Cairns City Palms

On Cairns' north fringe, a family-run mini-hotel just minutes from the Esplanade and the city center. A 5-minute walk to the Cairns Esplanade, about 10 minutes' drive from Cairns Intl Airport, and close to Cairns Civic Theatre, Reef Fleet Terminal and the Cairns Zoom & Wildlife Dome.

Fresh, locally owned motel with spacious, self-contained suites and apartments. Rooms are air-conditioned and come with refrigerators, microwaves and flat-screen TVs; private bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. The Palms Lounge offers comfy seating and complimentary morning scones and refreshments, and the property is set among tropical gardens and palm trees.

Outdoor swimming pool with sun lounges, a garden and a BBQ/picnic area for relaxed, palm-fringed mornings. On-site bar, restaurant and shared kitchen, plus tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, luggage storage and free self-parking (subject to availability).

Complimentary wireless internet throughout, a computer station with printing and business centre services, plus complimentary newspapers in the lobby. An airport shuttle is offered for a surcharge during limited hours.

On-site restaurant and bar with a snack bar/deli; continental breakfast is available for a fee. The Palms Lounge serves complimentary morning scones, coffee, tea and juice, and dozens of nearby restaurants deliver Thai, Indian, Japanese, Italian and Australian options within a short walk.