About
Cairns Southgate Hotel is a freshly renovated, well-priced accommodations option just 2.5 mi from Cairns CBD, ideally located for exploring Tropical North Queensland. Choose from Queen Rooms, Family Rooms and spacious options with kitchenettes. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, on-site parking and a refreshing swimming pool. Perfectly positioned for reef and rainforest adventures, Cairns Southgate Hotel is your base for Great Barrier Reef tours, Daintree Rainforest day trips, the Kuranda Scenic Railway, the Cairns Esplanade and much more. Interconnecting rooms and accessible (please contact Property) options make it a great choice for families and groups. Cairns Southgate Hotel is located on the south side of Cairns City, this hotel offers free WiFi, parking and a swimming pool. The air-conditioned rooms include tea/coffee making facilities, smart TVs and a private bathroom. We have interconnecting rooms for those wanting a larger space. It is a 10-minute drive to the Cairns Esplanade, Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef cruise departure terminals. Cairns airport is only a 15-minute drive away.
391 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 6.4
- Staff
- 7.0
- Location
- 7.2
What Guests Say
- “Nice evening front desk staff”
- “The staff members at the front desk were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. They gave me valuable tips for activities that…”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/1Deluxe Queen Kitchenette Non-Smoking
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
1/1Budget Twin Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
1/4Budget Family Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
1/1One Bedroom Apartment
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Closet
- Clothes rack
1/4Budget Queen Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
1/4Two-Bedroom Suite
- Additional bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4One-Bedroom Suite
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
1/3Interconnecting Queen Kitchenette & Small Family Room
- Additional bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Interconnecting Queen & Small Family Room
- Additional bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/3Interconnecting Queen Rooms
- Additional bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/3Two-Bedroom Apartment
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
1/4Small Family Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
1/3Queen Room with Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
1/4Queen Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
1/1Accessible Queen
- Accessible room
- Accessible toilet
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/4Interconnecting One-Bedroom & Small Family Room
- Additional bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
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What Guests Loved
Based on 391 reviews
Pros +
- Nice evening front desk staff
- The staff members at the front desk were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. They gave me valuable tips for activities that I found very interesting and beneficial for me during my stay there. The food at the hotel restaurant was the best!
- For our visit in Cairns it was a good location
Cons -
- Dirty hakks, stairs, out dated, unflushed toilet, unsafe fire alarm, hairdryer didnt work, not a 4 star as indicated.
- Dirty, old, broken sink, and dirty carpet that smells.
- * Noisy - conversation heard from hallway and other peoples rooms especially at 4am! * Dark * Overlooked an overgrown garden * Toilet leaked * Hairdryer was broken
Nice evening front desk staff
Dirty hakks, stairs, out dated, unflushed toilet, unsafe fire alarm, hairdryer didnt work, not a 4 star as indicated.
Dirty, old, broken sink, and dirty carpet that smells.
The staff members at the front desk were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. They gave me valuable tips for activities that I found very interesting and beneficial for me during my stay there. The food at the hotel restaurant was the best!
For our visit in Cairns it was a good location
* Noisy - conversation heard from hallway and other peoples rooms especially at 4am! * Dark * Overlooked an overgrown garden * Toilet leaked * Hairdryer was broken
The hotel was nothing like you described. Dirty smelt tv stuck on one channel no cable tv even though advertised and even in the littriture in the room . We never stayed five minutes and are pursuing a complete refund. Very bad experience. Please contact
There was nothing to like about this complex. Your advertising is so false and I am looking for a full refund . Please contact me .
The staff was amazing and so helpful. The rooms were also very clean and comfortable. I think this hotel is overall really good interms of quality for the price that you pay.
The only thing I was not so theilled about at this hotel is its location. It is located far away from the rest of the main attractions in Cairns and is a not so pleasant neighbourhood.
location
Huge roaches in the rooms! Went to front desk to be moved and nobody is there after hours when I showed up at 10:15pm. On my way to the lobby I saw more roaches in the hallway. Girlfriend wanted me to book another hotel she was so upset.
Good value motel / hotel not very close to downtown but an acceptable distance away if you rent a car. Downtown is a 50 mins walk versus a 10 minute drive by car. A 24 hour gym is a few blocks walk away & not many decent food options close by this motel.
It was a clean enough motel but the wifi was spotty and not very fast. The room was darker than expected but the price was right for the standard of facilities and service we received.
Spacious, AC, TV, reliable and free Wi-Fi, comfortable. Fantastic for the very affordable price.
The opening hours are a bit strange, with a big gap between 11am and 4.30pm. One of the towels in our room had a big and old blood stain on it.
It had a bar and restaurants
This motel, not hotel was very poor quality. We were expecting a 4 star hotel near the city and got a 1 star motel on the southside. It was in a rundown neighborhood and we had to take a bus everywhere. We also got harassed at the bus stop while waiting.
Friendly staff and it was clean and quiet for sleeping.
The only thing close to go to on foot was one shopping mall and a couple small resturants. To far to walk to coast.
Cheap. Value for money.
Small leak on bathroom floor.
Very nice staff
Pool was very dirty
It is not a hotel. Very dirty,
This hotel has to be re-rated to a motel. It is not a 4 star hotel
 
 
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Swimming Pool
- Fence around pool
- Kids' pool
- Outdoor pool
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Accessible toilet
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Visual aids Braille/Tactile signs
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Oct 12, 2026 until Sun, Nov 15, 2026
Location
450 Mulgrave Road, Cairns
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