Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

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

Check-in is from 14:00 to 19:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of AUD 25.00, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The property is not wheelchair accessible. Specific accessibility features are not detailed.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to nearby attractions?

The property is located in Cairns (Woree), within a 10-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. It is 1.4 km from Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre and 1.8 km from Henleys Hill Dog Park.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

The property features an outdoor pool. Operational hours and seasonal availability are not specified.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

What are the policies for extra beds and cribs?

Cribs and rollaway beds are available for a fee of AUD 10.00 per day, and advance request is required.

South Cairns Resort - Comfortable Motel in Cairns

Average nightly price at South Cairns Resort by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
February	US$97
March	US$123
July	US$88
September	US$102
October	US$93

What guests think

Across recent reviews, South Cairns Resort draws mixed feedback: guests like the convenient location, low prices, and some clean, comfortable rooms, but many note dated facilities, poor maintenance, cigarette smells, and inconsistent cleanliness, with noise and safety concerns for families.

Several reviewers praised friendly, helpful staff and found the rooms acceptable for a short, affordable stay. Common areas and exteriors are frequently described as run-down, with clutter, smoke, and a noticeable presence of long-term residents. Expect budget lodging with variable standards and limited polish.

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Facilities

Facilities appear dated and run-down, with cluttered walkways and some maintenance problems. Pool feedback ranges from clean or fantastic to avoided, and the guest laundry reportedly did not work.

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Isaac

8 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy location to access. Pool is fantastic. Common areas had many ashtrays full of cigarette butts. Smelt of ciggarettes everywhere.

4

HEIDI

10 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived at the property and there seemed to be people living there full time as there were kids toys, dog in a pen and the place had a dirty feel. Rusty railings, chewing gum on the tiles, dirty walking areas and people smoking. The place Definitely does not look like the photos, where the place is clean and gleaming. Ended up staying elsewhere as we had a work vehicle full of tools etc. Sad really as we stayed there years ago and it was a perfect place. I do understand if people are living there due to accommodation shortage etc but people booking need to be aware and the photos need to be updated.

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David

27 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This property is kot suitable for anyone to stay at. Our room had been double booked, so the lady on the front desk opted to put us into another family room (the only plus about our stay). We checked in, and had to walk through a hallway full of furniture and cigarette smoke to get to our room. Our room smelled of cigarettes, hot water did not work, the lights in the 2nd bedroom didnt work, the tv did not work. We were warned that paedophiles and drug users lived in the hotel so we should keep a close eye on the children at all times. We did not feel safe. We checked out after staying 1 out of 4 nights. The front desk agreed to refund our money, but will not respond to wotif.

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Matt

16 Apr 2024

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This is by far the worst motel I have stayed in in my life. There is no resort feel here apart from the center pool which we dared not enter. The rooms are not maintained. Just check out the pictures! Cockroach right next to the microwave. The shower head also spays water sidewards as a bonus feature which wets the toilet and the rest of the bathroom. The bed rolls around on the tiled floor. The bath towels are so thin they remind me of a mini camping towel. They need to up their game. I will be seeking a full refund. We were also woken up at 3am by the restaurant staff talking loudly outside our window. Avoid at all costs.

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Jodie

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was not ready until 2 hours after check in time, washing machines didnt work, clutter all through walkway to room, people partying outside room, dogs in rooms and in gardens, very noisy. Light not working in bedroom. Remote for tv not working. No one in reception, had to keep calling a mobile number for any assistance. Wi fi did not work either.

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vivian

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Pour la chambre, elle était à peu près propre mais sans plus, elle est à rafraîchir . La literie est correcte, la vaisselle est présente et on peut cuisiner sans problème. Le très gros point noir c'est l'environnement, il est très sale et devant les portes des chambres voisines traînent toutes sortes d objets et saletés. Je ne conseille vraiment pas ce resort qui n'en est pas un, loin de là !!

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Stacey

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

South Cairns resort was ok. It was dire need of maintenance and was very run down. Our rooms were clean and our requirements were met.

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Alexandrine

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Arrivée avant 18h, personne à l accueil. Numéro à contacter : impossible pour nous de joindre la personne désignée à la réception. Attente de 20 minutes voire plus pour enfin trouver la personne responsable. Etat général du motel très moyen, équipements vétustes, sales, des matelas et affaires qui trainent partout. Impression d'un motel en perdition, transformé en hotel social ! 2 chambres qui communiquent, spacieuses. Serviettes et petits necessaires de toilettes fournis. Équipement d'une chambre inutilisable car les prises électriques ne fonctionnent pas (seche cheveux, frigo, prises). La tv est cassée, son mais pas d images (écran cassé). 2 noms de motel différents et code wifi ne fonctionne pas. L eau de la piscine a l air propre. Maillot de bain qui traine au fond.

