Cairns City Motel

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Queen Ensuite Room
Queen Ensuite Room

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
169 Lake St, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Aquarium
    3 min walk
  • Cairns Performing Arts Centre
    4 min walk
  • Cairns Esplanade
    4 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    7 min drive

Room options

Twin Ensuite Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Queen Ensuite Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cairns

Cairns City Motel is in the heart of Cairns, within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Cairns Esplanade. .This motel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Cairns Night Markets and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Reef Hotel Casino.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 15 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dundee’s at the Cairns Aquarium - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chezest - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gelocchio - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Cairns City Motel

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Cairns Esplanade
Cairns City Motel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.0 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.0 percent

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Cairns City Motel Motel
Cairns City Motel Cairns
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Cairns City Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 330 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 330 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 330 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 330 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 330 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Walking distance to Esplanade and wharf
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cricket

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lothar

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The convenience and accessibility of the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The motel is basic close to the cbd. Good stay if you want cheep motel close to the cbd
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Position was good close to esplanade only bad thing limited parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pam

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The single bed did not have a top sheet. The double bed only had a sheet with no other cover. The bathroom door did not fit the door frame. The door was too small which lefr a gap around the frame which allowed the shower curtain to blow around when in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Cathy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The carpet in the room was disgusting smelly and we didn’t get any sleep from the people yelling and screaming out the front in the street all night long!! So pleased to leave early that morning
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Julie-Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were lovely and helpful. Walking distance to everything you need for a 11 day stay
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gøril Iren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms need a lot of repairs. Mouldy grout in the shower. No information on the room. Staff not in the office to greet us. Fridge was great and there was tea, coffee and equipment available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a ground floor room. It was old but adequate even noisy, but we slept well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Ross

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit was dirty, we had to ask for a change of towels after our second night. The sheets sufficed for 3 nights and there was no dining area. This ultimately suited us as we were out for the whole three nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay at very resonable price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Basil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 2nd stay with my family of three within three months. Very friendly, hospitable & convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Cairns City Motel is a good place to stay, it is clean, centrally located and not expensive. It is close to the Aquarium, Markets and Waterfront Precinct. The only downside is that the reception area is only staffed for limited hours and only has 6 off-street parking spaces. I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

D. BRIAN

Disliked: Amenities
Barigan priced hotel. But still reasonable,
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close enough to walk to eating spots on esplanade and CBD
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Sylvia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Basil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I (3 adults) stayed here for 16 days/nights for the 2023 - 2024 festive period. The Manager (Craig) and the housekeeping staff were very helpful and friendly to us during our stay. I/We will definitely book and stay at the motel in the next visit to Cairns, Australia. Thank you Craig & Cairns City Motel!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is only limited parking spots
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023