Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking height restrictions apply.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The motel is located in the heart of Cairns, within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Cairns Esplanade. It is approximately 0.6 km from Cairns Night Markets and 0.9 km from Reef Hotel Casino. The preferred airport is Cairns International Airport, located about 6.3 km away.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available. The pool is seasonal and operational hours are not specified.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Information about extra beds and cribs is not specified, but guests must contact the property in advance to reserve cribs or infant beds.

Cairns City Motel - Comfortable Stay in Cairns

Average nightly price at Cairns City Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$71
February	$69
March	$71
April	$77
May	$77
June	$89
July	$88
August	$93
September	$90
October	$84
November	$84
December	$77

What guests think

Across reviews of Cairns City Motel, travellers highlight the central, walkable location and budget-friendly simplicity, while recurring drawbacks include limited on-site parking, dated rooms with maintenance issues, and occasional noise or cleanliness concerns.

Service is widely described as friendly and helpful, though reception is not always staffed. Many rooms include practical appliances like a fridge, kettle and microwave. Expect a straightforward stay that prioritizes value over frills.

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Facilities

On-site parking is limited, with several guests using street parking. Not enough consistent mentions of other facilities.

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Angela

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Great location. Easy walking to beach, shops, night market and casino. Older unit but had everything we needed. Lovely helpful staff. Down side only 6 car parks. If you miss out on a car park you have to park out side on the street. I would definetly stay here again.

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Patricia

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Polite & professional staff at check in. The pool was lovely. The room was simple, but clean & had everything I needed. I would stay again.

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Richard

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Cairns City Motel is a good place to stay, it is clean, centrally located and not expensive. It is close to the Aquarium, Markets and Waterfront Precinct. The only downside is that the reception area is only staffed for limited hours and only has 6 off-street parking spaces. I will definitely stay there again.

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enrique luis

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

muy buena ubicación. Parking reducido. Colchón hundido.

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Albert

Nov 30, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

There is only limited parking spots

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Janette

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic accommodation, only limited parking, therefore parking on street required.

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John

Jul 28, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Room did not have appropriate chairs for the table/bench. Used external chairs that were not suitable. Limited car parking. Otherwise OK

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Catherine

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Customers smoking outside was annoying as the smoke came in windows. Needs smokers to be away from rooms.

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Neal

Mar 25, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Shower was similar to an outdoor leaking tap, no pressure at all, almost non functional at times. The shower cubicle itself in terrible state, broken tap covers, floor just left to decay. Air conditioner loud and full of dust. Very little amount of car parking, during week days you may find yourself having to park blocks away from motel. The bed was the only non-negative aspect of the room.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms clean, while others reported mold, odors, or dirty bathrooms and linens.

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Veronique

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean , friendly staff

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Phillip

Feb 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was great, the room was clean and the fridge was a decent sise with aseparate freezer, nice hot shower with good water pressure...room was well priced.

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Wayne

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only thing good about the place was the pillows n the bedside lights. (Could have used them for pig chasin. Bed was terrible, no locks on door, A/C Smelt moldy, mold on shower curtain n every groove of the tiny shower cubicle. Showerhead was either blocked or no water pressure.

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Max

Nov 27, 2025

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staff great room very clean

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Ross

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The unit was dirty, we had to ask for a change of towels after our second night. The sheets sufficed for 3 nights and there was no dining area. This ultimately suited us as we were out for the whole three nights.

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Haydon

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, met my needs for an overnight stay close to the CBD.

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TAKASHI

Mar 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

17日と23日に滞在、17日に滞在した部屋は浴室が汚い、23日の滞在した部屋は普通でした。

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Michael

Jul 18, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Strong smoke smell in the room, very unsafe window for children, unsafe electrical equipment.

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Katrina

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The room i was allocated appeared to be in utter disrepair, The sink was crusty and rusting out of the wall. There was a Large Hole in the wall! Missing patches of floorboard, Power outlet looked very concerning with paint flaking around exterior. Also the room/Carpet smelled strongly of urine. Was planning o having a coworker join me at this establishment in the next few days; However have cancelled their reservation and booked elsewhere.

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Nick

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient, clean, friendly staff.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and simple, with practical appliances like a fridge, microwave and kettle; several guests noted maintenance problems with bathrooms or air conditioning and occasional noise.

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Angela

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Great location. Easy walking to beach, shops, night market and casino. Older unit but had everything we needed. Lovely helpful staff. Down side only 6 car parks. If you miss out on a car park you have to park out side on the street. I would definetly stay here again.

