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Our top choices for Cairns and Barrier Reef motels

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.

1. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay"
Australia
Peter
The price is ￥9,551
￥10,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Cairns Queens Court
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

2. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (36 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is ￥12,994
￥14,523 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Cairns Southgate Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

3. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North
4.8 out of 10, (31 reviews)
"It was a great location"
Australia
Rohan
The price is ￥10,300
￥11,351 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
The Reef Motel
A swimming pool with a stone border, a metal fence, and a staircase leading to a blue building.

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 ￥10,869
￥11,956 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Aspect Central
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

5. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (105 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is ￥12,211
￥13,432 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a rock formation.

6. Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel
3.5 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (899 reviews)
"Property looks a bit dated but the room was well decorated and fresh and tidy. Only a few blocks back from the Esplanade but quite a walk to central Cairns. Staff helpful and obliging."
Australia
Jo
The price is ￥13,124
￥14,633 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Reef Palms Motel
A modern hotel with self-contained apartments, a swimming pool, and a BBQ area.

7. Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (573 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 ￥13,069
￥14,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Cairns City Palms
A pool area with a swan sculpture, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

8. Motel Nomad Cairns

Motel Nomad Cairns
3.5 star property
Westcourt
7.2 out of 10, Good, (207 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 ￥11,898
￥13,088 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Motel Nomad Cairns
A hotel room with a bed, a window, a nightstand, and a chair.

9. Cairns City Motel

Cairns City Motel
2.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (378 reviews)
"The rooms were clean and ammenities made for a comfortable stay, best of all the bed and pillows were just right so I slept well every night of a 5 night stay - handy to the cafes, restaurants and the esplanade - good value for money."
Australia
Shane
The price is ￥14,246
￥15,829 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Cairns City Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a lamp.

10. Lake Central

Lake Central
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (216 reviews)
"Clean room great price basic and met our needs."
Canada
Steven
The price is ￥15,632
￥17,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Lake Central
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a washing machine, and a large window with a view of trees.

11. Atherton Motel

Atherton Motel
3.5 star property
Atherton
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (230 reviews)
"A clean comfortable motel with friendly helpful staff."
Australia
Linda
The price is ￥19,206
￥21,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Atherton Motel
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Top Cairns and Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice stay with a wonderful breakfast. Staff was so accommodating and helpful. Would definitely stay again."
Cathy 5-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

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Cairns and Barrier Reef Motels information

Number of reviews
2,327
Accommodation
15 Motels
Lowest Price
￥10,506
Highest Price
￥21,317

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