Title: Grey Whale Anchor Inn U5- Discover Cairns: Comfort on a Budget! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Grey Whale Anchor Inn U5- Discover Cairns: Comfort on a Budget! Apartment with kitchen, near Cairns Esplanade ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110500000/110495100/110495096/75ed7ef5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110500000/110495100/110495096/12fa6f5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110500000/110495100/110495096/ec913c66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110500000/110495100/110495096/73054156.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110500000/110495100/110495096/510507dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Grey Whale Anchor Inn U5- Discover Cairns: Comfort on a Budget! provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 6.0 ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom560 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## 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 U5- Discover Cairns: Comfort on a Budget! Experience affordable comfort at the Grey Whale Anchor Inn. Our well-appointed room features small kitchen equipped with oven (please note, dishwasher is not available), and shared laundry facilities are accessible within the building for an additional fee. Guests appreciate our prime location, offering easy access to Cairns' top attractions, including the stunning Great Barrier Reef, vibrant local dining, shopping venues, and exciting outdoor adventures. Whether you're planning a brief visit or an extended stay, the Grey Whale Anchor Inn provides a welcoming atmosphere ideal for budget-conscious travelers seeking to explore the beauty of Cairns without compromising on comfort. 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 will 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 - 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 ### 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) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Unit size: 560 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110500000/110495100/110495071/fc65020c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grey Whale Anchor Inn- Affordable & Cosy Stay Near the Great Barrier Reef – Perfect for Explorers! 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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 319487 ## 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-16.91582%2C145.76628&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Xcla-BwP9umJ9PtUv1I3GSysSsI=) Cairns North, Queensland #### What's nearby - Cairns Esplanade - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles - Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Esplanade Lagoon - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Reef Fleet Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - Cairns Marlin Marina - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles #### Getting around - Cairns Station - 19 min walk - Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬11 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬14 min walk - ‪Cock & Bull - ‬6 min walk - ‪Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant - ‬9 min walk - ‪Yum Sing - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Grey Whale Anchor Inn U5- Discover Cairns: Comfort on a Budget! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Grey Whale Anchor Inn U5- Discover Cairns: Comfort on a Budget! located? > Located in Cairns North, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Cairns Private Hospital and Cairns Performing Arts Centre are also within 15 minutes. Cairns Station is 19 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Grey Whale Anchor Inn U5- Discover Cairns: Comfort on a Budget! Reviews 6.0 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 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0/10 Cleanliness ### 6/10 Okay #### Judith M. 24 Aug 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy The apartment is large & beautifully furnished. Everything has been thought of & you really have everything you need. Unfortunately, we were really unlucky with the bed. It was completely unstable, many screws were missing & the bed linens & the air conditioning smelled strongly of urine, so we slept on the sofa for three nights (!). It's also incredibly noisy. If that doesn't bother you, okay, I would have liked to have read about it in a review beforehand, because even in the roof tent we slept more peacefully than in this apartment. The neighbors are considerate, but you can hear every TV, every cough, talking and the noisy street. ##### Judith M. 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