Cairns Beach Resort

Lovely being across the road from the beach and cafe for morning walks and coffee but unfortunately more cons than pros. Non heated pool which I guess is fine in the heat of summer but not during winter. Even the spa was cold which is silly as a spa should be hot! For a self contained unit there wasn’t a fry pan and only a 2 burner electric stove in awkward position hidden in corner and right next to fridge. A bit hard to get to. Not many eating out options if you want to stay local, we were lucky as we hired a car and went out and about and everything is within 15 min drive away. Sofa bed in lounge was old and incredibly uncomfortable and no smart tv. Cockroach traps in unit and saw 2 during our stay. I get that Cairns can be a pricey holiday destination and Cairns Beach Resort really own the market in Holloways Beach as there’s not many options but the owners should invest a bit of money like small smart TVs, heating element for pool or the very least the spa to encourage return customers.

Cairns Beach resort is a try hidden paradise, away from other sites, peaceful , conveniently located near the beach and close to Cairns and grounds and gardens beautifully maintained. Lovely pool area with BBQ facility. Has ample parking

I can’t believe the five star reviews this place gets from some. They must have had a far better room than we were given. We were so disappointed with our accommodation. |Agree grounds and pool are lovely. |Agree location is great. |But that’s where it ended for us. |Booked a superior apartment. Thought we would get a top apartment. ( and if not aware the place has stairs only no lifts.) |It was not cleaned properly, room was dirty, chipped furniture, bed as hard as rocks, fridge needed a clean, outdated, so need of an upgrade to be of standard I’d expect of a superior room in a place advertised as a resort. |Wifi, woeful. Seriously this is so sub standard in today’s world. Visitors want access to technology in their apartment.|Best thing about the place was the cafe/restaurant across the road. |So think twice if this is a consideration for you. Ask the staff if you can see the room first, or check it out. Can only report on our experience. The reviews are a mixture of good and not so good, so maybe there are better rooms. Good luck! Cairns and surrounds is a fabulous place for a holiday, when it’s not raining!

Beware, this hotel is not what it appears. It is really not a resort it is more of a long term rental. Holloway Beach is not Cairns, it is at least a 20 minute drive to anything to do with Cairns. And there is virtually nothing to do in Holloway Beach, one tiny cafe and a very small pizza place. The beach is closed. This resort is old and tired, reception closes at 5pm, the place is kind of spooky.

We recently spent a week at the resort, arriving a day later than planned due to a highway closure caused by flooding. The location has a peaceful vibe, with stunning beach views from our balcony, which we truly enjoyed. Upon arrival, we noticed the floors were sandy, and the blankets were not clean. After raising these concerns with reception, they promptly addressed the issues—cleaning the floors, providing brand-new blankets, and even leaving a thoughtful small gift with a card, which was a lovely touch. Our room featured vinyl floorboards instead of carpet, which felt clean and modern. The family pool was a highlight; it was almost like having a private pool all to ourselves, and the saltwater made for an enjoyable swim. The only suggestion for improvement would be upgrading the beds, as they were quite noisy and squeaky. However, considering the price point, the overall quality met our expectations, and we had a pleasant stay. Thank you Josh and team.

The location of the property is very good. The amenities in the room needs a bit of attention. The staff are very friendly. Overhaul we had a good stay 😊

Great vibe here, spacious rooms and a good sized pool with cool jungly gardens around it! Close to the beach, just a short walk away. The balconies are also spacious and great spots to chill after activity-packed days. Sofas are comfy, decent kitchen with medium size fridge and freezer, plus plenty of cupboard space. Bathroom is fine, bit old. Shower pressure is a bit weak but hot water if you want it and a bath. It's an old building, but still good value. Parking is free and easy access with no gates and 24 hour entry. There's underground parking too, which is important on the really hot, sunny days. A few unexpected annoyances that are a result of no daily room cleaning service... Toilet paper and bins: once you run out, they won't replace these, so you have to buy your own. Not the end of the world but, given the price, I'm disappointed with this policy. The linen rule: they won't change it unless you're staying more than 7 days. You can get fresh linen within that time but they'll charge you extra. They do provide your own washing machine and dryer though, so not too big of an issue. Still, a bit inconvenient. Dishes: they tell you to clean the dishes provided after use, which is totally fine, but the problem with this is they don't seem to check them when someone checks out - most of the plates and cutlery were dirty when we got here, so we had to wash them before use. Bed: two single beds/mattresses pushed together with a queen sheet over the top shouldn't be advertised as anything other than a twin single room, in my opinion. It was also pretty uncomfortable with hard mattresses and the inevitable dip in the middle where the two singles meet. Cheap pillows and sheets exacerbated the discomfort. Balcony: crack in a wall next to balcony was home to loads of flies. They congregated around the crack and didn't disturb us too much but bit gross. Despite these annoyances that could easily be rectified with less stingy management, we had a great time here because of the spacious rooms, chilled vibes and pool area, and the location.

The trees over the carpark were full of green ants, and branches were hanging down touching vehicles, and im still trying to get all the green ants out of my 2024 4x4 (Not Impressed). Carparks are not very good for large 4x4s, Lines bit close together.