Escape to Villa Shangri-La, a tranquil oasis near Cairns Esplanade. Enjoy the outdoor pool, garden, and barbecue grills or take advantage of laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance during your stay.
Reviews
6.46.4 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Pool
Non-smoking
Free parking
Air conditioning
Laundry facilities
Main amenities (8)
Weekly housekeeping
Outdoor pool
Air conditioning
Garden
Self-serve laundry
Barbecue grills
Limited hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Kitchen
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Laundry facilities
Room options
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Highlights
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
36 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (apartment)
Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Reef Fleet Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Cairns Marlin Marina - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Getting around
Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 5 min drive
Cairns Station - 3 min drive
Freshwater Station - 9 min drive
Redlynch Station - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Sushi Train North Cairns - 11 min walk
Lobby Bar - 18 min walk
Guyala Cafe - 9 min walk
Odett's Cafe - 9 min walk
Cock & Bull - 10 min walk
About this property
Villa Shangri-La
Villa Shangri-La puts you a short five-minute drive from Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. An outdoor pool and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Garden
An outdoor pool
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Kitchen
Stovetop
Oven
Toaster
Cookware, dishes and utensils
More
Weekly housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for AUD 8.0 per stay
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Villa Shangri-la Motel Cairns North
Villa Shangri-la Motel
Villa Shangri-la Cairns North
Villa Shangri-la
Villa Shangri-la Motel
Villa Shangri-la Cairns North
Villa Shangri-la Motel Cairns North
Frequently asked questions
Does Villa Shangri-La offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Villa Shangri-La does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Villa Shangri-La?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Villa Shangri-La?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Villa Shangri-La?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Shangri-La?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Villa Shangri-La?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Reef Hotel Casino (3-min drive) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Villa Shangri-La and nearby?
Villa Shangri-La has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Does Villa Shangri-La have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, an oven and a fridge.
What's the area around Villa Shangri-La like?
Villa Shangri-La is in Cairns North, a short 5-minute drive from Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) and 7 minutes' walk from Cairns Esplanade.
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Villa Shangri-La Reviews
Reviews
6.4
Good
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6.0/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
4.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very good
21 August 2018
Cheap and clean
You get what you pay for.clean.comfortable and great service.5 min walk to city center. 2 minute walk to waterfront.nice pool.shops close.
richard
richard, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
13 August 2018
bit noisy in road front rooms
bit noisy in front room. could have been a lot more comfy with a decent couch
Verified traveller
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 July 2018
Good for the money
Out of town a bit, but there is a bus stop right out front for ease of getting into the city, overall good value for money
ben
ben, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2018
We only stayed for 3 nights, but the unit was great and met all my requirements.
Tina
Tina, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
24 October 2017
Nice hotel..
It was a nice hotel but a little bit far from the main city for me but overall it's was good to stay in a nice clean room for the rest of my holiday in cairns.
aila
aila, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
30 August 2017
Did not stay it was filthy and not safe in that a
Would not recomend to anyone lovely place cairns but no
Verified traveller
8-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Fair
21 August 2017
This hotel is very run-down and needs maintenance
Although the Manager was helping and nice, the hotel was a shambles and nothing like the pictures shown in the Wotif photos. This Hotel is very old and the locals suggested that it needs knocking down completely and starting anew. It seems the public needs a Government Authority made to regulate this industry, because this is not what it seemed in your advertising and fell well short on what we expected for our money's worth. I will be lobbying Government for an Authority to be made to regulate this industry, because of such shortfalls. We want tourists to come back and share good stories about the places they visit in Queensland and Australia, not the opposite!
Brian
Brian, 4-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
20 August 2017
Plus jamais!
Chambre très sale (cafards morts dans la salle de bains et sous les draps, une couche de poussière noire sur la table à manger, le sol sale) et très brouillant. Les fenêtres donnent sur la seule grande route de la ville, très passante même la nuit.
Alexandra
Alexandra, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Fair
2 August 2017
Disappointing
I expected more. When we got to the room there were no towels, soap, hair care products and no milk. The coffee and tea packets were on the table but were never replenished.
The towels were given after we asked but nothing else.
The rooms are not made up or the room cleaned in the four days we were there. The shower had a crack in the glass and the wall had lost paint where it looked like furniture had been dragged along it.
Not worth the money.
Ken
Ken, 4-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Fair
14 May 2017
We had a great welcome the Lady manager was very kind and helpful and gave us extra covers for the beds. We had to change the chairs as the others we're not suitable for two disabled people. The apartment is not suitable for disabled people, especially the shower they could not get into it.
The apartment smelt and was not very clean, and the China leaves a lot to be desired.
Overall we did enjoy our stay, but we won't go back.
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
19 December 2016
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
17 October 2016
Spacious room, comfortable interior.
Quiet motel room with good amenities including a kitchen.
Keiran
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
16 October 2016
Photos - completely deceptive pool is a frog pond
We booked 3 rooms and 2 of the rooms didnt stay and went elsewhere on check in. Absolutely disgusting. Pool was half empty and green. Whole hotel was dirty and totally unappealing. Wouldnt recommend to anyone
Brenden
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
16 October 2016
Nice sized kitchen and rooms as well as friendly and helpful staff.
Tom
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
6 October 2016
Old basic motel close to most things
We enjoyed our stay as we used the motel as a place to sleep and have breakfast. It was clean but badly in need of a paint job, the powerful hot shower was great. A single room apartment with separate kitchen/lounge area, i think we got what we paid for and expected, only would use when discounted. It is on main road so a little bit noisy though the 2 bedroom apartments are closer to the main road. Very close to airport and other amenities. The lady at the front desk was helpful with booking skyrail etc.
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
22 August 2016
Budget accomodation, room oK,
Room OK, building needs maintenance , office Canopy torn and old, and old pool needs maintaining. It is important to give initial good impression, my impression was that place not maintained,
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
11 September 2015
不要選擇,有賊入屋!
請不要選擇這間住宿,因為夜晚完全沒有保安措施,會有賊入屋偷東西,小心為上!
KIT YING
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
30 August 2015
You get what you pay for
This place is in need of renovations. It was clean and the staff were helpful and friendly but it is old and the balcony, especially, was a little scary with a young child. The pool was very clean.
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
18 August 2015
room was dirty paint falling off ceiling heaps of dust in room affected my sinus didn't sleep well at all the advertisement on internet was not true. Wont be back Again
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Fair
17 August 2015
Very basic,very old.
Hotel is old,rooms are adequate at best,noisy location--main road.
All furniture is old including TV,non digital,no cable,no dvd.
Graham
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Fair
6 August 2015
Ok til prisen
Vi havde brug for et billigt hotel til overnatning. På den måde er det ok. Hotellet ligger lige ud til byens mest trafikerede vej... Der er ikke aircondition, men en fane i loftet, som fint kunne overdøve trafikken. Vi var her i juli, men der er jo stadig over 20 grader om natten. Personalet er meget hjælpsomme og imødekommende.
Pia
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
8 December 2014
John
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
19 October 2014
Reece
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Fair
6 October 2014
Facilities: Shabby, Run-down, Horrible; Value: Rip-off; Service: Inferior, Sloppy, Awful; Cleanliness: Filthy, Grubby;
I suggest wotif take this motel off their books before some other poor family unwittingly books it