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Reef Gateway Apartments

239 Lake St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
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Reef Gateway Apartments
Ranked #11 of 72 hotels in Cairns
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Mountsorrel, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

Arrived late but we were met with a friendly smile, given good information for local shops, restaurants and takeaways. The accommodation was very clean and tidy in fact it looked like the photo we saw on the internet. The air conditioning was a unit per room so you could have your bedroom cooler than the living area and good parking... More

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ReefGatewayApts, Manager at Reef Gateway Apartments, responded to this review
22 March 2013

We very much thank you for your review. We try to make everyone's stay as comfortable as possible and we have no problem giving advice to the best of our knowledge or we will find out for you. We hope you had a safe trip home and have fond memories of Cairns. Garrie & Angie More

Sydney
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87 reviews 87 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

I am currently staying here for leisure purposes, and would highly recommend it to anyone in Cairns. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, laundry and kitchen. Upper level (level 3) are townhouses, and I have found this has been fantastic, as it provides that little bit of privacy. There is a nice BBQ and swimming pool in the garden... More

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ReefGatewayApts, Manager at Reef Gateway Apartments, responded to this review
13 March 2013

Hi Alicia, Thank you for your excellent review and we hope the remainder of your stay is as enjoyable. We also find the townhouse style apartments are popular because of the privacy aspect and also they tend to be quiter as well as being much larger than our other apartments. Hopefully we will see you again in the future. Thanks... More

Burleigh Heads, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

I have stayed at the Reef Gateway Apartments on my last 3 trips to Cairns. The prices are very competitive, the units are spacious, the managers Garrie & Angie are welcoming and helpful and it's in a great location. The Cock & Bull is very close and has great value meals that are huge and the Esplanade is only a... More

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ReefGatewayApts, Manager at Reef Gateway Apartments, responded to this review
13 March 2013

Hi Shane, Thank you your review and it is always a please having you with us. Hopefully we will see you and your family next time. Stay safe! Garrie & Angie More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

This had to be one of the kids favorite places. First we had two separate bedrooms with a kitchen, living room, and in suite laundry. Next we were right next to the pool which was great for the kids. They loved it! Biggest difference from a hotel is that we had to do our own dishes, but that was easy... More

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ReefGatewayApts, Manager at Reef Gateway Apartments, responded to this review
25 January 2013

Thank you for your comments and yes the apartments can be handy to the pool and BBQ area. The apartments contain everything you need and a more personal service than a hotel. Thank you again for choosing Reef Gateway Apartments. GArrie & Angie More

St. Petersburg, Russia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

We stayed in the Reef Gateway Apartments Nov 28 - Dec 03 2012. It is located 20 min walk from the city center where the big food store, souvenir shops and restaurants are located. It may be inconvenient to stay there without a car. There is a construction site not far from appartments, while it produced some noise starting relatively... More

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ReefGatewayApts, Manager at Reef Gateway Apartments, responded to this review
25 January 2013

We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and you were happy with your apartment. Thank you for your excellent review and please come back again if you are in Far North Queensland. Garrie & Angie More

Melbourne, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2012

We had 4 rooms between a group of us for 6 days and were all very pleased! Very clean, well appointed rooms with comprehensive kitchen and laundry facilities. Great to have a few decent sized A/C systems in each apartment to deal with the FNQ heat! Really enjoyed the quiet and relaxed nature of the communal pool / BBQ area.... More

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ReefGatewayApts, Manager at Reef Gateway Apartments, responded to this review
25 November 2012

It was a bit scary having such a large group but you all conducted yourselves very well...thank you for that. Thank you for leaving a positive review and we hope to see you again in the not too distant future. We hope you all had a safe trip home and have life-long memories & pictures of the Cairns Solar Eclipse... More

Perth
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16 reviews 16 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

Stayed here for 3 nights 26th sept. apartment was modern and clean. Nice 15min walk into town along esplanade. Cock and bull pub was recommended to us by Gary which was just around the corner, good place to go for dinner. The room had 2 air cons, they were a tad noisy but they did the job as it was... More

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ReefGatewayApts, Manager at Reef Gateway Apartments, responded to this review
12 October 2012

Hi Ben, thanks for the review and we won't be able to do without the air conditioning in a few weeks time. take care and hopefully we will see you again one day. Garrie & Angie More

Hobart, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

We stayed here for a week and then returned a week later for another week as we found the apartments good value for money and convenient. The apartments were clean, fully furnished and very comfortable. The Apartments are an easy walk to the centre of the city and we did this a number of times in one day. The pool... More

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ReefGatewayApts, Manager at Reef Gateway Apartments, responded to this review
10 October 2012

Hi Andrew, Thank you for taking the time to review our Apartments and thank you again for all the positive comments you made. We try our best to maintain a good standard of accommodation and service it makes it all worthwhile when we receive a review such as yours. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and had a safe... More

Melbourne, Australia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2012 via mobile

We stayed here for a week and had a great time. The owners were very helpful and friendly, the price was good and the entire complex was very clean. We stayed in a one bedroom apartment with full kitchen. It was fantastic. Thanks for a great week Reef Gateway

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ReefGatewayApts, Manager at Reef Gateway Apartments, responded to this review
28 September 2012

Thank you, we like to hear our Guests have enjoyed their stay with us and try and help where we can. We hope you had a safe trip home. More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand
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36 reviews 36 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2012

Comfortable, clean and well located apartment. Accommodating hosts who took time out to help us with our itinerary. Great place to stay, would recommend and return.

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ReefGatewayApts, Manager at Reef Gateway Apartments, responded to this review
20 August 2012

Thank you for your positive response and we enjoy seeing our Guests enjoy their time in Cairns; it's usually a short visit so we aim to make it a memorable one if we can. kindest regards, Garrie & Angie More

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Additional Information about Reef Gateway Apartments

Also Known As:
Reef Gateway Apartments Cairns
Address: 239 Lake St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
Region: Australia > Queensland > Cairns Region > Cairns
Amenities:
Free Parking Kitchenette Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#5 Best Value Hotels in Cairns
Price range (per night): INR5,488 - 7,518
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We can offer you self-contained holiday accommodation in 1 or 2 bedroom apartments that contain everything that you want to make your holiday as enjoyable as possible. We are located an easy 15 minute walk from the centre of Cairns and the stunning Esplanade Lagoon, and just one block from the Esplanade. Your apartment can be a ground floor apartment with patio, a balcony apartment or a townhouse style apartment. For the person who likes to keep in contact with work and friends, we offer wireless internet in all apartments. All apartments are fully air-conditioned with ceiling fan in the lounge room. Included in each apartment is a full kitchen, laundry and a large lounge room with free Austar cable television. Relax by our floodlit salt water swimming pool complete with spa. The adjoining gas barbecue, surrounded by tropical plants, is in the pool area, and is set in the centre of the property far away from the sounds of traffic. We have an accredited Tour Desk, where we can assist you in the selection of the best tour for you. We do not have preferred operators, so our advice is unbiased and the service is free of charge. All major tour operators will pick you up from our front door and return you to your accommodation at the end of the day. Car hire can be arranged, and we will assist you with maps and advice to help you plan your self-drive excursions. Hire car pick up from the Airport can also be arranged. ... more   less 
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