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The Lakes Resort Cairns

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 4 outdoor pools and coffee shop/cafe

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Garden
Exterior
Studio | Balcony
Front of property
Studio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$352
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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2 Greenslopes Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cairns Base Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 150 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Cairns

A family-friendly stay in Cairns awaits you at The Lakes Resort Cairns. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Rondo Theatre and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. Highlights at this hotel include 4 outdoor swimming pools, and in-room kitchens and washers/dryers. .The restaurant, Taste of Thai, is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the outdoor tennis court, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Cairns North hotel, you'll be 0.9 km (0.6 mi) from Cairns Esplanade.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mount Whitfield Conservation Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 7 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smith Street Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Flamingo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Edge Hill Thai & Laos Takeaway - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Serpent Bar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Lakes Resort Cairns

Family-friendly hotel with 4 outdoor pools and coffee shop/cafe
As a guest of The Lakes Resort Cairns, you'll find 4 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Barbecue grills, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly The Lakes Resort Cairns. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Cairns hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 18 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Lakes Resort Cairns offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and a safe. Accommodation at this 4-star hotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a weekly basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Taste of Thai

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washing machine/dryer
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 18 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (noon - 2:00 PM)
Guests will receive key retrieval information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day.

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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Cairns Lakes
Cairns Lakes Resort
Cairns Resort
Lakes Resort Cairns Cairns North
Lakes Cairns Resort
Lakes Resort Cairns
Resort Cairns
Lakes Cairns Cairns North
The Lakes Resort Cairns Hotel
The Lakes Resort Cairns Cairns North
The Lakes Resort Cairns Hotel Cairns North

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Lakes Resort Cairns?

The Lakes Resort Cairns offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lakes Resort Cairns?

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lakes Resort Cairns on 5 Jan 2026 start from NZ$352.18, 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.

Is parking available at The Lakes Resort Cairns?

Yep, The Lakes Resort Cairns has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Lakes Resort Cairns?

The closest beach to The Lakes Resort Cairns is Yorkeys Knob Beach (9.6 km).

Does The Lakes Resort Cairns have a pool?

The Lakes Resort Cairns has 4 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is The Lakes Resort Cairns family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a playground and a corner/local shop, it's no surprise that The Lakes Resort Cairns is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lakes Resort Cairns?

No, The Lakes Resort Cairns does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Lakes Resort Cairns?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lakes Resort Cairns?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Lakes Resort Cairns?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Lakes Resort Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 561 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 561 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 561 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 561 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 561 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Hilda

Travelled with family
no elevator
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rogerio

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bethany

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gus

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a family of 5 and stayed a week. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Spacious and very well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Morgan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mital

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and clean. Everything is mentioned in the details during booking was there. The pool area was very beautiful. Our stay was really great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good and really liked the restaurant. I didn't receive instructions for late arrival because I didn't take phone off flight mode.Caused us a problem but my fault. We couldn't get onto wi-fi which was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig, Kailua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Morris #517. This is an excellent well appointed, clean and remodeled unit. Some of the common areas have not been as well maintained, and a number of areas are currently being worked on. This is a mix of long term rentals, residents and short term holiday units. The local by the Cultural district is unparalleled in Cairns and makes this a great choice for active folks. the airplanes do land/take off nearby, so if that would be a bother to you please be sure to consider. For us, no worries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

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

Lakes Resort

Very clean and centrally located resort with a pool with easy access. All was superb and I would recommend this resort for staying in Cairns.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort with 3 swimming pools , beautiful flora around ! Also , there is great Thai restaurant on side with very special deserts! Convenient parking. Communication was tricky because office is opened on week days until 5 snd closed on weekends and no one was picking up the phone or responded to property e mail . It is an older propery but maintained very well
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Aleks

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Out dated that photos well.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect family holiday destination in Cairns! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Zena

Travelled with family and small children
We arrived 10 minutes early and were told to come back at check in time. We came back at the check in time and was given the keys but were told that the supervisor had not inspected the property and were asked to wait a further 15 minutes, which we didn’t. The supervisor allowed herself into the apartment 30 minutes after check in to inspect the property. The property was very dated and needs some maintenance. Arrival info stated apartment had to be left tidy however couldn’t vacuum rooms as no vacuum, found the vacuum box empty.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn't ready for check in. Was told it would be half hour, cleaners didn't get there to start till half hour later. Didnt get any compensation from hotel. Pools were run down, parts of the resort were abandoned. Very noisy at night from people in pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raihan, Clyde

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yun Mi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We booked 2BR. When we arrived we think wow nice place. Pool was nice. But day after we felt not resort more like residency place.. So many cars parked around the bilding and car park was really tight. The breakfast was really tasty but only one person run the shop and our last day morning he was sick so we couldnt get.and we didn't konw until we got there.No one let us knew shop was closed. It was a bid sad. But we can get refund is good .. Overall room was nice,location is nice. Receptionist was nice. It was good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri-Anne

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful place, have stayed their twice now. It does need better up keep, would be a shame to see it not refurbished soon and fall into disrepair.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Janko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024