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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.

Perfectly located in the heart of Shinjuku, Just steps from Golden Gai. Tons of restaurants and shopping, 7 minute walk to the train station. Steps away from two conviene stores. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room were good for the price. I would stay here again

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5.8
Review score
1,504 reviews
Price from
£67
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.

A very spacious room with great facilities. Friendly and helpful staff. Great location with restaurants, shopping centers nearby. Secure parking inside the compound.

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7.6
Good
1,013 reviews
Price from
£39
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.

Very comfortable room with all I needed. Staff were lovely and very helpful. Breakfast included was a pleasant surprise.

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7.3
Good
3,302 reviews
Price from
£51
per night

Located on the south side of Cairns City, this hotel offers free WiFi, a swimming pool and a restaurant. Cairns Southside International is opposite a shopping centre and cinema complex.

The air-conditioned rooms and apartments include tea/coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. Some accommodation features a spa bath or a fully equipped kitchen.

Very comfortable rooms. Especially the beds

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5.7
Review score
1,159 reviews

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.

Exceeded expectations with great value for money . Large room comfy beds very clean and well serviced - easy walk to tourist things . Lovely staff. Thanks. I highly recommend and telling everyone to stay there.

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7.4
Good
1,556 reviews
Price from
£70
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.

Everything about the apartment was good, it had that home feeling while being away from home, the facilities were really great and the layout of the room was comfortable.

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7
Good
1,752 reviews
Price from
£96
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
173 reviews
Price from
£71
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 on-site parking. All rooms offer a TV and a dining setting.

I wish I had stayed there before. What a discovery! Clean, in a quiet area close to the waterfront and such good value for money! The receptionist was ever so nice! There looks to be a quaint little pool, but I did not use it.

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7.2
Good
961 reviews
Price from
£70
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
748 reviews
Price from
£63
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.

Swimming pool apartment close to supermarket

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7.1
Good
269 reviews
Price from
£69
per night

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  • Cairns City Sheridan Motel
    Budget options available

    Featuring an outdoor swimming pool with a cascading waterfall and a separate dive pool, City Sheridan Motel is centrally located in Cairns City Centre.

    Convenient to shops & airport Very friendly staff

    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 1,503 reviews
  • Aspect Central
    Budget options available

    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 necessities provided. Pleasant swimming pool.

    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,013 reviews
  • Cairns Queens Court
    Budget options available

    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.

    Love that it's pet friendly! It's a pleasant stay..

    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,301 reviews
  • Comfort Inn Cairns City
    Budget options available

    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.

    Breakfast N/A. Location was good, quiet & clean.

    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,556 reviews
  • Cairns Motor Inn
    Budget options available

    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

    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 173 reviews
  • Cairns City Motel
    Budget options available

    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 on-site parking.

    Location was brilliant, air conditioning was very good

    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 960 reviews
  • South Cairns Resort
    Budget options available

    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

    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 748 reviews
  • Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel
    Budget options available

    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.

    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 269 reviews

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Motels that guests love in Cairns

  • Avg. price/night: £51.14
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,301 reviews
    Basic motel accommodation. Centrally located.
    Frederick
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £51.14
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,301 reviews
    Good check in procedure for late arrival, complex and apartment were clean and tidy with all modern facilities. Breakfast was a nice touch as well and ample free parking.
    Dave
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £96.08
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,752 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: £92.47
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,557 reviews
    No problems. It was an older motel that had been renovated. Nothing fancy, but adequate for our needs. Clean. nothing to write home about, but nothing to complain about. We are cheap travelers so it met our expectations, meaning it's hard to spend a lot of money just to fall asleep.
    Patricia
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £96.08
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,752 reviews
    Large room, fairly quiet other than banging access door to the motel. Free transport to airport much appreciated.
    Dr Garry Jones
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £92.47
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,557 reviews
    Great motel a little out dated awesome pool great friendly staff
    Andrea
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £51.14
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,301 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: £76.97
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,477 reviews
    The hotel has three beautiful swimming pools set in a beautiful tropical garden. The central swimming pool is particularly suitable for children. The entire hotel structure is immersed in a splendid tropical garden. The hotel has a pizzeria and a restaurant: the pizzeria is quite good, the restaurant has a rather limited choice. The hotel also has free parking. To reach the center you need to take a taxi or an uber for a cost of around 12-15 AUD each way.
    Silvia Pezone
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £66.64
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,526 reviews
    Nice motel in a good location.
    Wendy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £67.15
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 870 reviews
    Very convenient to both the city and the airport - 5 minutes to each. This is a budget motel and provides well priced accommodation that is adequate with a very nice pool outside the apartment door. We had a kitchen that was well equipped and there is a free barbeque by the pool. There is off street secure parking. Good high speed internet access is included.
    Timothy
    Young couple

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