Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort – A Favorite for Families in Cairns
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort offers 314 rooms with private balconies overlooking Cairns city, mountain landscapes, or the lagoon-style pool. Standard Rooms include a 55-inch LCD TV, tea and coffee facilities, and ensuite bathrooms. Deluxe Rooms add a dining table for two and minibar. Family Suites feature separate living areas with sofa beds, additional restrooms, and large terraces. Deluxe Suites include king beds, spa baths, and separate living rooms with dining tables for four. All rooms have air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, and Chromecast capability.
Dining Options
Moku Bar & Grill serves alfresco dining under palm trees with views of the lagoon pool. The resort features Cairns' only swim-up bar at Moku Beach Club. Franco's Italian provides in-room dining from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM daily, accessible via digital compendium QR codes. Buffet breakfast is available. Non-guests can purchase day passes for $30, redeemable for food and beverages at resort venues.
Leisure & Facilities
The resort centers around a free-form lagoon pool with a sandy beach end, children's pool, and swim-up bar. A 24-hour gym, coin-operated laundry, and undercover parking ($12/day) are available. The tour desk arranges visits to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, and Atherton Tablelands. During school holidays, cultural performances and art displays feature local First Nations traditions.
Location & Transportation
Located at 122 Lake Street, the resort is 100 meters from Cairns city center and 7 km from Cairns International Airport. It is a 10-minute walk to Cairns Central shopping and 1.5 km from the cruise terminal. Nearby landmarks include Cairns Aquarium (300 m), Muddy's Playground (500 m), and the Cairns Esplanade. The Reef Fleet Terminal provides access to Great Barrier Reef tours.
Services & Sustainability
Services include 24-hour reception, babysitting on request, foreign exchange, and event coordination for meetings up to 300 guests. Three accessible rooms feature roll-in showers, grab bars, and wider doorways. The resort holds Green Globe certification, uses energy-efficient technologies, and sources local ingredients. Five meeting rooms with natural light accommodate business events, while wedding packages offer poolside ceremonies for up to 140 guests.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Toys
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock