Cairns City Motel

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Barbara

It's an old style motel, but clean. Cutlery and crockery provided, and a 2 door bar fridge. Soap provided, but BYO shampoo, lotion and tissues. Excellent value for money.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2026

SALLI-ANN

Ok for the price

2/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

Gina

None

Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Patricia

The motel is exactly what is advertised. A 3 star motel that was very clean with basic amenities. I picked the motel because of location, price and it was a place to rest at night. I didn't want to pay for frills and stuff, and although it was a it 'worn' I didn't mind it.

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2026

Lorelle

I was within walking distance to the Esplanade and other facilities that I required such as cafes and transport.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Anthony

Excellent location and great value for money. Thank you

Self

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2026

Thomas

The room was adequate. The door could be replaced as the opening at the bottom of the door was far to open and there was no screen door. This allowed all sorts of critters to enter the room during my stay. Including a massive huntsman spider that I discovered about 3 am in the morning in the bathroom. I dealt with it but there was no more sleeping that night for me.
On my last night I could hear my upstairs neighbour making noises until after 11.30 pm which annoyed me somewhat as I had to be up at 5.30am to get ready for my journey home. 6 hours sleep wasn't enough and I was grumpy all day.

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2026

Irene

It was quite adequate

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2026

Kirkwood

The room was better than expected. It was clean and was functional. After 10pm rule should be more strictly applied. Two nights two guests had rather loud discussions. The 3rd night, a public holiday 4 guests had too much too drink and were extremely inconsiderate. We will however be back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2026

Ralph

Easy walk to seaside, shopping, coffee.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Madeline

It was a good clean place to stay, very close to everything!

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2026

Joanne

Close to town good location
Rooms were good
Bathrooms need an update

Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2026

Mark

Air con was not working, ceiling fan was either too slow or really fast and noisy, made for a very uncomfortable nights sleep

Self

4/10

Poor

24 Feb 2026

Sheng Shin

not convenient

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

13 Feb 2026

Sheng Shin

Far from stores and restaurants

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Dale

The room was not spotless but it was acceptable the staff were not courteous but on the other hand they were not rude no one approached me to offer extra assistance but that also was acceptable

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Max

staff great room very clean

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Veronique

Very clean , friendly staff

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2025

Geoff

Good value for the price. 🙂

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

Tamara

Friendly and helpful staff, comfortable bed and a great location as it was only a short walk to shops ,restaurants and the esplanade..will definitely stay again.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

04 Aug 2025

Judith Ann

no extra pillows and we were told they would order a taxi for the airport but it didnt come.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2025

Bob

+

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2025

Patricia

Polite & professional staff at check in. The pool was lovely. The room was simple, but clean & had everything I needed. I would stay again.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jan 2025

David

Private and culturally appropriate.

2/10

Poor

01 Jan 2025

Wayne

The only thing good about the place was the pillows n the bedside lights. (Could have used them for pig chasin. Bed was terrible, no locks on door, A/C Smelt moldy, mold on shower curtain n every groove of the tiny shower cubicle. Showerhead was either blocked or no water pressure.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Dec 2024

Janette

Basic accommodation, only limited parking, therefore parking on street required.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2024

Ware

Friendly staff

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2024

Haydon

Clean, convenient location

Clean room, met my needs for an overnight stay close to the CBD.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2024

Larry

All good.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2024

Angela

Great location. Easy walking to beach, shops, night market and casino.
Older unit but had everything we needed.
Lovely helpful staff.
Down side only 6 car parks. If you miss out on a car park you have to park out side on the street.
I would definetly stay here again.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2024

Kristy

Good location to places.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2024

Jade

Centre of town within walking distance of the Esplanade.

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2024

Renee

It's clean and has the necessities. Nothing fancy, but we don't need fancy. The manager was polite and helpful. We came after hours and had no problem getting our key from the lock box. A nice simple place to stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2024

Rosmarie

All good

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2024

James

Very noisy neighbours

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2024

Thomas

Walking distance to Esplanade and wharf

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2024

Cricket

Nice room friendly staff

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2024

PAUL

The convenience and accessibility of the place.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2024

Lindsay

The motel is basic close to the cbd. Good stay if you want cheep motel close to the cbd

Business

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2024

Kevin

Position was good close to esplanade only bad thing limited parking

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

01 Jul 2024

Pam

The single bed did not have a top sheet. The double bed only had a sheet with no other cover. The bathroom door did not fit the door frame. The door was too small which lefr a gap around the frame which allowed the shower curtain to blow around when in the shower.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2024

