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4.3/5Excellent! (941 reviews)
"Great location on the esplanade. Staff were friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. hotel has had renovations, kitchen dining was undergoing a renovation, so no breakfast was available."
Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2021
71 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD
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4.2/5Excellent! (716 reviews)
"Property is in a good location and the rooms were exceptionally clean. It does require a bit of maintenance, but the bed was good and the room quiet."
Reviewed on 29 Aug. 2021
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227 Lake Street, Cairns North, QLD
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4.1/5Very Good! (523 reviews)
"Pleasing stay, rooms are basic and a bit dated but satisfactory for a base."
Reviewed on 16 Sep. 2021
157 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD
3.3/5 (960 reviews)
"Close to everything walking distance to everything, free wifi, good value for money."
Reviewed on 21 Oct. 2020
3.5/5Good! (980 reviews)
"Located in central area of Cairns within easy walking distance of the many restaurants, retail areas and scenic boardwalk. There are many historic hotels and the bus service is quite extensive. We enjoyed every minute."
Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2021
62 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
4.4/5Wonderful! (651 reviews)
"Great location, clean, staff friendly"
Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2021
135 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
4.3/5Excellent! (36 reviews)
"Property was clean and tidy. Easy to access even after hours on our arrival. Close to so many things near the esplanade."
Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2021
23-51 Anderson Road, Woree, QLD
4.7/5Exceptional! (525 reviews)
"Awesome location easy to get around town kid's didn't want to leave water park."
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2021
4.5/5Wonderful! (383 reviews)
"Our stay at Marlin Cove resort was wonderful. The apartment was clean,cool,cosy and well appointed with everything you need.The gardens are lush and well kept ,the lagoon pool exceptional and watching the Wallabies on the back porch was the perfect way to end the day.It was extremely wet during our ..."
Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2021
167-173 Sheridan St, Cairns North, QLD
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3.8/5Good! (969 reviews)
"Liked having a bathroom to ourselves, disliked hearing everyone else talking from inside the room."
Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2021
41-47 Digger Street, Cairns North, QLD
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4.3/5Excellent! (672 reviews)
"Very accommodating staff, were quick to make changes and accommodate elder guest."
Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2021
1-21 Anderson Road, Cairns, Woree, QLD
3.7/5Good! (79 reviews)
"Was great stay,great staff service,will stay again."
Reviewed on 20 May 2021
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276 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
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3.7/5Good! (119 reviews)
"Secure parking Friendly and efficient checking in"
Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2021
The Rocks Road, Redlynch, QLD
4.5/5Wonderful! (55 reviews)
"We enjoy the serenity. While still close to Cairns city."
Reviewed on 27 May 2021
3.9/5Very Good! (989 reviews)
"Neat and tidy motel, cheap and central which is great. No on-site parking and very limited free street parking which could be an issue for some (most of the area is metered parking)."
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2021
3/5 (75 reviews)
"The girls , Maria and Rani , were very friendly and helpful . I left my prescription sun glasses in my room and they agreed to post them back to me. We had a very pleasant stay there overall."
Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2021
287 Lake Street, Cairns North, QLD
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3.1/5 (209 reviews)
"I spent one week there and enjoyed my stay. It’s an affordable hotel located near the Esplanade and quite close to the CBD. The kitchenette is handy too."
Reviewed on 21 May 2021
26 Veivers Road, Palm Cove, QLD
4.8/5Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Quiet Location
"Very relaxing few days spend around Palm Cove. Very friendly staff, great amenities"
Reviewed on 2 Nov. 2017
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4.3/5Excellent! (293 reviews)
"A fine place to stay in the city, quite good location easily walk everywhere. Our unit was nice and clean and had everything that we needed."
Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2021
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