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Citysider Cairns

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
One Bedroom Apartment with Pool View | Living area
One Bedroom Apartment with Pool View
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill

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17A Upward Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Apartment with Pool View | Living area

One Bedroom Apartment with Pool View

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cairns

Located in Cairns (Cairns Central Business District), Citysider Cairns is within a 15-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. .This aparthotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Cairns Private Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 14 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Train - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cock and Bull - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Citysider Cairns

Aparthotel with free parking, a short walk to Cairns Esplanade
Citysider Cairns offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 41 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. 32-inch LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and separate sitting areas.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 20 kilometers.
Take advantage of the aparthotel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a cruise ship terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 20 kilometres
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Car not required
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Cot: AUD 45 per stay

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Limited room service

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 45 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Library
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a train station
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the airport
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Window guards

General

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • 41 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Built in 1993
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, train station, and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 1.2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 45.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 45.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 45.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 45.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Surcharges apply for splitting or joining beds in the guestrooms.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Citysider
Citysider Apartment
Citysider Apartment Cairns
Citysider Cairns
Citysider Cairns Apartment
Citysider Cairns Cairns
Citysider Cairns Aparthotel
Citysider Cairns Aparthotel Cairns

Reviews

Citysider Cairns Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Property is within walking distance of CBD and esplanade. Apartment was comfortable and had all amenities and appliances we needed. Only small things were that the curtains in bedrooms are not blockout, and light comes in as soon as sun is up, and in general the apartment is getting quite tired and needs a facelift (new shower head, noisy front door, replace silicone, chipped tiles etc).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good facilities. Older property, needs a bit of updating and maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naib

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Cairns holiday

Comfortable apartment with all amenities. Would be happy to booj again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good value for money!

We had a very comfortable apartment, albeit a bit dated but perfectly functional. The saltwater pool is a gem and the garden areas beautifully landscaped. It was a little out of the centre of Cairns and with no nearby public transport that could be a problem for some.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good few days stay!

Citysider was very good, apt clean, everything you could need, couple running it helpful and pleasant. Was a steady knocking sound in our bedroom all night! No idea what it was! Forgot to mention it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful managers. Nice and clean. Good location- a bit of a walk into city but good taxis. Beds comfortable and clean linen but furniture very old and stove needs replacing.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

HUIWEN

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Noisy and a little far out, next time I will stay closer to the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness Spacious Well equipped Especially having a washing machine and Drier. Friendly Staff Enjoyable Stay Rela xing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unit was spacious and had everything needed. Manager was great, went above and beyond. Plumbing knocking during the night was a problem. No smoke alarms was concerning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The Customer service was great, very polite and kind, however, I arrived late on night 1, I established my fridge didn’t work, I informed reception. They got someone out (apparently) but it was never fixed. This for me was just disappointing as I select apartments with full kitchens for a reason. Not having a fridge for 4 days very very inconvenient, no compensation offered.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice apartment with full kitchen

nice apartment with full kitchen. Heinrich (owner or manager) was extra helpful. Walking distance from central business district.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was exactly what we needed - close to everything and easy communication with the host!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lesley

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful place, very comfortable, extremely helpful manager that went out of their way to make our stay there pleasant. Good value for the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Solo getaway

Fantastic holiday. Citysider in Cairns had everything that I needed. Handy to shopping centre and the esplanade. Lovely balcony to sit and relax. Clean accommodation and very helpful management. I look forward to return maybe next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place - great surroundings. Nice and quite, close to the city
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location. Very clean. Will stay again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great apartment. Nice kitchen. Full laundry. Clean pool. Comfirtable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, comfy stay

Nice clean spacious room. Kids loved the pool close to shopping centres excellent location. Good to hear and see the train go by.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thanks

Great location and perfect for our family getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019