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Our top choices for Cairns and Barrier Reef motels

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

1. 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 ￥13,425
￥14,767 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
A swimming pool with a stone border, a metal fence, and a staircase leading to a blue building.

2. Aspect Central

Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Budget price"
Australia
Raymond
The price is ￥11,580
￥12,738 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Aspect Central
A balcony with a table and chairs, a bed with a pillow, and a view of buildings and mountains.

3. Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 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 ￥17,824
￥19,896 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Heritage Cairns
A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a rock formation.

4. Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel
3.5 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (889 reviews)
"Photos are misleading for the current condition. WiFi connectivity was terrible. Pool was ok."
Australia
Pagalavan
The price is ￥16,072
￥17,819 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Reef Palms Motel
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

5. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (24 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is ￥16,189
￥17,808 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Cairns Southgate Hotel
A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk.

6. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay"
Australia
Peter
The price is ￥12,009
￥13,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Cairns Queens Court
A pool area with a swan sculpture, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

7. 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 ￥13,705
￥15,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Motel Nomad Cairns
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

8. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North
4.8 out of 10, (22 reviews)
"It was a great location"
Australia
Rohan
The price is ￥12,993
￥14,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
The Reef Motel
A modern hotel with self-contained apartments, a swimming pool, and a BBQ area.

9. 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 ￥16,111
￥17,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Cairns City Palms
A hotel room with a bed, a window, a nightstand, and a chair.

10. 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 ￥15,084
￥16,706 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Cairns City Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a lamp.

11. Lake Central

Lake Central
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (212 reviews)
"Clean room great price basic and met our needs."
Canada
Steven
The price is ￥15,328
￥16,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Lake Central
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a washing machine, and a large window with a view of trees.

12. Atherton Motel

Atherton Motel
3.5 star property
Atherton
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (229 reviews)
"A clean comfortable motel with friendly helpful staff."
Australia
Linda
The price is ￥16,760
￥18,562 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Atherton Motel
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Top Cairns and Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed in a king suite that overlooked the marina and esplanade. The view was well worth the extra. We enjoyed our room and the extras that came with it. Access to private lounge that included a large buffet breakfast and 2 hour happy hour every day for both of us was clearly worth the upgrade. Location was very close to good restaurants and walking distance to everything. Both location and accommodations were safe and well maintained. Highly recommend!"
Kathryn 5-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

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Cairns and Barrier Reef Motels information

Number of reviews
4,519
Accommodation
15 Motels
Lowest Price
￥12,738
Highest Price
￥19,896

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