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Check-in 13 Nov 2026
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The Reef Motel

228 Lake St, Cairns, Australia - Close to attractions
5.4/10 · 113 reviews

Situated in a convenient setting in Cairns, about a 20-minute walk from Cairns Central train station, the 3-star The Reef Motel Cairns features 18 rooms. This comfortable hotel also provides guests with luggage storage.

Location

The hotel lies within a 500-metre distance of Cock 'n' Bull and a mere 1.9 km from Samurai Gallery Australia. The Reef Motel gives access to Cairns Night Indoor Markets, which is 20 minutes' stroll away. Michaelmas Cay is merely 2 km away. The property is also fairly close to Sheridan Street at Charles Street bus stop.

Rooms

The rooms include air conditioning, along with such modern comforts as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi. The rooms are equipped with private bathrooms. They feature bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower as well as hair dryers and bath sheets.

Food & Drinks

Charlie's On The Esplanade is adjacent to The Reef Motel, 6 minutes' walk away.

Leisure & Activities

Among other amenities, this Cairns hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool.

Why choose The Reef Motel Cairns

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  • Outdoor swimming pool open all year

  • Free on-site private parking available

  • Air-conditioned family rooms with WiFi

  • Private bathrooms with free toiletries

Main amenities

  • Wi-Fi

  • Swimming Pool

  • Child-friendly

  • Air conditioning

  • No pets allowed

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  • Wi-Fi
  • Swimming Pool
  • Child-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Property services

  • Luggage storage

For kids

  • Cots

Recreation

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Shallow end

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee facilities

In the bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 23:00
Check-out:
from 07:00 until 10:00

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228 Lake St, Cairns, Australia

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          Guests 2 guests

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