Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 20:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Cairns North, just steps from Cairns Esplanade and a 3-minute drive from Reef Fleet Terminal. It is 0.3 mi from Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland and 0.5 mi from Cairns Base Hospital.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, which is seasonal.

Stay at Tropical Queenslander in Cairns

Average nightly price at Tropical Queenslander by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$78
February	US$75
March	US$81
April	US$85
May	US$91
June	US$96
July	US$107
August	US$119
September	US$107
October	US$90
November	US$78
December	US$83

What guests think

Tropical Queenslander suits budget travelers seeking simple stays, offering low prices, friendly service, and a convenient spot between Cairns airport and town near the Esplanade and hospital, though several guests find it a fair walk to shops and the center. Rooms are dated but functional, often with comfortable beds and basic kitchenettes; a few mention noise from pedestrians or planes. Cleanliness feedback is mixed, ranging from spotless rooms to reports of mould, pests, and unclean bathrooms. Facilities are simple, with secure parking that locks at night and a pool, though guests note late-return parking limits, worn common areas, and occasional access issues. Overall, expect budget accommodation with convenient access and variable standards.

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Facilities

Secure parking and a pool are available; the gate locks at 10 pm, limiting late returns, and some guests found the pool inaccessible. Common areas and exterior paths appear worn and in need of maintenance.

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Susan

12 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Enjoyed our stay. good pool, bus to the city or 225min walk.

4

Janette

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed. Good kitchen facility. Narrow steps to level 1. Needs refurbishment. Planes noise.

6

Sylvanna

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great position, clean room with clean linen. Kitchenette with microwave and electric jug. A bedspread or bed cover would have been appreciated. Security gate locked at 10pm so after returning from a concert our car had to remain on the street for the night. Overall a clean, low cost accomodation option close to the hospital and esplanade.

8

Paul

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room for stop over or a few days. Secure parking is a bonus. Rooms are clean and bathroom is dated but useable. Bed was comfortable. No noise outside after pool closed on time. Late check in instructions very clear and precise and had no trouble self checking in. Have stayed here many times.

8

Maria

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here before whilst my partner was in Cairns Base Hospital. It gave me peace of mind to park my car at the property and know it was safe, especially with the gate being locked at nighttime. It is conveniently located and within walking distance of the hospital. Excellent reception and housekeeping service.

4

Jason

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room had old damaged mattresses without blankets. Ants everywhere throughout the room Pools were not accessible and the key to the room didn’t work

6

Angus

5 Aug 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

did not get cleaned every day as stated, could not park car inside hotel grounds if you returned after 10pm

6

Simon

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bit of a walk to town. Very run down.

6

Neil

13 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Relatively cheap but very old and dated. Exterior building needs urgent clean (paths moldy and unsafe to walk on in rain) and urgent garden maintenance. Rooms good size and close to hospital.

4

Archibald

18 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bathtub was black. There was barbed wire on the fences. It felt like being in a prison camp

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: several guests found rooms spotless, while others reported mould, pests, dirty linens, and unclean bathrooms.

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Sharon

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There have been over the top toxic reviews of this place a while ago when now it’s a very good affordable motel room. Nothing wrong with it. Pristine cleanliness, an excellent manager, cold air con, fab outside balcony, even buscuits with the coffee and a bath to soak in. And so cheaper than similar motels. I visit cairns often and this will be my new motel to stay in.

6

Sylvanna

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great position, clean room with clean linen. Kitchenette with microwave and electric jug. A bedspread or bed cover would have been appreciated. Security gate locked at 10pm so after returning from a concert our car had to remain on the street for the night. Overall a clean, low cost accomodation option close to the hospital and esplanade.

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Paul

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room for stop over or a few days. Secure parking is a bonus. Rooms are clean and bathroom is dated but useable. Bed was comfortable. No noise outside after pool closed on time. Late check in instructions very clear and precise and had no trouble self checking in. Have stayed here many times.

