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Discovery Cairns - Cairns

-16.91635, 145.77087
3 stars
183-185 Lake St, Cairns, QL, 4870 Australia ‎1-866-539-0036‎ | welcomerewards™

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    Overview of Discovery Cairns - Cairns

    Location.
    Discovery Cairns is close to Cairns Civic Theatre, Cairns Base Hospital, and Center of Contemporary Arts. Also nearby are Cairns Esplanade and Esplanade Lagoon.

    Hotel Features.
    Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant. Public areas are equipped with wireless and wired high-speed Internet access (surcharges apply). The staff can provide tour/ticket assistance, business services, and tour assistance. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guest parking is complimentary.

    Guestrooms.
    The 53 air-conditioned guestrooms at Discovery Cairns include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge) is provided. All accommodations provide safes and direct-dial phones. Additional amenities include ceiling fans and windows that open. Housekeeping is offered daily.

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    4.0 out of 5 Excellent (133 reviews)
    (Neighborhood average 3.7)
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    Staff was friendly, room was very clean and convenient, comfortable. Only downside was it was a bit of a walk to the central area of Cairns. Overall i... was happy with the experience. Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Mar 4, 2013

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    Room description

    • One Queen Bed
      or
    • Two Single Beds
      or
    • One Sleeper Sofa Bed
    This room measures 269 square feet (25 square meters). Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. A coffee/tea maker and a refrigerator are provided. Bathroom amenities include complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer. A ceiling fan, a safe, and daily housekeeping are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.


    Room Details

    • Air conditioning
    • Ceiling fan
    • Clock radio
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Direct-dial phone
    • Hair dryer
    • In-room safe
    • Refrigerator
    • Television
    • Window opens
    • Wireless Internet access (surcharge)

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    Room description

    • One Queen Bed
      or
    • One Double and One Single Bed
    This room measures 269 square feet (25 square meters). Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. A coffee/tea maker and a refrigerator are provided. Bathroom amenities include complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer. A ceiling fan, a safe, and daily housekeeping are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.


    Room Details

    • Air conditioning
    • Ceiling fan
    • Clock radio
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Direct-dial phone
    • Hair dryer
    • In-room safe
    • Refrigerator
    • Television
    • Window opens
    • Wireless Internet access (surcharge)

    What you need to know

    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
      Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

    • Pets not allowed
    • Minimum check-in age is: 18
    • Check-in time starts at: 2 PM
    • Check-out time is: 10 AM
    • American Express
    • MasterCard
    • Visa

    • A resort fee is included in the total price displayed.
    • All guests staying in hotel guestrooms must be registered with the hotel.

    Amenities

    • General
    • Air-conditioned public areas
    • Bar/lounge
    • Garden
    • Luggage storage
    • Number of floors - 2
    • Number of outdoor pools - 2
    • Restaurant
    • Total number of rooms - 53
    • Tours/ticket assistance
    • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
    • See more facilities
      • Wireless Internet access - surcharge
    • Rooms (all rooms include)
    • Clock radio
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Direct-dial phone
    • Hair dryer
    • In-room safe
    • Refrigerator
    • Television
    • Window opens
    • See more room details
      • Air conditioning
      • Ceiling fan
      • Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
    • Services
    • Free parking
    • Front desk (limited hours)
    • Laundry facilities
    • Tour assistance
    • Business & Event
    • Business services
    • Dry cleaning/laundry service
    • Accessibility Features

    This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.

    National rating

    This property does not have an official STAR Rating from AAA Tourism Pty Ltd. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
    This property does not have an official STAR Rating from AAA Tourism Pty Ltd. We have provided a rating based on our rating system.

    Dining

    Discovery Cairns has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.

    Recreation

    The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.


    • Swimming nearby

    Notification and fees

    Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:


    • All citizens of Australia will be charged the national value-added tax

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.


    • Breakfast fee: AUD 12.5 per person (approximately)
    • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 7.95 per hour (rates may vary)
    • Deposit: AUD 100.00 per stay
    • In-room safe fee: AUD 2.20 per day
    • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.00 per night
    • Onsite credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Check-in information

    The hotel front desk is open daily from 6.30 AM to 9 PM. Guests planning to arrive after hours must contact the property. Contact information is provided in the reservation confirmation email.

    Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

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    A short guide to Cairns

    Tropical North Queensland’s gateway, Cairns is 1 hour by boat from the world’s largest coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef, and 100 km from the World Heritage Listed rainforests of Daintree and Cape Tribulation. Cairns, itself, offers plenty of dining options, Flecker Botanic Gardens, and stunning beaches – but swim within the anti-stinger enclosures. Nearby, world-class golf, white water rafting, diving, and snorkelling await.

