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Reviews of Cairns Southside International This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

450 Mulgrave Road, 4870 Cairns, Australia

Review Score

Based on 1116 hotel reviews

5.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.4

  • Comfort

    6.5

  • Location

    7.2

  • Facilities

    6.0

  • Staff

    7.0

  • Value for money

    6.5

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was very good

    The stay was good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2024

    6.0
    I would go back again if it was upgraded
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Thin towels B Leaking tap Broken shower head

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    7.0
    I enjoyed my stay very quite ☺️
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I did find a roch crawling on my bed. Maybe pest control would control this issue.

    The staff where friendly, very helpful and gave clear instructions where to place the key..

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pillows had stains on them, the bed was ripped and broken. Did not have much utility and the bathroom wasn't cleaned

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2023

    5.0
    3 Words - Crime Scene Investigation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very grotty place driving distance to most areas..

    The cost of the room at the last minute was good and we were only stayiing there to sleep.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Couple
    • Budget Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool was at our door and the local kids were in there swimming and being noisy up until 9 at night. The sheets were not changed. This is obvious to someone who already cleans motel's. The carpets were worn and the walls dirty.

    The proximity to where we had to go

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room smelt like smoke

    Pool was great and location was great. Rooms were spacious

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Queen Spa Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We booked the luxury spa suite and was looking forward to a spa after a long drive only to find it was a spa shaped bath with NO PLUG. There was no complimentary milk for coffee on arrival so we had to go out after a 5 hour drive at 9pm to find somewhere open. The dining chairs, whilst comfy, were showing clear signs of age. The sink area had cracks in the counter tops that were badly repaired.

    The price was great and the location suited our needs.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's was very noisy. Could hear doors slamming well into the night and early morning(I think a lot of workmen use the motel). Could hear the shower from next door. My first stay, the sliding door, had no lock. This was a bit concerning for a single traveller. And the second stay a week later different room there was no tea and coffee

    The young girl on the front desk was friendly and helpful. Large clean rooms

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2023

    7.0
    For the budget conscious, have to consider that you are not paying cheap rates with the expectations of 4 star luxury
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Older and run down, could hear water pipes from other rooms, noisy neighbours over the back fence, no exhaust fan in bathroom

    Easy access from Cairns and road, free washer and dryer, helpful owner- supplied us with crockery and cutlery, non smoking rooms

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is A little bit too far from the city

    Good size for the room

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2023

    5.0
    The bed was comfortable and the water pressure was great.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My room just needs some love, repair the walls and replace the shrunken curtains and stained carpet.

    The staff were friendly and polite.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    7.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Communication

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2023

    6.0
    This motel was sufficient for our stay. We were happy with mostly all of it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staying in Room 45 being close to the back door, there was constant noise of the slamming door from guests coming and going. The bath towels could have been a bit thicker than thread bare, and I'm not exaggerating.

    Didn't get breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2023

    6.0
    Nice, clean no frills accommodation in Earlville (not Cairns city)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This property is listed as ‘cairns city’. It is not cairns city it is in earlville and opposite earlville shopping centre. It js 5-8km out of the actual CBD so the term ‘cairns city’ has been applied very loosely i would encourage them To update their booking location to ‘earlville’ because travellers would assume ‘cairns city’ might mean it’s closer to the actually cairns city only to find it’s a suburb or two out so you have to get a 20 min bus or $20 Uber back to the property.

    The property was very clean and self-sufficient with tea and coffee provided. It’s just a perfect no frills place and easy to find the blankets were very comfy and the fan was great.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No staff no rubbish collected no clean anything while we were there as no staff much further out of town had to catch bus into town .bad area pokies across the road noise at night

    It had a washing machine and dryer and it was a large room

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    5.0
    OK but could easily be much improved with mtc & thought
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bed too mobile, TV cabling faulty Fan only had 3 speeds - Helicopter, slow idle & off. Fridge badly in need of defrosting broken freezer door & set in unventilated cupboard affecting its ability to perform well No crockery, no cutlery no water jug no wine glasses. VERY noisy neighbor talking on the phone for ages at very early hours of the morning.

    Space Clean contactable friendly staff OK location for accessing places

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2023

    7.0
    Basic and comfortable. Maintenance and update needed in some areas
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2023

    6.0
    It met our needs in Cairns
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Budget Double Room with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A malfunctioning fridge

    Good value for money Convenient Good location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Definitely needs renovating rooms are very worn out

    Good off street parking

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2023

    7.0
    No problem ok thanks
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Budget One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was ok good value everyone was fine

    Nice to see out side of the city not to far away

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2023

    7.0
    The bed was very comfortable to sleep in, the fans were cool & the TV although very small, was ok.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I was travelling alone and was warned by local family and friends that it wasn't very safe to stay there as I was travelling by myself. I feel having a staff member there more visible could help with a better feeling of safety.

    The Bed was very comfortable to sleep in and the ceiling fans were a great speed which is a must living in Cairns. The room was clean and tidy and the water pressure was alright. The swipe card to get into the actual building gives a sense of security.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2023

    5.0
    It was ok good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower in our room was dripping all day and night and the toilet kept running all day and night we had to close the door to the bathroom to sleep. The tv in our room the antenna cable was dicky and kept dropping out.

    Good location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Air conditioner very rattly and noisy

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No cold water in the shower

    Stayed in July 2023

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