Located in Cairns (Cairns Central Business District), A1 Inn the City is within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. .This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal.
Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Reef Hotel Casino - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Cairns Marlin Marina - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Reef Fleet Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Cairns Station - 12 min walk
Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Crepe - 5 min walk
La Pizza Trattoria - 5 min walk
Dundee’s at the Cairns Aquarium - 3 min walk
Imm Thai Cafe - 5 min walk
Atrium - 4 min walk
About this property
A1 Inn the City
Motel with an outdoor pool, a short walk to Cairns Esplanade
A1 Inn the City offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include electric kettles and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and luggage storage.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Parking and public transport
No on-site parking available
Street parking available
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Microwave
Outdoor pool
Fridge
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Step-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Microwave
Fridge
Toaster
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Local maps
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8 AM - 5 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - 1:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
A1 Inn City Cairns
A1 City Cairns
A1 Inn the City Motel
A1 Inn the City Cairns
A1 Inn the City Motel Cairns
A1 Inn the City Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The pool availability was good. The room size and cleanliness were adequate. Seating and benchtop space were limited. Nowhere to hang clothes. Nowhere to hang swimwear to dry.
Close to the centre of the city. The room was appropriate and clean and reasonable for the price. The shower is not the best, however having plates and cutlery was great for me. Recommended.
The hotel was great for the price! Not many frills but the location is great and the value for the money is excellent. It is bacically a one bedroom apartment with plenty of room.
Great location, easy walking, lots of room in the unit, v clean despite being dated.
Roger
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Terri
Travelled with partner
4 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were so welcoming and helpful when booking tours.
The apartment was extremely clean and had everything we needed.
The pool area was nice and also neat and tidy.
The only down side was the external look of the property, as it operates as a car rental business and the building is old and in need of repair.
However the price per night compensates for this and although the building is dated inside the apartment is very clean with an updated kitchenette and freshly painted with new blinds, floor coverings, aircon and offers Netflix.
Perfect accommodation on a budget and walking distance to everything.
Terri
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Marguerite
25 Jun 2024
Disliked: Amenities
Tired and dated, located next to a hostel and late night party venue and at the back of a car rental. If you want to be woken early but cars shifting around, then you are in for a treat. The place needs freshening up. It was way too expensive for what you get.
The property is well situated and easily within walking distance to the city center, medical center and restaraunts. The staff were friendly and welcoming and there is a rental car business on site. There is no self parking on site. The shower had excellent pressure.
As an older property it was very spacious inside and all things needed for a stay were provided; not flash but well presented. Easy walk to shops, the esplanade and the market. Will stay again if I need another overnighter in Cairns. Comfy bed, helpful staff, and great price. Only issue was early check-in - by 4:30pm and no on-site parking.
Marianne
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Marvin
Business traveller, Travelled with group
9 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very noisy in the morning. Not an issue if you leave before 0800ish however.
Marvin
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Stuart
Travelled with partner
29 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My visit to A1 was a pleasant surprise, when I first arrived, I was not sure, but I quickly found myself seeing so much potential in the property.
The apartment was clean, well organised, but as you stay longer you notice it is just in need of a freshen up. The kitchenette was basic but very user friendly, fans in each room were refreshing, but like most Cairns locations there is not heating provided to the rooms, so if you sleep cold be sure to rug up.
Backpackers behind were a little noisy in the early hours of Sunday morning, but besides that the overall location was lovely. I would not hesitate to stay there again.
Friendly and happy reception, no problems getting keys early. Clean and tidy apartment (even the bedroom smelt of fresh and clean linen). Convenient location.
Quiet location overnight however it’s not the place for a sleep in with rental cars being cleaned outside your window at 6.30am! Car doors slamming, vacuum cleaner noise, cars being moved.