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About the Hotel

169 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
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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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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Queen Ensuite Room
2 persons
20 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Twin Ensuite Room
2 persons
22 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating

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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Off-site car park
  • 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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Location

169 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
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169 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Nearby
Aquarium
Cairns Aquarium
580 m
Church
St Monica's Cathedral
90 m
Park
Munro Martin Parklands
580 m
Gallery
KickArts Contemporary Arts
560 m
Gallery
Michael Seebeck Gallery
510 m
Green Arrow Walk
580 m
Mall
Coles Cairns Central
270 m
Yellow Arrow Walk
580 m
Gillies Range
580 m
Restaurants
Lake Street Cafe
240 m
147 Lake St
Devine Gelato
580 m
Shop 3 5 Aplin St
Sushi RollKing Sheridan
450 m
129 Sheridan St Shop 2
Muddy's Cafe
590 m
174 Esplanade
Gelocchio
620 m
9/93 The Esplanade (50 metres up Aplin street From Esplanade-Aplin corner
Dumpling Studio
530 m
136 Sheridan St Sunshine Tower Hotel
True Thai
630 m
113 - 117 Sheridan St Civic Shopping Centre
Pho Viet
580 m
Orchid Plaza 24 Shields St And Shop 18. Orchid Plaza
Pho Viet Vietnamese Noodle Bar
560 m
78 Abbott St Shop 5
Cold Rock Ice Cream
620 m
101 Esplanade
Getting around
City Centre
Cairns5 min  ·  400 m
Airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)10 min  ·  6.4 km
Train
Cairns Central Station10 min  ·  800 m
Bus
Bus stop4 min  ·  300 m
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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
is available in 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

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