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Patricia

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Polite & professional staff at check in. The pool was lovely. The room was simple, but clean & had everything I needed. I would stay again.

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Phillip

Feb 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was great, the room was clean and the fridge was a decent sise with aseparate freezer, nice hot shower with good water pressure...room was well priced.

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enrique luis

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

muy buena ubicación. Parking reducido. Colchón hundido.

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Brian

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a ground floor room. It was old but adequate even noisy, but we slept well.

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Tamara

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly and helpful staff, comfortable bed and a great location as it was only a short walk to shops ,restaurants and the esplanade..will definitely stay again.

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John

Jul 28, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Room did not have appropriate chairs for the table/bench. Used external chairs that were not suitable. Limited car parking. Otherwise OK

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Tairini

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel sem manutenção , ar condicionado não gelava, janela do banheiro quebrada onde o vizinho poderia nos ver tomar banho e até mesmo adentrar no quarto .

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Neal

Mar 25, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Shower was similar to an outdoor leaking tap, no pressure at all, almost non functional at times. The shower cubicle itself in terrible state, broken tap covers, floor just left to decay. Air conditioner loud and full of dust. Very little amount of car parking, during week days you may find yourself having to park blocks away from motel. The bed was the only non-negative aspect of the room.

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Philip

Jun 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cheap and cheerful, handy to take-away and dine-ins. Bed, shower, microwave and fridge all good

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, and after-hours key pickup made late arrivals easy; however, reception hours can be limited and one taxi booking did not eventuate.

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Wayne

Nov 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for local dining and very easy check in and check out. Clean and simple room with space. Own toilet and shower for privacy.😊 Girl at reception was friendly and thorough.

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Judith Ann

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

no extra pillows and we were told they would order a taxi for the airport but it didnt come.

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Patricia

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Polite & professional staff at check in. The pool was lovely. The room was simple, but clean & had everything I needed. I would stay again.

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Richard

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Cairns City Motel is a good place to stay, it is clean, centrally located and not expensive. It is close to the Aquarium, Markets and Waterfront Precinct. The only downside is that the reception area is only staffed for limited hours and only has 6 off-street parking spaces. I will definitely stay there again.

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Renee

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It's clean and has the necessities. Nothing fancy, but we don't need fancy. The manager was polite and helpful. We came after hours and had no problem getting our key from the lock box. A nice simple place to stay.

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Ware

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 13 nights

Friendly staff

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Tamara

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly and helpful staff, comfortable bed and a great location as it was only a short walk to shops ,restaurants and the esplanade..will definitely stay again.

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Basil

Jan 3, 2024

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Stayed 15 nights

My family and I (3 adults) stayed here for 16 days/nights for the 2023 - 2024 festive period. The Manager (Craig) and the housekeeping staff were very helpful and friendly to us during our stay. I/We will definitely book and stay at the motel in the next visit to Cairns, Australia. Thank you Craig & Cairns City Motel!

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Basil

Feb 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My 2nd stay with my family of three within three months. Very friendly, hospitable & convenient.

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Julie-Ann

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 11 nights

Staff were lovely and helpful. Walking distance to everything you need for a 11 day stay

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Location

Most guests say the location is central and walkable to the Esplanade, shops and dining, though a few found it less convenient.

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karen

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close enough to walk to eating spots on esplanade and CBD

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Rachel

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location of the property was great!

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Angela

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Great location. Easy walking to beach, shops, night market and casino. Older unit but had everything we needed. Lovely helpful staff. Down side only 6 car parks. If you miss out on a car park you have to park out side on the street. I would definetly stay here again.

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Jade

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Centre of town within walking distance of the Esplanade.

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Christopher

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Location perfect. Very close to Sea and everything in walking distance, never the same road to or from town, differant route always.

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Estelle

Sep 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very central

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Sheng Shin

Feb 25, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

not convenient

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Tamara

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly and helpful staff, comfortable bed and a great location as it was only a short walk to shops ,restaurants and the esplanade..will definitely stay again.

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Sheng Shin

Feb 13, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Far from stores and restaurants

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Thomas

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Walking distance to Esplanade and wharf

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Ross

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The unit was dirty, we had to ask for a change of towels after our second night. The sheets sufficed for 3 nights and there was no dining area. This ultimately suited us as we were out for the whole three nights.

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