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Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Property class: 4
4-star aparthotel near Cairns Esplanade

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3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Deluxe Room One Bedroom. Pool View - Non Serviced
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Explore the area

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3-11 Water Street, Cairns, QLD, 04870
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Reef Fleet Terminal
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio - Non Serviced

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio - Non Serviced

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Pool view - Non Serviced

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom - Non Serviced

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom - Non Serviced

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room One Bedroom - Non Serviced

  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room One Bedroom. Pool View - Non Serviced

  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Non Serviced

  • 87 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room Two Bedroom. - Non Serviced

  • 91 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Apartment with Pool View

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment with Pool View

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment with Pool View

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Studio Pool view - Single/Twin Bed - Non Serviced

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Studio - Single/Twin Bed - Non Serviced

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

Cairns

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Cairns Central Business District aparthotel, you'll find Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Performing Arts Centre and The Cultural Place are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 5 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Grand Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪T2 Tea - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mi Piace Espresso Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

4-star aparthotel near Cairns Esplanade
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Southern Cross Atrium Apartments. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cairns aparthotel.

  • 160 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 12 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments offers 160 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Microwaves and rice cookers are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • Free WiFi has a 2-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Car rental
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Free local calls
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In the city center
  • Near a train station

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 12 buildings
  • 160 units
  • 3 floors
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 300 per week

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

Optional extras

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

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
This property is professionally cleaned
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Reservation deposit is payable by credit card and is due within 7 days of booking the reservation.
Rooms that have king beds are zipped-kings that can be split into 2 single beds.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Southern Cross Apartments
Southern Cross Atrium
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Southern Cross Atrium Apartments Cairns
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Southern Cross Atrium Apartments Hotel Cairns
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments Apartment Cairns
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Southern Cross Atrium Apartments Cairns
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments Aparthotel
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Southern Cross Atrium Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 691 out of 1628 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 684 out of 1628 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1628 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1628 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1628 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't fault it at all. Perfect location, close to transport, shops etc.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Amenities
Everything was as expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. A couple blocks back from the water, but makes it less noisy.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is my 3rd time staying at Southern Cross Atrium. Great location - walking distance to shopping centre, train, bus and Esplanade/Marina. Units are always very clean and kitchen and bathroom are well equipped. Staff is always friendly and helpful. The 3 pools are wonderful. My only 'complaint' is that a sauna is advertised but it is never operational.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tagilala nd Lemeki

Very Good
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean, comfortable, spacious and quiet. The location was really great. Really liked this place and would stay again. However, we were only given one very small shampoo for two people for 6 days and while they did give us more when we asked they gave us a hard time about it stating they are un serviced rooms. They should either state NO toiletries in their rooms or give enough for the number of people and number of nights. Unserviced is misleading you to think it is only a lack of housekeeping. So a bit of a turn-off there. Also sauna is not working with no signs that there are efforts to fix it. Too bad as that was one reason we booked the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean unit, with amenities closa by
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Itsawat

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good vibes good stuff service
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rattanasin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I love room and swimming pools gym very close to central shopping center.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfortable room, close to city, great swimming pools and friendly staff with easy parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janusz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room . Good location. Excellent service
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Unit was clean and well equipped for all you need
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham, BUDERIM

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location very close to Cairns Central Shopping Centre and the Cairns Railway Station. It was also 3 blocks or so to the museum, art gallery and the night market. Rooms were spotless, with a super comfy bed. We enjoyed our morning tea with all the essentials.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gowan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, cisy rooms, great facilities & pools.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meryl

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fully equipped kitchen and appt. Very clean and comfortable. Washing m/c in the vestibule shared with one other apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was nice and quiet and had a very relaxing time. I like staying there because of kitchen and clothes washing facilities and close to Cairns Central.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantasic stay here, full kitchen, washing machine, dryer, 3 amazing pools to pick from. Very peaceful and quiet. Short walk to restaurants and cafes. Definitely great value
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, good location, great pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Erin, Surf Beach

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura J

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property is nice however parking can be an issue, the Bed’s are not the best. Needs sharper knifes for cooking.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025