About this property

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 free limited on-site parking (6 spots). Parking spots can not be reserved. Cairns Motel is 5 minutes' walk from Cairns Civic Theatre and 5 minutes' drive from Cairns Convention Centre. It is 10 minutes' drive from Cairns Airport. The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is 15 minutes' drive away. Each room offers a microwave, a toaster and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms include a private bathroom with a shower. Each room is air-conditioned and offers a microwave, a toaster, a kettle, a bar fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms include a private bathroom with a shower.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Cairns, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9

    • FREE private parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chris
    Australia Australia
    The only place I stay in central Cairns. Been here many times and is the best value for money hotel. You won't be disappointed. Quite comfortable rooms with good internet.
  • Bill
    Australia Australia
    Excellent location for our needs. Staff that we spoke with were knowledgeable and very friendly.
  • Romana
    Australia Australia
    Nice, clean tidy easy to find in a last minute urgent late check in, in a location right where we needed.
  • Debra
    Australia Australia
    The whole place, it's always lovely to stay there
  • Mark
    Australia Australia
    Great location and value for money. Not a luxury hotel if that is what you want, but great price for what you get.
  • Andrei
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Big and clean room and bathroom. Close to the Esplanade, close to car hire companies.
  • Christine
    Australia Australia
    The room was comfortable and clean and was in a good location. Craig was extremely helpful & accommodating , ensuring that we had a ground floor room upon our return to Cairns as my husband struggles with stairs.
  • Bonnie
    Australia Australia
    The location is really good, walking distance to the city centre and beach. The staff were kind and helpful. They allowed me to keep my suitcase on site after I had checked out, for no extra cost.
  • Mathews
    Australia Australia
    Awesome place to stay, Nicolas is not only handsome but a great host
  • Joanne
    Australia Australia
    Sharon at Reception was fantastic. Responsive out of hours, friendly and helpful. The room was clean & bright, & had adequate facilities for a one-night stopover.

Property surroundings

House rules

Cairns City Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about £48. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Cairns City Motel reception hours are 09:00-19:00. After-hours check-ins are available but have to be requested when booking is made.

Please let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

If you expect to arrive after 19:00, you must contact the property in advance to arrange key collection, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there is a 1% charge when you pay with a credit card on arrival.

Cairns city motel is not pet-friendly except for service dogs only (certificate will be required upon check-in).

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Cairns City Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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