Title: Grey Whale Anchor Inn U6- Discover Cairns: Comfort on a Budget! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Grey Whale Anchor Inn U6- Discover Cairns: Comfort on a Budget! Apartment with kitchen, near Cairns Esplanade ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110500000/110495200/110495122/74c198ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110500000/110495200/110495122/55b7b4a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110500000/110495200/110495122/819be981.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110500000/110495200/110495122/15a8b5c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110500000/110495200/110495122/40040734.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Grey Whale Anchor Inn U6- Discover Cairns: Comfort on a Budget! provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom560 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 U6- Discover Cairns: Comfort on a Budget! Stay at this cosy and affordable apartment in the heart of Cairns North, just minutes from the vibrant city center, waterfront, and Great Barrier Reef tour departures. Designed for comfort, this inviting space features a well-equipped kitchen with an oven (no dishwasher), a comfortable living area, and a private bedroom for a restful stay. Guests can access shared laundry facilities within the building for an additional charge. Enjoy nearby dining, shopping, and outdoor attractions, including the famous Esplanade Lagoon and bustling night markets. Whether you're here for adventure or relaxation, this apartment is perfectly positioned to make the most of your Cairns experience. Book now for an unforgettable stay! 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! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 560 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110500000/110495100/110495076/f55a22f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy & Affordable Stay in Cairns – Perfect for Exploring the Reef! 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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 319488 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-16.91582%2C145.76628&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Xcla-BwP9umJ9PtUv1I3GSysSsI=) Cairns North, Queensland #### 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Grey Whale Anchor Inn U6- Discover Cairns: Comfort on a Budget! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Grey Whale Anchor Inn U6- Discover Cairns: Comfort on a Budget! located? > Located in Cairns North, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, Cairns Esplanade, and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Cairns Private Hospital and Cairns Performing Arts Centre are also within 15 minutes. Cairns Station is 19 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Grey Whale Anchor Inn U6- Discover Cairns: Comfort on a Budget! 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