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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, (20 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Cairns Southgate Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

2. 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 €83
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a rock formation.

3. Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel
3.5 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (888 reviews)
"Photos are misleading for the current condition. WiFi connectivity was terrible. Pool was ok."
Australia
Pagalavan
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Reef Palms Motel
A swimming pool with a stone border, a metal fence, and a staircase leading to a blue building.

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 €65
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Aspect Central
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Wish the rooms were made up even for less then 6 days, but other wise pretty alright."
Australia
Samantha Jayne
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Cairns Queens Court
A balcony with a table and chairs, a bed with a pillow, and a view of buildings and mountains.

6. Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Great central hotel at a good price. Easy walking distance to everything. Check-in lady was really friendly and welcoming. Only gripe is a little exit mould or similar should be used in the shower."
Australia
David
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Heritage Cairns
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
4.6 out of 10, (18 reviews)
"It was a great location"
Australia
Rohan
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
The Reef Motel
A modern hotel with self-contained apartments, a swimming pool, and a BBQ area.

8. 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 €100
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Cairns City Palms
A hotel room with a bed, a window, a nightstand, and a chair.

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 €90
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Cairns City Motel
A pool area with a swan sculpture, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

10. Motel Nomad Cairns

Motel Nomad Cairns
3.5 star property
Westcourt
7.2 out of 10, Good, (203 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 €79
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Motel Nomad Cairns
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a lamp.

11. Lake Central

Lake Central
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (210 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 €103
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Lake Central
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, (229 reviews)
"A clean comfortable motel with friendly helpful staff."
Australia
Linda
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Atherton Motel
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Top Cairns and Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay and very convenient. Pool was a bit dirty but everything else was good"
Patrick 3-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Mantra Esplanade

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Number of reviews
3,509
Accommodation
15 Motels
Lowest Price
€65
Highest Price
€115

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