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Reviews of Reef Palms 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!

41-47 Digger Street, 4870 Cairns, Australia

#60 of 74 hotels in Cairns

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1619 hotel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    7.8

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    6.0
    Cheap and comfortable but if you don’t want stained carpet and curtains pay more for a better room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The carpet and curtains in our room were full of stains and really need to be replaced. I feel like we paid for a budget room and that’s what we got. Next time I’d pay a bit more and request a nicer room.

    Pool and bbq area was private, clean and well maintained. The location and staff were very good. Our room was clean enough and bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room - Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room next door had a door way to it. This resulted in us being able to hear them stir their cup of tea! We were woken early by one family, then kept up late by another. It was very unfortunate as it spoilt what was otherwise a good place to stay.9

    Staff, beds and room in general were great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hot plate had no fun ,hard to cook and not trigger fire alarms,

    Staff responded to issues very quickly and efficiently, appreciate that in late evening

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    6.0
    Basic room, minimal amenities but clean and close to airport
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Studio with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms need a refresh. Fittings old, crockery and cutlery were minimal to basic - plastic wine glasses need to be thrown out not at all appealing to drink out of. Both the screen door and the glass door to the balcony did not have functioning locks - doors could not be locked. One of the ceiling fans did not work. Nothing in rooms to tell of dining/meal options nearby - reception closed at 7:30pm No other means to get to upstairs other than stairs. Not easy for a person on their own to carry luggage upstairs and downstairs again.

    Quiet location, close to airport (approx $22 cab fare)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room - Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dusty air vent in toilet, aesthetics.

    Spacious, sufficient furnishing, big toilet, extra pillows.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    8.0
    Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Studio with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All round good value. Friendly staff. Good location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    6.0
    Decent for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room - Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms were not clean as per expectation as it had weird damp smell from the carpets. We also found a few cockroaches around the bathroom and kitchen area, which was really disappointing.

    The location was convenient from main places like Esplanade, was within 5 mins by car. Staff was really helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    7.0
    Short
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room - Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleaned the fan. Bathroom abit small. Replace the shower heads maybe. Offer tea and coffee but have to buy the milk out of the vending machine

    Close to the beach and the airport

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    8.0
    Really comfortable bed, great shower, big room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room - Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    I am not good with stairs, but the staff carried my case up the stairs. Thank you.

    This hotel is brilliant for transit as it is very close to the airport. The staff are friendly and helpful and the rooms are very spacious with kitchen facilities.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleaning needs to be more thorough. Dirty marks on walls and grime around base of taps in bathroom. The ceiling fans were dirty and only worked on high in sleeping area.

    Location close to hospital and airport. Kitchenette facilities and eating area.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No breakfast option.

    Good location. We were overnighting before a flight the next morning. The kind manager dropped us at the airport. Nice pool.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room - Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I just wish the jug that was in the cupboard was filled with cold water in the fridge on arrival.

    Very close to esplanade, food and train & coach. We were able to leave our luggage there @ 9:30am while we went sight seeing all day. Reception was so helpful with everything. Room layout was awesome, 2 double beds, one was up one end of room and the other down the other end.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room - Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Building is a bit old

    Cheaper than others

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    7.0
    Good value for a short over night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Curtains made the room smell like cigarettes. The bathtub looked dirty, but it might've just been old.

    Great location, easy after hours check in, large room, comfy bed.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room - Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    8.0
    Budget hotel in good location..some rooms need maintenance to aircons etc but ok for price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room - Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower dripped constantly

    Good location.. rooms vary a lot in size and amenities.. I had a good one this time at reasonable price

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    7.0
    Perfectly adequate for an overnight stay. I arrived at 11pm and the key and instructions were waiting for me
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room - Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good value for a quick overnight stay

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    6.0
    OK for an overnight close to the airport.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was pretty clean but the mirrors needed polishing and things looked slightly old and tired.

    It served its purpose as being close to the airport for our flight next morning.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room - Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit far from center - no milk in fridge.loop

    Quiet good value

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Studio with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom wasn't clean - Still had shampoo splashes from previous guests in the shower. Water pressure was good but it was very hard to get the right temperature and it changed constantly. The spa had black mould on the tile grout and around silicon, some of the jets were broken. Reception staff not very polite We had a surprise visitor (maintenance) let themselves in while my partner was in the shower and I was resting on the bed.

    Location was about the only good thing about this hotel.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    8.0
    Good but disappointed that they can't even allow an extended one or two hours extra.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room - Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They are not flexible with their check out time causing inconvenience especially when your flight is later in the day. They don't even allow you for an extension for extra 1 or 2 hours allowing you to delay check out in order to go to the airport a bit later.

    Clean and spacious.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2024

    7.0
    Pricing on point and ok for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room - Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little tired and dated. Carpets and curtains needed cleaning/replacing.

    Comfortable bed and close to Parkrun

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2024

    8.0
    Inside.... fabulous... outside hot and sticky
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room - Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some of the dishes in the kitchen were unclean/ dirty. Which is why i mention it as it is listed as something the visitors need to do before checking out, clean up after themselves. Apart from that, it was a great place... The weatherwas so blah, hot and sticky but obviously Palms hasnt got anything to do with that

    The size of our accommodation/ room. The price and how wasy it was to just unpack and enjoy. The staff was super friendly. Location is close to convenience stores and essentials. Our room/ apartment was plenty big enough for 3 adults and 1 teen to have enough space and enjoy ourselves. The pool is beautiful. The air-conditioning was great and welcoming

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room - Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nil

    Very friend staff and close to what I needed

    Stayed in January 2024

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