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Grey Whale Anchor Inn U5- Discover Cairns: Comfort on a Budget!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom52 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 U5- Discover Cairns: Comfort on a Budget!

Experience affordable comfort at the Grey Whale Anchor Inn. Our well-appointed room features small kitchen equipped with oven (please note, dishwasher is not available), and shared laundry facilities are accessible within the building for an additional fee. Guests appreciate our prime location, offering easy access to Cairns' top attractions, including the stunning Great Barrier Reef, vibrant local dining, shopping venues, and exciting outdoor adventures.

Whether you're planning a brief visit or an extended stay, the Grey Whale Anchor Inn provides a welcoming atmosphere ideal for budget-conscious travelers seeking to explore the beauty of Cairns without compromising on comfort.
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 will 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 a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
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
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

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: 560 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

319487

Grey Whale Anchor Inn U5- Discover Cairns: Comfort on a Budget! Reviews

Reviews

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6.0/10

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Reviews

6/10 Okay

Judith M.

The apartment is large & beautifully furnished. Everything has been thought of & you really have everything you need. Unfortunately, we were really unlucky with the bed. It was completely unstable, many screws were missing & the bed linens & the air conditioning smelled strongly of urine, so we slept on the sofa for three nights (!). It's also incredibly noisy. If that doesn't bother you, okay, I would have liked to have read about it in a review beforehand, because even in the roof tent we slept more peacefully than in this apartment. The neighbors are considerate, but you can hear every TV, every cough, talking and the noisy street.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025