Aparthotel

City Terraces Cairns

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A patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants.
A clear blue pool with a white building in the background, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
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 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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cairns Esplanade

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Childcare
  • Outdoor pool
  • Cots available
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue

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

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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
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Frequently asked questions

Does City Terraces Cairns have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is City Terraces Cairns pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at City Terraces Cairns?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at City Terraces Cairns?

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

What time is check-out at City Terraces Cairns?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does City Terraces Cairns provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is City Terraces Cairns located?

Located in the centre of Cairns, this family-friendly aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina are also within 1 mile (2 km). Cairns Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

City Terraces Cairns Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location and good size room Had a good bathroom but needed some maintenance They had someone fix exhaust fan when we told them it didn't work .but still needed to get plumber to fix leaking shower Kitchen was adequate Everything could have been a bit cleaner
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at City Terraces! The staff was incredibly kind and helpful with making recommendations for our trip. The location is very close to grocery and restaurants, and about 15-20 to esplanade. The parking was very convenient and they even had bikes we borrowed to ride around town. The AC and kitchen were very appreciated and the laundry facilities were very nice. Its $4 (in $1 coins) to use the washer and dryer. They have a drying rack in the room if you don't want to use the dryer. We are definitely planning to stay again for our next trip to cairns!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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: 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

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: 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

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, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lyn went out of her way to make sure that we had a wonderful stay in Cairns. We were up here to dive on the reef, and we were able to leave our extra bags at City Terraces while we were out on the reef for a few days. Our apartments were very comfortable, with ceiling fans and air conditioning. Our veranda overlooking the pool was a great place to sit and soak up the atmosphere. Free WIFI was appreciated as well. There isn't an elevator, but we had no difficulties with the stairs. Lyn was able to suggest activities to fill our spare days, and was happy to book them for us. We made great use of the complimentary bicycles, which made getting around Cairns easy. The ride up to the botanical gardens was easy, as Cairns is very flat. City Terraces is only a few blocks from the very centre of Cairns, so walking in to restaurants was easy. The main shopping centre is also only a couple of blocks away, so it is very conveniently located. If we come back to Cairns again this is where we will be staying!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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

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

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, 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

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, 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

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