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Hotel overview and key features

259 Sheridan Street, Cairns, Australia

Cairns Holiday Lodge, a 3-star hotel near airport, sits 3 miles from Cairns Airport on Sheridan Street. The city center is 1 miles away, with Sunbuses stopping outside every 20 minutes for beach or downtown access. A 20-minute walk along the Esplanade leads to restaurants, playgrounds, and the 1000-person Cairns Lagoon public pool.

Spacious Studio Accommodations

Large studio apartments feature kitchenettes with microwaves, slimline fridge/freezers, and two-burner hot plates, accommodating up to five guests. Each unit includes a 32-inch flatscreen TV, ceiling fans with air conditioning, and private balconies. Handicap-friendly rooms add shower alcoves and accessible bathroom handrails.

Diverse Dining Choices

A 24-hour Friendly Grocer sits nearby alongside Pedro's Pizzeria, Chinese, and Indian restaurants. Little Ricardo's serves Italian trattoria dishes, while the Cock and Bull Hotel offers family dining. Seafood-focused eateries line the Esplanade with ocean views.

Pool & Nature Access

The saltwater pool with waterfall and barbecue area provides on-site relaxation. Red Arrow (1 miles) and Blue Arrow (3 miles) rainforest walks start nearby, while Tanks Arts Center hosts jazz fusion performances by The Three Seas. Cairns Tropical Zoo educates children about wildlife.

Convenient Guest Services

Free WiFi covers all rooms, complemented by a tour desk for Great Barrier Reef bookings. Coin-operated laundries and undercover parking accommodate extended stays. The Harmony & Healing Body Shop offers Thai massages and saunas two blocks away.

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Studio Kitchenette
Max:
2 persons
485 sq. feet 
Bed options:
2 Double beds
Shower
Bathtub
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Studio Kitchenette Disability Access
Max:
2 persons
485 sq. feet 
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2 King Size Beds
Shower
Air conditioning
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Large Studio Two Double Beds
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2 persons
485 sq. feet 
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2 Double beds
Mountain view
Shower
Bathtub
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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre
Cairns 1.0 mi
Airports
Cairns (CNS) 3.0 mi
Train
Cairns Central Station 1.2 mi

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

General

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Barbeque grills

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Patio
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location info

259 Sheridan Street, Cairns, Australia
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259 Sheridan Street, Cairns, Australia
Nearby
228 Sheridan St
Crackerbox Palace
1500 ft
Restaurants
Tia's Cafe in Cairns
1200 ft
227 Sheridan St
Captain Cooks Diner
1300 ft
223 Sheridan St
Ali Babba's Kebab
1400 ft
221 Sheridan St Shop 3
The Lush Burger Co
2500 ft
5-9 Digger St located inside Why Not Backpackers
Pizza Hut Cairns
1600 ft
Shop 3
Odett's Cafe
2700 ft
204 Lake St
The Monkey Hut
1800 ft
Grove Street
Lily's Froyo
3300 ft
Esplanade 10/93
Snow Yogurt & Dessert
2900 ft
Lake street
Coral Garden Restaurant
2700 ft
179 Sheridan St Cairns Rainbow Resort

Guest scores and detailed hotel feedback

Past guest experiences and opinions
80%
enjoyed their visit and would return
clean
comfortable
nosy service
safety concerns
8.0/10
Great
Rooms
7.4
Location
6.4
Service
7.4
Dining
5.5
Guest reviews
8.0/10
based on 5 reviews
8.2
8.2/10 based on 25 reviews
Alex
United Kingdom, June  2024
7.0/10

The hotel provided a sanctuary after a long journey with clean rooms, great beds, excellent water pressure, and reliable wifi, all complemented by a convenient kitchenette. However, the service was overly inquisitive about guests' activities. The location, although pleasant with BBQ facilities, lacked a sense of safety in the evenings. Overall, a place with fantastic rooms but needing some improvements in service and location.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean, had great beds, excellent water pressure, and the wifi was reliable, making my stay very comfortable. The presence of a kitchenette was a bonus.
Service
7.0
The staff were amazing and went out of their way to ensure our comfort, although they were a bit too nosy about guests' activities.
Location
6.0
While the location had its perks like BBQ facilities, the sense of safety in the neighborhood, especially at night, was lacking, impacting the overall experience.
Dining
5.0
Facilities
5.0
clean
nosy service
Roy
United Kingdom, April  2024
7.0/10

The hotel is tucked away out of your way, which was a godsend after arriving with a suitcase of dirty washing. The rooms didn't have fluorescent lights but I wish they had a kitchenette before. The service was extremely friendly and helpful, going out of their way to make us feel at home. The location felt rather unsafe, especially at night. The dining was average with English muffins available. Overall, a decent stay but not without its drawbacks.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were a godsend after a long journey with dirty laundry.
Service
9.0
The staff were extremely friendly and went out of their way to assist us.
Location
5.0
The hotel is in what felt like a rather shady neighborhood.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was average, with English muffins on the menu.
Facilities
7.0
Basic facilities provided with nothing exceptional.
friendly staff
shady neighborhood
Jill
United Kingdom, December  2023
6.2/10

The hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms weren't the best, with dampness and some maintenance issues, but they were spacious. The service was a mixed bag with overly nosy behavior but also some helpful and friendly staff. The location was nice but not the friendliest, and the dining experience was a miss. However, the facilities were decent overall.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms had dampness issues and maintenance problems, but they were spacious.
Service
6.0
The service was a mix of nosy behavior and some helpful, friendly staff.
Location
7.0
The location was nice but lacked a friendly vibe.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was subpar.
Facilities
7.0
Decent facilities overall.
John
United Kingdom, July  2023
6.6/10

The hotel rooms were a mixed experience, with cleanliness and comfort standing out positively, but issues like dampness and rusty elements detracted from the overall stay. The service was a hit or miss, ranging from friendly and helpful to rude and disrespectful. The location had both its perks and drawbacks, being walking distance to shops but lacking a pleasant atmosphere in the neighborhood. The dining options were not explicitly discussed, leaving the experience open to interpretation. The facilities offered were not extensively detailed but seemed to play a role in the stay.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very clean, spacious, and comfortable, which was a major plus.
Service
6.0
The service had a mix of extremely friendly and helpful staff, but also encounters with rude behavior.
Location
7.0
The hotel is in a convenient location close to shops but lacked a pleasant vibe in the surrounding area.
Dining
5.0
No specific details about the dining experience were provided.
Facilities
7.0
Information on the facilities was limited, but they seemed to be part of the overall experience.
clean
damp
Edmund
United Kingdom, July  2023
7.8/10

The hotel offers very spacious rooms with private balconies and good facilities. The location is excellent, within walking distance to nearby shops, making it a great value for money choice. I would definitely stay here again.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very spacious with private balconies.
Service
9.0
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Suzie and Mike for providing wonderful service.
Location
7.0
The location is easy to find, has a free car park, and is within walking distance to shops. However, the surrounding area felt a bit shady.
Dining
7.0
No specific comment about dining.
Facilities
8.0
The lodge offers good facilities.
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