Title: YHA Cairns Central Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=9629229&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # YHA Cairns Central Travelers rent bikes right at the property for easy city exploration, with staff ready to share local tips, before cooling off in the refreshing outdoor pool ## Photo gallery for YHA Cairns Central ![Outdoor pool - YHA Cairns Central (Cairns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/d9ad68a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Twin Room with Ensuite | View from room - YHA Cairns Central (Cairns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/06be6561.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shared kitchen - YHA Cairns Central (Cairns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/abbece74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden - YHA Cairns Central (Cairns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/b938fba6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance - YHA Cairns Central (Cairns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/d6c1fbf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies YHA Cairns Central is steps from Central Shopping Centre. Guests can relax in the garden, browse the library, or use the business center and in-room WiFi. The property is praised for its helpful staff, and convenient bike rentals make exploring easy. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available - Parking available - Business services £49 includes taxes & fees 4 Jan - 5 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 2 - Jan 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=9629229&PinnedHotelID=9629229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=9629229&PinnedHotelID=9629229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 3 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=9629229&PinnedHotelID=9629229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=9629229&PinnedHotelID=9629229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 2 - 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Sleeps 1 ### View all photos for Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/3fad2049.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory - Sleeps 1 ### View all photos for Bed in 10 Share Mixed Dormitory ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/f98c4921.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 10 Share Mixed Dormitory ### Highlights Air conditioning Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Bed in 4 Share Mixed Dormitory ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/2243d500.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 4 Share Mixed Dormitory 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom ![Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/c745657f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Shared Bathroom 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Shared/communal kitchen Desk - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Queen Room with Ensuite ![Queen Room with Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/c7b03e6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen Room with Ensuite 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Eco-friendly toiletries Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Desk - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Double Plus Two with Ensuite ![Double Plus Two with Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/65d1ba20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Plus Two with Ensuite ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Eco-friendly toiletries Private bathroom Electric kettle Shared/communal kitchen Desk - City view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Bed In 10 Share Female Dormitory ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/b3c5172f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 10 Share Female Dormitory - Sleeps 1 ### View all photos for Bed In 10 Share Mixed Dormitory ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/c4de7f25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 10 Share Mixed Dormitory - Sleeps 1 ### View all photos for Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/f7a57c69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 6 Share Mixed Dormitory - Sleeps 1 ### View all photos for Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/6b3927df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 4 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite - Sleeps 1 ### View all photos for Bed In 4 Share Male Dormitory With Ensuite ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/6b3927df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 4 Share Male Dormitory With Ensuite - Sleeps 1 ### View all photos for Twin Room With Ensuite ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/181c0e52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room With Ensuite - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Queen Room With Ensuite ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/76e9173d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen Room With Ensuite - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Queen and 4 Singles with Ensuite ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/9de24c18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen and 4 Singles with Ensuite - Sleeps 6 ### View all photos for Double Room with Shared Bathroom ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/91df3807.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room with Shared Bathroom - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Bed in 10 Share Female Dormitory ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/f98c4921.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 10 Share Female Dormitory ### Highlights Air conditioning Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/100d8dc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory ### Highlights Air conditioning Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Bed in 6 Share Male Dormitory ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/100d8dc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 6 Share Male Dormitory ### Highlights Air conditioning Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/100d8dc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/9176846b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 6 Share Female Dormitory with Ensuite 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Eco-friendly toiletries Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/9176846b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 6 Share Mixed Dormitory with Ensuite ### Highlights Air conditioning Eco-friendly toiletries Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Bed in 4 Share Female Dormitory ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/2243d500.