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Cairns City Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Cairns Esplanade

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Queen Ensuite Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
In the heart of Cairns, Cairns City Motel offers a relaxed retreat with an outdoor pool and convenient laundry facilities. Take advantage of free in-room WiFi, express check-in and out, luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance for exploring nearby attractions like Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Cairns Night Markets.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Twin Ensuite Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper

Twin Ensuite Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Ensuite Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Queen Ensuite Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
169 Lake St, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cairns Night Markets - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Pizza Trattoria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Splash Seafood - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Phở Street - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cc’s Bar And Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Cairns City Motel

Motel near Cairns Esplanade
Located close to Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Cairns Night Markets, Cairns City Motel provides a terrace and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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

Property 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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Cairns City Motel
Cairns City Motel Motel
Cairns City Motel Cairns
Cairns City Motel Motel Cairns

Frequently asked questions

Does Cairns City Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Cairns City Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cairns City Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cairns City Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Cairns City Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Cairns City Motel located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Night Markets and Esplanade Lagoon are also within 15 minutes. Cairns Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Cairns City Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 349 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, comfortable bed and a great location as it was only a short walk to shops ,restaurants and the esplanade..will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Polite & professional staff at check in. The pool was lovely. The room was simple, but clean & had everything I needed. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location to places.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Staff & service
+
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Haydon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, convenient location

Clean room, met my needs for an overnight stay close to the CBD.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Judith Ann

Disliked: Staff & service
no extra pillows and we were told they would order a taxi for the airport but it didnt come.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

Cricket

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

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Very relaxed and well situated
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsay

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Ware

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Centre of town within walking distance of the Esplanade.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private and culturally appropriate.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Julie-Ann

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

8/10 Good

karen

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

8/10 Good

Dadkupai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staffs are very friendly and make you feel at home. Comfortable beds and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness
Basic accommodation, only limited parking, therefore parking on street required.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Basil

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location perfect. Very close to Sea and everything in walking distance, never the same road to or from town, differant route always.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, the room was clean and the fridge was a decent sise with aseparate freezer, nice hot shower with good water pressure...room was well priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosmarie

All good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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