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City Terraces Cairns

Property class: 4
Family-friendly 4-star aparthotel near Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

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A patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a wicker chair, and a view of the outdoors.
A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a small table, and a wardrobe.
A multi-story hotel with a balcony on each floor, a sign for 'City Terraces' indicating short-term holiday apartments, and a small entrance building labeled '63'.
A clear blue pool with a white building in the background, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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63-65 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Performing Arts Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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A living room with a glass-top table, wicker chairs, a blue sofa, and a view of a balcony with a white fence and greenery.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A living room with two brown sofas, a glass coffee table, a TV on a wooden stand, and a view of a balcony with white chairs.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a door leading outside.

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A bed with a woven headboard, white bedding, and a decorative pillow.

Two Bedrooms Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Cairns

Heart of Cairns.Within a 10-minute walk of this Cairns Central Business District aparthotel, you'll find Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Cairns Private Hospital are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cairns Performing Arts Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cairns Night Markets - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade Lagoon - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 10 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪T2 Tea - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe China on Mulgrave Road - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Moku Bar + Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Yum Sing - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pachamama - ‬10 min walk

About this property

City Terraces Cairns

Family-friendly 4-star aparthotel near Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
As a guest of City Terraces Cairns, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. The family-friendly City Terraces Cairns also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Cairns aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1998
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
City Terraces Cairns offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Cairns aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Car rental
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Crib: AUD 20 per night
  • Playground

Kitchenette

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 50 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a train station

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • 34 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 1998
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - noon)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This hotel's reception desk is closed on all major public holidays.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20 per night.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Surcharges apply for splitting or joining beds in the guestrooms.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

City Terraces
Comfort City Terraces
Comfort City Terraces Cairns
Comfort Inn City Terraces
Comfort Inn City Terraces Cairns
Comfort Inn Suites City Terraces
City Terraces Cairns Apartment
City Terraces Apartment
City Terraces Cairns Cairns
City Terraces Cairns Aparthotel
City Terraces Cairns Aparthotel Cairns

Frequently asked questions

How close is City Terraces Cairns to the airport?

City Terraces Cairns is 3.7 mi (9-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does City Terraces Cairns have an airport shuttle?

City Terraces Cairns offers an airport shuttle.

How close is City Terraces Cairns to the beach?

This aparthotel is 14 mi (24-min drive) from Palm Cove Beach and 7.2 mi (12-min drive) from Holloways Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does City Terraces Cairns offer free breakfast?

City Terraces Cairns does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at City Terraces Cairns?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel, but Reef Hotel Casino (2-min drive) and Cazalys Cairns (4-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at City Terraces Cairns?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at City Terraces Cairns?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does City Terraces Cairns have a pool?

City Terraces Cairns features an outdoor pool.

Does City Terraces Cairns have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is City Terraces Cairns to downtown Cairns?

City Terraces Cairns is 0.5 mi away from Cairns.

City Terraces Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 145 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great accom !!

Loved our stay, friendly staff, clean and very comfy. Wished it was a little closer to the esplanade as it was about 1 km away, good 20-25 mins walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hosts were friendly and welcoming. Unit was ideal and we were able to walk to everything we wanted. Can recommend City Terraces as a great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very friendly Manager and central location was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely apartment, good location and really great service from manager. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Room comfort, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Handy location

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location was good and handy to shops. The only downside was the bathroom needed a good clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had plenty of space and everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Walkable to Esplanade, Cairns central mall and Reef fleet center, good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to ev
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great staff--they do everything they can to insure a great stay. Loaned us umbrellas, beach stuff, a shopping cart--plus lots of ideas on what to do. It is far enough away from the waterfront to be quieter, but just down the street from a major mall and an easy walk to the waterfront or there is a busline a block away.It is NOT the "Ritz"--but had a great pool that was empty most of the time and felt much more personal than a chain hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Yeah Smart TV in Room is not fully operational as the WiFi does not work in the room or the lobby
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very spacious appartment. The hosts are very nice, they gave many hints where to go, where to eat and the like. Free inhouse parking, free bicycles. Overall we had an excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful interior garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great roomy 2 bedroom apartment in an excellent location. Very helpful management. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Clean but need renovations

Need some renovations. Also, in the room the furnitures are very basic. The swimming pool is good. Clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very well set up for families, amazing pool, quiet and clean rooms. Fantastic location close to Cairns Central and shops, restaurants, etc. Managers were very helpful. Love the fact that they also have an environmentally friendly policy to minimise waste. The ‘sharing cupboard’ was ace, and we took and shared multiple items during our week long stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
City terraces has a lot to offer and is a good value. Central location makes walking to beach, restaurants, and shopping easy. The manager is friendly and goes out of his way to be helpful. Upkeep and deep cleaning (bathroom tile, grout, and exhaust vents), could be improved. The lack of a firm smoking policy meant I couldn't always use my balcony due to smokers outside. Overall I would stay here again because it has so much to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
The room had a funny smell but we bought a freshener and it was fine. I love the fact they have proper washing powder and family size shampoo etc. There were a lot of convenient inclusions in the cupboards. Rooms are large and clean and very comfortable. Reception staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
GOOD
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
All the team were v friendly and helpful. Took advantage of the free bikes to go to the botanic gardens. Really liked the share shelf where people could leave leftovers e.g. salt oil coffee etc. Nice sunny pool and BBQ area. Walkable to,lagoon, restaurants and station. Highly recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
apartment was clean plenty of towels and very quiet. no lift so had to carry suitcases upstairs
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The people that run the place where very helpless
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owners were very friendly and helpfull. Our room was clean, big and had everything we needed. Loved the sharing cupboard were you could leave items that you didn't need anymore like food or toiletreies for other travelers to take. There are two big groceries within a 10 minutes walk in a big shopping centre. The Esplanade ( restaurants, the lagoon) is 15 to 20 minutes walk.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Highly recommend for a quieter area

Stayed for four nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The reception was friendly and quick. The room was very spacious and clean, with everything you need to eat in if you prefer. We had a room on the third floor, which was very quiet, with an outlook over the pool. The area is very limited for eating out options, but the main shopping area is only a block away for supplies. We would definitely recommend if it is a quieter area that you prefer and you have transport to drive to the main entertainment area. loved our saty and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Not 4 star

They stated 4 star, but it is 3.5 at best. No lift to first or second floor - be prepared. Friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay, the manager was outstanding and assisted when needed as well, the location was wonderful. All tour bookings could be done through the hotel which was seamless and the tours were great. A few areas of concern were the weekly cleaning was not great as the floors were still quite dirty and the bathroom toiletries were not restocked. As well there is no safe in the unit which can be a bit disconcerting.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023

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