This hotel is absolutely disgusting. The fridge is mouldy, full of hair and absolutely stinks. The shower floods in two minutes flat, meaning your shower is interrupted by you standing in the cold with the water off waiting for it to go down the drain. The towels and linen on the bed are filthy and don't look like they had... More

I stay in Cairns regularly, but due to a special event most hotels in Cairns were booked out -this was the only affordable option available. Reception was closed when I arrived, and barely is manned when it's supposed to be. The reception number goes straight to an answering machine which I don't think is checked. The room on entering smelt... More

Stayed here not long ago and found it to be clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful and answered all our questions about Cairns, didn't see any old lady or abusive staff at all. Would stay here again.

The Poinsettia Motel is a nice hideaway place right in the heart of Cairns some magical minutes away from the international airport and is a convenient place to rest before moving on your voyage or travel. It's only $60 a night for a fully self contained room with a King size bed & a single bed. One can take a... More

Well I have stayed in some dumps but this one took the cake! Shame on you Cairns! We booked through an online agency - never again! Dirty, old, wet carpet and shower leaking! Room stank of cigarettes. Place is run down and ill kept. Saw two people staying there and we did not feel safe. We are still in Cairns... More

after waiting 2 hours for it to be cleaned we were eventually given the key to our room. i do not know what they had been cleaning because the room was filthy. there was dust everywhere, the bedding was shabby and there were bloodstains on the sheets. i tried to go into the bathroom and the door fell off of... More

I went to Cairns w/my family last Dec 19, 2009. I was really disappointed when the Old Lady in Poinsettia didn’t treat me nicely. She was giving me a room and I asked for other option. I was looking for a room that was cheaper what she offered when I called Poinsettia Motel last Dec 10, 2009 for a reservation.... More