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Reef Palms Motel

Property class: 3.5

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A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a rock formation.
A coffee machine with a digital display, a frothing pitcher, and multiple coffee containers on a counter.
An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by plants and a grill.
A row of travel posters advertising various tours and cruises, such as Skyrail, Great Barrier Reef, and Michaelmas Cay.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a pillow and a towel, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the walls.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $125
$114 nightly
$125 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13

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41-47 Digger Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Queen Studio Apartment

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a mounted TV, and a cityscape view.

Deluxe Twin Queen Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A neatly made bed with a white and brown headboard, two bedside lamps, and a vase with flowers on a bedside table.

Deluxe Spa Room

  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a glass table with a book, a vase with flowers, a couch, and a painting on the wall.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a microwave, and a sink.

Triple Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Twin Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Spa Studio $$$ Saver

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a dining table, and a mirror.

Quad Studio

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a pillow and a towel, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the walls.

Family Studio, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a vase with flowers.

Deluxe Queen Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Queen & Single Studio Apartment

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Queen & Single Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cairns

With a stay at Reef Palms Motel in Cairns (Cairns North), you'll be a short 4-minute walk from Cairns Esplanade and within 3 minutes by car from Cairns Esplanade Lagoon. .This motel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cairns Night Markets - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 3 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paper Crane - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smith Street Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Guyala Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Digital television is provided. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cairns motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 41 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite to eat at the motel's restaurant, where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Monday - Sunday (7 AM - 7:00 PM)

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Front desk hours are 7 AM - 5 PM on public holidays.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 30 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of AUD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Reef Palms

Reef Palms Cairns North

Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel Cairns North

Reef Palms Motel Motel

Reef Palms Motel Cairns North

Reef Palms Motel Motel Cairns North

Reef Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 363 out of 889 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 889 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 889 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 889 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 889 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needed some well needed cleaning and maintenance, shower was mouldy doors dirty and a few fixtures in the room needed attention.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Britika

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Darryl

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
$100 deposit for what nothing in the room was worth $100
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Niranjan Nagraj

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Practically no WiFi and very ordinary cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sumit

Room was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was in very good condition. The receptionist or staff member at front desk could of at least had a smile & be a bit more courteous, especially when dealing with multi- cultural backgrounds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

Convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff. Place is dated but has a nice pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Motel has everything you need , clean and staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here twice..recommend..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff by shabby motel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a great stay at the Motel. The room was OK but in our room the WiFi didn’t work so we were reliant on going elsewhere with WiFi. It also wasn’t very clean, our sheets were stained and the ceiling fan was incredibly dusty. The motel in general is very dated and doesn’t look as modern or tidy as the advertised photos. You are a 20+ min walk to the main restaurants, markets, lagoon etc. There was also some construction work happening which meant loud construction work at 8am in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff nice room..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a comfortable stay and was easy to walk around.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Megan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic older motel near airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful, the room we stayed in was comfortable, and the swimming pool was great to cool off in.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Great little place for the price Close to town would definitely return
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for us. Comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious, well equipped kitchen, beds comfortable quiet and value for money. Definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good place to stay. Reasonably priced and few frills but an excellent place from which to operate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great place to stay in Cairns

Lovely place to stay and very convenient to the hospital that I needed to visit. Very convenient to shops, eateries and the main areas of Cairns! A quick walk to the lovely walk along the foreshore.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to local shops,Cairns city and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were very friendly and allowed us to check in early
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The new managers were very helpful, friendly & made their guests feel at home.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024