Title: Grey Whale Anchor Inn- Affordable & Cosy Stay Near the Great Barrier Reef – Perfect for Explorers! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=110495071&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Grey Whale Anchor Inn- Affordable & Cosy Stay Near the Great Barrier Reef – Perfect for Explorers! ## Photo gallery for Grey Whale Anchor Inn- Affordable & Cosy Stay Near the Great Barrier Reef – Perfect for Explorers! ![Smart TV - Grey Whale Anchor Inn- Affordable & Cosy Stay Near the Great Barrier Reef – Perfect for Explorers! (Cairns North)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110500000/110495100/110495071/deee098b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - Grey Whale Anchor Inn- Affordable & Cosy Stay Near the Great Barrier Reef – Perfect for Explorers! 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(Cairns North)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110500000/110495100/110495071/19c8af62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A short walk from Cairns Esplanade, Grey Whale Anchor Inn- Affordable & Cosy Stay Near the Great Barrier Reef – Perfect for Explorers! provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom441 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Grey Whale Anchor Inn- Affordable & Cosy Stay Near the Great Barrier Reef – Perfect for Explorers! Experience an affordable and comfortable stay at the Grey Whale Anchor Inn, perfectly located in Cairns North. Just minutes from the Great Barrier Reef, vibrant city dining, and lush tropical rainforests, this cosy accommodation is ideal for budget-conscious travelers. This unit features a small kitchen with an oven, stovetop, refrigerator, and essential cookware, making it easy to prepare meals. While dishwashers are not included, the space is fully equipped for convenience. Guests have access to shared laundry facilities within the building for an extra charge. The inn’s prime location provides easy access to shopping, outdoor adventures, and major attractions. Whether you're here for a reef tour, a scenic hike, or simply to unwind in the tropical warmth, the Grey Whale Anchor Inn offers a welcoming and affordable retreat in the heart of Cairns. Thank you for looking after this home and respecting the rules during your stay. Check-In Form & ID: All guests are required to complete a check-in form and present valid ID upon arrival. This is for security and registration purposes. Please answer the pre-booking questions truthfully to ensure the space suits your needs, and carefully read the check-in instructions that will be sent before your arrival. Please note that we provide a starter amenity kit that includes a few essentials for your convenience, but for longer stays, you may need to go shopping to re-stock. Please remember that you are in a residential setting. We remind you to respect the neighbours by keeping noise to a minimum. No Unregistered Guests: Only registered guests are allowed on the property. No unregistered visitors are permitted inside the property. This property has a strict no party, no smoking, and no pet policy. Any breach will result in immediate cancellation or eviction. Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM via self check-in with a key safe. Check-out is before 10:00 AM. Unauthorised late check outs may incur a fee. Please follow the check out instructions sent to you and make sure you are familiar with where to leave your keys. Guests may be charged for additional housekeeping if the property requires extra cleaning time. Guests may be charged for replacing lost keys or fobs as well as a call out fee, if required. Any smoking inside the property will result in charges to have the property professionally deodorised and furniture and carpets steam cleaned. Cancellation Policy: Our cancellation policy is firm. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover your trip in case of emergencies, illness, extreme weather, etc. Any refund requests outside of our cancellation policy will be declined. We are happy to provide documentation to your travel insurance company to help expedite your claim. Thank you, and we hope you enjoy your stay! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation 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 A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 319481 ## About the area Located by the sea, this apartment is in Cairns North, a neighbourhood in Cairns. Cairns Regional Gallery and Copperlode Dam are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Cultural Place and Reef Fleet Terminal. Muddy's Playground and Reef Teach are also worth visiting. With scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Cairns travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns.dx553248635404168639) [View more Apartments in Cairns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Apartments.d553248635404168639-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-16.91582%2C145.76628&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Xcla-BwP9umJ9PtUv1I3GSysSsI=) Cairns North, Queensland ### What's nearby - ![Cairns Esplanade showing a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127785/4d6928c8-cfa7-41e9-ba62-fe6f27b138d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cairns Esplanade 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![One of best things to do in Cairns is ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway. It's a 90 minute journey that takes you down the mountain to Cairns passing waterfalls, scenic lookouts and over old bridges. Catch the Skyrail up the mountain from Cairns and then catch the train back down. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Grey Whale Anchor Inn- Affordable & Cosy Stay Near the Great Barrier Reef – Perfect for Explorers! Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim W. 2 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Place was clean and comfortable. The property is a bit old but is priced accordingly and provides good value for money. Thanks for our stay ##### Tim W. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Steve & Chris K. 13 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location, 15 minute walk from CBD but shops, pubs, etc only 1 block away. Check in was simple with excellent communication with hist before & during stay. Apartment was clean with access to everything you need but was a little aged in condition - in particular the shower/bathroom was very old style with fixed shower head & shower curtain which proceeded to let water flow out of the shower all over the bathroom floor every time you had a shower. Additionally, privacy was a little compromised by the apartment age - all winders were 70's style Louvre type, which did nothing to keep out any external noise - people walking past, neighbours conversations, Street noise, etc all sounded like it was right outside our apartment. Additionally, the windows are easy to open from the outside although we had no problem with intruders while we were there. Apart from these few things, it was a comfortable stay. ##### Steve & Chris K. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Joanne M. 16 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy ##### Joanne M. 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