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Reef Palms Motel

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Deluxe Spa Room
Coffee service
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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41-47 Digger Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cairns Marlin Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Spa Room

Deluxe Spa Room

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Quad Studio

Quad Studio

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Spa Studio $$$ Saver

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Queen Room

Twin Queen Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Triple Studio

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Studio, Multiple Beds

Family Studio, Multiple Beds

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cairns

With a stay at Reef Palms Motel in Cairns (Cairns North), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Cairns Esplanade and within a 5-minute drive of Cairns Central Shopping Centre. .This motel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 3 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Train North Cairns - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Guyala Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Odett's Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Reef Palms Motel

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Cairns Esplanade
Reef Palms Motel offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Digital television is provided. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cairns motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 41 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. If you'd like to spend the day shopping, you can hop on the complimentary shuttle.
Grab a bite to eat at the motel's restaurant, where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Monday - Sunday (7 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Front desk hours are 7 AM - 5 PM on public holidays.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of AUD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Reef Palms
Reef Palms Cairns North
Reef Palms Motel
Reef Palms Motel Cairns North
Reef Palms Motel Motel
Reef Palms Motel Cairns North
Reef Palms Motel Motel Cairns North

Reef Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 829 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 829 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 829 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 829 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 829 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was okay and beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Altaf

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Nice spacious room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rhett

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Charlotte

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked our room, for us, father and son, it was perfect. Two queen beds placed in different areas of a large room, the room has a kitchenette and the shower in the bathroom is big with plenty of hot water. Next time in Cairns, and there will be a next time, I'll stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Abhinav

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
“It’s a 3 Star Motel not a Hotel - Dirty Bedding… Deal with it!” I had an unhappy experience at this motel. The room was dirty and absolutely not worth the overpriced rate. From the moment I arrived, the reception staff were rude and unprofessional. When I tried to address my concerns, they cut me off mid-sentence and started talking on the phone, completely ignoring me. The bedding in the room was filthy, and when I complained about it, I was shocked by their response. They casually told me, “Don’t use that bed; guests only use it to put their luggage.” That’s completely unacceptable. Why would there be a dirty, unusable bed in the room I paid for? I got told we paid for a smaller room so dirty or not he was doing me a favour! To make matters worse, instead of taking accountability, they dishonestly tried to blame me for the situation. It was clear they had no interest in resolving the issue or providing even basic customer service. When trying to discuss my issue I had to tell the owner to “please stop interrupting me” as I was being shouted over Furthermore, I happily went down to reception and kindly asked for a new pot as the one I had was rotted and I got told it wasn’t rot and it was simply used and that it was a motel not a hotel deal with it - eventually got a new pot but with no ease Advised to avoid this motel, the lack of cleanliness, poor service, and dismissive attitude from the staff made it one of the most disappointing stays I’ve ever had
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynece

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were taken care of when we thought we were stuck.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disgusting
Whole room was filthy. Aircon was full of mould. Under bed was filthy a health risk bed and pillows stunk of b.o
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Evon

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Hannes

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a bit disappointing for what we expected. Close to the airport was a bonus but the unite was very dated. TV and water jug didn’t work because the wall power sockets were not working.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
77
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

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

4/10 Poor

Elvira

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked a motel for a particular reason online. It wasn’t a motel. Manager and his sister very rude. Didn’t stay. Tried to get in touch with WOTIF but it was like trying To fly to the moon by bike.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disgusting
Bathroom hadn't been cleaned. Reception stunk, the grounds are neglected, and the facilities/rooms are very tired.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ibuai

Liked: Staff & service
But the only thing that bothred me that tge hand wash and the shampoo and condition wasnt full it was empty and the siding door doesnt work like i was their with my daughter and i didnt get a good sleep bexause pf thw door
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Phillip

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to like about the place 1.no milk in room to have with coffee 2.no toilet roll on Holder 3 .no shuttle bus to the airport and at $172.00 a night not happy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

joanne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Giod location. Has potentual. Due to short staff cleaning not up to standard.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
when i booked it was for deluxe room i got family Room for 7 days, the noisy was horrible the locals was having a fight no manager to control it , the bed had hair over it no shower gel , the other 2 spare beds was dirty. felt like my bed was itchy every night worse hotel was the worst wish to get my money back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to airport. Large room. Nice fans
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great place to stay in Cairns
Lovely place to stay and very convenient to the hospital that I needed to visit. Very convenient to shops, eateries and the main areas of Cairns! A quick walk to the lovely walk along the foreshore.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location near the airport was handy but it is in the direct flight path of all aircraft. The room smelt unpleasant and was dirty. The curtains were hanging off the track. The fridge leaked. Not at all good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only overnight. Very pleasant. would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024