A railway station named Kuranda Railway Station with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and ferns.

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Next weekend
21 Aug - 23 Aug
In two weeks
28 Aug - 30 Aug
In one month
11 Sept - 13 Sept
In two months
9 Oct - 11 Oct

Our top choices for Kuranda motels

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

1. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (103 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
Front of property

2. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Cairns Southgate Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

3. Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel
3.5 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (884 reviews)
"Photos are misleading for the current condition. WiFi connectivity was terrible. Pool was ok."
Australia
Pagalavan
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Reef Palms Motel
Outdoor pool

4. Aspect Central

Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Budget price"
Australia
Raymond
The price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Aspect Central
King Room with Spa | View from room

5. Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff friendly and helpful, great location, clean and tidy, secure parking, quiet and would stay again. "
Australia
Cindy
The price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Heritage Cairns
Twin Room

6. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North
4.8 out of 10, (16 reviews)
"It was a great location"
Australia
Rohan
The price is NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Reef Motel
Outdoor pool

7. Motel Nomad Cairns

Motel Nomad Cairns
3.5 star property
Westcourt
7.2 out of 10, Good, (201 reviews)
"Fan switch was broken, so it was almost impossible to change it or turn it off. Photo of property in Expedia was very misleading, in terms of location, surroundings and how everything seemed new or polished within the room. Not enough cups, plates and no screens for windows to stop bugs. Again, very misleading. Properties must be shown as they are."
Australia
Pablo
The price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Motel Nomad Cairns
Reception

8. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Wish the rooms were made up even for less then 6 days, but other wise pretty alright."
Australia
Samantha Jayne
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Cairns Queens Court
Queen Ensuite Room

9. Cairns City Motel

Cairns City Motel
2.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (375 reviews)
"This is 2nd time staying,very good location to shops,restaurants. Bus stops locate 100m away to Palm Cove beach,or DFO if love shopping. Staff are lovely and very helpful. Definitely will come back again"
Australia
Lan
The price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Cairns City Motel
Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10. Lake Central

Lake Central
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (208 reviews)
"The host had really good communication leading up to our stay and was friendly and helpful throughout, including when we met her at Lake Central. Fairly basic room and amenities, but the location was really great."
Australia
Cath
The price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Lake Central
Outdoor pool

11. A1 Inn the City

A1 Inn the City
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.4 out of 10, Good, (160 reviews)
"Great value and location. "
Australia
Bill
The price is NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
A1 Inn the City
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Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

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Cairns Colonial Club Resort

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Kuranda Motels information

Number of reviews
2,077
Accommodation
16 Motels
Lowest Price
NZ$153
Highest Price
NZ$211

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Kuranda?
If you can't find a motel in Kuranda, allow Expedia help you find a motel or something similar from more than 1473 lodging options in the larger area. Just use our search tools to filter by price per night or money-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.
What is a motel?
When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. With a stay at a motel, you'll often have access to your room directly from the car park. In the US, motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip holidays, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Kuranda?
Here you'll find some of our customers' favourite motels to choose from in the larger area. Heritage Cairns is located 18 km from the heart of Kuranda. Enjoy access to the free Wi-Fi and parking, as well as room amenities such as air conditioning. Cairns Queens Court: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as air conditioning. Central Kuranda is 11 mi (17.7 km) away. The Reef Motel: Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Located 10.6 mi (17 km) from the heart of Kuranda. Cairns Southgate Hotel: Central Kuranda is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a Smart TV. Lake Central: 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from the heart of Kuranda. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities and outdoor pool, as well as room amenities such as a kitchenette.
What things can I to do in Kuranda?
These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Rainforestation Nature Park, Barron Gorge National Park and Kuranda National Park. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Kuranda Koala Gardens, Kuranda Candy Kitchen and Australian Venom Zoo. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets, Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station and Wet Tropics of Queensland.
What's the weather like in Kuranda?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Kuranda 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 Kuranda are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 278 mm of rainfall.
What are my options for getting around Kuranda while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Kuranda to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.), which is located 8.7 mi (14.1 km) away. If you want to venture outside the area, hop on a train at Kuranda Station.

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