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Leanne

30 Jul 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

This property is very ordinary. It was cheap but we still paid too much. If we could have afforded to move elsewhere, we would have.

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Bijoy

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The price was reasonable as it is a old facilities , the rooms were okay but not the outdoor.Tv was not working and no Wi-Fi at all the time. The Tap was leaking. The mattress were really bad.

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Cleanliness

Several guests reported clean rooms. Others noted dirty or smoky common areas, leftover items, a cockroach, and stained or threadbare linens.

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Troy

11 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The accommodation was cheap and it was pretty clean but overall I wasn’t super impressed, the outside areas are pretty old and dated and look dirty and the furnishings, bedding bathrooms and rooms in general look pretty dated and the rooms aren’t very soundproof so you can hear a lot of activity going on outside. I guess you get what you pay for.

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hiroyuki

25 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Little bit old. But it was clean inside of the room.

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Barbara

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely little place to stay for our very short visit. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Very affordable. Will be staying again on our next visit.

4

Isaac

8 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy location to access. Pool is fantastic. Common areas had many ashtrays full of cigarette butts. Smelt of ciggarettes everywhere.

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Matt

16 Apr 2024

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This is by far the worst motel I have stayed in in my life. There is no resort feel here apart from the center pool which we dared not enter. The rooms are not maintained. Just check out the pictures! Cockroach right next to the microwave. The shower head also spays water sidewards as a bonus feature which wets the toilet and the rest of the bathroom. The bed rolls around on the tiled floor. The bath towels are so thin they remind me of a mini camping towel. They need to up their game. I will be seeking a full refund. We were also woken up at 3am by the restaurant staff talking loudly outside our window. Avoid at all costs.

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vivian

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Pour la chambre, elle était à peu près propre mais sans plus, elle est à rafraîchir . La literie est correcte, la vaisselle est présente et on peut cuisiner sans problème. Le très gros point noir c'est l'environnement, il est très sale et devant les portes des chambres voisines traînent toutes sortes d objets et saletés. Je ne conseille vraiment pas ce resort qui n'en est pas un, loin de là !!

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Liz

25 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was close to where we wanted to be. Beds were clean and fresh. Some maintenance issues in both rooms - ceiling fans were either like cyclones or hardly moving, only one bedside lamp was working in one of the rooms.Some attention to detail re cleaning was needed - old soap left behind, dirty cup in sink.

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Ian

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked for 2 adults and 1 child then shown a room with 1 double bed. Moved to different room but beds awful and room not clean.

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Kerrie

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, quiet street, room was clean and comfortable with a functional kitchenette setup.

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Jim

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We have made bookings with your company for many years and were shocked at the condition of this Motel. A patch in the base of the bath tub,pillows washed but stained.Smoke alarm wrapped up in a Cole’s bag. Window had security on it but unfortunately the glass window wouldn’t close over it. I think they are trying to make it nice but I am 81 years old and we left there at 2.00am as the noise and talking from outside our window was unbearable.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated with recurring maintenance issues (fans, lights, taps, showerheads, TV or remotes) and limited soundproofing; some found them clean, cozy, and comfortable for short stays. Wi-Fi often did not work.

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Troy

11 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The accommodation was cheap and it was pretty clean but overall I wasn’t super impressed, the outside areas are pretty old and dated and look dirty and the furnishings, bedding bathrooms and rooms in general look pretty dated and the rooms aren’t very soundproof so you can hear a lot of activity going on outside. I guess you get what you pay for.

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hiroyuki

25 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Little bit old. But it was clean inside of the room.

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DAVID

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Looks a little rough on the outside but the rooms are perfectly fine. If you want the best then pay the best. I'd stay here again no problem 👌

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william

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Restaurant wasn't open. Thats the reason I picked that place. Room wasn't set up with TV. Bath damaged needs to be replaced. Photos in adds are misleading. Place need extensive work.

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David

27 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This property is kot suitable for anyone to stay at. Our room had been double booked, so the lady on the front desk opted to put us into another family room (the only plus about our stay). We checked in, and had to walk through a hallway full of furniture and cigarette smoke to get to our room. Our room smelled of cigarettes, hot water did not work, the lights in the 2nd bedroom didnt work, the tv did not work. We were warned that paedophiles and drug users lived in the hotel so we should keep a close eye on the children at all times. We did not feel safe. We checked out after staying 1 out of 4 nights. The front desk agreed to refund our money, but will not respond to wotif.

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Jodie

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was not ready until 2 hours after check in time, washing machines didnt work, clutter all through walkway to room, people partying outside room, dogs in rooms and in gardens, very noisy. Light not working in bedroom. Remote for tv not working. No one in reception, had to keep calling a mobile number for any assistance. Wi fi did not work either.

