Tropical Queenslander

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade

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Basic Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Breakfast area
Family Reef Studio | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
2 outdoor pools, sun loungers

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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287 Lake Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Reef Studio

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Reef Studio

  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Reef Studio

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Cairns

Cairns North stay.At this Cairns North hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns North Beach. Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland and Cairns Base Hospital are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 3 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Smith Street Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dunwoodys - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paper Crane - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Tropical Queenslander

3.5-star hotel near Cairns Esplanade
Tropical Queenslander offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Tropical Queenslander. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Cairns hotel is smoke free.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Tropical Queenslander offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Tropical Hotel Queenslander
Tropical Queenslander
Tropical Queenslander Hotel
Tropical Queenslander Hotel
Tropical Queenslander Cairns North
Tropical Queenslander Hotel Cairns North

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tropical Queenslander to the airport?

Tropical Queenslander is 3.1 mi (6-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tropical Queenslander?

As of Jul 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tropical Queenslander on Jul 16, 2026 start from $115, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Tropical Queenslander have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tropical Queenslander.

How close is Tropical Queenslander to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Cairns North Beach and 13 mi (22-min drive) from Palm Cove Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tropical Queenslander offer free breakfast?

Tropical Queenslander does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tropical Queenslander?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Reef Hotel Casino (3-min drive) and Cazalys Cairns (6-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Tropical Queenslander?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tropical Queenslander?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Tropical Queenslander have a pool?

Tropical Queenslander features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Tropical Queenslander have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Tropical Queenslander to downtown Cairns?

Tropical Queenslander is 1.2 mi away from Cairns.

Tropical Queenslander Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 347 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 347 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 347 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 347 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 347 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tamiley

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great love to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Melwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good option for the budger friendly traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Foram

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

8/10 Good

Arthur

A convenient place to stay for a night, midway between the airport and Cairns town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Teila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Thanks, we enjoyed our stay. Close to food and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
EASY TO FIND FROM THE AIRPORT
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean good sized rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good room (bed and facilities) and a fair value price. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good for those on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. good pool, bus to the city or 225min walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything worked but a bit run down. If your tall the shower might be a challenge. Had to call when we got to the site because the office is not manned.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Bit of a walk to the shops
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was good value for money, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Prawesh

Nice and affordable place to live near the esplanade
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room for stop over or a few days. Secure parking is a bonus. Rooms are clean and bathroom is dated but useable. Bed was comfortable. No noise outside after pool closed on time. Late check in instructions very clear and precise and had no trouble self checking in. Have stayed here many times.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There have been over the top toxic reviews of this place a while ago when now it’s a very good affordable motel room. Nothing wrong with it. Pristine cleanliness, an excellent manager, cold air con, fab outside balcony, even buscuits with the coffee and a bath to soak in. And so cheaper than similar motels. I visit cairns often and this will be my new motel to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good, but not very quiet at night with noisy pedestrians
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were dated but very clean. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the convivence of the location, my room was nice and clean. I enjoyed my stay at the Tropical Queenslander.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a one night stay. The place is very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

Recommend

Very friendly and a lovely room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025