With 170 apartments across 18 buildings, The Lakes Cairns Resort and Spa is an 11-acre (4.45-hectare) complex with low-rise homestyle apartments and resort-style amenities. Two of the apartment complexes have elevator access, and the remainder are accessible by stairs. Complimentary buggy service provides transfer of guests and luggage to and from reception and the outer apartments.

Dining options at The Lakes Cairns Resort and Spa include the Tuscan Table Italian restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the alfresco Lime Bar open from late morning daily. The hotel provides 4 swimming pools, and bicycle hire for active guests. A games room is also available, with table games and video games.

Other guest services and facilities include a concierge, desk, dry cleaning, currency exchange, tour assistance, and express check-in and check-out. Secure guest parking, using a swipe access card, is available. A guest transit lounge at the front of the property provides complimentary tea and coffee and a TV, along with shower and toilet facilities. A full-service spa above reception offers a hair salon as well as beauty services. A resort shop is also available on site.

The resort's child-friendly facilities include a playground. The playground and activities center are unsupervised and require that all children be in the company of an adult. An unsupervised games room includes air hockey, 8 ball, and driving machines. Two of the freeform swimming pools have shallow areas suitable for children, and require adult supervision. Child minding/babysitting services may be arranged through reception, upon request (surcharges apply).

Business services: A business meeting room on the first level of the Monduran building is suitable for up to 80 guests. Audiovisual equipment includes a flip chart and a data projector (surcharges). Other equipment may be available on request. High-speed Internet ports are in the meeting room. A marquis can be set up beside the pool for events, and catering is possible. Laptop computers may be requested, and hired as required. Click on the below link for more details.

Tuscan Table - This Italian restaurant has just opened in the reception building serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. The Tuscan Table opens at 6:30 AM with breakfast and lunch café style and then serves dinner from 6 PM. The new restaurant also offers take away options to all in house guests. You will be able to place a take away order by dialing ext 420 from your room phone. Payment and collection of takeaway food will be from the Restaurant.

Lime Bar - An alfresco bar, with a selection of beers, wines, and other beverages, the bar also has a light menu that may include potato wedges, nachos, and burgers. The bar is open from late morning, daily, and is located in the Monduran building.

Recreational opportunities within The Lakes Cairns Resort and Spa include three freeform pools and a fourth lap pool. A floodlit tennis court can be hired on an hourly basis, with ball fees applicable. A Bocce (lawn bowling) lawn is also available. The fitness center has a selection of weight machines, fit balls, cardiovascular equipment, including cycles and a rowing machine, and mats. Guests must request a key from reception for use of the fitness room. Bicycle hire can be arranged through reception, with bikes on site.

Nearby recreational activities include walks through the Botanical Park and Centennial Lakes, adjacent to the resort. Bird watching is also recommended, as more than 130 species live in the vicinity. With the resort's proximity to Cairns city, guests can participate in other activities within 3 km, including helicopter sightseeing from Marlin Marina, and scuba diving and snorkeling tours from the city pier and wharfs. Golf is available for nonmembers at the Paradise Palms Golf course, located approximately 25 km from the hotel. The Esplanade recreational area offers a children's playground and a 3-km boardwalk, with fitness areas and workout facilities strategically placed along the walk. The hotel can assist with tours that include horse riding, sky diving, rafting, and canoeing, all within 30 km of the hotel. Tours to the Great Barrier Reef can also be arranged.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

REDS Day Spa offers individual rooms for massage and other treatments, with a Vichy shower wet room, and male and female change rooms. The Spa is located atop the stairs in the lobby, above reception. Click the link(s) below for more details.

Hydro Wrap (60 minutes): A light exfoliation prepares the skin for a hydrating thermal wrap, enhanced with personalized aromatherapy oils. The aloe-based treatment wrap is followed by a Vichy shower. Application of Dermalogica body moisturizer rehydrates the skin.

Relaxation Massage (60 minutes): Light to medium pressure, a gentle massage to relax the mind and body and release aches and pains.

Revitalizing Facial (90 minutes): Combined vitamin and hydroxy acid exfoliation, energizing massage to release tensions, and Dermalogica's contour masque effectively firms and smoothes the skin.

Body Exfoliation (30 minutes): An exfoliating scrub infused with aromatherapy oils smoothes the skin, releases stress from the muscles, and relaxes the senses. A Vichy shower cleanses and rejuvenates, and Dermalogica moisturizer is applied.

Back, Neck, and Shoulders (30 minutes): A tailored massage using a relaxing technique to stretch out and release all tensions in the back, neck, and shoulders.

Marine Mud Wrap (60 minutes): A seaweed and mineral mud poultice to detoxify, exfoliate, and nourish the skin, sealed in a warm wrap. Also infused with botanical extracts and fruit enzymes to smooth and soften, the wrap is followed by a Vichy shower and completed with a Dermalogica moisturizer.

Mens Back Treatment (30 minutes): A deep cleansing scrub and extraction, clears the skin of impurities, then a masque under steam, and massage complete the treatment.

Purely Body Package (2 hours): Commences with a body wrap, followed by a Vichy shower, relaxation massage, and scalp massage.

REDS Day Spa treatments are based on healthy principles for relaxation, and include signature therapies including Purely Body Treatment package, incorporating skin wrap, Vichy shower, and scalp and body massages.

REDS Spa uses Dermalogica skin care products.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

• Breakfast fee: AUD 25 per person (approximately)
• Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 24 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
• Fee for wireless Internet in business center: AUD 24 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
• Additional towels/sheets are available for a fee
• Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

AAA Tourism Pty Ltd assigns an official STAR Rating for accommodations in Australia. This Aparthotel property is rated 4.5 stars.