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Property Amenities
With 170 apartments across 18 buildings, The Lakes Cairns Resort and Spa is an 11-acre (4.45-hectare) complex with low-rise homestyle apartments and resort-style amenities. Two of the apartment complexes have elevator access, and the remainder are accessible by stairs. Complimentary buggy service provides transfer of guests and luggage to and from reception and the outer apartments.
Dining options at The Lakes Cairns Resort and Spa include the Tuscan Table Italian restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the alfresco Lime Bar open from late morning daily. The hotel provides 4 swimming pools, and bicycle hire for active guests. A games room is also available, with table games and video games.
Other guest services and facilities include a concierge, desk, dry cleaning, currency exchange, tour assistance, and express check-in and check-out. Secure guest parking, using a swipe access card, is available. A guest transit lounge at the front of the property provides complimentary tea and coffee and a TV, along with shower and toilet facilities. A full-service spa above reception offers a hair salon as well as beauty services. A resort shop is also available on site.
The resort's child-friendly facilities include a playground. The playground and activities center are unsupervised and require that all children be in the company of an adult. An unsupervised games room includes air hockey, 8 ball, and driving machines. Two of the freeform swimming pools have shallow areas suitable for children, and require adult supervision. Child minding/babysitting services may be arranged through reception, upon request (surcharges apply).
Business services: A business meeting room on the first level of the Monduran building is suitable for up to 80 guests. Audiovisual equipment includes a flip chart and a data projector (surcharges). Other equipment may be available on request. High-speed Internet ports are in the meeting room. A marquis can be set up beside the pool for events, and catering is possible. Laptop computers may be requested, and hired as required. Click on the below link for more details.
Room Amenities
Rooms
Apartment-style guestrooms at The lakes Cairns Resort and Spa offer a range of home-style amenities in the bedrooms and separate living and dining areas. All have full kitchens with refrigerators and European-designed ovens, cooktops, and microwaves. Coffee and tea makers are included, and grocery supplies are available in the resort store at reception. Floors are tiled, and furnishings are of natural timbers, and woven grasses and rattan, with tropical colors and designs.
Dining
Tuscan Table - This Italian restaurant has just opened in the reception building serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. The Tuscan Table opens at 6:30 AM with breakfast and lunch café style and then serves dinner from 6 PM. The new restaurant also offers take away options to all in house guests. You will be able to place a take away order by dialing ext 420 from your room phone. Payment and collection of takeaway food will be from the Restaurant.
Lime Bar - An alfresco bar, with a selection of beers, wines, and other beverages, the bar also has a light menu that may include potato wedges, nachos, and burgers. The bar is open from late morning, daily, and is located in the Monduran building.
Recreation
Recreational opportunities within The Lakes Cairns Resort and Spa include three freeform pools and a fourth lap pool. A floodlit tennis court can be hired on an hourly basis, with ball fees applicable. A Bocce (lawn bowling) lawn is also available. The fitness center has a selection of weight machines, fit balls, cardiovascular equipment, including cycles and a rowing machine, and mats. Guests must request a key from reception for use of the fitness room. Bicycle hire can be arranged through reception, with bikes on site.
Nearby recreational activities include walks through the Botanical Park and Centennial Lakes, adjacent to the resort. Bird watching is also recommended, as more than 130 species live in the vicinity. With the resort's proximity to Cairns city, guests can participate in other activities within 3 km, including helicopter sightseeing from Marlin Marina, and scuba diving and snorkeling tours from the city pier and wharfs. Golf is available for nonmembers at the Paradise Palms Golf course, located approximately 25 km from the hotel. The Esplanade recreational area offers a children's playground and a 3-km boardwalk, with fitness areas and workout facilities strategically placed along the walk. The hotel can assist with tours that include horse riding, sky diving, rafting, and canoeing, all within 30 km of the hotel. Tours to the Great Barrier Reef can also be arranged.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Spa
REDS Day Spa offers individual rooms for massage and other treatments, with a Vichy shower wet room, and male and female change rooms. The Spa is located atop the stairs in the lobby, above reception. Click the link(s) below for more details.
Hydro Wrap (60 minutes): A light exfoliation prepares the skin for a hydrating thermal wrap, enhanced with personalized aromatherapy oils. The aloe-based treatment wrap is followed by a Vichy shower. Application of Dermalogica body moisturizer rehydrates the skin.
Relaxation Massage (60 minutes): Light to medium pressure, a gentle massage to relax the mind and body and release aches and pains.
Revitalizing Facial (90 minutes): Combined vitamin and hydroxy acid exfoliation, energizing massage to release tensions, and Dermalogica's contour masque effectively firms and smoothes the skin.
Body Exfoliation (30 minutes): An exfoliating scrub infused with aromatherapy oils smoothes the skin, releases stress from the muscles, and relaxes the senses. A Vichy shower cleanses and rejuvenates, and Dermalogica moisturizer is applied.
