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9 Oct - 11 Oct
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16 Oct - 18 Oct
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30 Oct - 1 Nov
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27 Nov - 29 Nov

Our top choices for Cairns motels

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk.

1. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay"
Australia
Peter
The price is RM208
RM229 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Cairns Queens Court
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

2. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (32 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is RM393
RM432 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Cairns Southgate Hotel
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a potted plant.

3. Motel Nomad Cairns

Motel Nomad Cairns
3.5 star property
Westcourt
7.2 out of 10, Good, (206 reviews)
"There was mould all throughout the room, water damages from the bathroom which can cause a lot of moisture/mould. Bed was extremely uncomfortable. There seems to be a siting area near that room where everyone smokes and chats until late at night, that wasn’t pleasant either. The fridge was extremely loud."
Australia
Kristelle
The price is RM319
RM350 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Motel Nomad Cairns
A balcony with a table and chairs, a bed with a pillow, and a view of buildings and mountains.

4. Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff helpful, great location and secure off street parking with direct access to hotel."
Australia
Jan
Heritage Cairns
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a lamp.

5. Lake Central

Lake Central
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (216 reviews)
"Clean room great price basic and met our needs."
Canada
Steven
The price is RM425
RM468 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Lake Central
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

6. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North
4.8 out of 10, (30 reviews)
"It was a great location"
Australia
Rohan
The price is RM270
RM297 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Reef Motel
A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a rock formation.

7. Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel
3.5 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (896 reviews)
"Great stay! "
United Kingdom
Zack
The price is RM388
RM426 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Reef Palms Motel
A swimming pool with a stone border, a metal fence, and a staircase leading to a blue building.

8. Aspect Central

Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Budget price"
Australia
Raymond
The price is RM288
RM317 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Aspect Central
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

9. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (105 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is RM328
RM361 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
A modern hotel with self-contained apartments, a swimming pool, and a BBQ area.

10. Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (572 reviews)
"Great place to stay for the 5 days we stayed. Plenty of room in the rooms, great pool & amenities."
Australia
Hannah
The price is RM388
RM427 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Cairns City Palms
A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.

11. Bramston Beach Resort

Bramston Beach Resort
3.0 star property
Bramston Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (34 reviews)
"This is a hidden gem, don't expect all the glitz and glamour of a 5 star resort , but for peace and tranquillity, it's location to one of the most pristine beaches in FNQ , this is the place"
Australia
Andy
The price is RM372
RM409 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Bramston Beach Resort
A hotel room with a bed, a window, a nightstand, and a chair.

12. Cairns City Motel

Cairns City Motel
2.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (376 reviews)
"The rooms were clean and ammenities made for a comfortable stay, best of all the bed and pillows were just right so I slept well every night of a 5 night stay - handy to the cafes, restaurants and the esplanade - good value for money."
Australia
Shane
The price is RM384
RM423 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Cairns City Motel
A clear pool surrounded by rocks and a brick pathway.

13. A1 Inn the City

A1 Inn the City
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.4 out of 10, Good, (160 reviews)
"Great value and location. "
Australia
Bill
A1 Inn the City
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a white building with balconies.

14. South Cairns Resort

South Cairns Resort
3.5 star property
Woree
7.6 out of 10, Good, (315 reviews)
"Good location and nice staff"
Australia
Ketan
South Cairns Resort
A pathway flanked by lush greenery and buildings with balconies.

15. Villa Shangri-La

Villa Shangri-La
3.0 star property
Cairns North
6.4 out of 10, (77 reviews)
"You get what you pay for.clean.comfortable and great service.5 min walk to city center. 2 minute walk to waterfront.nice pool.shops close."
Indonesia
richard
Villa Shangri-La
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled border, surrounded by potted plants and a brick pathway.

16. Adobe Motel

Adobe Motel
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.4 out of 10, Good, (189 reviews)
"The rooms were very clean and well presented,a very comfortable bed"
Australia
Anonymous traveller
Adobe Motel
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Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"very clean rooms. really liked it."
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Cairns Plaza Hotel

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Cairns Motels information

Number of reviews
5,881
Accommodation
16 Motels
Lowest Price
RM229
Highest Price
RM468

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