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The Lakes Resort Cairns

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel with 4 outdoor pools, near Cairns Esplanade

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Family Room | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Garden
Located near Cairns Esplanade, The Lakes Resort Cairns offers a tranquil retreat with shopping and dining on site. Unwind in the garden, enjoy lunch or dinner at Taste of Thai restaurant, or splash into one of four outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Children's pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Picnic area

For families (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Kitchen
  • Separate bedroom
  • Living room
  • Cable/satellite TV service

Room options

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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

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

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

Family Room

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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2 Greenslopes Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 4 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 7 min drive
  • Freshwater Station - 8 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smith St Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Flamingo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sushi Train - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Serpent Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Guyala Cafe - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Lakes Resort Cairns

When you stay at The Lakes Resort Cairns, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Guests can take a dip in one of 4 outdoor pools or grab a bite to eat at Taste of Thai, which serves lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and an outdoor tennis court are offered, and in-room conveniences include washers/dryers and refrigerators.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 18 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Outdoor tennis court

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Tile flooring in room
  • High pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Washer and dryer

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Private pool
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Dishwasher

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Taste of Thai - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 35.0 per night

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

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 accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Barclaycard
Cashless transactions are available.
This property is professionally cleaned.

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

Does The Lakes Resort Cairns offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Lakes Resort Cairns does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Lakes Resort Cairns?

Yes, there are 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at The Lakes Resort Cairns?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Lakes Resort Cairns?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lakes Resort Cairns?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Lakes Resort Cairns?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (5-min drive) and Cazalys Cairns (6-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Lakes Resort Cairns and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include private pools and a picnic area. The Lakes Resort Cairns also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Lakes Resort Cairns?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Taste of Thai.

Does The Lakes Resort Cairns have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes cookware, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

Does The Lakes Resort Cairns have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a private pool.

What's the area around The Lakes Resort Cairns like?

The Lakes Resort Cairns is in Cairns North, a short 4-minute drive from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) and 11 minutes' walk from Cairns Esplanade.

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Reviews

The Lakes Resort Cairns Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property features numerous pool areas, including multiple pools, which were enjoyed by guests. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Marco, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect family holiday destination in Cairns! Will definitely be back!
Narelle, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

we have a good time, thanks
Pilar, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Agnieszka, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Graham, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Out dated that photos well.
Aleks, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious and clean, great staff.
Cassandra, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great holiday appartments

Clean, neat and tidy modern apartment. Great wifi. Secure complex with well maintained grounds/garden.
Kevin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property met our needs
Gerardine, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable
Christine, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Stacey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apartment was clean and spacious.
Frances, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful apartments. Very spacious and wonder views of the pool. BBQ area for a pool side dinner. Close to airport. Close for the airport and 10min drive from town. Car was secure undercover. Great for family fun. Would definitely use again
Joanna, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The number of pools and variance was excellent. However, the property is showing its age and needs maintenance inside (washers etc) and outside (cracked tiles, paint and repair on eaves)
Andrew, 6-night trip

4/10 Fair

A huge disappointment to return to this resort and find it so changed. More like social housing than a 5 star resort. Noisy, dogs everywhere, limited reception hours and help available, bar and restaurant in resort not open, the best thing about it is the Thai restaurant by reception.
Barbara, 21-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
paul, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Zena, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

The Lakes Resort had very mixed reviews so we were somewhat hesitant...but we needn't have been. Everything was excellent! We booked a 2 bed deluxe unit which was clean and spacious and in good condition. We loved the numerous pool areas and enjoyed the bbq area, tennis court and bocce. Onsite cafe and restaurant open daily and the staff were lovely. An easy 8-10 minute walk to the main road for buses into town. We loved it, would definitely stay again.
Jaimie, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Although our room was great, 1 roll of toilet paper for two adults for 5 days was tight and no office over weekends, we had to buy our own. My family stayed in various rooms throughout the resort and their rooms were really dated and not very good.
Sharman, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

I booked a spa room because i wanted a spa but it did not work. There was no plug, the water wouldn't come out the bath spout and the jets did not work. Otherwise the room was nice, clean and comfortable.
Jackie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Needing a little attention to detail the ground floor apartment. Strange hidden ( main) bathroom .. so hidden it wasn't found by cleaners ...we found un cleaned .. towels strewn on floor etc. Get rid of that lounge room door that hides it. Basic lounge furniture .. often the case. The apartment opposite second floor ? we went through a " host" - we stayed last time - $50 more per night but it was really lovely. Anyway for $250 it was functional and looked out onto the lovely pool and spacious .. what we needed with visiting family that live in Trinity Beach. Also close to township and airport.
Gillian, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

No hot water for 3 days

Third day into 6 day stay the hot water service went cold Was told by Kurt 0429 783 640 that we can't get a plumber on a Sunday My quick search on internet found first 6 plumbing companies in Cairns has a 24/7 call out service Then after asking again on Monday was told sorry couldn't get a plumber today as well No hot water for rest of stay
kevin, 6-night trip

4/10 Fair

The resort is quite and nice. The appartment was a bit old , out of fashion to my opinion. the reception is open from 9am to 5pm only and closed on weekends. But the real disaster is the breakfast. Don't take the breakfast, as the cafe opens at 8am (even few minutes later), which is useless in Cairns as most of the usual tours (reef, daintree, kuranda) starts earlier. I don't understand why it does not start earlier?!? So we paid the breakfast for 5 days and were not able to have it for 3 days. Moreover, in the 2 days when we decided to try to take the breakfast quickly, it was so slow (45 minutes waiting while there were nobody else in the cafeteria !!!). A complete disaster. I have called and sent several mails to the management to be refunded as nowhere was indicated that the breakfast started at 8am only (which is incredibly late for a hospitality structure, especially in Cairns), and they did not even take the time to answer me. A complete mockery of the customer.
raphael, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

The property is dated. It is not a 4 star resort. The signage out front is
Richard, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bethany, 2-night trip