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 4 Share Female Dormitory ### Highlights Air conditioning Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room with Ensuite ![Twin Room with Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/5f98896d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room with Ensuite 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Eco-friendly toiletries Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Queen Plus Four with Ensuite ![Queen Plus Four with Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/7d4d0776.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen Plus Four with Ensuite ### Highlights Air conditioning Eco-friendly toiletries Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 6 - 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629229/8e75cb3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In 6 Share Female Dormitory With Ensuite - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCairns-Hotels-Cairns-Central-YHA-Hostel.h9629229.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCairns-Hotels-Cairns-Central-YHA-Hostel.h9629229.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-16.92510%2C145.77320&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wdNLNB7nzNxnO63oebM_x09Tp7A=) 20-26 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870 #### What's nearby - Cairns Central Shopping Centre \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Cairns Night Markets \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Cairns Esplanade \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Esplanade Lagoon \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Reef Fleet Terminal \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles #### Getting around - Cairns Station - 4 min walk - Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪T2 Tea - ‬2 min walk - ‪Gong Cha - ‬2 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Grand Hotel - ‬1 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### YHA Cairns Central Hostel near Cairns Esplanade Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a business centre at YHA Cairns Central. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool - Continental breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out - Express check-in, a water dispenser and a vending machine - Multilingual staff, barbecues and luggage storage - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All 52 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. 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Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 8.8 Excellent 971 reviews £77 includes taxes & fees 5 Jan - 6 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=3429770&PinnedHotelID=3429770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site (AUD 5 per day) - Limited on-site self parking ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 for adults and AUD 12 for children ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Vending machine - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Multilingual staff - No housekeeping service - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Business centre - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Designated smoking areas - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Water dispenser usage encouraged ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Shared kitchen access ### More - Air conditioning - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Recycling - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), lockbox ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 12 for adults and from AUD 12 for children - Self-parking fee: AUD 5 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Cairns Central YHA Hostel Cairns Central YHA Cairns Central Yha Backpackers Hotel Cairns Cairns Central Yha Backpackers Hotel YHA Cairns Central Cairns Cairns Central YHA Hostel YHA Cairns Central Hostel/Backpacker accommodation YHA Cairns Central Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns ## Frequently asked questions ### Does YHA Cairns Central have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at YHA Cairns Central? ### Is YHA Cairns Central pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at YHA Cairns Central? ### What time is check-in at YHA Cairns Central? ### What time is check-out at YHA Cairns Central? ### Where is YHA Cairns Central located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## YHA Cairns Central Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 8.2 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 8.4 Eco-friendliness ### 8.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 80 8 - Good 97 6 - Okay 23 4 - Poor 7 2 - Terrible 4 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryoichi 24 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Had a great stay, thanks! ##### Ryoichi Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Philip 3 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Had a great stay there. Would recommend staying here. Super central and clean ##### Philip Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Matias 8 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really good place to be a hostel. The staff is very friendly and nice, the kitchen that’s fine. In the outside of the hostel to many homeless around the place ##### Matias Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johnny 27 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean, nice green area to share and good parking. ##### Johnny Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ed 15 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very friendly and comfortable! ##### Ed Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KYLE 22 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This was my first stay at a hostel. It was great. The folks at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. The kitchen facilities were great. The pool looked nice just didn’t get a chance to use it. All of the people staying there were friendly. Only complaint was there was only one dryer operational in the laundry room. I would highly recommend staying here if you are traveling to Cairns. ##### KYLE Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan 31 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Staff lovely, areas clean, quiet. ##### Susan Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ?? 4 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Absolutely graetest hottel Ive ever stayed. ##### ?? Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah 29 Sept 2024 Liked: Property conditions & facilities Great property would recommend ##### Sarah Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities As a first time backpacker, I couldn't fault this establishment. It was impeccably clean, staff were friendly, bedding and beds impeccably clean and comfortable. Sheets even had iron marks on them. I would go there again. ##### Brian Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt 11 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nice hostel, quiet area, easy street parking ##### Matt Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samuel 16 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Good ##### Samuel Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Noelene 1 Oct 2025 Disliked: Amenities Room was clean and comfortable we had ensuited room. Kitchen was messy unwashed cookware and utensils etc . we washed cutlery before using and when finished. Shops all around was great. Staff always helpful. Near to train station which was a priority for us as needed an overnight stay close to the station. ##### Noelene Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily 25 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This was a great place to stay in Cairns! 10-15 minutes walk to the wharf and great shopping and dining. Large kitchen and shared area in the hostel and I loved that they advertised local events and activities happening. ##### Emily Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shruti 23 Aug 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great experience. Very chill and kind staff. You can download key on your google wallet which is such great help. The common areas were all usually clean, except in the evening when the toilets would get a dirty as people used it. But generally, everyone was very respectful. Very safe. I enjoyed my stay there. ##### Shruti Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janford 5 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Would definitely choose and recommend YHA to a friend the next time. 👍 ##### Janford ### 10/10 Excellent #### HERMANN 9 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities easy to get to places ##### HERMANN Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Barbara 7 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything in rooms clean.& in good condition. Amazing kitchen ! Toilet and shower block new and clean. Pool clean and inviting . Cairns mall just across the street with huge food court plus many shops. Room mates were lovely considerate Asian girls. All in all a wonderful stay ##### Barbara Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Owal 7 Sept 2025 Liked: Staff & service Functional room for my stay, rather basic but suited me fine. Small car park was also used, nearly full on arrival but managed to secure a spot. Noise from other guests speaking loudly in common outside areas by the pool in the early morning having breakfast and in the evening having dinner (surprisingly quiet during the day). Noise from a neighbouring bar when I stayed which stopped at 11pm. ##### Owal Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Asher 10 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good, cheap accommodation in central Cairns ##### Asher Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shinji 15 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff is very kind. ##### Shinji Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### HIKARU 2 Jul 2024 Great kitchen ##### HIKARU Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven 25 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Cairns Dive trip Great facilities, great staff and a great experience all round. Will definately recommend and use again ##### Steven Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Elizah 16 Aug 2025 Alright ##### Elizah Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jordan 13 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Good experience all around. ##### Jordan Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Noosa Tropicana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sunshine-Coast-Hotels-Noosa-Tropicana.h3769240.Hotel-Information) > > [Melaleuca Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Melaleuca-Resort.h1142618.Hotel-Information) > > [Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Peppers-Soul-Surfers-Paradise.h4619963.Hotel-Information) > > [Rumba Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sunshine-Coast-Hotels-Rumba-Beach-Resort.h3688041.Hotel-Information) > > [W Brisbane](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-W-Brisbane.h21612140.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Amsterdam](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amsterdam-Hotels.d178229.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-The-Langham.h78099407.Hotel-Information) > > [Regency on the Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Regency-On-The-Beach.h1784811.Hotel-Information) > > [Imperial Hotel Gold Coast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Palazzo-Versace.h541927.Hotel-Information) > > [Cairns Colonial Club Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Colonial-Club-Resort.h84257.Hotel-Information) > > [Nomads Noosa Backpackers Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sunshine-Coast-Hotels-Nomads-Noosa-Backpackers-Hostel.h3856711.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Kings Cross St. Pancras](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kings-Cross-St-Pancras-London-Hotels-Budget-Hotels.0-n6047476-0-tBudgetHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Burleigh on the Beach Holiday Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Burleigh-On-The-Beach-Holiday-Apartments.h9625452.Hotel-Information) > > [ Hotel Tropiq](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Rainbow-Resort.h201315.Hotel-Information) > > [Paradise Resort Gold Coast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Paradise-Resort-Gold-Coast.h43437.Hotel-Information) > > [RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-RACV-Royal-Pines-Resort-Gold-Coast.h425456.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Brisbane Airport Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Ibis-Brisbane-Airport-Hotel.h19295854.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Gold-Coast-Resort-Spa.h25943.Hotel-Information) > > [Mitre House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Mitre-House-Hotel.h9577114.Hotel-Information) > > [Stamford Plaza Brisbane](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Stamford-Plaza-Brisbane.h460514.Hotel-Information) > > [Brisbane Skytower by CLLIX](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Arise-Brisbane-Skytower.h19178209.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal On The Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Royal-On-The-Park.h582734.Hotel-Information) > > [Pullman Brisbane Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Pullman-Brisbane-Airport.h19295763.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Brisbane-Central.h14677166.Hotel-Information) > > [Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Bay-Village-Tropical-Retreat-Apartments.h980056.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [KLM London (LHR) to Amsterdam (AMS) flights](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flight-routes/klm-from-heathrow-to-schiphol/kl/lhr/ams) > > [Flights from London (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/ist/london-to-istanbul) ### Packages ---