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Liz

25 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was close to where we wanted to be. Beds were clean and fresh. Some maintenance issues in both rooms - ceiling fans were either like cyclones or hardly moving, only one bedside lamp was working in one of the rooms.Some attention to detail re cleaning was needed - old soap left behind, dirty cup in sink.

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Sharon

27 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

In general a good standard room hair dryer not working. towels thread bare need upgrading.But its a good place to stay staff very nice

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Kerrie

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, quiet street, room was clean and comfortable with a functional kitchenette setup.

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Bijoy

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The price was reasonable as it is a old facilities , the rooms were okay but not the outdoor.Tv was not working and no Wi-Fi at all the time. The Tap was leaking. The mattress were really bad.

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Service

Service is inconsistent: several guests describe friendly, helpful staff, but others report absent reception, check-in delays, double-booking, and poor responsiveness.

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Barbara

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely little place to stay for our very short visit. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Very affordable. Will be staying again on our next visit.

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David

27 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This property is kot suitable for anyone to stay at. Our room had been double booked, so the lady on the front desk opted to put us into another family room (the only plus about our stay). We checked in, and had to walk through a hallway full of furniture and cigarette smoke to get to our room. Our room smelled of cigarettes, hot water did not work, the lights in the 2nd bedroom didnt work, the tv did not work. We were warned that paedophiles and drug users lived in the hotel so we should keep a close eye on the children at all times. We did not feel safe. We checked out after staying 1 out of 4 nights. The front desk agreed to refund our money, but will not respond to wotif.

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Jodie

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was not ready until 2 hours after check in time, washing machines didnt work, clutter all through walkway to room, people partying outside room, dogs in rooms and in gardens, very noisy. Light not working in bedroom. Remote for tv not working. No one in reception, had to keep calling a mobile number for any assistance. Wi fi did not work either.

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Ian

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked for 2 adults and 1 child then shown a room with 1 double bed. Moved to different room but beds awful and room not clean.

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Sharon

27 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

In general a good standard room hair dryer not working. towels thread bare need upgrading.But its a good place to stay staff very nice

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Stacey

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

South Cairns resort was ok. It was dire need of maintenance and was very run down. Our rooms were clean and our requirements were met.

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Alexandrine

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Arrivée avant 18h, personne à l accueil. Numéro à contacter : impossible pour nous de joindre la personne désignée à la réception. Attente de 20 minutes voire plus pour enfin trouver la personne responsable. Etat général du motel très moyen, équipements vétustes, sales, des matelas et affaires qui trainent partout. Impression d'un motel en perdition, transformé en hotel social ! 2 chambres qui communiquent, spacieuses. Serviettes et petits necessaires de toilettes fournis. Équipement d'une chambre inutilisable car les prises électriques ne fonctionnent pas (seche cheveux, frigo, prises). La tv est cassée, son mais pas d images (écran cassé). 2 noms de motel différents et code wifi ne fonctionne pas. L eau de la piscine a l air propre. Maillot de bain qui traine au fond.

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Neomi

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Staff workers was very helpful and friendly, lovely accommodation would like to stay there again. Thankyou Andrew & Wife 👍

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Ketan

30 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location and nice staff

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Location

Location is convenient, with easy access and a quiet street for some; it is a short drive from central Cairns.

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Anthony

19 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was very old and absolutely not what we signed up for. Its outside cairns centre only by five minutes of a drive. Next time won’t stay there.

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Susan

24 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was convenient and affordable for quik overnighter for three

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Liz

25 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was close to where we wanted to be. Beds were clean and fresh. Some maintenance issues in both rooms - ceiling fans were either like cyclones or hardly moving, only one bedside lamp was working in one of the rooms.Some attention to detail re cleaning was needed - old soap left behind, dirty cup in sink.

8

Kerrie

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, quiet street, room was clean and comfortable with a functional kitchenette setup.

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Ketan

30 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location and nice staff

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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william

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Restaurant wasn't open. Thats the reason I picked that place. Room wasn't set up with TV. Bath damaged needs to be replaced. Photos in adds are misleading. Place need extensive work.

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Matt

16 Apr 2024

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This is by far the worst motel I have stayed in in my life. There is no resort feel here apart from the center pool which we dared not enter. The rooms are not maintained. Just check out the pictures! Cockroach right next to the microwave. The shower head also spays water sidewards as a bonus feature which wets the toilet and the rest of the bathroom. The bed rolls around on the tiled floor. The bath towels are so thin they remind me of a mini camping towel. They need to up their game. I will be seeking a full refund. We were also woken up at 3am by the restaurant staff talking loudly outside our window. Avoid at all costs.

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South Cairns Resort

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