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About the Hotel

135 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Great
8.3
8.8
/10
2.0
3.1
/5

The 3-star Escape On Lake Cairns hotel is located approximately 15 minutes' walk from Cairns Convention Centre and provides guests with guided tour service for a more comfortable travel experience. The hotel offers public parking nearby.

Location

This Cairns hotel enjoys a central position in a central neighbourhood, a short way from the Rusty's Markets. The Escape is 500 m from the Cairns Regional Gallery and a mere 1.6 km from the Cairns Regional Council.

Also, the accommodation is in the vicinity of the Michaelmas Cay, and Cairns Central train station is located around 800 metres away.

The nearest bus stop is Florence Street at Sheridan Street, nearly a 5-minute walk away.

Rooms

Furnished with soundproof windows, all rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with coffee and tea making facilities. Private bathrooms come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet as well as hairdryers and toiletries. Enjoy views of the city, while staying at the Escape Cairns.

Eat & Drink

Serving Greek meals, Hasham's Mediterranean Dips and Cafe' lies 250 metres from the hotel.

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Escape On Lake offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Queen Studio
2 persons
280 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Standard Studio
2 persons
280 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning

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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers
Facilities: Great
8.2/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Escape On Lake Location

135 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
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135 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia, 4870
Nearby
71/73-75 Esplanade
Cairns Night Markets
1100 ft
Museum
The Cairns Museum
1100 ft
Gallery
Cairns Regional Gallery
1600 ft
Aquarium
Cairns Aquarium
900 ft
Church
St Monica's Cathedral
1600 ft
Park
Munro Martin Parklands
1500 ft
52-54 The Esplanade
Cairns Cenotaph
1900 ft
Gallery
Samurai Gallery Australia
1000 ft
Gallery
KickArts Contemporary Arts
800 ft
Gallery
Michael Seebeck Gallery
1000 ft
1/47 Shields St
Bones and Jones
1300 ft
Gallery
Doongal Aboriginal Art Gallery Cairns
1800 ft
Shop 4
Underart Gallery
1700 ft
58 Lake St Suite 3-4
Foot and Body Massage
1500 ft
Green Arrow Walk
700 ft
Mall
Coles Cairns Central
1100 ft
Shopping Area
Orchid Plaza
1500 ft
Shopping Area
T Galleria by DFS
1800 ft
151 Abbott Street Corner of Aplin Street
Flying Foxes
600 ft
Restaurants
Devine Gelato
900 ft
Shop 3 5 Aplin St
Lake Street Cafe
2300 ft
147 Lake St
Pho Viet
800 ft
Orchid Plaza 24 Shields St And Shop 18. Orchid Plaza
Pho Viet Vietnamese Noodle Bar
800 ft
78 Abbott St Shop 5
Mykonos Caffeteria
1100 ft
62 Abbott St #1
P.J. O'Brien's The Irish Pub
1100 ft
87-91 Lake St
The Crepe Shop
1200 ft
127/71-75 the Esplanade
Lush Pizza
2300 ft
100-102 Sheridan St
Pho Street
1100 ft
Shop 15 54-60 Abbott St
Getting around
City Centre
Cairns5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)11 min  ·  4.2 mi
Train
Cairns Central Station8 min  ·  2000 ft
Bus
Bus stop4 min  ·  1000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-16:00
Check-out
from 04:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Paid Public parking is possible at a location nearby.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Escape On Lake from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 151 verified reviews
8.1/10
Great
88%
Recommend
Cleanliness
8.5/10
Comfort
8.5/10
Facilities
8.2/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.3/10
Location
9.1/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.5/10
Staff
8.2/10
Value for money
8.4/10
Guest reviews
based on 326 reviews
8.3/10
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