See all properties

The Lakes Resort Cairns

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Lakes Resort Cairns

Garden
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living room
Exterior
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

View in a map
2 Greenslopes Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Tanks Arts Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Base Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 150 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Cairns

Cairns North stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Cairns North hotel, you'll find Rondo Theatre and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. Tanks Arts Centre and Red Arrow Walk are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Tanks Arts Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Smith Street Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dunwoodys - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Café Matteo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Edge Hill Thai & Laos Takeaway - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Lakes Resort Cairns

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade
As a guest of The Lakes Resort Cairns, you'll find 4 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Barbecue grills, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly The Lakes Resort Cairns. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Cairns hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 18 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Lakes Resort Cairns offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Similar properties

Land view from property
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns North
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 1,028 reviews
The price is CA $146
CA $161 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (noon - 2:00 PM)
Guests will receive key retrieval information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10 per night.

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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Cairns Lakes
Cairns Lakes Resort
Cairns Resort
Lakes Resort Cairns Cairns North
Lakes Cairns Resort
Lakes Resort Cairns
Resort Cairns
Lakes Cairns Cairns North
The Lakes Resort Cairns Hotel
The Lakes Resort Cairns Cairns North
The Lakes Resort Cairns Hotel Cairns North

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Lakes Resort Cairns to the airport?

The Lakes Resort Cairns is 2.6 mi (5-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Lakes Resort Cairns have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lakes Resort Cairns.

How close is The Lakes Resort Cairns to the beach?

This hotel is 5.9 mi (11-min drive) from Holloways Beach and 10.4 mi (17-min drive) from Moon River Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Lakes Resort Cairns offer free breakfast?

The Lakes Resort Cairns does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Lakes Resort Cairns?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Reef Hotel Casino (5-min drive) and Cazalys Cairns (6-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Lakes Resort Cairns?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Lakes Resort Cairns?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Lakes Resort Cairns have a pool?

The Lakes Resort Cairns features 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does The Lakes Resort Cairns have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Lakes Resort Cairns have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Lakes Resort Cairns to downtown Cairns?

The Lakes Resort Cairns is 1.9 mi away from Cairns.

The Lakes Resort Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 563 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 563 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 563 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 563 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 563 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Giovanni

Appartm
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable and affordable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rina

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very neglegeted. Was not clean. Felt like a dark room were we had to have lights on. Bedding was absolute disgusting and dirty. Its was like they came out of a dump master. We had to go and buy pillows the next day. The mattress was all torn and stained and not even a mattress protector was on. carpet in the bedroom was filthy and tacky. Tried calling property management twice. as we arrived late Friday night. No answer. Only half a roller of toilet paper was supplied, no body wash, so I had to buy that too. I have stayed twice before, no problem. This place is so run down now. No where to even get up in the morning and sit to have breakfast or coffee at the cafe as that is closed. Sauna out of order. Pools run down. The lap pool and the one next to that was in decent condition Apartment was so depressing, we would leave in the morning and come back at night. Absolutely not a resort vibe. originally told they were moving us into a different apartment cause of a problem and into one upstairs only we were in the down stairs on. This was a couple days before arriving. We were in apartment 1306. Place looked like it was cleaned with a dirty rag. Mirrors and windows. I could write clean me in the grime. Didn't bother cooking anything. 3 knifes all as blunt as a door nail. All I can say, 1 you definitely need a car and 2 thank god the weather great so we could leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy, Lake Forest

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morten

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is dated. It is not a 4 star resort. The signage out front is
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Hilda

Travelled with family
no elevator
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rogerio

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bethany

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gus

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a family of 5 and stayed a week. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Spacious and very well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Morgan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mital

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and clean. Everything is mentioned in the details during booking was there. The pool area was very beautiful. Our stay was really great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good and really liked the restaurant. I didn't receive instructions for late arrival because I didn't take phone off flight mode.Caused us a problem but my fault. We couldn't get onto wi-fi which was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig, Kailua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Morris #517. This is an excellent well appointed, clean and remodeled unit. Some of the common areas have not been as well maintained, and a number of areas are currently being worked on. This is a mix of long term rentals, residents and short term holiday units. The local by the Cultural district is unparalleled in Cairns and makes this a great choice for active folks. the airplanes do land/take off nearby, so if that would be a bother to you please be sure to consider. For us, no worries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

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

Lakes Resort

Very clean and centrally located resort with a pool with easy access. All was superb and I would recommend this resort for staying in Cairns.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort with 3 swimming pools , beautiful flora around ! Also , there is great Thai restaurant on side with very special deserts! Convenient parking. Communication was tricky because office is opened on week days until 5 snd closed on weekends and no one was picking up the phone or responded to property e mail . It is an older propery but maintained very well
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Aleks

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Out dated that photos well.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect family holiday destination in Cairns! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Zena

Travelled with family and small children
We arrived 10 minutes early and were told to come back at check in time. We came back at the check in time and was given the keys but were told that the supervisor had not inspected the property and were asked to wait a further 15 minutes, which we didn’t. The supervisor allowed herself into the apartment 30 minutes after check in to inspect the property. The property was very dated and needs some maintenance. Arrival info stated apartment had to be left tidy however couldn’t vacuum rooms as no vacuum, found the vacuum box empty.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn't ready for check in. Was told it would be half hour, cleaners didn't get there to start till half hour later. Didnt get any compensation from hotel. Pools were run down, parts of the resort were abandoned. Very noisy at night from people in pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raihan, Clyde

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yun Mi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We booked 2BR. When we arrived we think wow nice place. Pool was nice. But day after we felt not resort more like residency place.. So many cars parked around the bilding and car park was really tight. The breakfast was really tasty but only one person run the shop and our last day morning he was sick so we couldnt get.and we didn't konw until we got there.No one let us knew shop was closed. It was a bid sad. But we can get refund is good .. Overall room was nice,location is nice. Receptionist was nice. It was good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025