Cairns City Palms

Motel with outdoor pool, near Cairns Performing Arts Centre

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Property entrance - Cairns City Palms (Cairns North)
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Point of interest - Cairns City Palms (Cairns North)
Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle - Cairns City Palms (Cairns North)
Cairns City Palms, an upscale motel near Cairns Central Shopping Centre, offers a warm welcome with daily manager's reception and in-room WiFi. Explore the garden or unwind at the outdoor pool with sun loungers. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Business centre
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
£55
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

Room options

Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Superior King Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe
Superior King Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Superior King Suite

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2017
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Superior Twin or Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe
Superior Twin or Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Superior Twin or Triple Room

Very good

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2017
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
One-Bedroom Apartment | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
One-Bedroom Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe
One-Bedroom Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

One-Bedroom Apartment

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
199 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 6 min drive
  • Freshwater Station - 9 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 11 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Yum Sing - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cock & Bull - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mi Piace Espresso Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade. An outdoor pool and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences include dryers and fridges. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 33 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • On-site parking is limited
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
    • Free off-site parking nearby

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Pool gate

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1980
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Dryer
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Ice maker
  • High chair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Spices

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Cleaning supplies

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for AUD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Also known as

Cairns City Palms Motel Cairns North
Cairns City Palms Aparthotel
Cairns City Palms Cairns North
Cairns City Palms Motel
Cairns City Palms Cairns North
Cairns City Palms Motel Cairns North

Frequently asked questions

Does Cairns City Palms offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Cairns City Palms does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Cairns City Palms?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Cairns City Palms?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Cairns City Palms?

Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Cairns City Palms?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Cairns City Palms?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (3-min drive) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Cairns City Palms and nearby?

Cairns City Palms has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

What's the area around Cairns City Palms like?

Cairns City Palms is in Cairns North, a short 6-minute drive from Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) and 10 minutes' walk from Cairns Esplanade.

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Cairns City Palms Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff easy check in. Good place to stay.
Florentino, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great stay & good value.
Desmond, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean room handy to shops and restaurants in a very good position
Terry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay, thanks
Barbara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Great place to stay, friendly staff. Clean and comfortable rooms.
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location. Close to city and airport. Clean facilities.
Craig, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were wonderful, very helpful and went rhe extra distance for us.
Gordon, 21-night trip

8/10 Very good

A great hotel for a short stay in Cairns. Staff were very friendly and helpful
Simon, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice and quiet area, friendly staff, and a comfortable bed. Had a pleasant and relaxing stay!”
Maria, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We did enjoy a very delicious Indian restaurant on the corner nearby
VICKI, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful holiday. Rooms are clean, generous size, beds are comfy. Special treat in the morning free coffee, juice and scones in the motel lounge. Washing machine is very handy. Great place to stay. Can recommend it. 🙏 thanks
Ines, 14-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay and the bed was really comfortable.
Sue, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Great place , easy to find , excellent service , great location , highly recommend.
Eli, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Great hotel. Easy access & very comfortable. Very good price too. Great shower
Kellie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great old motel, comfortable and very clean but this time I had a front room facing the highway that was incredibly noisy.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Anthony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I stayed overnight before catching a plane and it was very clean and comfortable. I would stay again.
Lee, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This was a really nice place to stay and was close to everything i needed.
Jack, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place

Lovely apartment, very comfortable
Rory, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Walking distance to city centre (around 20min) and short walk to esplenade. Bus stop very close by.
Meike, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great little place. Friendly staff and clean rooms Stayed there several times when I can get a room. Book in advance because it's busy
Jon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and comfortable room
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice for the price and well worth it!!!!
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place for what we wanted to meet a mate off a cruise ship, we live up here
Ruth Helen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Stephen, 1-night trip