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Cairns Queens Court : Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Heritage Cairns : Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like air conditioning. It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade. Motel Nomad Cairns : Enjoy access to the conference center, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a quick 4-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade. Cairns City Palms : It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade. Free WiFi, a snack bar/deli, and a computer station are available during your stay. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel : Stay within a short 6-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade. Enjoy access to the arcade/game room, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

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Our top choices for Cairns motels

Heritage Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Daniel

￥14,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 10 - Feb 11

Cairns City Palms

Cairns North

Cyjo Oldham Titima

￥13,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 2 - Feb 3

Cairns Queens Court

Cairns North

Frank

￥11,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - Jan 12

Reef Palms Motel

Cairns North

Michael

￥12,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 22 - Jan 23

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Earlville

DAVID

￥15,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - Jan 12

Aspect Central

Cairns North

Jason

￥11,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 4 - Feb 5

Motel Nomad Cairns

Westcourt

Suzette

￥12,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - Jan 12

A1 Inn the City

Cairns Central Business District

Katherine

Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Lake Central

Cairns Central Business District

Geoffrey

￥12,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 13 - Jan 14

Queen Ensuite Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Cairns City Motel

Cairns Central Business District

Veronique

￥10,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 5 - Feb 6

Port Douglas Motel

Port Douglas

JAMES

￥15,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 16 - Jan 17

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Port Douglas

Dusty

￥14,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 12 - Jan 13

Yungaburra Park Motel

Yungaburra

Suzzi

￥18,149 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - Jan 12

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Top Cairns Hotel Reviews

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, easy check in and out, good room service option and immaculately clean room, very happy with our stay. "

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely big pool with good drinks & food, especially lunch. Activities for kids in the afternoon were really nice. Breakfast had good choices. Limited sunchairs around the pool, but I did like the beanbags. Great location just a short walk from restaurant and shops. Gym is very small and one of the machines did not work properly. Lovely stay overall. "

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Being a Vegetarian the options were less as I don’t eat egg aswell. Hence the price looks to be high for vegetarian. Since there was limited veg options I had to order outside. Day 1 I got proper plates but day 2 it was reduced to paper plates and wooden cutlery. I felt this was a bit insulting "

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Cairns Motels information

Number of reviews	6,632
Accommodation	14 Motels
Lowest Price	￥10,875
Highest Price	￥18,149

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Cairns?

If you're having difficulty finding a motel in Cairns, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let Expedia help you find a similar property from more than 1339 hotels and other lodging options. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transportation.

What's it like to stay in a motel?

Motel properties often include free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. Beginning in the early 1950s, eye-catching neon signs enticed road-weary travelers, and you can see these today along the historic U.S. Route 66.

What are the best motels in Cairns?

Cairns Queens Court: Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Heritage Cairns: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like air conditioning. It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade. Motel Nomad Cairns: Enjoy access to the conference center, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a quick 4-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade. Cairns City Palms: It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade. Free WiFi, a snack bar/deli, and a computer station are available during your stay. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel: Stay within a short 6-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade. Enjoy access to the arcade/game room, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

How many motels should I expect to find in Cairns?

Expedia has 14 low-cost motels in Cairns.

What things can I to do in Cairns?

Enjoy the beautiful coral reefs and lush rainforest in this walkable area while you're sightseeing. People visiting Cairns love its marina. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Esplanade Lagoon, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, and Crystal Cascades. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Sugarworld Waterpark, Muddy's Playground, and Reef Teach. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Cairns Night Markets, Reef Hotel Casino, and Cairns Performing Arts Centre.

What's the seasonal weather like in Cairns?

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Cairns to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 80°F, while the coldest months are August and July with an average of 70°F. The rainiest months in Cairns are January, February, March, and December, with each month seeing an average of 11 inches of rainfall.

What are my options for getting around Cairns when staying in a motel?

We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Cairns to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS), which is located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from the city center. If you want to see more of the area, hop aboard a train from Cairns Station, Freshwater Station, or Redlynch Station. You can find out about water travel options at the marina.

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Our top choices for Cairns motels

Heritage Cairns

Cairns City Palms

Cairns Queens Court

Reef Palms Motel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Aspect Central

Motel Nomad Cairns

A1 Inn the City

Lake Central

Cairns City Motel

Port Douglas Motel

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Yungaburra Park Motel

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Mantra Esplanade

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

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Crystalbrook Flynn

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Crystalbrook Bailey

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