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Lake Central

3.0 star property
Motel with an outdoor pool, 5-minute walk to Cairns Esplanade

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Lake Central is a short walk from Cairns Central Shopping Centre, offering laundry facilities and free WiFi in common areas. Guests can cool off in the outdoor pool, dine at the on-site restaurant, and benefit from express check-out and knowledgeable staff.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Studio

Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 39 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 39 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Apartment

Standard Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Family Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Standard Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
139 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 12 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skewers Lover 炸串 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cc’s Bar And Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pho Street Cairns - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Villa Romana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Splash Seafood - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Lake Central

Motel near Cairns Esplanade
Close to Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Reef Fleet Terminal, Lake Central provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a vending machine
  • Tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Lake Central boast comforts, such as air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, kitchenettes and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 10 per day)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 10 per day (656 ft away)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Lake Central Motel Cairns North
Lake Central Cairns North
Lake Central Motel Cairns
Lake Central Cairns
Lake Central Motel
Lake Central Cairns
Lake Central Motel Cairns

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake Central have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lake Central pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Central?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Central?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is Lake Central located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of The Cultural Place, Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Jute Theatre and Center of Contemporary Arts are just steps away. Cairns Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Lake Central Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 187 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Convenient close to everything
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Disliked: Amenities
Self contained for a affordable price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not much parking but if you get the timing right for the parking you will be ok
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was perfect for our family. It was close enough to town, foreshore and shopping districts to be able to walk there with ease. Kids loved the pool and the accommodation had everything we needed. The hosts were friendly and helpful. Would definitely book another stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good position in the city.

Hotel was in a great position in the city and was quiet. Checkin was excellent and run by locals. Aircon would’ve been better positioned in the bedroom. Average accommodation for a cheap price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Debbie

Not ideal for single women to stay there - not secure
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kirra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Basic but very clean with good amenity and a lovely pool. Very easy late/early check in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
so nice a bed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Liked: Staff & service
Cheap accommodation, located central to everything. A few minutes walk to the aquarium or esplanade. Hotel itself is a little outdated but it does the job!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to all Cairns City tourist sights - foreshore boardwalk, Esplanade Lagoon, restaurants, markets, shopping, casino. Staff are really helpful. Rooms are simple, but clean and have everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are very kind and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended. The location is excellent. On my arrival day I received a message with instructions to retrieve the room key from an outside key safe, and all worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Shinji

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and relatively quiet. but,there was only 1 electric outlet and np shampoo in the shower room. The staff was very helphul.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A convenient property in the CBD for self catering guests. Easy to get to places if you are walking; good parking & nearby car hire options if driving. Property was clean & safe. It did look a little tired in the rooms. Staff excellent - friendly & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Georgina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly, but the room needs fully air-conditioning ,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Aileen

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property badly needs a renovation. Leaky old taps, mold in the bathroom cupboard, tiles in the shower, stain mark on the flat sheets, sofa cover seems like it hasn't been washed in awhile, ceiling fan in the room not working. You can hear everyone passing by the room, paper thin walls. Microwave's coating is peeling, showing some rust. Mirror in the bathroom is rusty too, was very dirty I had to actually clean it to see myself in the mirror. Location is convenient, but there seems to be a lot of drunk people hanging around. A drunk man was harrassing us at the gate of the motel when we arrived, scary if you have kids with you. They have baggage storage, staff are nice. Pool seems dirty, didn't use it. Won't return here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mowe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor customer service and communication. Disappointing that a guest was asked to leave her keycard at reception because she did not have a credit card for the motel to hold the security bond. She had asked several times to be moved to the ground floor because of her knees after being giving her a room on the top floor and was not prioritised. She also found weed and needles stuffed in a pillow in the room which meant the room wasn't cleaned properly. Disgusting and dangerous. We will not be using your services again.
Stayed 25 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Katie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful in organising late check in as our flight didn’t get in til after reception had closed. Unfortunately that’s as far as helpfulness went. We didn’t have any hot water, I contacted the after hours number and spoke with manager whom said there was nothing she could do tonight to fix it so we would have to have cold showers. Was too cold for kids to have a shower. I figured was only one night so would suck it up…. Went to put kids into bed there was long dark hair all though the beds, pulled my sheets back and they were soiled with what looked like old blood from a weeping wound. All the beds looked like they’d just been made and not had change of linen in who knows how long. The once white towels are stained and looked like they’d not been washed. Absolutely disgusting. We left straight away and drove to Townsville as there wasn’t anywhere else we could get into at 10pm at night. I contacted the after hours number as we were leaving to let them know, no answer. Left a message and nil return of call. The whole apartment is in need of maintenance, the bathroom door hinge was barely hanging on, bathroom door knob was hanging off, black mould in air cons. I honestly don’t know how this is allowed to be running, AVOID at all cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very central to everything. Train and big shopping centre only 10 minute walk. Woollies 5 minute walk. Waterfront less than 5 minutes. Heaps of eateries there. Even though we had late checkin (after 5pm) easy to get our key and gate code. Apartment had separate bedroom. Ensuite good size with walk-in shower. Nice hot shower.Kitchen has microwave, kettle, small fridge and few dishes. No cooking elements which we knew before we stayed. Maria very helpful and friendly. Good accommodation at reasonable price. Only downside was the towels very thin. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

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

Nice Little Hotel

Tidy, friendly hotel right in the go area of Cairns. We'll priced and next to everything. Useful well-kept pool as well.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sukhjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Centrally located in the heart of Cairns. Affordable. Room was big. Staff were helpful. Locally owned and operated
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was good, close to everything in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Prashanth

Liked: Amenities
The bed and pillow covers didn't appear clean. The pillow had an odor because of past usage. The toilet did not have a toilet roll holder next to the WC and the roll had to be manually picked every time for a clean. The reception staff were helpful though when we contacted them to inform of our late arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, great location right in heart of CBD. Walkable to esplanade, lagoon and to local Woolworths. About 15 mins from airport with taxi. Room had mini fridge with tea/coffee/milk and a microwave. Easy checkin and was able to leave to leave our luggage after check out before taking ferry to next destination. Great value for money and super friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sad to say, pretty much everything in the room was broken - fridge door shelves; the single bed (!!); the ac was a really old and held together with gaffa tape lol there was no housekeeping at all. The Reception was not open once during our stay…
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025