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2 Oct - 4 Oct
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23 Oct - 25 Oct
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20 Nov - 22 Nov

Our top choices for Tropical North Waterfront motels

Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Blackout curtains, bed sheets

1. Lake Central

Lake Central
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (215 reviews)
"Clean room great price basic and met our needs."
Canada
Steven
The price is £81
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Lake Central
Reception

2. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay"
Australia
Peter
The price is £49
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Cairns Queens Court
King Room with Spa | View from room

3. Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great central hotel at a good price. Easy walking distance to everything. Check-in lady was really friendly and welcoming. Only gripe is a little exit mould or similar should be used in the shower."
Australia
David
The price is £96
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Heritage Cairns
Outdoor pool

4. Aspect Central

Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Budget price"
Australia
Raymond
The price is £56
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Aspect Central
Property entrance

5. Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (572 reviews)
"Great place to stay for the 5 days we stayed. Plenty of room in the rooms, great pool & amenities."
Australia
Hannah
The price is £78
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Cairns City Palms
Front of property

6. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (27 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is £76
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Cairns Southgate Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

7. Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel
3.5 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (890 reviews)
"Photos are misleading for the current condition. WiFi connectivity was terrible. Pool was ok."
Australia
Pagalavan
The price is £78
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Reef Palms Motel
Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

8. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North
4.8 out of 10, (28 reviews)
"It was a great location"
Australia
Rohan
The price is £69
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
The Reef Motel
Outdoor pool

9. Motel Nomad Cairns

Motel Nomad Cairns
3.5 star property
Westcourt
7.2 out of 10, Good, (203 reviews)
"There was mould all throughout the room, water damages from the bathroom which can cause a lot of moisture/mould. Bed was extremely uncomfortable. There seems to be a siting area near that room where everyone smokes and chats until late at night, that wasn’t pleasant either. The fridge was extremely loud."
Australia
Kristelle
The price is £59
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Motel Nomad Cairns
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

10. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (104 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
Queen Ensuite Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

11. Cairns City Motel

Cairns City Motel
2.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (375 reviews)
"This is 2nd time staying,very good location to shops,restaurants. Bus stops locate 100m away to Palm Cove beach,or DFO if love shopping. Staff are lovely and very helpful. Definitely will come back again"
Australia
Lan
The price is £81
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Cairns City Motel
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Top Tropical North Waterfront Hotel Reviews

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Could not fault the stay. Staff professional and very attentive to any request. Adrian at reception went above and beyond a valued member of staff we are sure. Room was spotless and everything functional."
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

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Tropical North Waterfront Motels information

Number of reviews
3,324
Accommodation
15 Motels
Lowest Price
£49
Highest Price
£96

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 184 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 Cairns Central Shopping Centre. 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 Cairns Central Shopping Centre.
What can I do in Tropical North Waterfront?
These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, Reef Teach and Michaelmas Cay. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Rainforestation Nature Park, Kuranda Koala Gardens and Muddy's Playground. 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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