Cairns attracts plenty of workers: medical staff on placement, tradies on projects, defence personnel, government staff and remote workers. For anything longer than a few nights, a self-contained apartment usually makes more sense than a hotel room.
What to look for
- A proper desk. Not a hotel ledge. A dedicated workspace and a decent chair make a long day easier.
- Reliable Wi-Fi. Fast enough for video calls.
- Air-conditioning in the living area and bedrooms. The tropics are warm year-round.
- A kitchen and laundry. Eating out every night and paying hotel laundry rates gets expensive.
- Secure parking for a work vehicle or hire car.
Longer stays cost less per night
When you book direct with us, stays of six nights or more get an automatic discount, and longer stays get a bigger one, because you save us a cleaning changeover. On longer stays we can arrange a mid-stay linen change and tidy-up.
Getting around for work
Manoora is about 10 minutes by car from the CBD, the airport and the hospital precinct, with a bus stop nearby. It's quiet at night, so you'll sleep well before an early start.
Our pick for work stays: Urban Oasis
Urban Oasis is a top-floor two-bedroom apartment at Retreat on Pease in Manoora, with a dedicated workspace, fast Wi-Fi, air-conditioning throughout, a full kitchen with dishwasher, in-unit laundry, a balcony over the resort pool and free secure parking. Guests rate it 4.93 out of 5.
Need an invoice for your employer? Book direct and you'll get a receipt from us. Staying for weeks or months? Contact us for a long-stay quote.