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Cozy & Affordable Stay in Cairns – Perfect for Exploring the Reef!

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Cairns North, Queensland
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Cozy & Affordable Stay in Cairns – Perfect for Exploring the Reef!

Enjoy a comfortable and budget-friendly stay at the Grey Whale Anchor Inn, located in the heart of Cairns. Perfect for travelers exploring the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, or nearby beaches, this accommodation offers well-equipped rooms with a small kitchen, including an oven, stovetop, refrigerator, and essential cookware. While dishwashers are not included, the kitchen has everything needed for a convenient stay.

Guests can access shared laundry facilities within the building for an additional charge. With a prime location just minutes from top attractions, restaurants, and shopping, this inn is ideal for adventure seekers and those looking to unwind in tropical surroundings. Whether you're planning a short visit or an extended stay, the Grey Whale Anchor Inn provides affordability, comfort, and an excellent location to experience the best 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 will 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!

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About the area

Cairns

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Cairns North, a neighbourhood in Cairns. Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Bulmba-ja Arts Centre are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Night Markets. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cazaly's Stadium or Barlow Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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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

7.0

Good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

7.0/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Faye M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
The aircraft noise combined with the traffic noise from the main road and the neighborhood specially residents on the upper floor made relaxation very difficult.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

KELLEY K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great though would of to have met them in person,the whole place was comfortable except 1 or 2 thingsTherw wasnt anywhere to gwt chane for the laundry There was no light out the front near security door had to use phone for light
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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