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Cairns City Motel 3 stars
Cairns
Offering free WiFi for all guests and an outdoor swimming pool, Cairns City Motel is located in just 5 minutes' walk from The Esplanade and Cairns Lagoon. Guests enjoy free limited on-site parking (6 spots). Parking spots can not be reserved.
Switzerland
I wish I had stayed there before. What a discovery! Clean, in a quiet area close to the waterfront and such good value for money! The receptionist was ever so nice! There looks to be a quaint little pool, but I did not use it.
Cairns City Sheridan Motel 3 stars
Cairns
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool with a cascading waterfall and a separate dive pool, City Sheridan Motel is centrally located in Cairns City Centre. Relax on your private balcony and take in the tropical weather. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and free on-site parking located at the rear of the property.
Australia
the location was great close to the shopping center and bus transport, good walking distance to the esplanade the pool was lovely I really enjoyed myself, I would love to stay here again on my next trip down to cairns.
Aspect Central 4 stars
Cairns
Ideally located just 800 metres north of the Cairns city centre, Aspect Central offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, bar and outdoor swimming pool.
All air-conditioned rooms at Cairns Aspect Central are tastefully appointed and offer a work desk and minibar. Each has an en suite bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer.
India
A very spacious room with great facilities. Friendly and helpful staff. Great location with restaurants, shopping centers nearby. Secure parking inside the compound.
Cairns Queens Court 3.5 stars
Cairns
Cairns Queens Court is a privately owned and operated hotel located in central Cairns, offering affordable accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, and free off-street parking. The hotel offers free WiFi in the rooms and public areas.
Taiwan
Can check in later if your flight is arrived about midnight.
Comfort Inn Cairns City 4 stars
Cairns
All modern rooms have flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, air-conditioning and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests have access to free WiFi, 2 swimming pools, a fully equipped laundry and ample off-street parking.
Ireland
Great service, toiletries topped up everyday with fresh towels. Staff are very friendly and the location was great, very quiet area but still very close to the centre and the waterfront.
Reef Palms 3.5 stars
Cairns
Located 200 metres from the Esplanade and offering free Wi-Fi, Reef Palms offers self-contained studio and apartments, plus a swimming pool with recreational spa, barbecue area and full laundry facilities.
United States
The facilities were clean, and the managers very friendly.
Cairns Motor Inn 3 stars
Cairns
Situated in Cairns, within 1.6 km of Cairns Station and 2.6 km of Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns Motor Inn features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The motel provides an outdoor swimming pool and room service.
Australia
Quiet convenient spot, no hassle stay and the staff is extremely helpful. Rooms are very tidy and well kept. Good air-conditioning and comfortable bed. We find it a bonus to be able to park our vehicle in front of our room.
South Cairns Resort 3.5 stars
Cairns
Located just 6 minutes’ drive from Cairns city centre, South Cairns Resort offers an outdoor lagoon pool and free on-site parking.
The renovated South Cairns Resort boasts a children's playground and a BBQ and picnic area. Daily tours can be arranged at the tour desk.
Australia
The beds were very comfortable
Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel 3.5 stars
Cairns
The motel also features poolside BBQ facilities next to a gazebo, a tennis court, free in-house movies and a book exchange service.
The motel is a short drive from Cairns attractions, the Bayview Heights Golf Course and the Cannon Park Racecourse. There are bus stops within walking distance of the motel.
United Kingdom
Swimming pool apartment close to supermarket
Tropical Queenslander 3 stars
Cairns
Just 2 minutes' walk from the Cairns Esplanade waterfront, Tropical Queenslander offers affordable reef family studios and two-bedroom units with a kitchenette. Central Cairns is less than 2.5 km away.
Australia
Was great, friendly staff, spacious room/bathroom and great value for the price
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Cairns City Motel
CairnsBudget options available7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 1,013 reviewsOffering free WiFi for all guests and an outdoor swimming pool, Cairns City Motel is located in just 5 minutes' walk from The Esplanade and Cairns Lagoon.
Room was clean and tidy. Big freeze and cupboard of cutlery
Cairns Queens Court
CairnsBudget options available7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 3,382 reviewsCairns Queens Court is a privately owned and operated hotel located in central Cairns, offering affordable accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, and free off-street parking.
The staff are exceptional and go above and beyond.
Cairns Motor Inn
CairnsBudget options available6.4Scored 6.4PleasantRated pleasant· 167 reviewsSituated in Cairns, within 1.6 km of Cairns Station and 2.6 km of Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns Motor Inn features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...
