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Pacific Sands Holiday Apartments

Cairns aparthotel in Holloways Beach with an outdoor pool and a bar

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board
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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Apart-hotel

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 1

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Pacific Sands Holiday Apartments

Cairns aparthotel in Holloways Beach with an outdoor pool and a bar
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free aparthotel has a bar/lounge and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite. The apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Housekeeping is not available.
This aparthotel offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • A bar/lounge

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 units
  • Built in 1992
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
4878, QLD, Holloways Beach, 25/1-19 Poinciana Street

What's nearby

  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Smithfield Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Yorkeys Knob Beach - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 15 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Freshwater Station - 11 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Green’s Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mangrove Jacks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Burrito Bar Smithfield - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Qantas Club - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pacific Sands Holiday Apartments have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Pacific Sands Holiday Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pacific Sands Holiday Apartments?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pacific Sands Holiday Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pacific Sands Holiday Apartments?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Pacific Sands Holiday Apartments located?

Located in Holloways Beach, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Holloways Beach and Holloways Beach Dog Exercise Area. Yorkeys Knob Beach is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Pacific Sands Holiday Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is what it is, a reasonably priced serviced apartment close to Holloways Beach. Jan the manager is very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything needed for a long stay or short I couldnt fault except for no wifi
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James, Mooloolaba

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot with a lovely pool close to the beach and local shops. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for good service- booking of tour Accomodation location is quiet and near a corner shop, restaurants and a bar at the beach front. Bus stop nearby or can taco/Uber/ride share to central Cairns
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

letitia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Little peice of charm
Fabulous location 1 block to beach, cafe and local places to eat out also. Apartment very basic but surrounded by lunsh bush and lovely pool area with BBQ facilities. About 5 minutes to sky rail and Smithfield shopping with everything you need. 10 minutes drive to cairns and to palm cove with great eateries.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen equipment, nice balcony . One three seat lounge could do with an armchair for four visitors.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy spacious apartments. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location near the beach with cute seaside restaurant right down the block.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Property is pretty dated and unit we stayed in was minimalist in terms of decor and amenities. Manager / staff was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for the airport
Great location to the airport. We stayed here one night. Jan was accomodating with our timeline of needing to leave quite early. Only suggestion would be that you request A/C be turned on an hour before revival as the room was qite warm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of space and great amenities. We were on the ground floor with easy access to the pool (with shade cloth) and undercover car parking. Thorough communications with Jan and directions for out-of-office arrival. Main bedroom air-con was noisy but a wonderful venue for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money convenient location and large apartments
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We found a few cockroaches. Liked everything else.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rom clean. My adult children stayed in this apartment, so everyone had their own space.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant location in Holloways Beach
Good location, well organised Manager, so getting access to our unit went smoothly. Location is good and pretty quiet, and for us it was good to be allocated a first-floor unit looking into the trees.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Ginger52&Co, Toowoomba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Spacious unit near beach
Unit 10 fabulous and comfortable queen bed in main bedroom - gel mattress. Unit needs some tlc and the microwave and kettle whilst functional require updating. All other appliances in good order. Lounge comfortable. Great pool, quiet location near the beach. Also some food places within walking distance. Undercover parking. Kitchen, lounge and dining area good space and found it was quite adequate for our 7 & 8 year old grandchildren. Spacious 2nd bedroom, plenty of storage. Quite a large complex with both residential and holiday units in a residential area -so quiet. Garden well cared for.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious Unit
Pacific Sands is close to the beach and within walking distance to cafes. The unit was clean and spacious with laundry facilities and roomy wardrobes. The second bedroom does not have airconditioning which seems unusual in the tropics. There is only one bedside table in rhis room and the one reading lamp was on the top shelf of the wardrobe. The airconditioning unit in the main bedroom is noisy. We didn't need to use the kitchen so can't comment about it. The unit was value for money for three people.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Margie, Bribie island

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Holloway’s Beach
Management extremely helpful & curtious- accommodation basic but comfortable. Not 5 star but good value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Henriette F.

excellent accommodation
I really enjoyed my stay here. It was very peaceful and I had a very private unit upstairs looking into the most beautiful palm trees and down onto the lovely swimming pool, which I swam in lots. The beds were very comfortable and kitchen and bathroom well-supplied with everything one could need. Only two small negatives: the tile floors were covered with a soapy, slippery residue which made it dangerous to walk on barefoot! (too much cleaning product?), and one of the venetian blinds was not working properly. It was lovely to be able to stroll along the pleasant treed streets to the beach, shops and cafes. Holloways Beach is not too touristy and pretty empty.... sad that I could not swim in the sea as it was a bit too rough. The manager of the unit was very approachable and pleasant. I will definitely return to this accommodation, which was also very reasonably priced for what it offered.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Joan, Lakewood, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Was very close to the beach which was nice.
I would like to have black out curtains in the bedrooms, as I am a light sleeper and too much light came in from the outside.

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Not bad for the money.
Apartment was good value and was a good size. I'd does however need some tlc. The washing machine and dryer were very handy. No free wifi but lets be honest, most places have average wifi anyway. On the negative side, the frying pans were both past it and there was the usual collection of mismatched plates and other dishes. We like to cook for ourselves a lot of the time so next we'll be bringing basic cooking equipment with us next rod trip. It's a shame but a lot of apartment owners just don't get it. Don't be so mean. Not a bad place to stay and the manager Jan is well organised and friendly too. Good pool. Barbecues were spotless.

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient to the airport for early departures
Apartment was spacious. Great swimming pool, and deep enough for adults. There were a few maintenance items that needed work - the air conditioner in our room was so loud it was unusable, and there were also a noticeable number of small ants in the front living area. This was the closest place we could find to the airport that wasn't in Cairns-proper, and it's a short 10 minute drive for those of you who have to catch the 5 am departures connecting to the States.

8/10 Good

Alex, QLD, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overnighter
Jane was very accommodation despite my very late arrival afterhours! Great service and it was nice to come into a clean room with all the amenities after a long day working in the Sun. Definitely stay there next time I am up in Cairns!!!

2/10 Terrible

tom, perth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not book
* found toilet blocked and overflowing within minutes of check in * room not cleaned * Wi-Fi not available despite advertising; also no mobile phone service in area * appliances at least 20 years old * the air conditioning advertised was one room only + broken in master bedroom