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Cairns City Sheridan

3.0 star property
Hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, a short walk to Cairns Esplanade

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Twin Room, Balcony | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property entrance
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Balcony view
2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Cairns City Sheridan, in the heart of this energetic Australian destination, offers two outdoor pools, sun loungers, laundry facilities, car rentals, and an outdoor entertainment area—perfect for travelers exploring tropical Queensland.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
HDTV
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Twin Beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Budget Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
HDTV
Separate bedroom
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 5 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Balcony | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, Balcony | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite with Spa Bath

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 3

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Budget Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Large Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

About the neighborhood

Map
157 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 15 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dundee's at Aquarium - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Train - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Cairns City Sheridan

Hotel near Cairns Esplanade
Located close to Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns City Sheridan provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and car rentals on site. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an outdoor entertainment area and conference space.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Cairns City Sheridan feature perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee, heating, and housekeeping

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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 self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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
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
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Best Western City Sheridan
Best Western City Sheridan Cairns
Best Western City Sheridan Hotel
Best Western City Sheridan Hotel Cairns
Cairns City Sheridan Hotel
Cairns City Sheridan
Cairns City Sheridan Hotel
Cairns City Sheridan Cairns
Cairns City Sheridan Hotel Cairns

Frequently asked questions

Does Cairns City Sheridan have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Cairns City Sheridan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cairns City Sheridan?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cairns City Sheridan?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cairns City Sheridan?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cairns City Sheridan located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Private Hospital, Cairns Esplanade, and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Cairns Performing Arts Centre and St Monica's Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Cairns City Sheridan Reviews

6.0

6.2

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

7.0

Staff & service

5.4

Eco-friendliness

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 295 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 184 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 150 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's not the Sheridan but it's the next best thing I would recommend staying here it's just a short walk to the city centre, 2 pools to swim in friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jada

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service ,friendly staff,clean rooms,close to town and waterfront
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanee

Room & View

Stayed in 301 3rd Floor. The best view & best room.
1st Pool
2nd Pool
Night view from room
2nd pool.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had everything that we need and walking distance to city
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk welcoming, easy access, room clean, lovely soak in bath, No water in fridge.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay in Cairns n budget friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and hot shower. Everything else very basic or non existent.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Bed hard and not queen sized. (Double)Photos of rooms on website misleading. The room is clean and satisfactory for the price i paid.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron

The property reflected the price paid. Clean and tidy room and good location close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pasqualina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old dwelling poor security
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good budget accommodation. TV didn't work
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay here again reception was welcoming an room was nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing after coming off night shift and not well and got me early check-in , was able to have an awesome sleep before driving home the following morning. Excellent customer service and really appreciated the staff going above n beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aku

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Tom

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hard pillows No glasses to drink out off Very noisy from area next to our room work area? No extra blanket
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ceah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family enjoyed the stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason

Older than it looks on internet
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located for accessing Cairns Airport for those early morning or late evening flights.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Liked: Staff & service
Room was very clean. No spoons for tea and coffee. Bags of smelly rubbish in stair well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family room is spacious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Leon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
room was mouldy, some guests (indigenous) were constantly loud
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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