THE 10 CLOSEST Hotels to The Reef Eye

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1. Cairns Plaza Hotel

145 The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.4 km from The Reef Eye

#1 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“This was a last minute stay for us due to a flight cancellation. The room was large and contained a microwave and sink. There was also a balcony. The comfort of the beds were ok, but everything was clean. There…”

Highest-rated hotel within a 6 minute walk of The Reef Eye

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2. Cairns City Palms

199 Sheridan St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.5 km from The Reef Eye

#2 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“I saw ‘Cairns City’ in the title & booked, but don’t be fooled like I was as the motel is up in Cairns North, a good 15 minute walk from the Cairns CBD & Esplanade area. The view from my apartment was the Cairns...”

3. Tropical Heritage Cairns

8 Minnie St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.5 km from The Reef Eye

#3 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“Lovely staff member from Chile very welcoming. Room was equipped with toaster, plates, bowls and cutlery. Room clean. The only negative was that the bathroom floor was slippery and didn't seem to drain properly...”

4. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

209 - 217 Abbott Street, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.1 km from The Reef Eye

#4 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“I stayed at this hotel for a business meeting. The staff at this hotel was extremely friendly and helpful. The food was good, and the service was excellent. My room was also very neat and clean each evening…”

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5. Crystalbrook Riley

131 -141 Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.5 km from The Reef Eye

#5 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“This is the finest place to stay in Cairns. From the moment you walk into the light and airy reception area, you receive a welcome from the staff that makes you feel very special. A particular mention goes to…”

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6. Sunshine Tower Hotel

136 Sheridan St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.5 km from The Reef Eye

#6 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“For Cairns, this hotel is very reasonably priced , so didn't expect much Pleasantly surprised Very clean,comfortable and quiet Don't usually sleep well in hotels but had a very sound sleep The location also good…”

7. Bay Village Tropical Retreat

Cnr Lake & Gatton Sts, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.2 km from The Reef Eye

#7 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“Spacious and well appointed room with everything we needed. Friendly and helpful staff. Only point missing was limited car parking which meant we had to park our hire car on the busy street outside. Would stay…”

8. Mad Monkey Village

Hostel

141 Sheridan St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.6 km from The Reef Eye

#8 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“I've only slept one night at the Mad Monkey Village to catch a flight the next day but really I wish I had stayed longer. The ambiance was good and there was free breakfast from 8 to 10 which was much appreciated...”

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9. Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside, an IHG Hotel

209-217 The Esplanade | (Entrance through Lake Street), Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.6 km from The Reef Eye

#9 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“Great Hotel to stay. Great Professionalism and Customer service and professionalism. Personnel at Reception were very helpful and provided great customer services. Very Neat and Clean Rooms. Breakfast was nice...”

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10. Balinese Motel

215 Lake St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.2 km from The Reef Eye

#10 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“So this motel is an affordable option in a city that is getting quiet exey. Giving it a 'very good' rating is a little overs for what it is but it is also better than just average (for a motel) so it really sits...”

11. Coral Tree Inn

166 - 172 Grafton St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.6 km from The Reef Eye

#11 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“Because I myself am in the accommodation business I enjoy reading all the bad reviews… here are my thoughts for anyone who is wondering if the bad reviews are true. All the staff I interacted with were very...”

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12. 201 Lake Street

Apartment

201 Lake St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.3 km from The Reef Eye

#12 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“Friendly staff, nice apartments, central location. Clean. Fair bit of traffic noise and old noisy ducted air con but other than that pretty good. I would consider staying there again. Secure off street parking.”

13. Cairns Queens Court

167 - 173 Sheridan St | PO Box 7234, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.5 km from The Reef Eye

#13 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“Good location but very noisy. Location is great but the motel is on a super busy highway under the flight path of the airport. Included breakfast is basic but sufficient. Staff were friendly and helpful. Plenty…”

14. Comfort Inn Cairns City

183 - 185 Lake St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.4 km from The Reef Eye

#14 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“A quick overnight stay. We had after hours check-in. Clear instructions for the key box and a map to find out room. Rooms are great value. Comfy bed,fan and air con. Room for bags, couch and...”

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15. 181 The Esplanade

181 Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.3 km from The Reef Eye

#15 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“A really lovely appt in a nice quiet block. This is situated about a 20 minute walk from town centre however, this is a pleasant walk along the seafront on a boardwalk. Cairns is a vibrant town with plenty to do...”

16. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

121-123 The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.7 km from The Reef Eye

#16 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“I did rate this hotel excellent as it was ideally located. Staff were and are excellent. Breakfast was very good and 1st room was superb with balcony and modern bathroom.Unfortunately our flight was cancelled so...”

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17. Aspect Central Motel

209-211 Sheridan St | corner Sheriden & Grove, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.5 km from The Reef Eye

#17 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“This motel suited my purposes. It’s not in the best location (on the main highway). But, it had free car parking & an adequate room with all that I needed. The bathroom was good. Late check in procedure worked…”

18. Cairns Queenslander Hotel and Apartments

267 Lake St | cnr of Lake & Charles Street, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.5 km from The Reef Eye

#18 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“Quick check-in, easy entrance, tidy and neat rooms. A/C was good. Older type rooms but you're there as a central base - easy access to everything around the city. Only one thing is the food place which is next to...”

19. Cascade Gardens

175 Lake St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.5 km from The Reef Eye

#19 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“we stayed as a group of 8 adults for a birthday getaway. sam was very friendly and helpful on arrival and also let one couple stay in the room later without any extra charge due to a late flight home. this was…”

20. Reef Gateway Apartments

239 Lake St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.2 km from The Reef Eye

#20 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“This is a little gem, not your run of the mill hotel accommodation, the management really went above and beyond to make sure we were accommodated. It’s by no means your upmarket hotel style accommodation, but…”

21. Hotel Tropiq

179 Sheridan St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.5 km from The Reef Eye

#21 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“Simple and old-fashioned room. Many small flaws, but was clean (enough). The hotel itself had few facilities. Mini pool and few/no public places to relax. Walking to the center is possible, but quite far (25...”

22. Cairns Motor Inn

187 Sheridan St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.5 km from The Reef Eye

#22 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“It has certainly seen better days but the room was quiet, super clean, bed and pillows were comfortable. Bathroom was squeaky clean and towels soft. Good sized TV to lay on the bed or sit in the chair. Ample tea...”

23. Cairns City Sheridan

157 Sheridan St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.5 km from The Reef Eye

#23 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“We'd booked this hotel (it's a motel really) months ago, and were very worried before arriving due to recent awful 1-star reviews. What we found was a reasonable motel that's doing what it can to stay open despite...”

24. Mercure Cairns

15 Florence Street | Corner of Florence and Lake St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.8 km from The Reef Eye

#24 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“Staff unaware of Accor membership benefits. Gold members get free upgrade on check in and when asking for a King bed room, staff stated that there are no rooms with a king bed, yet when checking their website, you...”

25. Cairns City Motel

169 Lake St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.6 km from The Reef Eye

#25 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“A clean and comfortable motel in a good location. Friendly and helpful receptionist and staff. Reasonable nightly rates. Bar fridge, microwave and jug included in the rooms. Air conditioning, but did not use. A...”

26. Waterfront Terraces

233 The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.7 km from The Reef Eye

#26 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“I booked an apartment for three weeks while I was visiting family in Cairns and used it as a base when out exploring FNQ. It was perfect. Spacious, clean and, the linen was changed when I was out of town. The…”

27. Royal Palm Villas

184 McLeod St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.6 km from The Reef Eye

#27 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“We stayed at Royal Palm Villas a couple of nights. We agree that rooms require some renovation, and the one that we had wasn’t exceptionally clean: the kitchen cabinet handles were sticky. Good news: air...”

28. Cairns Aquarius

107 The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.8 km from The Reef Eye

#28 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“Nice location and within walking distance of everything. The views are breathtaking and the rooms are clean and well kept perfect for what we needed. The check in was well explained and easy. Parking was secure…”

29. Ramada by Wyndham Cairns City Centre

6 12 Florence Street, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.7 km from The Reef Eye

#29 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“We had a great stay at this hotel back in August 2023. The room was well appointed, with a lift up to the 1st floor. Onsite breakfast was good... Reception staff were quick to help when we had problems with our TV...”

30. Acacia Court Hotel

223-227 The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

0.7 km from The Reef Eye

#30 Best Value of 573 places to stay in Cairns

“Rooms were run down with peeling paint. Wi-if was terrible. The temperature control did not work in our room and we were freezing for most of the night. Other reviews mention this as well so perhaps this is...”

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