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Rainbow Inn

3.0 of 5
179 Sheridan St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
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Rainbow Inn
Ranked #61 of 72 hotels in Cairns
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Atlanta, Georgia
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61 reviews 61 reviews
61 hotel reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

yea so its dated & its not as good as most hotels you've probably been to, but its good for the price, staff is helpful & can setup anything in cairns for you & who stays in their room but to sleep..... There is so much to do in this city with the Reef nearby & the rainforest -too much... More

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Manager J, Manager at Rainbow Inn, responded to this review
16 March 2013

Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased that you were overall happy with your choice of value for money accommodation that we offer and made the most of your visit to Cairns to get out and experience all the wonderful things in Far North Qld.. More

Copenhagen, Denmark
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18 reviews 18 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

We stayed in Rainbow Inn for 3 nights. The hotel is really good for the price that you pay. We paid 82 $ pr. night for a double room which included a balcony. We had a view over the pool and the palmtrees. The room was clean and relatively big. The hotel does not have free wifi (which we thought... More

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Manager J, Manager at Rainbow Inn, responded to this review
2 February 2013

Thank you for your lovely comments, We are pleased that you enjoyed your holiday with us in the beautiful Tropical North Queensland region. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013 via mobile

Nice handy location, quiet rooms, convenient for the price you pay. From the hotel it's easy access to the esplanade only about a 10min walk. Only dissapointment I had was the room stunk like someone had been smoking in it.

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Manager J, Manager at Rainbow Inn, responded to this review
2 February 2013

Thank you for your honest comments. We appreciate hearing from our guests and are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. More

St. Neot, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2012

We stayed for a night in Rainbow inn after dropping our campervan in Carins. We turned up on the day and paid AUD ~75 for a one-night stay. The staff was helpful, printed out our boarding passes for free and arranged a taxi for us to go the airport at 5 o clock in the morning. There is only one... More

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Manager J, Manager at Rainbow Inn, responded to this review
2 February 2013

Thank you for your comments. We are happy you enjoyed your holiday with us in the beautiful Tropical North Queensland region. More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

Stayed one night. Think we paid about $95. Room was just ok. Bathroom vanity looked like it had alot of damage around the bottom which made it look dirty. Shower kept switching from hot to cold water. Pool looked fine but did not use it. Mattress was stone hard. We awoke the next morning, packed up and thought we would... More

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Manager J, Manager at Rainbow Inn, responded to this review
26 February 2013

Thank you for your comments. We are sorry that our facilities did not meet your expectations. As most people are doing day trips leaving reasonably early in the morning, it is not viable for us to keep the restaurant open for longer hours. More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2012

I stayed in this hotel for one night- we booked thru expedia however they charged me $93 per night but the hotel cost was $70 per night. This place is horrible. Looks like an appartment not a hotel. Dirty smelly room. On the doors there is a warrning : " For your security please attached door safety chains before retiring"-... More

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Manager J, Manager at Rainbow Inn, responded to this review
26 February 2013

Thank you for taking the time to advise of your issues regarding our property. Being a high tourist area we feel that it is important to warn people to lock their doors. The bar, adjacent to the pool area is only open to house guests and people in their company. We are sorry that you didn't feel comfortable. More

Sydney, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

I didn't have a choice at staying at this terrible place. It was booked for me as part of a group of people staying in Cairns for 10 nights. Stayed in what they classed as an apartment. While walking up the stairs to the apartment the paint on the handrails came off in flakes every time you touched it. Walked... More

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Manager J, Manager at Rainbow Inn, responded to this review
16 August 2012

This room type you chose is not available on line. You have to physically be at the front office and ask for room types/prices and be shown the room and choose to stay there because it suits your needs and budget.. More

Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2012

This place is well situated, in cairns able to walk to night markets and major city features. I also walked to cairns central several times. The staff were helpfully and willing to do a bit extra for you. Yes the I price is at the lower end but it suited me fine. Pool was very nice.

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Manager J, Manager at Rainbow Inn, responded to this review
26 February 2013

Thank you for your honest review. We are pleased that you were happy with your accommodation and enjoyed our lovely pool and garden area in our beautiful North Qld climate. Look forward to having you stay with us again in the future. More

newcastle
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Our family of four would have been lost without the pool. Cairns turned on a rainy week for us which limited some of the sight seeing trips we had planned. Staying at the Rainbow was a real bonus. We were close to Cairns center, cafes, shops and Botanical Gardens, the Pier and Esplanade. The pool was fantastic, clean and attractive.... More

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Manager J, Manager at Rainbow Inn, responded to this review
26 February 2013

Thank your for your comments. We are glad that your family chose to stay with us in Cairns and enjoy the facilities available for recreation at our property. More

knowsley
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

I found the hotel to be better than I anticipated after reading the reviews the staff were very friendly and helpfull the room was clean and the beds comfortable the swimming pool was also clean and set in a tropical enviroment the shops and takeaways were within 100 metres and the centre of cairns about 10 mins walk or about... More

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Manager J, Manager at Rainbow Inn, responded to this review
26 February 2013

Thank you for your honest appraisal of our motel. We are pleased that your enjoyed your stay and found our property to be good value and well located in relation to the city area. More

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Additional Information about Rainbow Inn

Also Known As:
Rainbow Hotel
Rainbow Hotel Cairns
Address: 179 Sheridan St, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
Region: Australia > Queensland > Cairns Region > Cairns
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #61 of 72 hotels in Cairns
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Rainbow Inn offers true hospitality of the Tropical North. Our 3 star resort style property boasts a large central swimming pool with waterfall and spa and lush tropical palms. We are located close to the city, casino, major shopping centre, cinemas, conference centre and airport. The Coral Gardens Restaurant and Bar offer a large range of a la carte dining and beverages and is open until late. Our rooms are spacious and located around the central swimming pool and spa, amid a lush tropical garden for you to enjoy your surroundings and our beautiful climate all year round. Rooms rooms are equipped with all facilities, including Wireless Internet(fee), en-suite, mini bar and cable TV. We also have a guest laundry, hire cars and computer kiosk. Our friendly staff can advise on what to see and do in Cairns and book all your tours for you. ... more   less 
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