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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
1,531 reviews
Price from
£63
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.

Staff are always super lovely. I've come back to this hotel probably 10 times over the past couple years and the staff are consistently great. They were also able to accomodate my early check-in request...the effort to make that happen was really, really, really appreciated!

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7.6
Good
1,007 reviews
Price from
£40
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.

We enjoyed the swimming pool. The air conditioning in the room worked well. The location was OK - only about a 3 block walk to the waterfront. At sunset we could watch the flying foxes going by. We originally booked for two nights and then decided to stay for five. We couldn't extend the original booking on booking.com, so we made a separate one for the additional 3. The hotel was able to amalgamate the two bookings so that we could have the same room for all five nights. And we ended up with a big room with a full size fridge.

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7.3
Good
3,355 reviews
Price from
£52
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.

We stay here a lot when visiting Cairns. Excellent value and great location.

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7.4
Good
1,543 reviews
Price from
£79
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
1,775 reviews
Price from
£95
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
£78
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.

I would recommend this motel to our family and friends, nice comfy rooms good location and affordable price.

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7.2
Good
991 reviews
Price from
£71
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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6.9
Review score
745 reviews
Price from
£65
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
267 reviews
Price from
£82
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.

friendly receptionist advised a lot of good trips and provided a plenty of good tips for trips in surrounding area, very helpful person very nice swimming pool good accommodation possibility of free parking in the area of accommodation

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5.8
Review score
789 reviews
Price from
£63
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: £67.89
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,567 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: £86.33
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,131 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: £42.11
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 352 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: £77.37
    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: £131.05
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,486 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: £94.74
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,776 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: £81.05
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,468 reviews
    Friendly staff, free parking, pools.
    Dora
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £94.74
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,776 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: £94.74
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,776 reviews
    Conveninent location, free parking, pool
    Charlyz83
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £81.05
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,468 reviews
    Clean spacious rooms Free parking Pools and activities
    Catherine Comino
    Young couple

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