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Sheree

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I felt very unsafe. Room I was very old mould in shower, couch filthy stain carpet soiled. Key in lock box with other keys can these sort of keys be copied? Even with extra Lock on door I felt very unsafe. I went to a different hotel straight away.

2

Bestha

30 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wouldn't stay here again has the Lady at the Service desk was rude & the customer service wasn't good, bathroom wasn't really cleaned properly.

4

Lisa

6 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,331 nights

Initially given the key to another guests room. When I did get into my room, there were public hairs on the toilet seat and the toilet was unflushed. Consequently, the room smelt terrible. Also a badly stained lounge and dirty sheets. Never again.

10

David

23 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a one night stay. The place is very clean and comfortable

4

Michael

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bathroom and toilet were extremely small, the property was very dirty.

6

Jennifer

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cheap place for a late night landing. Old nothing like the photos. Spotlessly clean. Great friendly staff. It is what it is………old……..clean ………cheap.

6

Syed

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location but service could be better, cleanliness of the property needs to improve as well. Seen plenty of cockroaches right at the doorstep of our room.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated but functional, often with comfortable beds and basic kitchenettes. Some mention noise from pedestrians or planes, limited room features, or layouts smaller than expected.

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Nadean

7 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very run down, bathroom was old the bathroom sink could be completely removed from the cabinet, hot water took forever to warm up (10 minutes min!) bathroom taps were all loose and unsafe for my son to use unsupervised. Everything was very outdated, room didn’t feel secure with the door lock either. Room was clean but lack of supplies like no extra towels to use the pool or dishwashing liquid to wash up more then once.

4

Jake

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Small and compact and over price,

4

Janette

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed. Good kitchen facility. Narrow steps to level 1. Needs refurbishment. Planes noise.

8

Paul

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room for stop over or a few days. Secure parking is a bonus. Rooms are clean and bathroom is dated but useable. Bed was comfortable. No noise outside after pool closed on time. Late check in instructions very clear and precise and had no trouble self checking in. Have stayed here many times.

10

Robert

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good, but not very quiet at night with noisy pedestrians

8

Shiralee

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Really great location. Staff helpful and friendly. Very good price for what you get. Really enjoyed all the amenities, toiletries inside the room. They thought of everything.

8

Seiichi

6 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

3泊しましたが、細かいこと言えば、いろいろありますが、部屋は広く、エアコンは正確に効き、冷蔵庫、電子レンジ、電気ポットがあり、コストパフォーマンスは非常によく、割りきれば、いいホテルです。私は再利用します。今日泊まっている4つ星ホテルより過ごしやすい。

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Carol

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Under the impression we were booking more apartment with separate bedroom. When we good there, no separate bedroom and wifi was so poor we had to charge rooms and ended up in motel room and paid too much for that. Kitchenette was almost non-existent ans no real area to sit and eat so had to eat dinner out every night. Wouldn't stay here again.

6

Naomi

15 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room needs to renovated. It feels & looks like things have been bogged & siliconed very unsuccessfully. The were quite a few of the local Indigenous population just hanging which made us uncomfortable. Very comfortable beds though & very close to the northern end of the esplanade.

6

David

9 Jan 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The AIr Conditioner needs regas it is not geting cool enough to even chill the room .

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Service

Staff are often friendly and helpful, with clear late check-in instructions reported. A few guests experienced rude service, limited reception hours, or a key mix-up.

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Sharon

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There have been over the top toxic reviews of this place a while ago when now it’s a very good affordable motel room. Nothing wrong with it. Pristine cleanliness, an excellent manager, cold air con, fab outside balcony, even buscuits with the coffee and a bath to soak in. And so cheaper than similar motels. I visit cairns often and this will be my new motel to stay in.

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john

9 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

very friendly staff

8

Wayne

17 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Manager was very helpful Nothing was a challenge for her Very good at her job

8

Paul

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room for stop over or a few days. Secure parking is a bonus. Rooms are clean and bathroom is dated but useable. Bed was comfortable. No noise outside after pool closed on time. Late check in instructions very clear and precise and had no trouble self checking in. Have stayed here many times.