Back, Neck, and Shoulders (30 minutes): A tailored massage using a relaxing technique to stretch out and release all tensions in the back, neck, and shoulders.
Marine Mud Wrap (60 minutes): A seaweed and mineral mud poultice to detoxify, exfoliate, and nourish the skin, sealed in a warm wrap. Also infused with botanical extracts and fruit enzymes to smooth and soften, the wrap is followed by a Vichy shower and completed with a Dermalogica moisturizer.
Mens Back Treatment (30 minutes): A deep cleansing scrub and extraction, clears the skin of impurities, then a masque under steam, and massage complete the treatment.
Purely Body Package (2 hours): Commences with a body wrap, followed by a Vichy shower, relaxation massage, and scalp massage.
REDS Day Spa treatments are based on healthy principles for relaxation, and include signature therapies including Purely Body Treatment package, incorporating skin wrap, Vichy shower, and scalp and body massages.
REDS Spa uses Dermalogica skin care products.
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“Huge Appartment, Beautiful Pools”
We were in a party of 4 and stayed here for 1 week, the room was huge and it was very clean. I loved every minute of my stay. It was great to have access to each f the thee pools. I have been to cairns previously and while i liked the hotel i stayed in last time I prefer this one as it is bigger and is a resort rather than a hotel. When I return to Cairns this is where I will be staying.
“Would Love To Go Back!!”
We loved The Lakes! It's close enough to the airport as well as to downtown Cairns. Wouldn't recommend the spa for a massage. They didn't have a professional masseuse and it was a waste of money. The restaurant right off of the lobby is excellent!
“Great Place”
We had a beautiful apartment at a very reasonable price. It was very comfortable and everything I had hoped it would be. If going back to Cairns, we would definitely stay there again.
“Excellent Value”
Stayed at The Lakes for 4 nights in Jan'07. It exceeded our expectations for the price paid. Had booked a single bedroom apartment but was given a two bed. Apartments were modern, spacious and well maintained with every amenity needed for self catering. There is also a Bistro serving reasonable food and a restaurant which we did not use also located on site. Service at reception was prompt, friendly and efficient with a small shop well stocked with necessities. There are four pools with adjacent sand pits ideal for children. Grounds are well landscaped and maintained to a very high standard. Location is close to the airport which was great as we had an early morning flight. However, it is about 3KM from Cairns central. There is an hourly bus shuttle and for the energetic it is an easy walk although the return walk after dark was not too pleasant. Overall, would recomend the location highly for anybody who wants a base for touring or for a quite family location. Its not for those who want to be close to the hustle and bustle of Cairns city life.
“Excellent family stay”
We stayed just two (split) nights on way to and from an overnight dive boat trip but could see that a longer stay at The Lakes resort would be merited. The large two bedroom apartment was perfect. We had one meal (seafood buffet) in the resort restaurant where food was great. Atmosphere of restaurant is basic but adequate for family. All in all a very nice place to stay and good value for amenities.
“Amazing!!!”
With the price that we paid for the hotel room, we weren't expecting much. When booking the room, we had the choice between a name-branded hotel and The Lakes. We just wanted a room to rest in with a kitchen. However, the Lakes at Cairns was much more than what we imagined! The rooms were very clean, came with a living area, full kitchen, balcony, bedroom and bathroom (with a jet tub). There were 4 pools available for swimming, a gym, a spa, and a few restaurants. The hotel was set up as a village, and thus made it more attractive. The staff at the hotel were friendly and quick. I would recommend The Lakes and would definetly stay there again.
“Loved it, would like to go back.”
Every thing you would expect of a four star resort, the gardens and pools were beautiful, there is a resturant within the complex very reasonable prices and happy hour every day between 5@6 pm, or you could cook your self, two minutes walk from the Botanic gardens which are worth seeing as there are some neat tracks for walking, over all it was a great place for a family holiday.
“Great Resort”
Great resort. Great facilities for family. Wonderful resturant. Away from the Central Business District so had to rely on hotel transportation or local bus service since we had no auto.
“They are ideally located and a very nice place.”
Loved the beautiful environment and set up specially the pool. The suite was like a furnished apartment with cooking and laundry facilities. We were able to cook our own meal and wash some clothes.
“Clean, cool, comfy.”
Stayed here for just one night, as we needed a place to meet a family member as we flew into the Cairns airport from different directions. This place was perfect for us. Spacious two bedroom apartment, with good air conditioning and ceiling fans, a nice little kitchen and decent amenities like plates and silverware. Since we were tired, we ordered a pizza delivered from a nearby pizzeria, and that was yummy too. Hotel staff very friendly.
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The preferred airport for The Lakes Cairns Resort & Spa is Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 3 km / 1.9 mi.
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