A railway station named Kuranda Railway Station with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and ferns.

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Next weekend
18 Sept - 20 Sept
In two weeks
25 Sept - 27 Sept
In one month
9 Oct - 11 Oct
In two months
6 Nov - 8 Nov

Our top choices for Kuranda motels

Room

1. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (103 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
Front of property

2. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (23 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Cairns Southgate Hotel
Outdoor pool

3. 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 AU$152
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Reef Palms Motel
Pool

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 AU$118
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Aspect Central
Twin Room

5. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North
4.8 out of 10, (19 reviews)
"It was a great location"
Australia
Rohan
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
The Reef Motel
Outdoor pool

6. 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 AU$124
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Motel Nomad Cairns
Reception

7. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Wish the rooms were made up even for less then 6 days, but other wise pretty alright."
Australia
Samantha Jayne
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Cairns Queens Court
King Room with Spa | View from room

8. Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 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 AU$179
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Heritage Cairns
Property entrance

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 AU$153
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Cairns City Palms
Queen Ensuite Room

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 AU$160
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Cairns City Motel
Apartment, 1 Bedroom

11. Lake Central

Lake Central
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (211 reviews)
"The host had really good communication leading up to our stay and was friendly and helpful throughout, including when we met her at Lake Central. Fairly basic room and amenities, but the location was really great."
Australia
Cath
The price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Lake Central
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Top Kuranda Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Very friendly and kind"
Cheryl Piret 3-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Find out more about Kuranda

Kuranda Motels information

Number of reviews
3,264
Accommodation
16 Motels
Lowest Price
AU$118
Highest Price
AU$179

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Kuranda?
If you can't find a motel in Kuranda, allow Expedia help you find a motel or something similar from more than 1472 lodging options in the larger area. Just use our search tools to filter by price per night or money-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.
What is a motel?
When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. With a stay at a motel, you'll often have access to your room directly from the car park. In the US, motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip holidays, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Kuranda?
Here you'll find some of our customers' favourite motels to choose from in the larger area. Cairns Queens Court is located 17.7 km from the heart of Kuranda. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Heritage Cairns: Free WiFi and parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as air conditioning. Central Kuranda is 11.2 mi (18 km) away. The Reef Motel: Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Located 10.6 mi (17 km) from the heart of Kuranda. Lake Central: Central Kuranda is 11.5 mi (18.4 km) away. Laundry facilities and an outdoor pool are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a kitchenette. Motel Nomad Cairns: 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from the heart of Kuranda. Enjoy access to the conference centre, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.
What things can I to do in Kuranda?
These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Rainforestation Nature Park, Barron Gorge National Park and Kuranda National Park. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Kuranda Koala Gardens, Kuranda Candy Kitchen and Australian Venom Zoo. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets, Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station and Wet Tropics of Queensland.
What's the weather like in Kuranda?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Kuranda to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in Kuranda are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 278 mm of rainfall.
What are my options for getting around Kuranda while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Kuranda to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.), which is located 8.7 mi (14.1 km) away. If you want to venture outside the area, hop on a train at Kuranda Station.

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