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Cairns City Sheridan

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.
A clear swimming pool with a blue-roofed pavilion and lounge chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.
Front of property
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.
A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery, a parking area with several cars, and a brick pathway leading to a building.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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157 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Night Markets
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, Balcony

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

Family Room, Balcony

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a white bathtub, and a television on a wooden stand.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, a ceiling fan, and a window with sheer curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

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

View all photos for Twin Room, Balcony

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

Twin Room, Balcony

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

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with two single beds, each with white linens and blue towels. There is a painting on the wall above the beds, a small table with a lamp, and a tiled floor.

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A modern room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a blue bench, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 5 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Budget Apartment

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a TV, and two beds.

Budget Apartment

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Cairns

Cairns Central Business District stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Cairns Central Business District hotel, you'll find Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Cairns Private Hospital and Cairns Performing Arts Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cairns Performing Arts Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 15 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Moku Bar + Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Paper Crane - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Cairns City Sheridan

3-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade
Cairns City Sheridan offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Cairns City Sheridan also features a terrace, laundry facilities, and express check-in. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Cairns hotel is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1990
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Cairns City Sheridan offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Cairns hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. 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, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Best Western City Sheridan Cairns
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Cairns City Sheridan Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Cairns City Sheridan to the airport?

Cairns City Sheridan is 3.6 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 Cairns City Sheridan?

As of Jun 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairns City Sheridan on Jul 14, 2026 start from CA $135, 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 Cairns City Sheridan have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cairns City Sheridan.

How close is Cairns City Sheridan to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Cairns North Beach and 13.5 mi (23-min drive) from Palm Cove Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cairns City Sheridan offer free breakfast?

Cairns City Sheridan does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cairns City Sheridan?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Reef Hotel Casino (2-min drive) and Cazalys Cairns (4-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Cairns City Sheridan?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Cairns City Sheridan?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Cairns City Sheridan have a pool?

Cairns City Sheridan features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Cairns City Sheridan have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cairns City Sheridan to downtown Cairns?

Cairns City Sheridan is 0.6 mi away from Cairns.

Cairns City Sheridan Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 293 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 188 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 153 out of 1001 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Centrally located budget hotel with pool
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room for the price… the deepest pool in all of Cairns
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was a late check in so didn’t really deal with any staff. Although I was emailed the details of how to collect my key out of hours. Room was ok, but didn’t have power points next to the bed, which is normally to be expected these days. Not too far from Cairns cbd, which is convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ceah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family enjoyed the stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service ,friendly staff,clean rooms,close to town and waterfront
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's not the Sheridan but it's the next best thing I would recommend staying here it's just a short walk to the city centre, 2 pools to swim in friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jada

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service
This is a low-budget hotel, so the rooms are simple but well-aired and bright. The staff are fantastic! So kind and welcoming. And the hotel is well-positioned - 10 minute walk to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay here again reception was welcoming an room was nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Samuel John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had everything that we need and walking distance to city
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay in Cairns n budget friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to everything from this location, lovely staff and affordable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a great & comfy stay close to city centre very happy with my stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanee

Room & View

Stayed in 301 3rd Floor. The best view & best room.
1st Pool
2nd Pool
Night view from room
2nd pool.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our third stay there. Convenient location and friendly and efficient staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price this property is quite OK.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located for accessing Cairns Airport for those early morning or late evening flights.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A convenient motel to stay when you have your own transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Something else: I cancelled the booking as I had mistaken the name “Sheridan” for Sheraton”. It was of course not a Sheraton by any stretch of an imagination
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Abbey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value for money for last minute room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was big enough for us and convenient to everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Clifton

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
cheap place if that's what you want
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025