I stayed in this property during my week in Cairns. Generally, I can say that I liked it, though the place is slightly run down (stains, ..), but with a character: old furniture, pictures, some strange objects and feeling that you are staying in someone's house. Everything seemed to be relatively clean, though there were some ants in the rooms... more

Lonely Planet had such a high regard for Floriana that it was highlighted in its own sidebar in a recent Australia edition. I believe the words used were "charismatic guesthouse." The facilities were rather run down (old shower, dodgy toilet, musty linen), but as a longtime budget traveler, I am used to very basic amenities and always try to be... more

Cairns is dominated by bland hotels, we can recommend Floriana as a creative alternative. It won't suit perfectionists but we like the excellent price, spacious rooms, traditional Queensland architecture, retro colours, and the quiet and friendly environment. We didn't find it hard to tolerate the considerable walk into town, the fact that our particular room only had fans and no... more