Cairns Hotel Tips by Lilmagic

I booked this accommodation on the recommendation of a friend. Sadly she had stayed there some time ago and I fear it may have deteriorated somewhat.

We found the room (en suite) more like a prison cell. Sheets were cingy and so thin you could see the stained mattress beneath. The A/C needed $1 coins and rattled and clanked all night. There was a double and single bed in the room, but the single was so lumpy we both shared the double!

The shared kitchen was reasonable, although we did tend to stick to the floor whilst making drinks!

Sufficed to say we stayed only one night and then moved on to something more our style. Perhaps if we had been used to 'backpacker' places we'd have found it acceptable, but sadly we didn't and felt it was also quite expensive as we later found a twin apartment for the same money!

Unique Qualities: Sorry, nothing was outstanding in a good way.

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Theme: Hostel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$20-40  » Currency Converter
Address: 141 Sheridan Street, , Cairns, State of Queensland
Directions: 4 streets back from the Esplanade and head to the right as you look at it.

We booked in here for the second week of our stay in Cairns. It is excellent value for money at $60 a night if you stay for a week or more ($90 otherwise).

The apartments are very well equipped and provide all you need for a pleasant stay.

There is secure parking if you need it and it is very close to the main area for shopping, nightlife etc

The seafront and lagoon are only a 5 minute walk away.

The only disappointment was that there were no sunloungers around the pool and occasionally the pool is used to teach basic skills to divers, but a small price to pay for such reasonably priced, pleasant accommodation.

Unique Qualities: Close to all amenities. Excellent value for money.

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Theme: Other
Comparison: less expensive than average
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Address: Grafton Street, Cairns
Directions: Opposite the cinema on Grafton Street