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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, (32 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is Rp1.718.469
Rp1.890.316 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Cairns Southgate Hotel
A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a rock formation.

2. Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel
3.5 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (895 reviews)
"Photos are misleading for the current condition. WiFi connectivity was terrible. Pool was ok."
Australia
Pagalavan
The price is Rp1.627.100
Rp1.789.810 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Reef Palms Motel
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 Rp1.260.993
Rp1.387.092 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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 Rp1.464.258
Rp1.610.684 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Nightcap at Balaclava 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.

5. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay"
Australia
Peter
The price is Rp1.036.575
Rp1.140.232 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Cairns Queens Court
A modern hotel with self-contained apartments, a swimming pool, and a BBQ area.

6. Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (572 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 Rp1.696.099
Rp1.865.709 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Cairns City Palms
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

7. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North
4.8 out of 10, (30 reviews)
"It was a great location"
Australia
Rohan
The price is Rp1.181.575
Rp1.299.732 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Reef Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a window, a nightstand, and a chair.

8. Cairns City Motel

Cairns City Motel
2.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (376 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 Rp1.779.480
Rp1.957.428 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Cairns City Motel
A pool area with a swan sculpture, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

9. Motel Nomad Cairns

Motel Nomad Cairns
3.5 star property
Westcourt
7.2 out of 10, Good, (206 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 Rp1.389.840
Rp1.528.824 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Motel Nomad Cairns
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a lamp.

10. 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 Rp2.032.461
Rp2.235.707 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Lake Central
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
The price is Rp1.769.840
Rp1.946.811 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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 Rp2.329.323
Rp2.562.255 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Atherton Motel
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10/10 Excellent
"Overall great place to stay"
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Cairns and Barrier Reef Motels information

Number of reviews
3,827
Accommodation
15 Motels
Lowest Price
Rp1.140.232
Highest Price
Rp2.562.255