I was a bit hesitant after reading some of the reviews but I found the place very clean and comfortable and perfect for a few nights stay on a business trip. Not right in the middle of the city so you don't have all the noise and hustle and bustle. Restaurant was very good and the staff could not do... More

A group of 4 couples together stayed at the Southside hotel. We found the decor of the restaurant and reception to be very modern and attractive. The rooms were beautiful and the staff were very helpful and welcoming. We also ate at the restaurant, in which we shared in plenty of fish, oysters, squid, steaks and entrees. The food was... More

We stayed at the Cairns Southside and found that the staff were pleasant, the rooms clean and tidy and the location excellent. The location is easy to get to, parking is no problem and pick up for tours was easy. The restaurant provides an excellent meal with all the trimmings. Drinks and food prices are competitive. Loved it. Will stay... More

I stayed one night at this hotel. I found service at the hotel strange. I arrived at around 9:10pm and was greeted by a sign at the front door stating that the reception closes at 9:30pm. The door was locked. I had to ring a door bell then waiting some 5 minutes before service arrived. The room was average in... More

The first thing we noticed when we first arrived at the hotel was how filthy the floor was. The carpeted stairs were covered in fluff and dirt and leaves...six days later when we left they were just the same, actually dirtier. The coffee cups in our room had not been washed when we went to use them for the first... More

We booked a 2 bedroom apartment through my work - the websites all advertise that this is Cairns' newest 4 star Motel....but I very much doubt that!! The apartment needs a good clean and alot of the furnishings / decor needs to be replaced. The phone didnt work and the TV is so small you have to pull it closer... More

We stayed for 4 nights at Rainbow Southside in early September 2009. It's clean except there are small ants in the bathroom sink area. Location is too far from the city center and Esplanade. We walked once from the hotel to Esplanade area, it took 1 hour. One review mentioned it's 20 minutes walk which is incorrect. Even the hotel... More

For price, it's a good deal. Good 20 minute walk to city center. But there is the sun bus right behind the hotel that takes you directly to city center. Also great, cheap eating place across the way from the hotel - Rex's. Breakfast is ok; overpriced. Bad coffee. Room was a good size and clean. Clean lady was super... More

Beautiful hotel, a bit out of city, but rooms are fantastic, really classy and restaurant is sensational. Staff are really helpful. More