know that Little Drifter Cairns will become a mainstay and vibrant sanctuary for travellers from across the world looking to explore the great tropical north region of Queensland.”
Little Drifter Cairns is part of Drifter’s network of seven operating properties across Australia and New Zealand, including its flagship Drifter Christchurch hybrid hotel, and Little Drifter hostel venues (formerly known as The Village hostels) in Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Surry Hills and Glebe, Canberra, Melbourne CBD and North Melbourne, all of which have also undergone extensive refurbishment over the last 12-months in a multi-million dollar project. Drifter Byron Bay, Melbourne, Wellington and Drifter Auckland will also launch soon.
About Little Drifter Cairns
Little Drifter Cairns features 54 rooms and a mix of shared and boutique private rooms sleeping up to 259 guests. All dorms (including female only dorms) include enhanced privacy features, upgraded bathrooms and inbuilt amenity, while private suites offer a relaxed escape within the property.
Communal spaces have been reimagined to foster connection and comfort, with design details that nod to both the tropics and Drifter’s vibrant brand personality.
The property is ideally positioned on Shields Street in the heart of Cairns, just minutes from the Esplanade Lagoon, marina and nightlife, and serves as the perfect launchpad for exploring the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding rainforest regions.
