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The Reef Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Cairns Esplanade in Cairns

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.
A kitchen with a sink, a dining area with chairs, a window with a view, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a dining table with chairs, a small kitchen area, and a bathroom.
A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a tiled deck.
A bathroom with a toilet, shower, sink, and a mirror.

Reviews

3.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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228 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Queen Room

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Twin Room

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, chairs, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

Family Room

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Cairns

Cairns North stay.A stay at this Cairns North motel places you steps from Cairns North Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland and Cairns Base Hospital are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 8 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Smith Street Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dunwoodys - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Paper Crane - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Reef Motel

Motel near Cairns Esplanade in Cairns
The Reef Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This Cairns motel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Reef Motel offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. This Cairns motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM 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.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Reef Motel to the airport?

The Reef Motel is 2.8 mi (6-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Reef Motel?

As of Jul 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Reef Motel on Jul 20, 2026 start from CA $116, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Reef Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Reef Motel.

How close is The Reef Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 3-minute walk from Cairns North Beach and 13.2 mi (27-min drive) from Palm Cove Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Reef Motel offer free breakfast?

The Reef Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Reef Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Reef Hotel Casino (4-min drive) and Cazalys Cairns (6-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Reef Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Reef Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Reef Motel have a pool?

The Reef Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does The Reef Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Reef Motel to downtown Cairns?

The Reef Motel is 1.1 mi away from Cairns.

The Reef Motel Reviews

Reviews

3.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 8 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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