The Oceanfront vs The Reef Motel
Both are in Cairns, 40 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Cairns North
The Oceanfront
- Guest rating
- 7.1 Good
- Location score
- 4.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Motel★★★Cairns North
The Reef Motel
- Guest rating
- 6.4 Okay
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick The Oceanfront
It leads in 1 of 4 categories. 40 m apart.
Choose The Oceanfront if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose The Reef Motel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is The Oceanfront better than The Reef Motel?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.1 vs 6.4)+0.7
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (69 vs 23), so the rating is more reliable×3.0
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (133 vs 21 rooms)×6.3
Why is The Reef Motel better than The Oceanfront?
- 1A smaller, more intimate hotel (21 vs 133 rooms)−112
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Oceanfront vs The Reef Motel: which hotel is better? | The Oceanfront | The Reef Motel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.1 +0.7 | 6.4 |
| Location | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Beach access | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Public transport | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 7.1 +0.7 | 6.4 |
| Number of reviews | 69 +46 | 23 |
| Rank in Cairns | top 95% | top 94% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Distance to Cairns North centre | 910 m | 890 m |
| To the beach | 1.6 km | 1.6 km |
| To public transport | 960 m | 930 m |
| To the airport | 3.7 km | 3.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 18 | 18 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 133 | 21 |
| Floors | 9 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
40 m apart
The Oceanfront or The Reef Motel: common questions
Which is better, The Oceanfront or The Reef Motel?
The Oceanfront leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, The Oceanfront or The Reef Motel?
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How far apart are The Oceanfront and The Reef Motel?
The two hotels are 40 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score