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Lake Central

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Cairns Esplanade

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, a bedside table, and a lamp.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a modern desk, pendant lights, and lush greenery.
Enjoy a peaceful view of the surrounding residential area from this balcony.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and tropical plants.
Relax in this serene living space with a sofa and coffee table, surrounded by a textured rug and a tiled floor.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
139 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Apartment | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Family Studio

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Cairns

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Cairns Central Business District motel, you'll find Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. The Cultural Place and Cairns Historical Society Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 12 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crepe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Pizza Trattoria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dundee’s at the Cairns Aquarium - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Imm Thai Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chezest - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Lake Central

3-star motel near Cairns Esplanade
As a guest of Lake Central, you'll find an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Lake Central also features laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cairns motel.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
Lake Central offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 10 per day)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 10 per day (656 ft away)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Lake Central.

Property is also known as

Lake Central Motel Cairns North
Lake Central Cairns North
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lake Central to the airport?

Lake Central is 4.1 mi (7-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lake Central have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lake Central.

How close is Lake Central to the beach?

This motel is 7.4 mi (15-min drive) from Holloways Beach and 11 mi (18-min drive) from Yorkeys Knob Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lake Central offer free breakfast?

Lake Central does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lake Central?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Reef Hotel Casino (11-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Lake Central?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lake Central?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does Lake Central have a pool?

Lake Central features an outdoor pool.

Does Lake Central have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Lake Central to downtown Cairns?

Lake Central is 0.2 mi away from Cairns.

Lake Central Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 173 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Walkable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Aileen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property badly needs a renovation. Leaky old taps, mold in the bathroom cupboard, tiles in the shower, stain mark on the flat sheets, sofa cover seems like it hasn't been washed in awhile, ceiling fan in the room not working. You can hear everyone passing by the room, paper thin walls. Microwave's coating is peeling, showing some rust. Mirror in the bathroom is rusty too, was very dirty I had to actually clean it to see myself in the mirror. Location is convenient, but there seems to be a lot of drunk people hanging around. A drunk man was harrassing us at the gate of the motel when we arrived, scary if you have kids with you. They have baggage storage, staff are nice. Pool seems dirty, didn't use it. Won't return here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family holiday

Comfortable n satisfactory, room was close to the laundry. Enjoy my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect for our quick stay. Beds were 5 star, so comfortable and perfect for our quick layover. Staff were very helpful with our late checkin. Rooms were dated but the price reflected this so this was not an issue at all!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph G

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SOPHIA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect location at a great price. the room was clean, tidy, spacious, and had all the essentials. easy late check-in process. no complaints from me! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

jorge

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Internet did it worked
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marcel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Roanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe gate coded access, convenient to downtown shops, restaurants, & prominade. Street parking (park in centre strip after 3pm overnight free). Nice & clean. Air con noisy so just used fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The recpetion service at check in was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Clifton Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location, so close to everything and the centre of town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Titom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All services are closed to walk and eat
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Lawry

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Definitely will be staying there again. Enjoyed our stay and great price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Katie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful in organising late check in as our flight didn’t get in til after reception had closed. Unfortunately that’s as far as helpfulness went. We didn’t have any hot water, I contacted the after hours number and spoke with manager whom said there was nothing she could do tonight to fix it so we would have to have cold showers. Was too cold for kids to have a shower. I figured was only one night so would suck it up…. Went to put kids into bed there was long dark hair all though the beds, pulled my sheets back and they were soiled with what looked like old blood from a weeping wound. All the beds looked like they’d just been made and not had change of linen in who knows how long. The once white towels are stained and looked like they’d not been washed. Absolutely disgusting. We left straight away and drove to Townsville as there wasn’t anywhere else we could get into at 10pm at night. I contacted the after hours number as we were leaving to let them know, no answer. Left a message and nil return of call. The whole apartment is in need of maintenance, the bathroom door hinge was barely hanging on, bathroom door knob was hanging off, black mould in air cons. I honestly don’t know how this is allowed to be running, AVOID at all cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Leonard

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

DANDAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet, great location , the landlords are very friendly, prefect price for a family to stay in the city center .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Amazing experience and friendly and great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended. The location is excellent. On my arrival day I received a message with instructions to retrieve the room key from an outside key safe, and all worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023