Cairns Colonial Club Resort – A Favorite for Families in Cairns
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodation
Cairns Colonial Club Resort offers 345 rooms set in 11 acres of tropical rainforest gardens. Options include Superior Rooms with private balconies, Garden Rooms near a secluded lagoon pool, and Studio Family Rooms with separate living areas. All rooms have air conditioning, TVs, tea and coffee facilities, and private bathrooms. Studio Quad Rooms sleep up to four with kitchenettes, ideal for groups.
Dining & Bars
Thirsty Flamingo Poolside Bar & Dining serves burgers, barramundi, and Mediterranean-style platters, with a kids' menu available. Breakfast is served daily. Mama Bella's Pizza & Pasta offers Italian dishes on a terrace overlooking the lagoon pool. The bar stocks premium wines, beers, and cocktails.
Leisure & Pools
The resort has three lagoon-style pools, including one with a waterslide and a toddlers' area. An adventure playground and a man-made beach provide family-friendly recreation. The 9-hole mini-golf course and pedal karts are available for kids' parties.
Location & Access
The resort is 8 km from Cairns Airport and 5 km from the city center, near Barlow Park, Early Settler Stadium, and reef departure points. Free parking is available. Public transport includes Bus #7 to Central Station.
Services & Events
The resort offers meeting rooms with AV equipment and catering for events up to 300 guests. School and sports groups can book quad rooms and group dining. Kids' parties include pool access and mini-golf. 24-hour reception and guest laundry are available.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Off-site car park
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Barber shop
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Water slides
- Children's play area
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Saltwater pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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