City Quays Accommodation

Hotels
8.7 (279 reviews)
6 Lake Street 401 , Cairns , au

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable
Great location
Welcoming service
Well-equipped rooms
Cons:
Musty smell in bathroom
Pool area lacking appeal
Limited kitchen facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.38
Most reviews mentioned clean and comfortable accommodations; however, one review pointed out a musty drain smell, affecting the score.
Service
8.88
Guests reported good communication from staff and welcoming experiences.
Location
9.07
Many reviews praised the excellent location, close to beach, shopping, and dining.
Room Quality
8.57
Overall reviews indicated spacious and well-equipped rooms, but some noted a need for more amenities.
Amenities
8.48
There were mentions of good amenities, but some guests expressed disappointment with the pool and kitchen facilities.
Value for Money
8.77
Guests felt the pricing was excellent for the location and amenities offered.
Food and Beverage
8.57
Food and beverage options were not specifically mentioned, so assigned 'Standard quality for this hotel tier'.
Overall Experience
8.88
The majority of reviews reflected a very positive overall experience, indicating willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 03:54

Property Description

Convenient Location
City Quays Accommodation, nestled in the heart of Cairns, offers a prime location near major attractions such as the Cairns Convention Centre and Cairns Station. Guests can easily explore the city with various landmarks just a short distance away, ensuring a memorable stay.

Modern Amenities
The hotel provides well-equipped, air-conditioned rooms featuring a range of amenities including a flat-screen TV, kitchen facilities, and a private balcony. With free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a sun terrace, guests can relax and unwind in comfort during their stay.

Leisure and Recreation
For those looking to explore beyond the hotel, City Quays Accommodation offers a barbecue area and is close to activities like fishing. Additionally, popular sites like Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens and Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park are a short drive away, providing ample opportunities for adventure.

Book your stay at City Quays Accommodation 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.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 279 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.38
Service: 8.88
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 8.57
Amenities: 8.48
Value for Money: 8.77
Food and Beverage: 8.57
Overall Experience: 8.88
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Clark • couple • gb
10
Brilliant location, clean and perfect.
Pros:

Beautifully clean and the best possible location as we used it before and after a reef trip. Cheaper and far better than a hotel and the parking is very secure.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Location was great and was very quiet. Just a short walk to ferries, buses ,shops,bars and the cairns lagoon.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

Buena ubicación. Apartamento espacioso para 2 personas, sobretodo la parte de la cocina y comedor. La habitación es algo más justa de tamaño

Cons:

El parking se paga aparte del alojamiento.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Paula • solo_traveller • au
8
Good spot in the city area.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Reception area was uninviting. Halls, elevators needed cleaning. There was nothing ‘pretty’ about the place.
Couldn’t sit on patio as rain came in and wet the chairs.
Aircon fan was blasting in my face while on patio.
Coffee machine was dirty.
Clothes left in dryer. Dirt on floor behind laundry door.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Freya • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Everything was really clean, and it’s in a quiet area but still walking distance to everything. The kitchen area was well stocked - there’s a kettle, air fryer, microwave, etc

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Bernadette • couple • nz
10
Comfortable stay!
Pros:

Excellent location, clean and comfortable ! Loved the big screen TV. Nice to have a small balcony for "fresh air" Good value for money.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Rudie • couple • au
8
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • ca
9
Location, convenience, well equipped and clean.
Pros:

Good location. A little away from the action which is good for the quiet, while still being a short walk to the marina for Coral Sea excursions or to the rail. Other excursion companies that do inland stuff are familiar with the place for pickups. Good size apartment with all one needs to cook at home. Woolworths and other stores are a short walk. Nice decorations too.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Harald • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Stormy • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Diana • couple • au
6
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Lynette • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • au
10
Cons:

The only thing I could suggest is a better blanket on the bed or the option of a spare blanket in the closet for the “just in case” situation

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Karolina • couple • au
9
Great location, good facilities
Pros:

Excellent location, close to the marina, Lagoon & shops. It was also walking distance to the Railway station. I liked that it had pool access and bbq area.

Cons:

Not related to the studio itself. But there's no luggage storage facility as we were "private guests" and not "hotel guests". The hotel could've been more accommodating to "private guests" but there was a hard "no" when we asked.
We managed to find a convenience store that could store our suitcase but it was a struggle to find anything open before 9am.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Tayl fefeorkmor • couple • au
9
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Lucinda • couple • au
5
look elsewhere if you want a self contained apartment, or a view
Pros:

the location was good

Cons:

there was a trip hazard at the bathroom door
the kitchen facilities were poor, one can not really cook here, no kitchen sink, only one kitchen knife, no cutting board and you are expected to take out your own rubbish when you have enough to deal with your own luggage
view over roofs and grafiti was dissapointing

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Badrya • couple • au
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Harry • couple • au
8
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Annie • couple • au
10
Pros:

Location

2025-12-18 • via Nuitee
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Shelley • couple • au
10
Pros:

absolutely everything😊

2025-12-14 • via Nuitee