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26 Jun - 28 Jun
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17 Jul - 19 Jul
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14 Aug - 16 Aug

Our top choices for Tropical North Waterfront motels

Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Blackout curtains, bed sheets

Lake Central

Lake Central
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.0 out of 10, Good, (200 reviews)
"Fine for a budget stay. Very quiet. Easy contactless checkin. Spacious studio."
Australia
Janelle
The price is £72
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Lake Central
Outdoor pool

A1 Inn the City

A1 Inn the City
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.4 out of 10, Good, (160 reviews)
"Great value and location. "
Australia
Bill
The price is £77
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
A1 Inn the City
King Room with Spa | View from room

Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff friendly and helpful, great location, clean and tidy, secure parking, quiet and would stay again. "
Australia
Cindy
The price is £78
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Heritage Cairns
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (97 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff easy check-in secure facility."
Australia
Melia
The price is £64
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
Front of property

Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Nice"
Australia
Thea
The price is £78
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Cairns Southgate Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel
3.5 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (874 reviews)
"Needed some well needed cleaning and maintenance, shower was mouldy doors dirty and a few fixtures in the room needed attention."
Australia
Jessica
The price is £83
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Reef Palms Motel
Outdoor pool

Aspect Central

Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Check in was simple and the room was clean. Friendly staff and within walking distance of shops and restaurants."
Australia
Francis
The price is £59
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Aspect Central
Reception

Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room with friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Theo
The price is £70
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Cairns Queens Court
Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North
4.8 out of 10, (5 reviews)
"Close to the esplanade"
Australia
David
The price is £68
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
The Reef Motel
Outdoor pool

Motel Nomad Cairns

Motel Nomad Cairns
3.5 star property
Westcourt
7.2 out of 10, Good, (196 reviews)
"My stay here was very enjoyable. Quiet, and very relaxing."
Australia
Dianne
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Motel Nomad Cairns
Property entrance

Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (564 reviews)
"Great location, close to many food places. The property is old but facilities are okay. Staff were terrific"
Australia
jean
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Cairns City Palms
Queen Ensuite Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Cairns City Motel

Cairns City Motel
2.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (371 reviews)
"It was a good clean place to stay, very close to everything! "
Australia
Madeline
The price is £72
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Cairns City Motel
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Top Tropical North Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International

10/10 Excellent
"A great place to stay and enjoy Cairns."
Roslyn 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Pullman Cairns International

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Tropical North Waterfront Motels information

Number of reviews
4,172
Accommodation
14 Motels
Lowest Price
£59
Highest Price
£83

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Tropical North Waterfront?
If you're having trouble locating a motel in Tropical North Waterfront, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let Expedia help you find something similar from over 176 hotels and other accommodation options. Simply filter using our search tools by nightly room rate or cost-saving amenities such as free parking and free airport transport.
What is a motel?
Motels often offer free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the car park or an outdoor pool. Starting in the early 1950s, customised neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and today, examples of these can still be found along historic US Route 66.
What are the best motels in Tropical North Waterfront?
Lake Central: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities and outdoor pool, as well as room amenities such as a kitchenette. A1 Inn the City: Room amenities such as a microwave are included, along with an outdoor pool. You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal.
What can I do in Tropical North Waterfront?
These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Esplanade Lagoon, Reef Teach and Michaelmas Cay. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Kuranda Koala Gardens, Muddy's Playground and Sugarworld Waterpark. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Reef Hotel Casino, Cairns Night Markets and Reef Fleet Terminal.
What's the seasonal weather like in Tropical North Waterfront?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Tropical North Waterfront to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually December and January, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in Tropical North Waterfront are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 270 mm of rainfall.
What are my options for getting around Tropical North Waterfront while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Tropical North Waterfront to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.), which is located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) away from the city centre. If you'd like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to explore more sights.

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