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The Reef Motel

Cairns CBD, Cairns

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Perfect for nature loversOnly 1.2 km to Lily Street Environmental Reserve and 1.3 km to Munro Martin Parklands

Near shopping centersOnly 162 m to Opal Art Global and 316 m to Crackerbox Palace

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 708 m to Cairns Region Minibus Group Transfers

Near healthcare facilitiesOnly 629 m to Cairns Base Hospital

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2.4/5

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4.0/511 Jun 2026

David

Close to the esplanade

3.0/520 Jun 2026

Robert • Couple Trip

THE PROPERTY IS BEING COMPLETLY RENOVATED AND WILL BE A LOT BETTER IN THE FUTURE. THE STAFF WERE VERY FRIEDLY AND OBLIGING FOR A FEW ITEMS I REQUIRED.

3.0/514 Jun 2026

Cat • Solo Trip

Golly, where do I start.... I booked this placed as the listing said it had recently been remodeled - as in past tense. However, upon arrival, it is still very much in the throws of a very large renovation. And thank goodness. The room I stayed in was probably the original décor, circa late 70's or early 80's. Very dated bathroom, the TV was hit and miss whether it worked or not and I had to go and ask if the air con / ceiling fan were working because I couldn't find the switches to get them to work. Turns out it was on a console in the middle of the beds with faded writing. The staff at "Reception" were very helpful: they hung onto my bag until it was time to check in as I'd arrived quite early in the AM, the maintenance chap was very quick to assist and the lady I tracked down to get some soap for bathroom was also very friendly. I didn't mind that it's a solid 20 minute walk from the popular end of the waterfront. It's a really pretty stroll along the promenade to all the cafes/restaurants - it's well lit and plenty of people around. I felt completely safe wandering back to motel at night by myself. The pros: comfy bed, black out curtains and phenomenal hot water & pressure. Only a 10 minute drive from airport by uber. The cons: in the middle of a very large reno, and very much organised chaos. If you can get past the decor (you're only in there to sleep and shower) it's cheap and I'm sure once the reno is completed, this will be a lovely place to stay.

1.0/518 Jun 2026

Tony • Solo Trip

AVOID staying here at least until the hotel is finished being renovated, they are currently offering the shabby outside rooms which LOOSLY dictate the rooms advertised. The window next to the door had 3 of the required 10 vertical blinds to cover thewondow, they had to find a board to cover the window, the a/C is the old in wall type sealed up with masking tape, tv didn’t work, bed was 2 singles pushed together with only a mattress topper holding them together and the linen, bedding was clean tho. Typically i “had the last room” so they couldn’t move me yet there was only 2 cars in the car park (one was mine) and one other unit with lights on and a blanket covering the entry window…. The manager was very nice, apologetic and sorted the winfow issue with a board, i guess fir $128 in Cairns this is what you get, i would be avoiding for a long time yet AVOID

1.0/530 May 2026

Gwen

DO NOT BOOK! This accomodation does not EXIST! Arrived at the building and it's an abandoned building, there were workers there that said it hads been closed down for a long time. We tried calling them several times throughout the day - no answer. We have contacted lastminute and are in the process of getting this listing deleted.

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228 Lake Street, Cairns, Queensland, AU

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Check-in2:00 PM-10:00 PM

Check-out10:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel Location
Located in Cairns (Cairns North), The Reef Motel is steps from Cairns Esplanade and a 3-minute drive from Cairns Esplanade Lagoon. This motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina.

The Reef Motel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

Room Type and Price

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 - Thu, 24 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children