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Our top choices for Cairns and Barrier Reef motels

A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

1. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"excellent clean hotel"
Australia
Mr Charles A
The price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
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.

2. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Good for your weekend hotel"
Australia
Ryoichi
The price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Cairns Queens Court
A modern hotel with self-contained apartments, a swimming pool, and a BBQ area.

3. Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (580 reviews)
"Good for over night stay between snorkelling."
Australia
jyoti
The price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Cairns City Palms
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, (902 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 AU$108
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Reef Palms Motel
A swimming pool with a stone border, a metal fence, and a staircase leading to a blue building.

5. Aspect Central

Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent customer service friendly staff clean rooms ,- quite hotel "
Australia
BERES
The price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Aspect Central
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

6. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North
5.0 out of 10, (40 reviews)
"It was a great location"
Australia
Rohan
The price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
The Reef Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

7. 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 AU$129
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
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, (208 reviews)
"My stay here was very enjoyable. Quiet, and very relaxing."
Australia
Dianne
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Motel Nomad Cairns
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a lamp.

9. Lake Central

Lake Central
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (221 reviews)
"Very clean, great location and close to everything in the city. Very friendly and family owned"
Australia
Fiona
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Lake Central
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, (380 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 AU$135
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Cairns City Motel
A clear pool surrounded by rocks and a brick pathway.

11. A1 Inn the City

A1 Inn the City
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.4 out of 10, Good, (160 reviews)
"Great value and location. "
Australia
Bill
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
A1 Inn the City
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, (231 reviews)
"A clean comfortable motel with friendly helpful staff."
Australia
Linda
The price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Atherton Motel
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Top Cairns and Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade

8/10 Good
"Helpful and friendly staff, room was fine, beach towels came with the room and were able to be swapped, as were bath towels. Lack of plug sockets in useful places however. Had to charge phone in wardrobe. All in all, very good stay."
James 4-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Mantra Esplanade

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Cairns and Barrier Reef Motels information

Number of reviews
1,631
Accommodation
15 Motels
Lowest Price
AU$104
Highest Price
AU$199

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