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Grand Hotel Cairns
34 McLeod St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia
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#10 of 11 small hotels in Cairns
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34 McLeod St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia
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Great for walkers
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Great staff,the beer is cold and there $10 meal deals are fantastic,the place is full of characters that give the place a great vibe,I'll give the place a 8 out of 10,so if your up here in Cairns don't forget to stop in and have a beer and feed,it's open 7 days a week ,life is great up here in fnqld.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Just enjoy the whole place and explore the amazing locations there is to see rain...
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We had $10 steaks at The Grand. They were cooked how we liked them and served with a delicious slaw and chips. The drinks were cold and the meals arrived quite quickly. Best $10 meal in town, would highly recommend! We enjoyed sitting outside.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Really enjoyed our meals and made a point of thanking the chef. We were pretty hungry and it was hot. By the time we left we were full,had a couple of cold drinks and were very pleased. Would recommend dropping into this place
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Went there for the $10 lunch. Steak was awful, full of cartilages, which broke my front tooth.
The manager that day saw it and said the general manager will get in contact with you. 5 weeks later no responds to my e mails, call are not exciting and when I went in to get my money back they said, sorry no can’t do that
Cost me now thousands of dollars to replace the tooth.
The manager that day saw it and said the general manager will get in contact with you. 5 weeks later no responds to my e mails, call are not exciting and when I went in to get my money back they said, sorry no can’t do that
Cost me now thousands of dollars to replace the tooth.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Don’t eat there
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Don't understand the negative reviews. The place has a great atmosphere at lunch. The 10$ rump is excellent value. I don't understand the reviews expecting it to be the quality of a 50$ steak. Ive had it 3 times so far on my visit and ill have it many more before I leave. Yes it's a little tough, but it's amazing - just like cairns.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Returned toThe Grand today to have a $10 lunch steak with friends as I had enjoyed it when I was there a few weeks ago with my hubby. As I have dietary issues I had ordered the steak without the chips or gravy as I cannot eat those, and instead asked for a little extra coleslaw. Last time it was all good and not a problem at all and we enjoyed the little meal.
Today it was a totally different story due to the manager and her tightwad mentality. Apparently.... despite dropping off the chips and gravy, I was asking far too much to get a little extra scoop of coleslaw. I was told that they "don't make any money on those cheap steaks" so was the reason she thought a little additional coleslaw to replace the chips and gravy was excessive. So... the meal I was expected to have now was to be a tiny steak with a tiny bit of coleslaw.... that's what she was offering unless I paid extra! Its not ok apparently to pay the same price as others getting a full meal, but I only was getting half a meal unless I paid more?
She didn't seem at all interested when I shared that they did indeed make considerable money in the long run, as I had returned today with 2 friends as I had a good experience last time. So they had already made about $50 additional today alone, just because of a good experience last time and now bringing friends back. And... we would have returned at least monthly and usually have others with us each time.... but not now!
So hun.... you left a LOT OF MONEY on the table today, because of your refusal to give at least a decent sized meal!
So thanks to this hostile, rude, unfriendly and unaccommodating manager, we definitely won't be returning regularly as initially planned because she thought it unreasonable to offer a decent amount of salad in exchange for chips and gravy... bet you'd be happy if this was your business! NOT!!!
Today it was a totally different story due to the manager and her tightwad mentality. Apparently.... despite dropping off the chips and gravy, I was asking far too much to get a little extra scoop of coleslaw. I was told that they "don't make any money on those cheap steaks" so was the reason she thought a little additional coleslaw to replace the chips and gravy was excessive. So... the meal I was expected to have now was to be a tiny steak with a tiny bit of coleslaw.... that's what she was offering unless I paid extra! Its not ok apparently to pay the same price as others getting a full meal, but I only was getting half a meal unless I paid more?
She didn't seem at all interested when I shared that they did indeed make considerable money in the long run, as I had returned today with 2 friends as I had a good experience last time. So they had already made about $50 additional today alone, just because of a good experience last time and now bringing friends back. And... we would have returned at least monthly and usually have others with us each time.... but not now!
So hun.... you left a LOT OF MONEY on the table today, because of your refusal to give at least a decent sized meal!
So thanks to this hostile, rude, unfriendly and unaccommodating manager, we definitely won't be returning regularly as initially planned because she thought it unreasonable to offer a decent amount of salad in exchange for chips and gravy... bet you'd be happy if this was your business! NOT!!!
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Different experiences depending on who is serving each day! Runs hot and cold!
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Went with friends for a few drinks Saturday night barmaids charged us for a pot price but gave us 7oz tried to explain they were not pots in which the reply was we call these pots maybe in England then we asked for schooners and received pots lol hopeless training get your act together not happy local here
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Hotel Cairns
Which popular attractions are close to Grand Hotel Cairns?
Nearby attractions include Cairns Museum (0.4 km), Rusty's Market (0.2 km), and Samurai Gallery Australia (0.5 km).
What food & drink options are available at Grand Hotel Cairns?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Grand Hotel Cairns?
Conveniently located restaurants include Snoogies, Cruze Coffee, and Falafellicious.
Is Grand Hotel Cairns located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.7 km away from the centre of Cairns.