Description / Location

We invite you to experience life in Australia's tropics... if only for a few days. Amazing rainforest covered mountains and the spectacular Great Barrier reef blend with a tropical climate to create one of the worlds most beautiful and desirable locations.
Share in this experience at The Lakes Cairns Resort & Spa. This premier resort offers a relaxed village atmosphere with spacious modern Cairns apartments set amongst 11 acres of lush landscaped gardens, lakes and beach lagoon pools. Offering complete 4 1/2 star resort services and facilities, you can choose to unwind at the Day Spa, dine at the elegant Lago Restaurant or cook a BBQ by the pool - all part of your tropical resort lifestyle experience.
Located just 3kms from Cairns City Centre and next to 300 acres of tropical flora and fauna of the Cairns Botanical Gardens, The Lakes Cairns Resort & Spa is the ideal Cairns holiday experience.

Accommodations

320 apartments across 18 buildings 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.

Restaurants & Bars

Lago Restaurant and Bar - Located adjacent to the lobby, in the main reception building, the 45-seat restaurant offers evening dining, with an international à la carte menu. Menu selections may include Tom Yam Broth of Red Claw Yabbies with Straw Mushrooms and Cherry Tomatoes, and Oven-Roasted Supreme of Chicken filled with Pancetta and Porcini Mushrooms.
Rambutan Bistro - Situated in the Monduran building, the bistro serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Hot and cold buffet breakfasts and Continental breakfasts are served from early- to mid-morning. A light lunch menu may include burgers, sandwiches, salads, and pastas, and dinner from early evening includes a selection of à la carte dishes, including examples such as Asian Spiced Pork Loin, Seafood and Preserved Lemon Risotto, and Char-Grilled Sirloin Steak.
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.

Activities

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.