This luxury resort offers spacious luxury apartments set among lush tropical gardens. Facilities include 4 luxurious swimming pools and a tennis court. Apartments are spread across three floors within 15 buildings, with two buildings featuring elevators. Each air-conditioned apartment at The Lakes Cairns features a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities. The spacious living and dining areas open onto a private balcony. Guests can dine at the onsite restaurant, Taste of Thai, or visit the reception shop, which offers a range of refreshments, including a selection of wine and beer, ice creams, and toiletries. The Lakes Cairns is located next to the Cairns Botanical Gardens. just a 7-minute drive from the city center and a short distance from the airport, with easy access to public transport for those who prefer not to drive or do not have a car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Nadav
Australia Australia
Nice compound, nice big apartment with direct access to the pool. The restaurant at the resort's entrance is a nice touch if you feel like an easy night out.
Mike
Australia Australia
Great size of apartment, plenty of pools, Thai restaurant on site and only a 10 minute drive into town.
David
Australia Australia
Room was spacious and modern with everything we needed. Multiple pools.
Jonalyn
Australia Australia
I like that the resort has so many pools which makes it convenient for the kids to go to the ones that was not so crowded. I like the location and cleanliness of our accommodation. I like that the room has the cookware and utensils we needed...
Sharon
Australia Australia
Good location. Apartment was lovely, big and spacious.
Michaela
Australia Australia
We loved our stay at this resort. We really enjoyed the spacious apartment. We found it to be clean and well thought out. We especially liked the big screen t.v. and the balcony. The lady at reception was lovely, and the kids loved the pools even...
Belinda
Australia Australia
The appartment was well laid out had everything that we needed. The complex was very well set out and so nice and clean
David
Australia Australia
The staff were great. The apartment was well appointed and very comfortable. The pools were great, but the sand flies were a bit of a nuisance. The Thai Restaurant is well worth a visit.
Rebecca
United States United States
We loved that we had an outdoor patio with access to the pool. Having multiple pills on-site was a fun thing as well.
Lea
United States United States
Felt very much like a home away from home, very cozy and spacious! The rooms were clean and well maintained.

Managed by The Lakes Resort Cairns

Company review score: 8Based on 803 reviews from 1 property
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Property info

The Lakes Cairns Resort is a fully integrated Cairns resort, set on 11 acres of tropical gardens. Surrounded by Centenary Lakes and Cairns’ famous Botanic Gardens, we are located just a short distance from the airport and only 10 minutes by car or bus to the CBD.

Neighborhood info

Holiday at your own pace. Stroll along the Boardwalk or relax at one of the four luxurious swimming pools or play a game of tennis. Also just around the corner we have "The Botanic Gardens" epitomises the diversity of tropical flora that can be found across the world's tropical regions including plants from the steamy jungles of South East Asia, South America, Africa and of course Far North Queensland.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Lakes Resort Cairns

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • 4 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Lakes Resort Cairns takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 250 is required on arrival. That's about $176. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 40 per child, per night
Crib upon request
AUD 10 per child, per night
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 40 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that housekeeping service is only offered weekly. Extra services charges will apply accordingly. Please contact the property for more information using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that the property does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card, or a debit card.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Lakes Resort Cairns of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

A damage deposit of AUD 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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