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If you’re having difficulty finding a motel in Cairns, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let Expedia help you find a similar property from more than 1326 hotels and other lodging options. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transportation.

Motel properties often include free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. Beginning in the early 1950s, eye-catching neon signs enticed road-weary travelers, and you can see these today along the historic U.S. Route 66.

Heritage Cairns: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Cairns Queens Court: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like air conditioning. You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Cairns City Palms: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and a manager’s reception. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Motel Nomad Cairns: You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. Free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace are available during your stay. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel: Stay within a 10-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Enjoy access to the arcade/game room, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Expedia has 14 low-cost motels in Cairns.

Enjoy the beautiful coral reefs and lush rainforest in this walkable area while you’re sightseeing. People visiting Cairns love its marina. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Esplanade Lagoon, Muddy’s Playground, and Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome, Sugarworld Waterpark, and Reef Teach. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Cairns Night Markets, Reef Hotel Casino, and Cairns Performing Arts Centre.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Cairns to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 80°F, while the coldest months are August and July with an average of 70°F. The rainiest months in Cairns are January, February, March, and December, with each month seeing an average of 11 inches of rainfall.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Cairns to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS), which is located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from the city center. If you want to see more of the area, hop aboard a train from Cairns Station, Freshwater Station, or Redlynch Station. You can find out about water travel options at the marina.