Cathy

The carpet in the room was disgusting smelly and we didn’t get any sleep from the people yelling and screaming out the front in the street all night long!!
So pleased to leave early that morning

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2024

Julie-Ann

Staff were lovely and helpful. Walking distance to everything you need for a 11 day stay

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 May 2024

Lynette

The rooms need a lot of repairs. Mouldy grout in the shower. No information on the room. Staff not in the office to greet us.
Fridge was great and there was tea, coffee and equipment available.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2024

Brian

We had a ground floor room. It was old but adequate even noisy, but we slept well.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

29 Apr 2024

Ross

The unit was dirty, we had to ask for a change of towels after our second night. The sheets sufficed for 3 nights and there was no dining area. This ultimately suited us as we were out for the whole three nights.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2024

Stephen

Good place to stay at very resonable price

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2024

Basil

My 2nd stay with my family of three within three months. Very friendly, hospitable & convenient.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2024

Richard

The Cairns City Motel is a good place to stay, it is clean, centrally located and not expensive.
It is close to the Aquarium, Markets and Waterfront Precinct.
The only downside is that the reception area is only staffed for limited hours and only has 6 off-street parking spaces.
I will definitely stay there again.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Feb 2024

D. BRIAN

Barigan priced hotel. But still reasonable,

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2024

karen

Close enough to walk to eating spots on esplanade and CBD

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2024

Rachel

The location of the property was great!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2024

Basil

My family and I (3 adults) stayed here for 16 days/nights for the 2023 - 2024 festive period. The Manager (Craig) and the housekeeping staff were very helpful and friendly to us during our stay. I/We will definitely book and stay at the motel in the next visit to Cairns, Australia.

Thank you Craig & Cairns City Motel!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2023

Albert

There is only limited parking spots

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2023

Ingrid

.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2023

Wayne

Great location for local dining and very easy check in and check out.

Clean and simple room with space.

Own toilet and shower for privacy.😊

Girl at reception was friendly and thorough.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2023

Tania

Very relaxed and well situated

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2023

Nick

Very convenient, clean, friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2023

Estelle

Very central

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2023

tina

The motel is a little outdated but was clean and comfortable for three singles. The beds were well spaced apart. It had the necessary equipment like: microwave, toaster, kettle, crockery and utensils. All were very clean and neatly stacked in a cupboard. Happy to stay again. Staff were warm and friendly.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2023

John

Room did not have appropriate chairs for the table/bench.
Used external chairs that were not suitable.
Limited car parking.
Otherwise OK

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2023

Catherine

Customers smoking outside was annoying as the smoke came in windows. Needs smokers to be away from rooms.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2023

Philip

Cheap and cheerful, handy to take-away and dine-ins.
Bed, shower, microwave and fridge all good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2023

Christopher

Location perfect. Very close to Sea and everything in walking distance, never the same road to or from town, differant route always.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

24 Mar 2023

Neal

Shower was similar to an outdoor leaking tap, no pressure at all, almost non functional at times. The shower cubicle itself in terrible state, broken tap covers, floor just left to decay.
Air conditioner loud and full of dust.
Very little amount of car parking, during week days you may find yourself having to park blocks away from motel.
The bed was the only non-negative aspect of the room.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2023

Bernie

Clean and convenient

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2023

Dadkupai

Staffs are very friendly and make you feel at home. Comfortable beds and very clean.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

14 Feb 2023

Katrina

The room i was allocated appeared to be in utter disrepair, The sink was crusty and rusting out of the wall. There was a Large Hole in the wall! Missing patches of floorboard, Power outlet looked very concerning with paint flaking around exterior. Also the room/Carpet smelled strongly of urine. Was planning o having a coworker join me at this establishment in the next few days; However have cancelled their reservation and booked elsewhere.

Business Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2023

Phillip

Location was great, the room was clean and the fridge was a decent sise with aseparate freezer, nice hot shower with good water pressure...room was well priced.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2023

Andrea

It was basic, and comensurate with price we paid.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2022

Sandra

Was all I need for this trip, shower, toilet and bed in aircon

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2022

Verified traveler

Good for a night or two

Simple no-frills motel, slightly tired looking but functional and conveniently located within walking distance from promenade, town centre and marina. A/C worked, neighbors were quiet, bed reasonably comfortable. Considering the location, the price was very competitive, even though of course you get what you pay for in terms of comfort/amenities. My only complaint: slight smell of stale smoke in the room - obviously those guys don't have true non-smoking rooms.(there was an ashtray outside but guests probably do smoke inside occasionally). Overall a good option for a short term stay as long as you only come to sleep.