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Bestha

30 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wouldn't stay here again has the Lady at the Service desk was rude & the customer service wasn't good, bathroom wasn't really cleaned properly.

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Clive

4 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly and helpful

8

Maria

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here before whilst my partner was in Cairns Base Hospital. It gave me peace of mind to park my car at the property and know it was safe, especially with the gate being locked at nighttime. It is conveniently located and within walking distance of the hospital. Excellent reception and housekeeping service.

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GISELE

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

La réception est rarement ouverte par contre du matériel à cuisiner a été ajouté suite à mon précédent avis

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Lisa

6 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,331 nights

Initially given the key to another guests room. When I did get into my room, there were public hairs on the toilet seat and the toilet was unflushed. Consequently, the room smelt terrible. Also a badly stained lounge and dirty sheets. Never again.

6

Jennifer

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cheap place for a late night landing. Old nothing like the photos. Spotlessly clean. Great friendly staff. It is what it is………old……..clean ………cheap.

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Location

Convenient for the hospital and Esplanade, and between the airport and Cairns town centre. It can be a walk to shops or town, and a few guests felt the surrounding area less comfortable.

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Sylvanna

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great position, clean room with clean linen. Kitchenette with microwave and electric jug. A bedspread or bed cover would have been appreciated. Security gate locked at 10pm so after returning from a concert our car had to remain on the street for the night. Overall a clean, low cost accomodation option close to the hospital and esplanade.

4

Elizabeth

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bit of a walk to the shops

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Maria

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here before whilst my partner was in Cairns Base Hospital. It gave me peace of mind to park my car at the property and know it was safe, especially with the gate being locked at nighttime. It is conveniently located and within walking distance of the hospital. Excellent reception and housekeeping service.

6

Prawesh

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and affordable place to live near the esplanade

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Simon

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bit of a walk to town. Very run down.

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Greg

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

EASY TO FIND FROM THE AIRPORT

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Brian

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Good location

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Arthur

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A convenient place to stay for a night, midway between the airport and Cairns town centre.

6

Naomi

15 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room needs to renovated. It feels & looks like things have been bogged & siliconed very unsuccessfully. The were quite a few of the local Indigenous population just hanging which made us uncomfortable. Very comfortable beds though & very close to the northern end of the esplanade.

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Emma

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked the convivence of the location, my room was nice and clean. I enjoyed my stay at the Tropical Queenslander.

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Dining

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Sharon

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There have been over the top toxic reviews of this place a while ago when now it’s a very good affordable motel room. Nothing wrong with it. Pristine cleanliness, an excellent manager, cold air con, fab outside balcony, even buscuits with the coffee and a bath to soak in. And so cheaper than similar motels. I visit cairns often and this will be my new motel to stay in.

4

Carol

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Under the impression we were booking more apartment with separate bedroom. When we good there, no separate bedroom and wifi was so poor we had to charge rooms and ended up in motel room and paid too much for that. Kitchenette was almost non-existent ans no real area to sit and eat so had to eat dinner out every night. Wouldn't stay here again.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6 $122	7 $104	8 $104	9 $104	10 $104
11 $104	12 $104	13 $104	14 $114	15 $114	16 $114	17 $100
18 $100	19 $114	20 $114	21 $100	22 $100	23 $100	24 $100
25 $100	26 $100	27 $100	28 $100	29 $100	30 $100	31 $100

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $100	2 $100	3 $100	4 $99	5 $101	6 $101	7 $100
8 $100	9 $101	10 $100	11 $100	12 $100	13 $100	14 $100
15 $100	16 $100	17 $101	18 $100	19 $100	20 $101	21 $100
22 $101	23 $100	24 $100	25 $101	26 $100	27 $100	28 $104
29 $101	30 $104

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