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The Lakes Resort Cairns

4.0 star property
Travelers find the perfect balance between relaxation and adventure at this Cairns resort, with four pools for unwinding and easy access to outdoor exploration

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The Lakes Resort Cairns offers a peaceful retreat near Cairns Esplanade. Guests can shop and dine on-site, relax in the garden, enjoy Thai cuisine at the restaurant, or cool off in one of four outdoor pools, including a children's pool.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1615 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cairns North, a neighborhood in Cairns, The Lakes Resort Cairns is in the suburbs and near the airport. Cairns Regional Gallery and Copperlode Dam are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Night Markets. Traveling with kids? Consider Tanks Arts Centre and Cairns Botanic Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Cairns travel guide
Map
2 Greenslopes Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade which includes a pool, swimming and a luxury hotel or resort
    Cairns Esplanade
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tanks Arts Centre
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mount Whitfield Conservation Park
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
    2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cairns Base Hospital
    3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station
    5 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Smith Street Cafe
    10 min walk
  • Café Matteo
    3 min drive
  • Thirsty Flamingo
    3 min drive
  • Paradise Cafe
    2 min drive
  • Edge Hill Thai & Laos Takeaway
    18 min walk

About this property

The Lakes Resort Cairns

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Cairns Esplanade
Consider a stay at The Lakes Resort Cairns and take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Taste of Thai, offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, barbecue grills, and a gift shop
  • Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and an elevator
Room features
All 50 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Designer toiletries, showers, and shower/tub combinations
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Separate dining areas, kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Taste of Thai

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 18 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (noon - 2:00 PM)
Guests will receive key retrieval information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Cairns Lakes
Cairns Lakes Resort
Cairns Resort
Lakes Resort Cairns Cairns North
Lakes Cairns Resort
Lakes Resort Cairns
Resort Cairns
Lakes Cairns Cairns North
The Lakes Resort Cairns Hotel
The Lakes Resort Cairns Cairns North
The Lakes Resort Cairns Hotel Cairns North

Frequently asked questions

Does The Lakes Resort Cairns have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is The Lakes Resort Cairns pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Lakes Resort Cairns?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lakes Resort Cairns?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Lakes Resort Cairns located?

This family-friendly Cairns hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Rondo Theatre and Cairns Esplanade. Tanks Arts Centre and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Lakes Resort Cairns Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 562 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 562 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 562 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 562 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 562 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable and affordable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lakes Resort

Very clean and centrally located resort with a pool with easy access. All was superb and I would recommend this resort for staying in Cairns.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mital

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and clean. Everything is mentioned in the details during booking was there. The pool area was very beautiful. Our stay was really great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great holiday appartments

Clean, neat and tidy modern apartment. Great wifi. Secure complex with well maintained grounds/garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort with 3 swimming pools , beautiful flora around ! Also , there is great Thai restaurant on side with very special deserts! Convenient parking. Communication was tricky because office is opened on week days until 5 snd closed on weekends and no one was picking up the phone or responded to property e mail . It is an older propery but maintained very well
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good and really liked the restaurant. I didn't receive instructions for late arrival because I didn't take phone off flight mode.Caused us a problem but my fault. We couldn't get onto wi-fi which was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Morris #517. This is an excellent well appointed, clean and remodeled unit. Some of the common areas have not been as well maintained, and a number of areas are currently being worked on. This is a mix of long term rentals, residents and short term holiday units. The local by the Cultural district is unparalleled in Cairns and makes this a great choice for active folks. the airplanes do land/take off nearby, so if that would be a bother to you please be sure to consider. For us, no worries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful apartments. Very spacious and wonder views of the pool. BBQ area for a pool side dinner. Close to airport. Close for the airport and 10min drive from town. Car was secure undercover. Great for family fun. Would definitely use again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharman

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although our room was great, 1 roll of toilet paper for two adults for 5 days was tight and no office over weekends, we had to buy our own. My family stayed in various rooms throughout the resort and their rooms were really dated and not very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We booked 2BR. When we arrived we think wow nice place. Pool was nice. But day after we felt not resort more like residency place.. So many cars parked around the bilding and car park was really tight. The breakfast was really tasty but only one person run the shop and our last day morning he was sick so we couldnt get.and we didn't konw until we got there.No one let us knew shop was closed. It was a bid sad. But we can get refund is good .. Overall room was nice,location is nice. Receptionist was nice. It was good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked a spa room because i wanted a spa but it did not work. There was no plug, the water wouldn't come out the bath spout and the jets did not work. Otherwise the room was nice, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Amenities
Needing a little attention to detail the ground floor apartment. Strange hidden ( main) bathroom .. so hidden it wasn't found by cleaners ...we found un cleaned .. towels strewn on floor etc. Get rid of that lounge room door that hides it. Basic lounge furniture .. often the case. The apartment opposite second floor ? we went through a " host" - we stayed last time - $50 more per night but it was really lovely. Anyway for $250 it was functional and looked out onto the lovely pool and spacious .. what we needed with visiting family that live in Trinity Beach. Also close to township and airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rina

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very neglegeted. Was not clean. Felt like a dark room were we had to have lights on. Bedding was absolute disgusting and dirty. Its was like they came out of a dump master. We had to go and buy pillows the next day. The mattress was all torn and stained and not even a mattress protector was on. carpet in the bedroom was filthy and tacky. Tried calling property management twice. as we arrived late Friday night. No answer. Only half a roller of toilet paper was supplied, no body wash, so I had to buy that too. I have stayed twice before, no problem. This place is so run down now. No where to even get up in the morning and sit to have breakfast or coffee at the cafe as that is closed. Sauna out of order. Pools run down. The lap pool and the one next to that was in decent condition Apartment was so depressing, we would leave in the morning and come back at night. Absolutely not a resort vibe. originally told they were moving us into a different apartment cause of a problem and into one upstairs only we were in the down stairs on. This was a couple days before arriving. We were in apartment 1306. Place looked like it was cleaned with a dirty rag. Mirrors and windows. I could write clean me in the grime. Didn't bother cooking anything. 3 knifes all as blunt as a door nail. All I can say, 1 you definitely need a car and 2 thank god the weather great so we could leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a family of 5 and stayed a week. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Spacious and very well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect family holiday destination in Cairns! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is dated. It is not a 4 star resort. The signage out front is
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pilar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we have a good time, thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean, great staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful place, have stayed their twice now. It does need better up keep, would be a shame to see it not refurbished soon and fall into disrepair.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Aleks

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Out dated that photos well.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hilda

no elevator
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerardine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property met our needs
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apartment was clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real surprise for me - beautiful apartment great facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024