Escape On Lake

Hotels
8.3 (415 reviews)
135 Lake Street , Cairns , AU
+61 7 4031 1326

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
Car hire
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Limited parking
Missing amenities like WiFi

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
General sentiment indicates that rooms were clean, but issues with bedding and parking negatively impacted perception.
Service
8.51
Reviewers noted helpful and obliging owners, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Location
8.75
Consistently mentioned as a positive feature, with convenient access to restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms were described as comfortable and spacious, though some did mention minor issues.
Amenities
7.53
Missing WiFi and limited space for hanging clothes were frequently mentioned, lowering the score.
Value for Money
8.39
Perceived as good value, although some expected amenities were lacking.
Food and Beverage
8.34
Not extensively reviewed; default score reflects standard offerings for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.51
Overall positive sentiment, with repeat visitors indicating satisfaction despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 03:48

Property Description

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Escape On Lake, located in Cairns, offers a prime location just 1.1 km from Cairns Convention Centre. With key attractions like Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens and Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park within a short distance, guests can easily explore the city.

Comfortable Accommodation with Modern Amenities
Each unit at Escape On Lake features air conditioning, a fridge, microwave, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay. Guests can enjoy city views from select units and relax with a flat-screen TV and private bathroom in every room.

Explore Cairns with Ease
With a tour desk on-site and Cairns Station less than 1 km away, guests can conveniently visit nearby landmarks such as Cairns Regional Gallery and Cairns Aquarium. Book your stay at Escape On Lake for a memorable Cairns experience.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 415 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 8.51
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 7.53
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 8.34
Overall Experience: 8.51
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Robert • solo_traveller • au
8
Nice and clean, staff friendly, Id definitely stay again.
Pros:

It was quaint and nice. Not too busy.

Cons:

Just a little bit too far to walk to town

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Allison • solo_traveller • au
7
A little escape
Pros:

Central, and clean.

Cons:

Street noise, no full length mirror, extremely limited parking

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Dean • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

A bit of road noise

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Proximity to city center and restaurants.

Cons:

Needed more cooking options. Hot plate, microwave.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • nz
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Clohesy • couple • au
8
Very good location room was clean
Cons:

Light in room way to bright for a bedroom maybe smaller light for sink

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Jenni • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Great location, clean and quiet.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • nz
9
Excellent, definetely recommend. Awesome location.
Pros:

Modern, clean and spacious. Very comfortable stay and great value also.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Sun • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Big, clean room with a kitchenette.

Cons:

Very bare, no decoration at all, not even a painting, no dining table or chairs despite available space.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Rhonda • solo_traveller • au
10
easy to deal with exceptional staff, the next door Car rental was also a wonderful help .
Pros:

Hi I enjoyed the proximity to all the facilities that Cairns had to offer. It was extremely easy to get around on foot. The parking was easy to manage too.

Cons:

Nothing that I could find.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • nz
7
Staff was helpful and professional. Good location.
Pros:

Cleaned and comfortable.

Cons:

Outdoor area was so so. My room has no window. I have to open the door to get fresh air.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • au
8
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Sara • couple • au
8
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Linda White • couple • nz
8
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Yunyun • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • au
7
Good but a better sleep would have made it better
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Noise from the indigenous locals that sat outside talking all night on the first night.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • au
8
Comfortable budget accommodation at excellent location, walking distance to everything
Pros:

Great location close to everything

Cons:

Views from our room

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • couple • au
8
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Terry • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee