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Our top choices for Cairns and Barrier Reef motels

A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

1. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (35 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is Rp1.723.838
Rp1.896.222 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Cairns Southgate Hotel
A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk.

2. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay"
Australia
Peter
The price is Rp1.021.737
Rp1.123.911 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Cairns Queens Court
A swimming pool with a stone border, a metal fence, and a staircase leading to a blue building.

3. Aspect Central

Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Budget price"
Australia
Raymond
The price is Rp1.275.346
Rp1.402.881 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Aspect Central
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

4. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (105 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is Rp1.407.518
Rp1.548.270 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

5. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North
4.8 out of 10, (31 reviews)
"It was a great location"
Australia
Rohan
The price is Rp1.183.826
Rp1.302.209 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Reef Motel
A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a rock formation.

6. Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel
3.5 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (899 reviews)
"Property looks a bit dated but the room was well decorated and fresh and tidy. Only a few blocks back from the Esplanade but quite a walk to central Cairns. Staff helpful and obliging."
Australia
Jo
The price is Rp1.699.104
Rp1.869.014 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Reef Palms Motel
A modern hotel with self-contained apartments, a swimming pool, and a BBQ area.

7. Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (573 reviews)
"Great place to stay for the 5 days we stayed. Plenty of room in the rooms, great pool & amenities."
Australia
Hannah
The price is Rp1.578.995
Rp1.736.895 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Cairns City Palms
A pool area with a swan sculpture, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

8. Motel Nomad Cairns

Motel Nomad Cairns
3.5 star property
Westcourt
7.2 out of 10, Good, (207 reviews)
"There was mould all throughout the room, water damages from the bathroom which can cause a lot of moisture/mould. Bed was extremely uncomfortable. There seems to be a siting area near that room where everyone smokes and chats until late at night, that wasn’t pleasant either. The fridge was extremely loud."
Australia
Kristelle
The price is Rp1.257.624
Rp1.383.386 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Motel Nomad Cairns
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a lamp.

9. Lake Central

Lake Central
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (216 reviews)
"Clean room great price basic and met our needs."
Canada
Steven
The price is Rp1.833.803
Rp2.017.183 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Lake Central
A hotel room with a bed, a window, a nightstand, and a chair.

10. Cairns City Motel

Cairns City Motel
2.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (378 reviews)
"The rooms were clean and ammenities made for a comfortable stay, best of all the bed and pillows were just right so I slept well every night of a 5 night stay - handy to the cafes, restaurants and the esplanade - good value for money."
Australia
Shane
The price is Rp1.517.284
Rp1.669.012 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Cairns City Motel
A clear pool surrounded by rocks and a brick pathway.

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
A1 Inn the City
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a washing machine, and a large window with a view of trees.

12. Atherton Motel

Atherton Motel
3.5 star property
Atherton
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (230 reviews)
"A clean comfortable motel with friendly helpful staff."
Australia
Linda
The price is Rp2.377.160
Rp2.614.876 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Atherton Motel
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Cairns and Barrier Reef Motels information

Number of reviews
2,487
Accommodation
15 Motels
Lowest Price
Rp1.123.911
Highest Price
Rp2.614.876