Lilybank Bed & Breakfast
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Lilybank Bed & Breakfast
Cairns bed and breakfast accommodation doesn't get any better than Lilybank. Situated in the leafy suburb of Stratford, this 6-bedroom, 2-storey historic house offers privacy, comfort, convenience and the chance to live like a local. Set in a stately, timber, Queenslander-style property, Lilybank Bed and Breakfast has provided a tropical sanctuary to its residents in one form or another for nearly 100 years.

Retaining the charm of yesterday with original lead lighting and casement windows, the property was recently refurbished and furnished to provide the best of modern comfort, including all new beds, linen, air-conditioning, WIFI and a resort-style swimming pool.
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Lilybank Cairns Bed and Breakfast is located at 75 Kamerunga Road, Stratford, Queensland; 2.5km from Cairns Airport turn off. This iconic timber property is a landmark feature on the Stratford Heritage Trail* and has provided a tropical sanctuary for its residents for nearly 100 years. Set on 1,400 m2 of landscaped tropical gardens, Lilybank is close to shops (700m from Stratford Village Precinct) and on the public transport route.
Cairns and Far North Queensland is a fantastic place to visit. It's the only place on earth where two natural world heritage listed wonders - the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics Rainforests - exist side by side. It's home to many award winning tourist attractions and enjoys a tropical climate year round.
Reviews (18)
Greg Diment
Greg Diment
Nov 25, 2021
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Other Google reviewers rated the rustic charm highly. Agree. Very relaxing.
Bianca Argoon
Bianca Argoon
Aug 13, 2021
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Lovely place to stay, most comfortable bed I’ve slept in for a long time, quiet and peaceful! Owner is lovely and extremely accomodating! Thank you for having me!
Jon Czyz
Jon Czyz
Jul 27, 2021
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My wife was greeted with a most ghastly welcome, she was intimidated, belittled and shamed for not responding to an email (bed configuration not that we cared). Management has zero customer respect and understanding. The guest house is very run down and leaves a lot to be desired. You can not negotiate with a narcist choose your accommodation wisely.
Janita Hill
Janita Hill
Jul 15, 2021
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Lilydale Guest House is a delightful old Queenslander with a homely and restful atmosphere. It is exactly what I had hoped to find. The host Jeanette was helpful and accomodating for individual requests. We enjoyed sitting around chatting with other guests. Clean rooms, quirky layouts and delightful decorating touches, made it so different to a stay in than the usual drear hotel. It was a great treat to be allowed to stay with a dog.
Dawn Newstead
Dawn Newstead
Jun 09, 2021
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Our hostess is so helpful, pleasant and welcoming. It's home from home, minus the housework. 😄
Jenny Sheppard
Jenny Sheppard
Jun 08, 2021
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What a nice place. Old worldly, but lovely and peaceful. Friendly people, plenty of coffee/tea included. Breakfast also included. 10 minute taxi ride to the airport. Close to the Kuranda rail station.
Evan B.
Evan B.
May 07, 2021
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Beautiful old homestead, lovely host, pet friendly and an amazing pool area to relax in for a chill out day. Will stay here again and recommend
Sue Harris
Sue Harris
Feb 13, 2021
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My Partner and I stayed at Lily Bank for a week.
We were very Impressed with Our stay there.
We were made very Welcome by the Manager Jeanette and nothing was a Problem.
She goes over and beyond to help in Any way and it felt like We were staying with Family.
I truly hope the Owners realise what a True Gem they have in Her.
It is a Beautiful Old Queenslander with History and We both felt very Comfortable there.
Our bed was So Comfortable and the room nice and Homely and clean.
Thank You Jeanette for your Hospitality, You Truly made Our Stay.
Jessica Elberg
Jessica Elberg
Feb 12, 2021
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My partner and I arrived late after our flight to find all the windows and double door opened as well as the lights on. Thus we were greeted by a swarm of insects flying around the lights and a massive cockroach entering the living area. Not a great welcome.Thankfully the bedroom lights were off but we found animal droppings on the dressing table. The decor needs an upgrade and the breakfast was very basic. The bed was comfortable and the pool looked inviting. I think there is a lot of potential here but at the moment it is not a 4 star experience.
Bob Douche
Bob Douche
Oct 18, 2020
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Great location, clean tidy and a light breakfast added bonus.
Fantastic hostess with knowledge of the area, a friendly persona made our trip so much more enjoyable. Thank you.
Mick Ryan
Mick Ryan
Oct 14, 2020
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A great place to stay Pet friendly very competitive prices Great location in Stratford. will be back to stay again. Thankyou Lisa and Tino for making us and little bella so welcome .
Kathy Brown
Kathy Brown
Sep 03, 2020
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So good to be able to bring our little dog with us. Our room was spacious and all amenities were very clean, the bed was ultra comfortable. Nice breakfast to start our day. Would return visit again 👍
Liz Sullivan
Liz Sullivan
Jul 03, 2020
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We stayed 2 nights on the ground floor looking out at the pool and garden. Huge room and bathroom. Extremely clean and the provided breakfast is fabulous; certainly more than anticipated. It was wonderful to be able to stay somewhere that was happy to accommodate our dogs. Thanks Debbie, we will be back.
Sarah Hoskinson
Sarah Hoskinson
Aug 03, 2019
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What a fantastic B&B! I loved the hostess, she was so kind and accommodating. Our flight arrived at 06:00, we contacted our hostess and she let us stay and check in early once the room was ready at 10:00. The breakfast was delicious, fresh, local fruit, homemade yogurt, toast of any kind... The patio area has a nice relaxing pool with an elephant fountain, and a lovely tree frog named Gary!
Jaclyn Brady
Jaclyn Brady
Jul 12, 2019
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This may be the first B&B I've stayed at that actually had prepared breakfasts for the guests. You have some fruit, breads, butters, and jams to select from and the owner gets up and fixes bowls of porridge with yogurt and other goodies. Plus juices, tea, and coffee. She was also very accommodating, calling us cabs when needed and answering questions. The rooms were spacious and clean. I loved the sign for Gary the tree frog. My husband and I searched for him to no avail but in the process spotted a lot of geckos. We ended up eating at both nearby restaurants during our stay and it was a very pleasant
Lowen Sutton
Lowen Sutton
Nov 20, 2018
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Have stayed here for 3 nights and love the relaxed atmosphere. Great nights sleep, cool rooms. Love the pool and outdoor area. Jeanette very easy and helpful with anything you ask. Highly recommend.
Clive Freke
Clive Freke
Jan 25, 2018
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Really nice olde worlde colonial style building. Very helpful host, very clean and all the amenities you could ask for. Nice pool area sadly couldn't use it because of rain. Would recommend to anybody wanting some home comforts at a decent price.
Steve Wildman
Steve Wildman
Aug 29, 2017
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A wonderful historic building with lush tropical gardens. A lovely relaxed atmosphere and fantastic hosts.