Heritage Cairns

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Cairns Esplanade

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Heritage Cairns offers a peaceful retreat in tropical North Queensland with a refreshing outdoor pool and comfy sun loungers in verdant gardens. Guests can rent cars on site, connect with in-room WiFi, and enjoy snacks from the bar/deli.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec

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Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 Bedroom Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

2 Bedroom Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

King Room with Spa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room with Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

King Room with Patio

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 Bedroom Suite with Spa

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
8 Minnie Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 16 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cc’s Bar And Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pho Street Cairns - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Splash Seafood - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Heritage Cairns

Motel near Cairns Esplanade
Close to Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Reef Fleet Terminal, Heritage Cairns provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, barbecues and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Heritage Cairns have perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee: AUD 25 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch HDTV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 25 for adults and from AUD 15 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Heritage Cairns have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Heritage Cairns?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heritage Cairns on 5 Dec 2025 start from NZ$154.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Heritage Cairns pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Heritage Cairns?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Heritage Cairns?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Heritage Cairns?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Heritage Cairns located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of St Monica's Cathedral and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Reef Fleet Terminal are also within 1 mile (2 km). Cairns Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Heritage Cairns Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 943 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 943 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 943 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 943 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 943 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff, secure car parking & a spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MATTHEW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to walk to everything, the staff were very helpful and the room was fresh and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location was good - easy walk to the promenade.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice property for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hou Cheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms and beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and close to a great Chinese restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice and helpful staff and huge bathroom with great features. We were pretty happy with the whole stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy G

Disliked: Amenities
Hotel was ok for the money
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

RICHARD

Our stay are the Heritage Cairns was OK. Nothing special. We just needed a clean room, nice shower and budget friendly place to stay for a few days. This was the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a little old but is still well presented. The staff were polite and professional. Rooms are adequate size and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean accommodation with secure parking. Staff were all lovely to talk to.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet hotel to return to.

Quiet street, nice neighbourhood easy walking distance to CBD. Large lovely rooms with balconies. Great staff. Secure off-street parking. Local owned. Milk in fridge replenished. Beautiful Papuan art.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Amenities
Staff were very helpful even booking me a taxi and providing a receipt for early morning airport pick up.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location

Great location and unlike some other 'hotels', they service your room daily!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great value-for-money motel which was spacious, comfortable, and a great place to stay while in Cairns
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Druhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was helpful, walking distance to everything in the CBD.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mayank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed staying this property. They have front desk service from 8 am to 8 pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very obliging. As our flight was not leaving until late afternoon they let us use the shower facilities after checkout.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best accomodation so far as far as value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but walkable to pier and nearby dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Nikolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025