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Cairns Queens Court, hotel in 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.

After having a holiday from hell, this place was the saviour of our trip. The staff went above and beyond, allowing us to check in several hours early after hearing what we had been through at ACACIA COURTS ON THE ESPLANADE (DO NOT STAY THERE). Reception were absolutely wonderful. Great communication, terrific people skills, they made us feel very warm and welcome. Even giving us salt and pepper from their restaurant so we didn't have to go and buy it. The rooms were clean, with everything you need to cook a quick meal in the rooms which was very handy. Location was perfect, close to the centre of town and convenience stores such as the IGA, and the night owl. With the bonus of a sushi train, fish and chips, and night owl within 500 metres up the road. Value for money, I would definitely stay here again.
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
3,402 reviews
Price from£59.67per night
Comfort Inn Cairns City, hotel in Cairns

Just 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.

Staff friendly
Scored 7.4
7.4
Rated good
Good
1,475 reviews
Price from£77.83per night
Aspect Central, hotel in 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.

due to mobility problems I requested a downstairs room and it was provided. often stay here as it is convenient to the airport. staff have always been friendly and obliging
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
1,009 reviews
Price from£59.67per night
Cairns City Motel, hotel in 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.

Beds were really comfortable and the reception staff was brilliant.
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
1,012 reviews
Price from£65.38per night
Reef Palms, hotel in 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...

Very helpful staff
Scored 7.0
7.0
Rated good
Good
1,790 reviews
Price from£78.97per night
Cairns City Sheridan Motel, hotel in 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.

Bed was comfortable, pillows could have been better.
Scored 5.7
5.7
Rated okay
Above average
1,625 reviews
Price from£60.24per night
Tropical Queenslander, hotel in 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...

the servicing of the room everyday was a really good plus. the room was a good size and the kitchen had all the amenities needed. the aircon in the room was great and necessary for the cairns heat.
Scored 5.9
5.9
Rated okay
Above average
738 reviews
Price from£62.27per night
Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel, hotel in Cairns

This 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.

Uncover secured parking with lock up gates.
Scored 7.1
7.1
Rated good
Good
258 reviews
Price from£80.71per night
South Cairns Resort, hotel in Cairns

Located just 6 minutes’ drive from Cairns city centre, South Cairns Resort offers an outdoor lagoon pool and free on-site parking.

Easy access North and South.
Scored 6.6
6.6
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
728 reviews
Price from£69.53per night
Cairns Motor Inn, hotel in 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...

Nothing - we referred to it as the Murder Motel.
Scored 6.4
6.4
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
162 reviews
Price from£81.98per 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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  • Cairns City Motel
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,012 reviews

    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.

    Room was clean and tidy. Big freeze and cupboard of cutlery

  • Cairns City Sheridan Motel
    Budget options available
    Scored 5.7
    5.7
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 1,625 reviews

    Featuring 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

  • Cairns Queens Court
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,402 reviews

    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.

    Comfortable and clean in a great location in cairns

  • South Cairns Resort
    Budget options available
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 728 reviews

    Located 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
    Budget options available
    Scored 5.9
    5.9
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 738 reviews

    Just 2 minutes' walk from the Cairns Esplanade waterfront, Tropical Queenslander offers affordable reef family studios and two-bedroom units with a kitchenette.

    Budget hotel. Clean and comfortable and lovely staff.

  • Cairns Motor Inn
    Budget options available
    Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 162 reviews

    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...

    Location great... didn't have breakfast. left early

  • Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 258 reviews

    This 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.

  • Koala Beach Resort Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 30 reviews

    Koala 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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Motels that guests love in Cairns

  • Avg. price/night: £77.83
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 844 reviews
    Motel was close to the hospital which is what we needed for our stay.
    Val
    Group
  • Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 674 reviews
    Great location, fair price, free parking.
    Jane
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £103.26
    Scored 5.7
    5.7
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 2,129 reviews
    This motel has comfortable pillows & a lovely outlook over the esplanade.
    lisa
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £129.20
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,531 reviews
    Good hotel near Cairns centre on the esplanade. Very straightforward. Discount at nearby Muddy's Cafe as there is no restaurant at hotel. Free parking on site too.
    Richard
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £114.15
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,790 reviews
    Motel is in handy location, approx 10 minutes to city or airport. It is also a 5 minute walk to the Esplanade, which is a haven for wading birds, and extremely popular with birdwatchers.
    Roger
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £129.20
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,531 reviews
    Convenient location opposite a popular beach side restaurant. Comfortable, clean rooms. Good wifi. Free parking.
    Eileen_H
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3,286 reviews
    The hotel is in a reasonably central location and is a relatively short walk to the esplanade and city centre. The room was comfortable and the bed was large. The pool area is very nice. The staff were friendly and helpful. There is limited parking on site but plenty of free parking on the road. There is a library where you can swap books and also plenty of tourist brochures to choose from. The Pina Colada shampoo smelt nice.
    Chris
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £98.07
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3,627 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: £59.67
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,402 reviews
    Motel 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.
    Miran
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £81.72
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,012 reviews
    I 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.
    Suzanne
    Solo traveller

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