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    Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

    Less than 0.5 miles

    • Cairns Civic Theatre - 500 yards
    • Cairns Base Hospital - 500 yards
    • Center of Contemporary Arts - 500 yards
    • Cairns Esplanade - 600 yards

    0.50 - 1.0 mi

    • City Centre Cairns - 900 yards
    • Cairns Museum - 900 yards
    • Esplanade Lagoon - 900 yards
    • Cairns Regional Gallery - 900 yards
    • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 1100 yards
    • Cairns Station - 1200 yards

    1.0 - 3.0 mi

    • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 3.0 miles

    3.0+ mi

    • Mareeba Airport (MRG) - 25 miles
    • Port Douglas Heliport (PTI) - 35 miles
    • Innisfail Airport (IFL) - 47 miles
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    4.0 / 5
    Excellent

    Score breakdown (from 133 reviews)

    • 5.0
      (34)
    • 4.0
      (69)
    • 3.0
      (22)
    • 2.0
      (6)
    • 1.0
      (2)

    Average rating for:

    • Cleanliness
      4.1
    • Service
      4.1
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.9

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    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Not close but clean and comfortable"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Staff was friendly, room was very clean and convenient, comfortable. Only downside was it was a bit of a walk to the central area of Cairns. Overall i was happy with the experience.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night trip in Feb 2013
    M Benson
    US

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Great value"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The room was very comfortable and clean. There were 2 pools which we did not get to use. The hotel is only a few blocks from the Esplanade and the dock. The hotel clerks were very helpful with recommendations and bookings.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night trip in Jan 2013
    H.T.
    US

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "No frills, you get what you pay for"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      2.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    My bed was uncomfortable, springs were broken and made for a lackluster experience. The room was inexpensive in comparison to other hotels nearby, but this was more of a motel than hotel. There was no ironing board, bathroom out of date, etc. Staff was friendly and helpful however they aren't onsite past 8pm. Location is fine, dt Cairns is small and […] easy to walk to everything. The comfort of the room was negligible since we were gone most of the day doing excursions. My biggest complaint would be the comfort of the bed. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night trip in Dec 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night trip in Dec 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Hotel with a little character"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    The hotel was a little dated but it also had character unlike some of the more modern hotels. It reminded us of an old plantation hotel. Our rooms were clean and comfortable. The bathroom could have used some updating. If you plan to stay here be aware that there is no elevator to the second floor. We had a lot of luggage and thankfully were given a […] first floor room by the very kind and thoughtful staff. Very quiet at night. Staff were excellent. They advised us on tours, helped us with bookings and recommendations. Very willing to give us their guidance. Full or continental breakfast available for purchase at the attached restaurant each morning was very convenient especially since many tours depart early. Pickup for most tours was in front of hotel. Location good. We walked about 2 blocks and we were right on the Esplande. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who wants convenience to the Esplande and all the activities the area offers. Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Dec 2, 2012
    S and D
    US

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    2.0 / 5
    Fair
    "Ok for one day"

    • Cleanliness
      2.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      2.0
    • Condition
      2.0
    The hotel it`s 10 minutes walking from downtown. The reception its close at night. The hotel is old and not very clean. Its very cheap.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Sep 27, 2012
    Mario
    US

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Great Value for a Great Hotel"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Location was the only minor inconvenience. And it's only a 5-10 minute walk into town, along the Esplanade. Really, not a problem at all. The service was fantastic. The room was perfect. It was all perfect, and for a GREAT price. Highly recommend.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night romance trip in Jul 2012
    Greg
    US

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Discovery Cairns very good but other tenants too n"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Gentlemen: My wife and I thought Discovery Cairns was pleasant, clean, a comfortable walk to other places in Cairns, and with friendly management ready to answer questions and give advice and directions. If I ever return to Cairns, I will try to stay at Discovery Cairns. I will recommend it to friends if the opportunity arises. That said, my wife and […] I were there for about 8 days. The first four or so days were very pleasant, but the second half of our stay was terribly noisy at bedtime. The inner wall of our room 217 attached to another room and so sound carried through. During the last four or so days of our stay, the room was occupied by a group of young men who were very raucous and partying until about 1 pm. It was as if they were in our room. There were a large number of young men in this group and they were also noisy in other rooms near our apartment and along the outside hallway. I am sure they are basically nice young men who are on some sort of sporting event, but they were very noisy late at night. My wife and I stayed because we assumed each night was their last. If I come to Cairns again, I will try to stay at Discovery Cairns, but if there is a noisy convention there, we will try to move to other more quiet accommodations. Chuck Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    9 night trip in Jul 2012
    Charles
    US

