Cairns City Motel
169 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
ClosedToday 09:00 – 19:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
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A well-located motel in central Cairns with a 3.7 rating across 204 guests.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 09:00 – 19:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00 – 19:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00 – 19:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 – 19:00
- Friday
- 09:00 – 19:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 19:00
- SundayToday
- 09:00 – 19:00
Why it's worth checking out
Cairns City Motel offers comfortable, affordable accommodation in the heart of Cairns City, with the Esplanade only a few minutes away. Its central position makes it a practical base for visitors who want to stay close to the city’s waterfront area while exploring Cairns.
The motel provides accommodation bookings through its online reservation system, with guests able to search availability by arrival and departure date, number of adults and room requirements. The available website information does not detail specific room types, facilities, dining options or additional services, so it is best suited to travellers looking for straightforward central accommodation rather than a property choosing based on extensive on-site features.
With a Google rating of 3.7 from 204 reviews, Cairns City Motel may appeal to visitors prioritising location and value in Cairns over a resort-style stay. It could suit solo travellers, couples and visitors needing a convenient place to stay near the Esplanade, although guests should confirm room details and any requirements directly when booking.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 3.7 from 204 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 49
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 70
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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