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Pacific Sands Holiday Apartments

4.0 star property
4-star aparthotel in Holloways Beach

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Outdoor pool
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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchenette

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Apart-hotel

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 1

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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25/1-19 Poinciana Street, Holloways Beach, QLD, 4878
  • Place, Holloways Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Holloways Beach Dog Exercise Area
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Cairns

Holloways Beach stay.With a stay at this Holloways Beach aparthotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Holloways Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Holloways Beach Dog Exercise Area. Also, Yorkeys Knob Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and Cairns Esplanade is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Holloways Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Holloways Beach Dog Exercise Area - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 17 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Freshwater Station - 11 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Crafty Cassowary Kitchen & Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Roll’d - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Strait on the Beach - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taphouse - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Pacific Sands Holiday Apartments

4-star aparthotel in Holloways Beach
As a guest of this aparthotel, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. This aparthotel also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Cairns aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1992
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
This aparthotel offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

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Property entrance
Steps to Sand Machans Beach
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Microwave
Steps to Sand Machans Beach

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • A bar/lounge

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 units
  • Built in 1992
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
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
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

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Reviews

Pacific Sands Holiday Apartments Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is what it is, a reasonably priced serviced apartment close to Holloways Beach. Jan the manager is very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything needed for a long stay or short I couldnt fault except for no wifi
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James, Mooloolaba

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot with a lovely pool close to the beach and local shops. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for good service- booking of tour Accomodation location is quiet and near a corner shop, restaurants and a bar at the beach front. Bus stop nearby or can taco/Uber/ride share to central Cairns
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

letitia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Little peice of charm

Fabulous location 1 block to beach, cafe and local places to eat out also. Apartment very basic but surrounded by lunsh bush and lovely pool area with BBQ facilities. About 5 minutes to sky rail and Smithfield shopping with everything you need. 10 minutes drive to cairns and to palm cove with great eateries.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen equipment, nice balcony . One three seat lounge could do with an armchair for four visitors.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy spacious apartments. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Property is pretty dated and unit we stayed in was minimalist in terms of decor and amenities. Manager / staff was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Linda

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

Perfect for the airport

Great location to the airport. We stayed here one night. Jan was accomodating with our timeline of needing to leave quite early. Only suggestion would be that you request A/C be turned on an hour before revival as the room was qite warm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of space and great amenities. We were on the ground floor with easy access to the pool (with shade cloth) and undercover car parking. Thorough communications with Jan and directions for out-of-office arrival. Main bedroom air-con was noisy but a wonderful venue for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money convenient location and large apartments
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We found a few cockroaches. Liked everything else.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rom clean. My adult children stayed in this apartment, so everyone had their own space.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

Pleasant location in Holloways Beach

Good location, well organised Manager, so getting access to our unit went smoothly. Location is good and pretty quiet, and for us it was good to be allocated a first-floor unit looking into the trees.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Ginger52&Co, Toowoomba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Spacious unit near beach

Unit 10 fabulous and comfortable queen bed in main bedroom - gel mattress. Unit needs some tlc and the microwave and kettle whilst functional require updating. All other appliances in good order. Lounge comfortable. Great pool, quiet location near the beach. Also some food places within walking distance. Undercover parking. Kitchen, lounge and dining area good space and found it was quite adequate for our 7 & 8 year old grandchildren. Spacious 2nd bedroom, plenty of storage. Quite a large complex with both residential and holiday units in a residential area -so quiet. Garden well cared for.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Spacious Unit

Pacific Sands is close to the beach and within walking distance to cafes. The unit was clean and spacious with laundry facilities and roomy wardrobes. The second bedroom does not have airconditioning which seems unusual in the tropics. There is only one bedside table in rhis room and the one reading lamp was on the top shelf of the wardrobe. The airconditioning unit in the main bedroom is noisy. We didn't need to use the kitchen so can't comment about it. The unit was value for money for three people.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Margie, Bribie island

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

Holloway’s Beach

Management extremely helpful & curtious- accommodation basic but comfortable. Not 5 star but good value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Henriette F.

excellent accommodation

I really enjoyed my stay here. It was very peaceful and I had a very private unit upstairs looking into the most beautiful palm trees and down onto the lovely swimming pool, which I swam in lots. The beds were very comfortable and kitchen and bathroom well-supplied with everything one could need. Only two small negatives: the tile floors were covered with a soapy, slippery residue which made it dangerous to walk on barefoot! (too much cleaning product?), and one of the venetian blinds was not working properly. It was lovely to be able to stroll along the pleasant treed streets to the beach, shops and cafes. Holloways Beach is not too touristy and pretty empty.... sad that I could not swim in the sea as it was a bit too rough. The manager of the unit was very approachable and pleasant. I will definitely return to this accommodation, which was also very reasonably priced for what it offered.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Joan, Lakewood, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Was very close to the beach which was nice.

I would like to have black out curtains in the bedrooms, as I am a light sleeper and too much light came in from the outside.

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Not bad for the money.

Apartment was good value and was a good size. I'd does however need some tlc. The washing machine and dryer were very handy. No free wifi but lets be honest, most places have average wifi anyway. On the negative side, the frying pans were both past it and there was the usual collection of mismatched plates and other dishes. We like to cook for ourselves a lot of the time so next we'll be bringing basic cooking equipment with us next rod trip. It's a shame but a lot of apartment owners just don't get it. Don't be so mean. Not a bad place to stay and the manager Jan is well organised and friendly too. Good pool. Barbecues were spotless.

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service

Convenient to the airport for early departures

Apartment was spacious. Great swimming pool, and deep enough for adults. There were a few maintenance items that needed work - the air conditioner in our room was so loud it was unusable, and there were also a noticeable number of small ants in the front living area. This was the closest place we could find to the airport that wasn't in Cairns-proper, and it's a short 10 minute drive for those of you who have to catch the 5 am departures connecting to the States.

8/10 Good

Alex, QLD, Australia

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

Great overnighter

Jane was very accommodation despite my very late arrival afterhours! Great service and it was nice to come into a clean room with all the amenities after a long day working in the Sun. Definitely stay there next time I am up in Cairns!!!

2/10 Terrible

tom, perth

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

Do not book

* found toilet blocked and overflowing within minutes of check in * room not cleaned * Wi-Fi not available despite advertising; also no mobile phone service in area * appliances at least 20 years old * the air conditioning advertised was one room only + broken in master bedroom

8/10 Good

Chantelle, Cooktown

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

Comfortable family unit in beautiful Holloways!

We enjoyed staying here. The kids had a ball in the pool and we could relax and watch them play. The apartments were perfect for a family with a full kitchen, washing machine, dryer and dishwasher as well as lots of pots plates and extras that a lot of places don't have but makes staying away from home a lot easier. It's a short walk to the beach with little shops and cafes only minutes away. Only thing I would recommend is a rug in the lounge area to lessen noise and it does have a clinical feel in the room. We enjoyed our stay and will be back!