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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.

Was a very big room which I loved as most places I stay are very jam packed and no room for anything

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5.8
Review score
1,535 reviews
Price from
TL 2,751
per night

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.

A very spacious room with great facilities. Friendly and helpful staff. Great location with restaurants, shopping centers nearby. Secure parking inside the compound.

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7.6
Good
1,009 reviews
Price from
TL 1,621
per night

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.

Fantastic set up easy and reasonable breakfast

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7.3
Good
3,369 reviews
Price from
TL 2,346
per night

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.

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.

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7.4
Good
1,542 reviews
Price from
TL 3,198
per night

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.

The facilities were clean, and the managers very friendly.

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7
Good
1,774 reviews
Price from
TL 3,838
per night

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.

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.

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6.5
Review score
171 reviews
Price from
TL 3,156
per night

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.

Sharon is an amazing host - she always made the time to chat to us, gave us great recommendations for sight-seeing and was overall lovely. The room was comfortable, had everything we needed was and great value for money.

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7.2
Good
997 reviews
Price from
TL 2,879
per night

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.

The beds were very comfortable

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6.8
Review score
745 reviews
Price from
TL 2,687
per night

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.

Such a beautiful resort feel, gorgeous in-ground pool and the rooms are quite lovely!

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7.1
Good
265 reviews
Price from
TL 3,329
per night

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.

Comfortable room right for my family, enjoying organised beds, clean bathroom and ready-for-use kitchen items.

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5.8
Review score
788 reviews
Price from
TL 2,559
per night

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Both travellers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help to make check-in quick and easy.
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  • Avg. price/night: TL 2,750.69
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,566 reviews
    There 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.
    Victor
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: TL 3,497.42
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,132 reviews
    Never once had breakfast during my stay. May be next time when I'm booked at this motel.
    Shirley
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: TL 1,705.85
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 355 reviews
    Located close to the shopping. Comfortable room. Well equipped kitchen. Friendly and helpful staff. Free parking on the street with a lot of space.
    Damian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: TL 2,878.62
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 328 reviews
    did not stay here due to questionable contract. it‘s a motel at best directly at the carpark
    Sharoun
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: TL 5,309.46
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,483 reviews
    We always love staying at the Cairns Plaza Motel as it is clean, rooms are spacious, recently refurbished, great location and value for money and the staff are always friendly and helpful
    Julie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: TL 3,838.17
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,773 reviews
    Honestly I travel across the pacific this was the worst in that our room was dirty. They didn't clean our room for 5 days. We had to empty our own rubbish every day buy our own toilet paper and keep asking for fresh towels. It's a nice place but the it would be the worst in Cairns. We felt like we were renting an app not at all a motel. Very disappointed especially as I am a director for a large humanitarian organisation. I was going to put my staff but after arriving I cancelled .
    Pinero
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: TL 3,283.76
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,453 reviews
    Friendly staff, free parking, pools.
    Dora
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: TL 3,838.17
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,773 reviews
    I booked this motel because I was looking for a place with a microwave. Location is about 2 streets away from the esplanade.
    Maria Rowena
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: TL 3,838.17
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,773 reviews
    Conveninent location, free parking, pool
    Charlyz83
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: TL 3,283.76
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,453 reviews
    Clean spacious rooms Free parking Pools and activities
    Catherine Comino
    Young couple

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