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title: "Lake Central Cairns, Cairns: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Lake Central Cairns in Cairns: rated 7.8 by guests, 3.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hotel · ★★★★
# Lake Central Cairns

Cairns City, Cairns, Australia

7.8 ·  Good 410 reviews ·  #120 #120 of 140 in Cairns ·  3.7/5 on Google, 238 reviews ·  8.9 Location score
## About Lake Central Cairns

Lake Central Cairns is a hotel in Cairns City, Cairns, Australia. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 410 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free wi-fi. It is 1.6 km from the centre of Cairns. The nearest beach is 320 m away. The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 5.2 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 29

- **Floors:** 2

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 37

139 Lake Street [lakecentralcairns.com](http://lakecentralcairns.com/)

## How Lake Central Cairns scores

Better rated than 13% of hotels in Cairns

-   Guest rating **7.8**
-   Location **8.9**
-   Beach access **9.2**
-   Public transport **7.9**

Cairns average

## Rating on Google

3.7/5

238 Google reviews

-   5★42%
-   4★16%
-   3★15%
-   2★7%
-   1★19%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **91**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **12**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">320 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Stoney Creek Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">530 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cairns International Airport (CNS)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cairns</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Hartleys Crocodile Zoo140 m
-   Cairns Aquarium180 m
-   Cairns Museum290 m
-   Kokoda Hall300 m
-   Cairns War Memorial310 m
-   Cairns Cenotaph320 m

## Lake Central Cairns: in detail

Lake Central Cairns offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Reception services such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage are available to accommodate your requirements. Securing top-notch tickets and snagging sought-after dining reservations become effortless, thanks to the hotel's ticket service and tours. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Lake Central Cairns, as the hotel's laundromat and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Lake Central Cairns is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hotel offers linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. At Lake Central Cairns, the uniquely tailored rooms provide a configuration choice resembling a separate living room. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea at your disposal. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Lake Central Cairns provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Each day at hotel, immerse yourself in the invigorating waters of the pool, perfect for a rejuvenating plunge or a series of revitalizing laps.

### Compare

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## Questions about Lake Central Cairns

### How do guests rate Lake Central Cairns?

Lake Central Cairns has a guest rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 410 reviews, which is better than 13% of rated hotels in Cairns.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Lake Central Cairns?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Lake Central Cairns have a pool?

Yes, Lake Central Cairns has a swimming pool.

### How far is Lake Central Cairns from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 5.2 km away in a straight line.

### Is Lake Central Cairns close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 320 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Lake Central Cairns have?

Lake Central Cairns has 29 rooms on 2 floors.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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