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About the Hotel

169 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Very good
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7.2
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3.6
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The comfortable Cairns City Motel provides tour/ticket assistance, and a central location, a mere 0.6 km from Cairns Tropical Zoo. Situated within reach of the public Cairns Aquarium in the Cairns Central Business district, this 3-star motel features a swimming pool.

Location

Located approximately 25 minutes' walk from Josephine Falls, the hotel is also about 800 metres from Cairns Central railway station. From Cairns City Motel it will take 17 minutes to walk to Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome.

The property is in close proximity to Florence Street at Sheridan Street bus station.

The Cairns hotel is also just near Green Island and Cairns City bus station is 0.3 miles away.

Rooms

There are 15 rooms comprising a patio and a balcony. They come with complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as such comforts as an iron and ironing board, and air conditioning. The bathroom features a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with a dryer and bath sheets. Guests can also enjoy patio views.

Eat & Drink

The Cairns Motel is a short way from Spoons Cafe and Catering, serving contemporary cuisine.

Leisure & Business

Also, at this Cairns hotel, guests can take advantage of a golf course provided onsite.

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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

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers
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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