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About the Hotel

169 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
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Close to the Cairns Aquarium
Very good
7.7
7.2
/10
3.9
3.6
/5

Featuring baggage storage, the 3-star Cairns City Motel lies just 600 metres from the public Cairns Aquarium. Located a short way from the Michaelmas Cay, this comfortable motel offers views of the pool and a swimming pool.

Location

Guests can access the Cairns Regional Gallery 1.3 km from the hotel, while the Bustling Cairns Night Indoor Markets is 17 minutes' walk away. You can reach the centre of Cairns in 5 minutes on foot.

The Cairns Motel is a 10-minute drive from Cairns airport, and within reach of Cairns Central train station.

Rooms

This accommodation has 15 rooms, comprising a patio and a balcony. Free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with tea and coffee-making facilities, are offered. Bathrooms, equipped with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, also feature a dryer and towels.

Eat & Drink

Spoons Cafe and Catering offers a selection of Australian delicacies and lies 650 m from Cairns City Motel.

Leisure & Business

The availability of a golf course guarantees guests an active stay at this Cairns hotel.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Esplanade Lagoon for a relaxing swim and sunbathe.
  • Try a Vietnamese pho at the Rusty's Markets on weekends.
  • Take the Kuranda Scenic Railway for stunning rainforest views.
  • Explore the Cairns Night Markets for unique souvenirs and food.
  • Catch a reef tour at the Marina - a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
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Cairns City Motel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Queen Ensuite Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Twin Ensuite Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating

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Facilities

Cairns City Motel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.4/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Spa & Leisure

  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Cairns City Motel Location

169 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
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169 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Nearby
Aquarium
Cairns Aquarium
2000 ft
Church
St Monica's Cathedral
300 ft
Park
Munro Martin Parklands
2000 ft
Gallery
KickArts Contemporary Arts
1900 ft
Gallery
Michael Seebeck Gallery
1700 ft
Green Arrow Walk
2000 ft
Mall
Coles Cairns Central
900 ft
Yellow Arrow Walk
2000 ft
Gillies Range
2000 ft
Restaurants
Lake Street Cafe
800 ft
147 Lake St
Devine Gelato
2000 ft
Shop 3 5 Aplin St
Sushi RollKing Sheridan
1500 ft
129 Sheridan St Shop 2
Muddy's Cafe
2000 ft
174 Esplanade
Gelocchio
2100 ft
9/93 The Esplanade (50 metres up Aplin street From Esplanade-Aplin corner
Dumpling Studio
1800 ft
136 Sheridan St Sunshine Tower Hotel
True Thai
2100 ft
113 - 117 Sheridan St Civic Shopping Centre
Pho Viet
2000 ft
Orchid Plaza 24 Shields St And Shop 18. Orchid Plaza
Pho Viet Vietnamese Noodle Bar
1900 ft
78 Abbott St Shop 5
Cold Rock Ice Cream
2100 ft
101 Esplanade
Getting around
City Centre
Cairns5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)9 min  ·  3.5 mi
Train
Cairns Central Station10 min  ·  2700 ft
Bus
Bus stop4 min  ·  1000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-20:00
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Chinese
Number of rooms:
19
Former name
Poinsettia Motel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Cairns City Motel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 448 verified reviews
7.4/10
Very good
74%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.5/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Comfort
8.0/10
Facilities
7.4/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.7/10
Location
8.8/10
Paid Wi-Fi
6.7/10
Staff
8.6/10
Value for money
8.2/10
Guest reviews
based on 1222 reviews
7.7/10
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