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

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Smart TV
Smart TV
Microwave, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom41 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Cairns North, Queensland
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Reef Fleet Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the area

Cairns

Located in Cairns (Cairns North), this apartment is within a 15-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. .This apartment is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cock & Bull - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Yum Sing - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment features snorkeling nearby and scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 441 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

319481

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

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steve & Chris K., Batemans Bay NSW Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Joanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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