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Good base for Cairns activities"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    We did not spend much time in our hotel since there was so much to do in Cairns and the surrounding area but our time we did spend there was decent. We had no complaints about our room or the service we received. We were actually impressed with the helpfulness of the staff at the front desk when there was confusion with a booking made off-site. The […] rates were reasonable and only a couple blocks from the Esplanade. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    4 night trip in Mar 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Lovelystay"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    We found the hotel to be very convenient to the beach, clean and efficient. The staff as helpful as we have encountered anywhere in the world. The shower was as good as it gets. If the hotel had access for its customers to the tennis court next door it would be perfect.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Nov 16, 2011
    Bryan
    US

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Very good for the price, good location"

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    This hotel is quite near of everything you need and if you do not mind walking a few blocks under the sun of beatiful Cairns, then this hotel is great for its value. One thing worth mentioning is that the pictures posted are a little bit deceiving, but still the hotel is just fine is you need a place to crash, a clean bed and towels and a hot shower. […] There is a small laundry room which is operated with coins and in the reception you can buy the detergent, which was very convenient for us because after so many days in Australia, we were running out of clean clothes! Also, the staff was VERY friendly and knowledgeable about the excursions and stuff we could do. They even took care of a few reservations of things WE chose, and they did all that for free! Nice people! :o) Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    Other trip
    Oct 31, 2011
    A Traveller
    US

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Good value for money"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Great location, 15 minutes walk to the center. Room was very clean and lots of space.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Oct 29, 2011
    A Traveller
    US

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Discovery Cairns- convenient to everything"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    the discovery cairns is a nice place to stay, especially for the price they charge. a great value for the money. i was on a trip to cairns just for fun to do some sightseeing. it is close enough to walk to all the attractions and/or bus stops, but far enough from the main traffic areas to make it a little quieter than other hotels may be. there were […] some hotels available closer to the bay, but they were very expensive. everyone working at the discovery was helpful and friendly. we had a great time. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    5 night trip with friends in Jan 2011
    A Traveller
    US

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Good value, accomdation close to town
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night romance trip in Sep 2010
    A Traveller
    US

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    4 night trip with friends in Jul 2010
    A Traveller
    US

    The following English reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "suitable for an overnight stay"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Quite good. Owner/manager very helpful
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night trip in Mar 2013
    sue
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    3.0 / 5
    Good

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night trip with friends in Mar 2013
    Katrina
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Holiday stay"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    A great budget hotel. Fantastic staff. About a 10 minute walk into the main town. Highly recommended for those on a budget.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    4 night trip in Mar 2013
    A Traveller
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    6 night trip in Mar 2013
    neville
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    5 night trip in Feb 2013
    A Traveller
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    I do a lot of travel both home and overseas and this motel is the best I have stayed in. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Room cleanliness was perfect. Convenient to town (I didnt have a vehicle) this was a bonus. Close to resort I was attending a workshop while in Cairns. I will be recommending this motel to my work colleges and will be staying […] there in furture visits to Cairns. Special thanks to Anthony who realized I had not booked my final night and when he realized, I was in Port Douglas he phoned me and booked an extra night. This saved me having to find accomodation and moving elsewhere. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night trip in Feb 2013
    A Traveller
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night romance trip in Feb 2013
    Hannah
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    very nice, very clean, the room is very big. But the room sevice is not in time very much. Anyway, we feel very comfortable during our staying.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night family trip in Feb 2013
    A Traveller
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "helpful"

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    older motel, friendly staff, clean, comfortable
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night business trip in Jan 2013
    A Traveller
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "cleaned room"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    It was good to stay. Room was cleaned and close to the town.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night trip in Dec 2012
    A Traveller
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "close to Cairns Base & Private hospitals"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    I had a very positive stay. The room was quiet and very clean. I didn't use the pool but it did look intising. The other guests were using it and they looked very happy swimming. I recommend the coffee shop on the corner. Best coffee I have had in ages. The rate was cheap and very reasonable. The only negative was that the tv was not working properly-trouble […] receiving channels. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night trip in Dec 2012
    A Traveller
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "STAY IN CAIRNS"

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    VERY DISAPPOINTING AS THERE WERE NO COOKING FACILITES.A KETTLE AND COFFEE SUGAR ETC BUT THAT WAS ALL
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    9 night trip in Nov 2012
    A Traveller
    GB

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Within walking distance"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Comfortable, clean with friendly efficient staff. Shops are fairly close, a few minuts walk but when warm it is a bi of a hike say 20 minutes to the Convention Centre and restaurants out on the pier. However taxis are cheap and come within a couple of minutes.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    5 night trip with friends in Nov 2012
    Paul
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "Ok place to stay"

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    Satisfactory.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    5 night family trip in Nov 2012
    BM
    GB