Self

2/10

Poor

28 Oct 2022

Verified traveler

Good Luck

Arrived 6:45pm, no reception already, entry to the unit finds hundreds of ants, no shower gel, no blankets, no cup

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2022

Cameron

The man who runs the place was friendly, helpful and very accommodating especially since flight delays made for an extremely late check in

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2022

Ben

This is a Budget Motel, don't expect anything flash. If you're looking for a room to rest your head at night and be able to have a shower without the hassle of staying at a hostel - then this is your motel. I had no issues - and would stay again.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2022

Luke

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Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2022

Janneke

It was a very nice private room with fridge and shower. But the other people around the building and staying there were so loud that i had only a few hours sleep both nights i stayed there. Would probably not go back for that reason. They seemed to be staying there long term. Otherwise i'd go back anytime

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2022

Alan

The location was excellent for my purposes.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2022

George

Thanks for a great stay guys

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

30 Jul 2022

Verified traveler

Dingy and dodgy

This is the dingiest motel I have ever stayed in. Description is grossly over exaggerated. On-site parking is limited to 7 cars only. The rest have to park in the street. I stayed for 4 nights and the room was not serviced at all. There was no place to hang clothes. I fortunately brought some coat hangers and hung my business shirts on the towel rail. Shower is old and water alternatively very hot or cold. Aircon looked like it hadn’t been cleaned so I didn’t risk turning it on. I had a choice if lumpy double bed or squeaky single. Office was not open at all the entire time I stayed.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2022

Graeme

Good for what you pay but could do with a bit of love and care

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Jul 2022

Michael

Poor experience

Strong smoke smell in the room, very unsafe window for children, unsafe electrical equipment.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2022

Robert

It is what it is. For what I payed it was good value.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2022

Angelita

it's ok, its just all we need ,as we get going till we need to shower and a bed to crash on..place is accessible to all the places we wanted to go. Thanks

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2022

Malcolm

it was close to places i wanted to go shower toilet was clean and neat but outdated needs a sparkle up

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2022

Tyrone

Nice and cosy.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2022

Andrea

Relaxed and easy going atmosphere.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2022

philip

Old but cheap

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2022

Iain

Location and access

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Dec 2021

David

Great motel for an amazing price. Was very clean and had a great pool, we stayed there for 4 nights and it was very pleasing. Perfect place to stay for budget travelers!

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

01 Dec 2021

Lez

Rooms not cleaned, room entered by unknown person, aircon broke down on last day given second room only to find shower did not work next morning

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2021

Laurel

I paid for a double bed but had 2 other single beds in the room.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2021

Tanya

Location is great

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2021

Yvonne

Happy

Comfortable ,convenient very pleasant helpful owners

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2021

Verified traveler

Very convenient location

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Dec 2020

Sandra

There was nothing I liked about the place. The room was old and pretty run down. The bathroom sink was disgusting with paint peeling.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

27 Nov 2020

Jennifer

Bedbugs

Over the last 2 years I have stayed in this hotel with no problems. Needs a little TLC but usually clean and is close to all Cairns amenities. I stayed again on 21/11/20 only to wake up next morning covered in red blistery welts/marks all over me. Two doctors have confirmed they are bedbugs. I informed the young man and suggested he have the room/motel fumigated but he did not seem very interested. Be careful if you plan to stay in the motel. I will not be returning.

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2020

Richard

Good Budget Hotel

I would rate this hotel as a 2-3 star hotel, but give it a 9/10. It is a bit old and run down but our room was clean and comfortable. It was freshly painted, had new carpet, clean sheets and comfy beds. It is also very close to the city.
If your in cairns just to sleep and aren't worried about ocean views, flash bar or restaurant and a fancy pool then I'd recommend this place.
Well stay there again, very cheap.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2020

Verified traveler

God Value. Convenient. Bed was like a hammock :-)

Good value close to the centre of Cairns city. Was quite good for my quick trip. My bed (Room 7) was more like a hammock and a bit too soft but then again others may like this style. Otherwise good value and convenient for my stay.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2020

Bertie

Close to the city n friendly

Great place to relax by yourself 👍

Self