169 Lake Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia
#50 of 72 hotels in Cairns
Guests' ChoiceBased on 934 hotel reviews
7.3Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Location
8.9
Facilities
7.2
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.0
Free Wifi
7.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 23, 2024
Graeme
AustraliaLack of parking spaces
Central location & friendly staff
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 14, 2024
Rhea
United KingdomClose to the town and clean
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 11, 2024
Kornelis
Australiashower taps hard to operate and regulate. hot water setting too hot.
location and friendliness of staff
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 10, 2024
Raymond
AustraliaLocarion
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 9, 2024
Valerie
AustraliaOccasional loud noises from other guests
Price. Convenient location
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 8, 2024
Judit
United KingdomDuring our stay we had some noisy neighbors. The walls and ceiling are quite thin. The motel is quite dated. It needs a good deep clean and refurbishment. The mattress is well worn and soft. I wouldn't choose to stay here again.
You pay for what you get. No frills motel. The British receptionist was very friendly and useful with giving information on the locality. The motel is a short walk to the center of Cairns and its bars restaurants and harbor. There is a good sized Woolworths grocery store in the centre. But the room is fully equipped with a kettle tv fridge and a fan.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: September 6, 2024
Clare
AustraliaThe hotel is not that easy to find because it is very badly signed. There is still an old broken sign with a different previous name on top of the building , and no new sign hanging out , only the current name written on the wall, very difficult to see from the car when approaching along the road.
Excellent location, close to all city attractions. Close to bus stops with good connections to train station and other parts of the city and northern beaches. Short walking distance to Cairns Esplanade, Lagoon and harbour. Though on a CBD main street quiet at night and actually I could not hear any traffic during the day either. I also liked that I could open all the three windows, which fresh air circulating through bedroom and bathroom.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 4, 2024
Carolyn
AustraliaThere was no ventilation in bathroom to let steam out when having a shower
The location was good walking distance near Cairns City Centre beds were comfortable & clean for a 2 star hotel + affordable for 4 nights accommodation
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 31, 2024
Mary
New ZealandLocation was good. The room was quite small with no Chairs to sit on.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 27, 2024
Matthew
AustraliaLack of parking spaces on the property. Fortunately there is parking without restrictions on the street. TV had an universal remote control which limited the ability to receive all free to air channels.
Fantastic location right in the middle of beautiful Cairns. Comfortable and clean rooms.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 25, 2024
Glenn
AustraliaParking
Location
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 25, 2024
Lindsay
AustraliaCould go with a tea towel rack
Small room, nowhere to hang clothes, bed ok
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 23, 2024
Shields
AustraliaN/A
Great location and friendly staff. Value for money
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 23, 2024
Jane
New ZealandSteps up to rooms Dishes to be washed in handbasin Very basic
Very handy to city centre buses etc
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 20, 2024
Alan
AustraliaQuite basic facilities in room. No shampoo or hand towels. No privacy blind on window so was necessary to keep curtains shut the entire time we were in the room.
Loved location and was quite quiet. Room was clean. Camila was friendly and efficient with quick responses to questions prior to our arrival.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 16, 2024
Christos
GreeceIt was a bit old/ rundown. The pool is a bit of a joke but we never planned to use it since the lagoon is nearby and the place to go. Don't usely stay in less than 4 star hotels and first time in a motel so I was a bit anxious but it turned out OK.
Close to lagoon,aquarium, piers and restaurants. Easygoing good feel place. No frills but everything you need. Comfortable beds.Staff very helpful. A comfortable, clean, well lit and aired base in the center of Cairns from which to set on on tours.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 14, 2024
Chris
AustraliaNa
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: August 12, 2024
Marie
AustraliaA couple of comfortable chairs would be an improvement but not sure where they could be fitted!!
The location was great and staff excellent.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 8, 2024
Yvonne
New ZealandMicrowave only. No hot plate or anything. No sink just basin in bathroom. Very basic.
Older establishment but clean with lovely friendly staff. Decent size coffee cups!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 6, 2024
David
AustraliaVery limited on-site parking
Able to give us ground floor
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 3, 2024
Grant
AustraliaRoad noise.Friday night ambulances
Clean and comfortable
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: July 29, 2024
David
AustraliaSmelt of cigarettes everywhere
Convenient and easy to check in
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 27, 2024
Donna
AustraliaWindow was bordered up in bathroom but not really an issue.
Had everything we needed for one night stay. Bed was comfortable and had microwave and plates etc to have breakfast. Able to leave luggage before flight. Location easy walk to main area even with a 4 year old. Had a table and seats to sit outside.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 21, 2024
Zachary
AustraliaRoom 1 mattress and pillows due for replacement. Room 2 was fine.
Locality, feel, birds in the morning.
Stayed in July 2024
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