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Comfortable and convenient"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    We had a very friendly welcome. The room was very clean and had been updated recently. Some of the fixture were original, but all were spotlessly clean. It was a pleasant walk into town or to the Esplanade. Overall, it is a clean, comfortable, convenient and welcoming motel. We would certainly stay there again.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Nov 16, 2012
    A Traveller
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "helpful receptionist"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Anthony in the reception has been very helpful in booking the tours and shuttle bus for me at the last minute.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Nov 12, 2012
    A Traveller
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Nice reasonably priced place to stay"

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Would be great to have free wi-if. The room we had no 217, was lovely and quiet and did not get too hot partly due to the heavy curtains at the window.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Oct 26, 2012
    Sandraw
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    4 night trip in Sep 2012
    Marina
    IL

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Good hotel"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Cheap and not to far from the center of the city
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night trip in Oct 2012
    Alberto
    GB

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    We really enjoyed our stay here.room was clean and spacious.the internet,however, was too expensive 7 dollars an hour.A brisk ten minute walk to the lagoon area.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    7 night romance trip in Sep 2012
    Avril
    IE

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    2.0 / 5
    Fair
    "Close to town centre"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      2.0
    Ok accommodation, poor decor, good level of cleanliness. Thin walls. Tea and coffee facilities and fridge, smallest cups in the world! Very friendly staff.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night romance trip in Sep 2012
    A Traveller
    GB

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "It was a great discovery"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Found the hotel to be very clean and tidy and the staff helpful.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Sep 7, 2012
    Sue
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Discovery"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Reception staff were absolutely lovely! Location of the Hotel is close enough to slowly stroll down to dinner along the strip or to the marina. Although the hotel is outdated the staff do a great job making it comfortable and clean and the pools are lovely. If you're going to be out and about all day and just need somewhere to sleep this place is g […] reat. Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Sep 4, 2012
    Jay
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "OK enough . . ."

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      2.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    Morning guy on desk not helpful, would not help with my day trip as he did not book it (they were really late, I just wanted him to call in case they forgot us). Evening (older) guy was good. Toilet not keen to flush, took three goes once. You get what you pay for and we went cheap so it was ok for that, but being more helpful does not cost them.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Sep 2, 2012
    A Traveller
    NZ

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    could have had a small table to eat off, plus there was no exhaust fan in the bathroom. overall pretty good and handy to town.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    6 night trip in Aug 2012
    margaret
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Very good location for price"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Location of Motel was really good because it was not far from most shops and the Esplanade if you wanted to walk or a very short drive to get to most places in city. The motel itself is not new but was very clean & tidy and staff very helpful. The only negative we have was that we thought we would have a queen bed but instead got two singles joined […] together and they were reasonably firm which we are not used to. The restaurant at front was handy too if you don't want to go too far and the food we had was excellent. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    6 night romance trip in Aug 2012
    Richard & Maxine
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "walking distance to city centre etc."

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    very satisfied with the location and motel generally, including the restaurant which was convenient.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night trip in Aug 2012
    A Traveller
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "close to town but away from the noisiest areas"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    staff very helpful and accomodating. Hotel located just a short walk to town centre.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    5 night trip in Aug 2012
    alison
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "good place to stay"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    excellent to deal with overall very good would certainly stay again
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Aug 2, 2012
    muzza
    NZ

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Excellent value hotel in Cairns"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Spent 4 nights in a very comfortable room overlooking the pool. The managers were friendly and helpful assisting us with booking a Karunda rail tour. Would recommend this as a good low cost base for a stay in Cairns.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    4 night trip in Jul 2012
    Terri
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "comfortable and clean, close to all amenities"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    We enjoyed an extended stay of 12 nights and did not regret this decision. The room was spacious and contained all needed items. We even had close access to a well kept swimming pool. Staff were friendly and the rooms made up well each day.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    14 night romance trip in Jun 2012
    Allan
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    We stayed due to medical appointments, and as you are near my specialist and the hospitals, it was very convenient.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night trip in Jun 2012
    A Traveller
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    1.0 / 5
    Poor

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      1.0
    • Condition
      1.0
    Very noisy day and night. No privacy with room location. Very budget you get what you pay for !
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night business trip in Jun 2012
    A Traveller
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    We really enjoyed our visit to Discovery Cairns and best of all, the first initial phone call was one I made whilst still on the train. Because we were 1 hour late getting into Cairns, I had to phone ahead to make sure we would be able to get into our room if we were there after hours. The lady on reception couldn't have been more friendly and nothing […] was any trouble to them during the five nights we were there. It was lovely and quiet and we weren't disturbed by any other tenants during our stay. I would recommend the hotel to any of our friends and we would like to thank Hotels.com for sending us an email to tell us about it! Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    5 night trip in Jun 2012
    Dorothy & Stewart
    AU

    Discovery Cairns - Cairns
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    5 night trip in May 2012
    J Naut
    AU
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