Location great... didn't have breakfast. left early
South Cairns Resort
CairnsBudget options available6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 740 reviewsLocated just 6 minutes’ drive from Cairns city centre, South Cairns Resort offers an outdoor lagoon pool and free on-site parking.
Comfortable bed, very clean beautiful pool,great stay
Tropical Queenslander
CairnsBudget options available5.8Scored 5.8Above averageRated okay· 766 reviewsJust 2 minutes' walk from the Cairns Esplanade waterfront, Tropical Queenslander offers affordable reef family studios and two-bedroom units with a kitchenette.
staff were exceptionally friendly and very thorough.
Aspect Central
CairnsBudget options available7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 1,008 reviewsIdeally located just 800 metres north of the Cairns city centre, Aspect Central offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, bar and outdoor swimming pool.
All necessities provided. Pleasant swimming pool.
Koala Beach Resort Cairns
CairnsBudget options available7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 29 reviewsKoala Beach Resort Cairns is in the heart of Cairns’ city centre, only 500 metres from the Cairns Esplanade and the Lagoon.
Centrally located, spacious, clean and a comfortable bed
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Comfort Inn Cairns City
CairnsCentral location7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,520 reviewsJust one block from Cairns Esplanade and a short walk from the Cairns City Centre, Comfort Inn Cains City offers 4-star refurbished rooms with a tropical contemporary design.
Breakfast N/A. Location was good, quiet & clean.
Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel
CairnsCentral location7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 263 reviewsThis 4-star hotel offers stylish accommodation with free WiFi. Offering easy access to the city centre, it is just 15 minutes' drive to Cairns Airport and 10 minutes' drive to the city centre.
Room was quiet and comfortable. Check in was easy.
Reef Palms
CairnsCentral location6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 1,773 reviewsLocated 200 metres from the Esplanade and offering free Wi-Fi, Reef Palms offers self-contained studio and apartments, plus a swimming pool with recreational spa, barbecue area and full laundry...
All round good value. Friendly staff. Good location
Cairns City Sheridan Motel
CairnsCentral location5.8Scored 5.8Above averageRated okay· 1,567 reviewsFeaturing an outdoor swimming pool with a cascading waterfall and a separate dive pool, City Sheridan Motel is centrally located in Cairns City Centre.
The management went over and above to keep us safe
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- 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 670 reviewsLocation is the best for me. In front of Cairns central shopping center, also access to esplanade on work. Good coffee shops and restaurant.
WHHOYoung couple - Avg. price/night: 3,753.25 Kč8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 2,217 reviewsThe layout with easy good coffee anytime and friendly staff was great. The room was everything we needed
PatriciaYoung couple - Avg. price/night: 2,364.55 Kč7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 1,013 reviewsClose to everywhere.Clean.Camilla was very helpful.I would recommend this motel and would stay again
BrendaSolo traveller - Avg. price/night: 3,182.76 Kč6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 1,773 reviewsA lovely comfortable room with basic amenities. The motel was not too far from Cairns domestic airport.
CeliaSolo traveller - Avg. price/night: 2,207.21 Kč6.5Scored 6.5PleasantRated pleasant· 272 reviewsStaff was kind and very welcoming. Shopping centre was not so far away from motel.
GloriaYoung couple - Avg. price/night: 2,639.59 Kč7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,138 reviewsI always stay in this motel when in cairns because of its central location, clean facilities and access to pool.. on this stay, the room allocated was not clean.. the verandah was dirty and looked incomplete.. there was no kitchenette in the room.
IrenePeople with friends - 7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 1,008 reviewsRestaurant built onto the motel was delicious and so convenient! Cosy room, was great as a female travelling solo. Just enough space ^_^RRachelSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: 2,387.07 Kč8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 3,579 reviewsThere is free parking on site. A good view of the pool and internal courtyard from the balcony. We were given a second attached room, with kitchenette but no air-conditioning, so we shut the connecting door. The motel is older, but is clean and serviceable.VictorYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: 1,651.43 Kč7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 3,382 reviewsMotel met my needs for a 2 night stay, free parking, helpful staff. 10-15 minute walk to Cairns shopping area. Swimming pool and a cozy outside seating area. Laundry room.
MiranSolo traveller - Avg. price/night: 2,364.55 Kč7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 1,013 reviewsI really like this motel. It's unpretentious, affordable, clean, comfortable, and safe. It has convenient free parking and a laundry. I also love the plentiful powerpoints in the rooms, and the large bathrooms. Plus it's run by a family and has a good vibe.
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