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Our top choices for Cairns and Barrier Reef motels

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1. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff very nice"
Australia
Rachel
The price is NT$3,135
NT$3,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Cairns Southgate Hotel
Outdoor pool

2. Aspect Central

Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Budget price"
Australia
Raymond
The price is NT$2,304
NT$2,534 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Aspect Central
King Room with Spa | View from room

3. Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Staff friendly and helpful, great location, clean and tidy, secure parking, quiet and would stay again. "
Australia
Cindy
The price is NT$3,480
NT$3,828 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Heritage Cairns
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

4. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (102 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is NT$2,621
NT$2,884 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
Reception

5. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
3.5 star property
Cairns North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Yes good"
United States
Tara
The price is NT$2,652
NT$2,918 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Cairns Queens Court
Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

6. The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North
4.8 out of 10, (15 reviews)
"The staff were wonderful, particularly the manager that was on duty when I checked in. The location is picture perfect!"
Australia
Ian
The price is NT$2,285
NT$2,514 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
The Reef Motel
Queen Ensuite Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

7. Cairns City Motel

Cairns City Motel
2.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (374 reviews)
"It was a good clean place to stay, very close to everything! "
Australia
Madeline
The price is NT$3,110
NT$3,421 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Cairns City Motel
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

8. Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel
3.5 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (884 reviews)
"Photos are misleading for the current condition. WiFi connectivity was terrible. Pool was ok."
Australia
Pagalavan
The price is NT$4,405
NT$4,846 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Reef Palms Motel
Outdoor pool

9. Motel Nomad Cairns

Motel Nomad Cairns
3.5 star property
Westcourt
7.2 out of 10, Good, (201 reviews)
"Fan switch was broken, so it was almost impossible to change it or turn it off. Photo of property in Expedia was very misleading, in terms of location, surroundings and how everything seemed new or polished within the room. Not enough cups, plates and no screens for windows to stop bugs. Again, very misleading. Properties must be shown as they are."
Australia
Pablo
The price is NT$2,663
NT$2,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Motel Nomad Cairns
Outdoor pool

10. 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 NT$3,632
NT$3,995 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
A1 Inn the City
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Blackout drapes, bed sheets

11. Lake Central

Lake Central
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (208 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 NT$3,489
NT$3,838 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Lake Central
Luxury Room, Accessible, Mountain View | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace

12. Atherton Motel

Atherton Motel
3.5 star property
Atherton
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (223 reviews)
"Excellent location with rural views"
Australia
Gary
The price is NT$3,710
NT$4,081 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Atherton Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Cairns and Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Staff were very friendly polite and helpful. Room was great, including super comfy bed. Great location very close to where boats to barrier reef / Fitzroy island etc. leave from."
Alice 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Pacific Hotel Cairns

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Cairns and Barrier Reef Motels information

Number of reviews
3,299
Accommodation
15 Motels
Lowest Price
NT$2,514
Highest Price
NT$4,846

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