Golden Sands Beachfront Resort

We had an apartment on the ground floor and it was amazing! Check in was easy and quick. The beds were comfortable and the apartment was spacious and clean. The hotel was quiet and and in easy walking distance to a beautiful beach. We were only there for 2 nights but enjoyed our stay immensely.

If you decide to holiday in Cairns then do yourself a favour and consider staying at the Golden Sands Beachfront Resort. We stayed there for eight, most enjoyable nights and can highly recommend this hotel. The room was spacious, sparkling clean, well equipped and had a beautiful view from the balcony. The bed was huge and very comfortable - extra pillows too. To keep you cool there are ceiling fans and a large reverse cycle air conditioner. A pleasant surprise was finding a washing machine (with detergent) and dryer hidden nicely behind concertina doors. The bathroom was large, modern and had excellent water pressure. The kitchen had a full size fridge, hotplate and was fully equipped - but we did not cook as Cairns has SO many restaurants to choose from! As for location - Yorkeys Knob; a short drive north of Cairns and it is just so beautiful and peaceful. The hotel is located right on the beach where you walk through a lush, vegetated park to access the beach. There is a highly rated restaurant located next to the hotel's pool, where they offer scrumptious breakfasts and lunches - can highly recommend dining there. We also walked a little way down the beach to another restaurant for dinner; Ten 06. They are fully licensed too. We hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did. :-)

We stayed with a sports team for 5 nights and the owners could not have been more helpful and easy to work with. The booking process was easy with excellent communication from the owners, check-in was simple and the rooms were extremely clean with everything our families needed for a great stay. Having laundry facilities and a full kitchen in the unit was fantastic. The pool, facilities, cafe, park and beach access make this an easy and relaxed destination for families.

It is a correct place, in a very quiet neighborhood. The published photos nearly correspond to the place. The good: there is no noise, it is spacious, it has a very well-equipped kitchen, the bed is good, the bathroom is spacious. What we didn't like: we were 3 adults, the person who slept on the sofa bed had very average nights. It was very uncomfortable; the person would slide because it was not horizontal and did not have enough support. The room was never cleaned, even having a carpet, not a wood floor as showed int the photos. They left us a vacuum, but we expected a minimum of cleaning for a week. It was our responsibility, even, to take out the trash. We had a washing machine, but it was dirty, the clothes came out stained. There is a terrace, full of dust, leaves and dirt. There are no functional elevators. Although we were on the lower floor, I can't imagine the discomfort for those who have rooms on higher floors, carrying luggage up the stairs. The pool does not look clean. It's pretty, but it looks like settled water, which doesn't inspire confidence about cleanliness. It is in the middle of plants, which drop leaves and look yellow. The beach is not as close as it seems in the description or as suggested by the hotel name. The bathroom does not have comfortable spaces for use by 3 people. The amenities are the most basic and of very standard quality. We did not expect this quality of accommodation, considering the location and the price paid. There is no safe box and reception availability is limited.

If you want a location to re charge this is the place. The location on the beach at Yorkies Knob, a brilliant Cafe on the grounds, a heated pool set in tropical gardens all add to the appeal. Our accommodation was really comfortable with a great kitchen and very comfortable bed. Carl and Mandy go above and beyond to make sure your stay is comfortable and enjoyable. We can't wait to come back next year.

Golden Sands was a fantastic, quiet resort - close to the airport and very easy access to the local beach and shops. The hosts, Mandy and Carl made us feel very welcome and comfortable thoughout. Our apartment was clean, comfortable and well equipped. On-site restuarant had a most relaxing atmosphere. The pool was warm and always clean. Already re-booked for next year!