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Cairns City Palms : Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and a manager's reception. Cairns Queens Court : Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as air conditioning. It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade. Motel Nomad Cairns : Enjoy access to the conference centre, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Stay within a quick 4-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade. Heritage Cairns : It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade. Free WiFi, free parking and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. Cairns City Motel : Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade. Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

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Our top choices for Cairns motels

Heritage Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Frances

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12 Mar - 13 Mar

Cairns Queens Court

Cairns North

Buigum

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11 Feb - 12 Feb

Cairns City Palms

Cairns North

Tambelina

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12 Feb - 13 Feb

Reef Palms Motel

Cairns North

Zack

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16 Feb - 17 Feb

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Earlville

Melia

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15 Feb - 16 Feb

Aspect Central

Cairns North

Jason

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4 Mar - 5 Mar

A1 Inn the City

Cairns Central Business District

Bill

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22 Feb - 23 Feb

Motel Nomad Cairns

Westcourt

Heidi

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11 Feb - 12 Feb

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Pullman Cairns International

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean well positioned room overlooking the marina, really enjoyed my stay!"

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Cairns Motels information

Number of reviews	6,463
Accommodation	14 Motels
Lowest Price	NZ$124
Highest Price	NZ$201

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Cairns?

If you're having trouble locating a motel in Cairns, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let Expedia help you find a similar property from more than 1342 hotels and other lodging options. Just use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or money-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.

What's it like to stay in a motel?

Motels often have free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two storeys high, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the car park. Starting in the early 1950s, colourful neon signs were used as beacons for tired families on road trips, and examples can still be seen today along historic US Route 66.

What are the best motels in Cairns?

Cairns City Palms: Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and a manager's reception. Cairns Queens Court: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as air conditioning. It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade. Motel Nomad Cairns: Enjoy access to the conference centre, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Stay within a quick 4-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade. Heritage Cairns: It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade. Free WiFi, free parking and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. Cairns City Motel: Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade. Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

How many motels are there in Cairns?

Expedia has 14 low-priced motels in Cairns.

What things can I to do in Cairns?

Enjoy the lush rainforest and beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area while you're sightseeing. People visiting Cairns love its marina. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Esplanade Lagoon, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland and Crystal Cascades. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Sugarworld Waterpark, Muddy's Playground and Reef Teach. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Cairns Night Markets, Reef Hotel Casino and Cairns Performing Arts Centre.

What's the seasonal weather like in Cairns?

Weather can make or break a road trip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Cairns to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in Cairns are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 281 mm of rainfall.

What are my options for getting around Cairns while staying in a motel?

We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Cairns to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.), which is located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) away. If you'd like to explore more of the area, take a train from Cairns Station, Freshwater Station or Redlynch Station. You can find out about water transport options at the marina.

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