The Lakes Resort Cairns – A Favorite for Families in Cairns
About the Hotel
Rooms & Apartments
The Lakes Resort Cairns offers one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchens, modern European appliances, and separate dining and living areas. Each apartment includes air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private balcony or lanai. Some units feature a study, stone-top double bowl vanities, and views of the gardens or pools.
Dining Options
The resort has two restaurants, two bars, a café, and a mini supermarket. Guests can cook meals using the poolside BBQs or dine at the onsite eateries. No specific cuisine or signature dishes are listed.
Leisure & Facilities
The resort features four lagoon-style pools, including a heated outdoor spa, a kids' playground, a tennis court with night lighting, and eight BBQ areas. Walking tracks lead through the rainforest, and the property spans 11 acres of tropical gardens.
Location & Access
The Lakes Resort Cairns is 3 km from Cairns Central and 5 km from Cairns city. It is next to the Cairns Botanic Gardens and Centenary Lakes, which provide walking access to Flecker Botanic Gardens, Red and Blue Arrow walking tracks, and the Tanks Arts Centre. Nearby attractions include Goomboora Park Adventure Playground (1.5 km) and Cairns Aquarium (2.5 km).
Services & Amenities
The resort has a 24-hour reception, currency exchange, a hairdresser, and a games room. Guests can book tours through the resort desk. Free Wi-Fi, undercover parking, and laundry facilities are available. No spa, business, or childcare services are mentioned.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Tennis court
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Car hire
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Saltwater pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
