Reef Palms Motel

Property class: 3.5
Motel with outdoor pool, near Cairns Esplanade

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Reef Palms Motel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $96
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28

Room options

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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

  • 39 sq m
  • 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)
  • 36 sq m
  • 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

  • 42 sq m
  • 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)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Spa Studio $$$ Saver

  • 39 sq m
  • 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)
  • 42 sq m
  • 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)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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41-47 Digger Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cairns Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 5 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 3 min drive
  • Freshwater Station - 9 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Guyala Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Paper Crane - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yum Sing - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Reef Palms Motel

  • Reef Palms Motel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 41 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

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Reviews

Reef Palms Motel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Convenient location close to the airport with easy access to airport via taxi or bus. (4 reviews)
  • The pool was great to cool off in and a clean, nice spot to relax. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and spacious!
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and smelt nice on arrival. The staff were very lovely and helpful. Fresh towels and the blankets for the room hadn’t been replaced when we first checked in at 2pm, but there was a sign in the office saying they apologise that early check-in wasn’t possible that day as they were understaffed, so I understand that they were extremely busy. The pool and BBQ area was clean and a nice spot to relax. The motel overall was nice and peaceful, and was very quiet at night- even on a Friday. Only thing I could say is it could do with a few upgrades of the TV’s and facilities, and some minor repairs. Other than that it’s a great place to stay, and I’ll 100% be happy to stay there again.
First impressions on the room upon entering
Nice little kitchenette with everything you could need
Bathroom is supplied with Shower Gel, Shampoo, Conditioner, Hand Soap, Hand Cream/Moisturiser, Shaving Gel, and a Hair Dryer. Shower gets nice and hot and has decent pressure.
Nice pool area, complete with a little waterfall and a shallow area for small children
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8/10 Very good

Great stay

Motel has everything you need , clean and staff friendly and helpful
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6/10 Good

Friendly staff. Place is dated but has a nice pool.
Verified review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

It was a comfortable stay and was easy to walk around.
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8/10 Very good

The staff were very helpful, the room we stayed in was comfortable, and the swimming pool was great to cool off in.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was spacious, well equipped kitchen, beds comfortable quiet and value for money. Definitely recommend staying here.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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4/10 Fair

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Close proximity to local shops,Cairns city and restaurants.
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8/10 Very good

The new managers were very helpful, friendly & made their guests feel at home.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Nice spacious room
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is close proximity to shops and businesses we need to visit whenever we come to Cairns for a couple of days.
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8/10 Very good

Bit noisy in the area. Very helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Extremely helpful proprietors who made us feel very welcome. They bent over backwards to help. The room was very comfortable.
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8/10 Very good

It was okay and beautiful
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10/10 Exceptional

I really liked our room, for us, father and son, it was perfect. Two queen beds placed in different areas of a large room, the room has a kitchenette and the shower in the bathroom is big with plenty of hot water. Next time in Cairns, and there will be a next time, I'll stay here.
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6/10 Good

Good motel in excellent location to ocean front. Lovely pool. Helpful staff...room was very dirty and carpet in such a humid environment gave the room a certain aroma of dampness
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8/10 Very good

Convenient location close to airport. Unfortunately just a one night booking so unable to access tourism services which appear to be a specialty of this property. Sadly another motel that hadn’t bothered to provide any milk in room
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8/10 Very good

Although the motel is aged a bit it has clean & spacious rooms. The Staff is friendly and informative. The area is safe, quiet & easy walking distance to the Esplande. Once on the Esplande it is a nice walk along the ocean to many shops, restaurants & the Marina
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8/10 Very good

One night in Cairns

Excellent service - very helpful and obliging. Room a little tired and maybe could have been a touch cleaner.
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6/10 Good

Good overnight stay

We only stayed here for one night, as we had an early flight in the morning, and they are very close to the airport with a free transfer. Room was very clean and comfortable. Air-cond needed attention as it didn't get cool enough. Some dining options nearby if you don't mind a walk if you don't have transport. Overall, a pleasant stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and clean

Overnight stay as it was conveniently located near the airport for my flight the next morning. The room was large and everything was clean. The bed was comfortable. The air conditioning and ceiling fans worked a treat. I arranged an after hours check in in advance, and both this and the check out the next morning were seamless.
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8/10 Very good

Loy, the desk manager was very helpful. He gave us a ground floor room when he learned of my husband’s disability. He also recommended a nearby restaurant, and called a previous hotel in an attempt to find a lost item.