CAIRNS CITY MOTEL | Airport hotel in Cairns | From 70$/Night

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169 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870

Cairns City Motel, a 3-star hotel near the airport, is located 3 miles from the nearest airport and offers a free shuttle bus service from 08:00 until 20:00. The motel is within 0.5 miles of Cairns Central and 6 miles from Cairns, providing easy access to St Monica's Cathedral, Center of Contemporary Arts, and Jute Theatre. Guests can explore nearby attractions like the Cairns Museum, Cairns Night Markets, and Muddy's Playground.

Comfortable Air-Conditioned Rooms

The 20 air-conditioned rooms feature queen and single beds, a private bathroom with a shower, and amenities like a TV, toaster, kettle, microwave, and cutlery. Each room includes free WiFi, ironing facilities, and outdoor furniture, with views of the city, garden, or pool. The windows are fitted with mosquito screens, and the rooms are carpeted for added comfort.

Diverse Dining Choices

Marinades Indian Restaurant, located at 43 Spence St, is a locally owned eatery popular among Indian guests, while Fettas Greek Restaurant on Grafton St offers a casual dining experience. A fish and chip shop next to the coffee shop provides a convenient lunch option. Guests can also prepare light meals in their rooms using the provided kitchenette amenities.

Pool & Local Attractions

Recreational amenities include an outdoor salt-water pool with a shallow end, open year-round, and a garden for relaxation. The motel is a short walk from Cairns Civic Theatre and a 5-minute drive from Cairns Convention Centre. Nearby activities include outlet shopping and visits to Green Island or Cairns Botanic Gardens.

Convenient Guest Services

Cairns City Motel provides a tour desk for booking excursions and local advice, along with free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Safety features include a fire extinguisher, smoke detector, security system, and first aid kit. Reception is open from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with express check-in available.

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Queen Ensuite Room

2 persons

20 m²

1 King-size bed

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Twin Ensuite Room

2 persons

22 m²

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre

Cairns400 m

Airports

Cairns (CNS) 6.4 km

Train

Cairns Central Station800 m

Bus

Bus stop300 m

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour security

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry

Spa & Leisure

Saltwater pool
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Patio
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location info

169 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870

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169 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870

City landmarks

Landmark

Cairns Night Markets

1.3 km

Market

Rusty's Markets

1.3 km

Landmark

Green Island

1.3 km

Museum

The Cairns Museum

1.3 km

Gallery

Cairns Regional Gallery

1.3 km

Park

Muddy's Playground

1.0 km

Garden

Cairns Botanic Gardens

3.2 km

Zoo

Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome

1.3 km

Library

Cairns City Library

1.3 km

Landmark

Cairns Cenotaph

840 m

Landmark

1876 Landing Party

980 m

Landmark

Bones and Jones

660 m

Landmark

Underart Gallery

820 m

Gallery

Samurai Gallery Australia

1.3 km

Gallery

Doongal Aboriginal Art Gallery Cairns

1.3 km

Landmark

Michaelmas Cay

1.3 km

Landmark

Cairns Marlin Marina

1.3 km

Public Building

Cairns Regional Council

1.9 km

Landmark

Foot and Body Massage

1.3 km

Landmark

Cairns Showgrounds

2.1 km

Landmark

Josephine Falls

1.9 km

Nearby

Aquarium

Cairns Aquarium

580 m

Church

St Monica's Cathedral

90 m

Park

Munro Martin Parklands

580 m

Gallery

KickArts Contemporary Arts

560 m

Gallery

Michael Seebeck Gallery

510 m

Green Arrow Walk

580 m

Mall

Coles Cairns Central

270 m

Yellow Arrow Walk

580 m

Gillies Range

580 m

Restaurants

Lake Street Cafe

240 m

147 Lake St

Devine Gelato

580 m

Shop 3 5 Aplin St

Sushi RollKing Sheridan

450 m

129 Sheridan St Shop 2

Muddy's Cafe

590 m

174 Esplanade

Gelocchio

620 m

9/93 The Esplanade (50 metres up Aplin street From Esplanade-Aplin corner

Dumpling Studio

530 m

136 Sheridan St Sunshine Tower Hotel

True Thai

630 m

113 - 117 Sheridan St Civic Shopping Centre

Pho Viet

580 m

Orchid Plaza 24 Shields St And Shop 18. Orchid Plaza

Pho Viet Vietnamese Noodle Bar

560 m

78 Abbott St Shop 5

Cold Rock Ice Cream

620 m

101 Esplanade

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Cairns City Motel – Hotel near airport in Cairns

Hotel overview and key features

Comfortable Air-Conditioned Rooms

Diverse Dining Choices

Pool & Local Attractions

Convenient Guest Services

Choose your ideal room style

Prices and Availability

Getting around

Facilities

General

Guest Parking

Services

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location info

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