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Grey Whale Anchor Inn- Affordable & Cosy Stay Near the Great Barrier Reef – Perfect for Explorers!

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Grey Whale Anchor Inn- Affordable & Cosy Stay Near the Great Barrier Reef – Perfect for Explorers!

Experience an affordable and comfortable stay at the Grey Whale Anchor Inn, perfectly located in Cairns North. Just minutes from the Great Barrier Reef, vibrant city dining, and lush tropical rainforests, this cosy accommodation is ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

This unit features a small kitchen with an oven, stovetop, refrigerator, and essential cookware, making it easy to prepare meals. While dishwashers are not included, the space is fully equipped for convenience. Guests have access to shared laundry facilities within the building for an extra charge. The inn’s prime location provides easy access to shopping, outdoor adventures, and major attractions. Whether you're here for a reef tour, a scenic hike, or simply to unwind in the tropical warmth, the Grey Whale Anchor Inn offers a welcoming and affordable retreat in the heart of Cairns.
Thank you for looking after this home and respecting the rules during your stay.

Check-In Form & ID: All guests are required to complete a check-in form and present valid ID upon arrival. This is for security and registration purposes. Please answer the pre-booking questions truthfully to ensure the space suits your needs, and carefully read the check-in instructions that will be sent before your arrival.

Please note that we provide a starter amenity kit that includes a few essentials for your convenience, but for longer stays, you may need to go shopping to re-stock.

Please remember that you are in a residential setting. We remind you to respect the neighbours by keeping noise to a minimum.

No Unregistered Guests: Only registered guests are allowed on the property. No unregistered visitors are permitted inside the property.

This property has a strict no party, no smoking, and no pet policy. Any breach will result in immediate cancellation or eviction.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM via self check-in with a key safe.

Check-out is before 10:00 AM. Unauthorised late check outs may incur a fee. Please follow the check out instructions sent to you and make sure you are familiar with where to leave your keys.

Guests may be charged for additional housekeeping if the property requires extra cleaning time.

Guests may be charged for replacing lost keys or fobs as well as a call out fee, if required.

Any smoking inside the property will result in charges to have the property professionally deodorised and furniture and carpets steam cleaned.

Cancellation Policy: Our cancellation policy is firm. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover your trip in case of emergencies, illness, extreme weather, etc. Any refund requests outside of our cancellation policy will be declined. We are happy to provide documentation to your travel insurance company to help expedite your claim.

Thank you, and we hope you enjoy your stay!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

Cairns

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Cairns North, a neighbourhood in Cairns. Cairns Regional Gallery and Copperlode Dam are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina. Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Bulmba-ja Arts Centre are also worth visiting. With scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Cairns North, Queensland

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cairns Performing Arts Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 19 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Moku Bar + Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Paper Crane - ‬14 min walk

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was clean and comfortable. The property is a bit old but is priced accordingly and provides good value for money. Thanks for our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve & Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, 15 minute walk from CBD but shops, pubs, etc only 1 block away. Check in was simple with excellent communication with hist before & during stay. Apartment was clean with access to everything you need but was a little aged in condition - in particular the shower/bathroom was very old style with fixed shower head & shower curtain which proceeded to let water flow out of the shower all over the bathroom floor every time you had a shower. Additionally, privacy was a little compromised by the apartment age - all winders were 70's style Louvre type, which did nothing to keep out any external noise - people walking past, neighbours conversations, Street noise, etc all sounded like it was right outside our apartment. Additionally, the windows are easy to open from the outside although we had no problem with intruders while we were there. Apart from these few things, it was a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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