3 Star Hotel

Cairns Motor Inn

187 Sheridan Street, Cairns, Australia View Map

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Cairns Motor Inn

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Comfortable Accommodations Cairns Motor Inn in Cairns offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities including refrigerators, TVs, and electric kettles. Leisure Facilities Guests can relax in the garden or take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Services The motel provides room service, a tour desk, barbecue facilities, and luggage storage. Free on-site private parking is provided. Accessible Location Located 3.7 mi from Cairns Airport, the property offers easy access to local attractions.

176 Reviews

6.5Pleasant
Cleanliness
7.9
Staff
8.9
Location
8.8

What Guests Say

  • “Bed reasonably comfortable”
  • “Front counter staff was friendly.”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Double or Twin Room1/4

Double or Twin Room

216 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Electric kettle
  • Fan

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    What Guests Loved

    6.5
    Pleasant

    Based on 176 reviews

    Location

    8.8

    Cleanliness

    7.9

    Staff

    8.9

    Overall Quality

    7.4

    Pros +

    • Bed reasonably comfortable
    • Pillows stunk.
    • Front counter staff was friendly.

    Cons -

    • Bathroom very dirty
    • Noisy, fighting neighbours at 5.00am. in the morning which went on for forty minutes. Rough as guts clientele.
    • The noise from what appeared to be resident tenants at the end 2 storey units. Industrial Rubbish bin at entrance was overflowing and stunk, floor felt dirty, very very old decor and room. Id expect to pay $80 a night or by the hour, not $150. Fridge was tiny and rusted.
    Business Traveler (24)Solo Traveler (51)Traveling as Couple (53)Family with Young Children (23)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (1)Group Traveler (18)Total (148)
    3DavidPosted on: 8-12-2018

    Bed reasonably comfortable

    Bathroom very dirty

    3AlanPosted on: 11-2-2025

    Pillows stunk.

    Noisy, fighting neighbours at 5.00am. in the morning which went on for forty minutes. Rough as guts clientele.

    5JodieannePosted on: 10-24-2025

    Front counter staff was friendly.

    The noise from what appeared to be resident tenants at the end 2 storey units. Industrial Rubbish bin at entrance was overflowing and stunk, floor felt dirty, very very old decor and room. Id expect to pay $80 a night or by the hour, not $150. Fridge was tiny and rusted.

    8DanielPosted on: 10-7-2025

    It's central to most location and close to the hospital in you travelling for treatment.

    The bed wasn't comfortable Enuff there was no milk in the fridge to use or make a cuppa.

    5TiffanyPosted on: 10-6-2025

    cleanliness is okay, old run down motel. People on drugs stay in accommodation m, woke up to someone fighting and arguing.

    1NeilPosted on: 10-2-2025

    Avoid

    Check in was a train wreck. They did not know which rooms were available and took 15 minutes to find a room. Cockroaches and ants crawling around in the room and on the beds. Air-con didn't work. Noisy neighbours.

    7LyndseyPosted on: 9-24-2025

    Did not have breakfast.

    People door knocking looking for the manager and also looking for lighters.

    1SherylPosted on: 7-24-2025

    DO NOT STAY. IT IS A DRUG HOUSE. ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING DIRTY SMELLY. URINE SMELLING SHEETS

    Do not stay. Absolutely disappointed discussing.

    2RobinsonPosted on: 7-23-2025

    The door had a safety chain

    Hairs and dirt in the bed. Dirty towels. Someone's underwear was still left in the bathroom. Loud voices and partying till very late.Water from a leak around the fridge area. Expensive for very average accommodation

    1CathyPosted on: 7-21-2025

    The cleaner, who had started the job whilst we we were there.

    The sewerage i.e. the excrement that came up through the drainhole of the shower basin.The fact that we could get no discount nor compensation because we had "used the amenities" ... hmmmm.Well, we arrived 9:30pm the night before and were too tired to shower.When we went to shower the next morning, the excrement was bubbling up.The smell was awful. I re-packed as much as I could into my car so that the smell would not infiltrate it.There is more, but I think I have run out of space here?

    1AspPosted on: 7-20-2025

    Last minute option and the check in staff was friendly

    Everything else.The facilities - Inside the wardrobe, was broken. To be precise we got room no 1. No hot water- it came for a minute and then cool water. Dirty curtain in the shower, floor and walls had mould. Tv wasn’t functioning. The room smelt dusty. Felt like the room was made like weeks ago and left like that. Could smell that dust like from the sheets.Had people from the streets walk in with alcohol into their rooms. It felt like it was shelter for those without a place to stay. They smoked outside next door and the smoke seeped through into our rooms. Just wished I hadn’t chosen this motel or even better read other people’s reviews of this motel.I have photos but out of respect I won’t share it publicly. If not satisfied with my review, one can stay and experience for themselves.

    2MarkPosted on: 7-18-2025

    It was awful and we...

    Place was run down, pool was closed and looked like a tip, room was very antiquated. We were woken at several times night by the sound of people returning to rooms swearing and sounding aggressive! Pillows smelt like they hadn’t been replaced for quite awhile. The bathroom plumbing woke us on several occasions making strange howling and gurgling sounds.

    5DianePosted on: 7-2-2025

    Bed was comfortable, towels were clean and I could have a hot shower.

    The floor at the entrance was not cleaned to properly, visibly dirty. Toaster rusty with bits breaking off, Tea and coffee provided but no sugar, no spoons, and the microwave was disgusting! Shower wasn’t real clean. Louvres at front of room wouldn’t fully close and had paint peeling off them. Dust in a fair few places as well. Didn’t feel comfortable in this room because of lack of cleanliness!

    2KarenPosted on: 6-22-2025

    Location

    The place was old, unmaintained and dirty. Grout in shower all mouldy, leaking tap on bathroom sink and shower, no hand towel in bathroom, old unmatching and dirty chairs, not swept outside room, no fly screen on window louvres in bathroom, little flying bugs in room, no fly screen to allow for fresh air, temp gauge on aircon didn’t work. Poor value for money as moved to another hotel in the same location for the same price which was clean and comfortable.

    8KerneshaPosted on: 4-11-2025

    Great value for money , clean , tidy , affordable accommodation in close proximity to everything.

    8YijiePosted on: 4-1-2025

    The staff is so friendly and helpful, love the bed and willing to stay again

    Wish there will be more facilities

    10TinaPosted on: 3-31-2025

    Newly renovated, friendly staff and great location.

    9AndyPosted on: 3-8-2025

    Staff was very friendly, gave us a lot of suggestions for surrounding tours. Room was clean and tidy.

    5DougPosted on: 9-4-2024

    Convenient location.

    Toilet cistern had top off for obvious reason. Had to manipulate things to get cistern to fill and then flush. Pretty ordinary for even a one-star motel.

    1HeleenaPosted on: 3-6-2024

    Nothing - we referred to it as the Murder Motel.

    Everything. The motel was horrible. It was aged, basic facilities missing like sheets or a spoon, the UHT milk provided was off, the vanity unit in the bathroom was falling off the wall, the door lock was unconvincing, we were pretty sure the man a few doors down had a prostitute visiting, the wi-fi was pretty much non-existent, visually it was gross, and my children didnt feel safe at all there. It needs to be shut down

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Outdoor pool

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card. Please note that there is a 4% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card. Please note that the swimming pool is currently undergoing renovations and will be unavailable until further notice. Please note that pets are allowed upon request. Additional charges may apply 50 AUD per stay.

    Location

    Cairns Motor Inn

    187 Sheridan Street, Cairns

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