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Cairns · Queensland

Cairns Gateway Resort

1-21 Anderson Road, Cairns, Queensland, 4868

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Tropical Oasis Retreat

    Nestled in 5 acres of lush tropical gardens, Cairns Gateway Resort provides a tranquil escape just a short distance from the vibrant city of Cairns.

  • Resort-Style Pool and Convenient Transport

    Relax by the resort-style pool with a cascading waterfall, or explore the city with ease as the local bus stops right outside the resort, offering easy access to Cairns' shopping hub and the stunning lagoon.

  • Comfortable Rooms and Nearby Attractions

    Unwind in rooms equipped with satellite TV, work desks, and thoughtful amenities like extra pillows and blankets. With housekeeping services and proximity to attractions like the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, Cairns Gateway Resort ensures a memorable stay.

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HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly and accommodating staff

  • Great location

At the hotel

Popular amenities

39 listed
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • BBQ facilities
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Electric vehicle charging station
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Pools & wellness

  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Vending machine - snacks

Fitness & outdoors

  • Garden
  • Golf course
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Rooms & comfort

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking

Guest services

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Face masks for guests available
  • Free WiFi
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

829 reviews
1/ 10
The pool and its strategic position
CHEMTAI · couple · 2026-10-21

The guest experience

7.7out of 10
829 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly and accommodating staff
  • Great location

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues and poor maintenance · Noisy air conditioning

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.5

    Convenient location for visiting family and easy access to local amenities.

  • Service9.0

    Staff were helpful and friendly according to multiple reviews.

  • Overall Experience8.2

    Mixed feelings; positives from staff and location contrasted with significant cleanliness and maintenance complaints.

  • Room Quality7.5

    Room was basic but functional, noted as needing some maintenance.

  • Value for Money7.5

    Some guests felt that pricing was high given the room quality and cleanliness issues.

  • Food and Beverage7.0

    No specific food service mentions, general availability of kitchen facilities.

  • Amenities7.0

    Limited amenities, with mixed reviews on provided facilities.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

42% of 12 recent stays rated 8+

7.7829 reviews
  • Bad

    1/10

    CHEMTAI · couple · 2026-10-21

    “The pool and its strategic position”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Philip · couple · 2026-10-15

    “Excellent, no frills accommodation. Clean and with friendly, helpful staff”

  • Guest review

    2/10

    shrinivas · solo traveller · 2026-10-13

    “The location”

  • I will certainly be staying gateway again,

    10/10

    david · couple · 2026-10-12

    “Friendly staff, price $ was good value, great location, easy parking, it was very quiet and pleasant nice pool, good”

  • Guest review

    5/10

    Katie · extended group · 2026-10-12

    “The pool was beautiful”

  • Poor customer service

    1/10

    Kylie · couple · 2026-09-19

    “It was quite”

  • Cheap and close enough to the main beach.

    7/10

    Dwayne · couple · 2026-09-15

    “Cheap”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Janet · couple · 2026-09-12

    “Good location”

  • Could do with a cafe, for breakfast maybe ?

    8/10

    Tracey · couple · 2026-09-08

    “Good location, comfortable bed, free parking”

  • Best value out of cbd offering resort style facilities

    8/10

    peter · couple · 2026-09-08

    “Although property is some distance from cairns centre, the area close by had more than enough eating options with large shopping centres within minutes either side of Woree where resort is.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    William Angus · solo traveller · 2026-09-08

    “Very nice very happy "”

  • Needs a good clean and new furniture

    5/10

    Jane · extended group · 2026-09-02

    “Location for work”

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