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Lilybank Bed & Breakfast

75 Kamerunga Rd, Stratford, Queensland 4870, Australia
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Battle Creek, Michigan
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2012

Cairns is a fairly large city without much glitter, pleasant enough, but not a destination in itself. Luckily, we found Lilybank through Frommer's and on the advice of our daughter who had stayed there. It is such a peaceful and lovely retreat away from the bustle of the city. It's ambiance is natural: this is an historical Queenslander home in... More

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Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012

My husband spent 3 nights at the Lilybank. We happened to be in Cairns during an extraordinary heat wave. Our room was on the second floor. We walked through a lovely commons area that was stiflingly hot and into our nice cool bedroom (although the bathroom was not airconditioned). There was an inviting veranda right outside our room, but it... More

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Townsville, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 20, 2011 via mobile

2nd time with Pat and Michael here and just want to throw in my 2-cents! The enjoyment I get from staying at Lilybank B&B extends beyond the friendly , welcoming nature of these rare ( in north Queensland ) innkeepers, but to the history and proximity to my favorite Cairns park.

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Wellington, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2011

It's a 'grand old lady', she's been done up to the 21st Century and she retains all her charm and grace, just like Pat and Mike and the fabulous 'help' that were so welcoming to us! If you want pristine and modern and CBD, this is not for you -chooks crowing in the morning, a bright green frog looking like... More

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Eagan, Minnesota
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6 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2011

We stayed at Lilybank for 8 nights. Pat and Mike were wonderful hosts and we couldn't have asked for a better home away from home. Pat always made us feel welcome, allowing us to do our laundry and cooked us wonderful made to order brekkies everyday! The use of the common kitchenette was an added bonus along with our fellow... More

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Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2011

I have now stayed at Lilybank 3 times and thoroughly recommend it to those travelers who are "over" the all too familiar look, smell and feel of multi-national commercial accommodation. Lilybank is a beautiful, traditional "Queenslander" - a double story Victorian timber building in large gardens with rainforest pools - one of which you can swim in - and gorgeous... More

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Oxnard, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2011

We stayed in the cottage which was a large, very basic room. Window in bath was broken and did not close so bugs came in. We had to keep the bath door closed all the time so the bath was not covered by the AC and so it was hot. Fodors and other reviews said it was "pristine" but we... More

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Cobourg, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2011

We very much enjoyed the home cooked breakfasts in the unique atmosphere of their breakfast nook with indoor lily pond! Pat and Mike were hospitable and shared good sightseeing advice when asked. They gave us lots of privacy when we didnt seek them out. We enjoyed the pool and the open space of our rooms on the upper floor which... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2011

I totally disagree with that ridiculous last review!! If you want 6 star then go to Versace and pay an arm and a leg for it!!! Mike and Pat are warm and welcoming and bend over backwards to ensure your stay is pleasant. I have been staying here on a regular basis for over one year now and I find... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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7 hotel reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2011

If you want a cheap mattress and sheets (for a high price) with lizards on the wall and dog poop around the pool and mayonaise on your eggs benedict, you have found the place. Thank goodness we didn't follow the owner's advice and trade in snorkeling on the Barrier Reef to help her make money on a tourist bus to... More

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galah, Owner at Lilybank Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
June 25, 2011

Our mattresses are of commercial hotel standard, ie, Sealy Posturepedic . Our sheets are of similar quality, Actil, Sheridan, or Egyptian Cotton which are considered top of the range in Australia. Just one of our breakfast choices is Eggs Benedict, and I can assure you it has never been served with mayonnaise, we only use Hollandaise. No, its not home... More

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Additional Information about Lilybank Bed & Breakfast

Also Known As:
Lilybank Bed & Breakfast Cairns Region, Australia - Stratford
Address: 75 Kamerunga Rd, Stratford, Queensland 4870, Australia
Region: Australia > Queensland > Cairns Region > Stratford
Amenities:
Kitchenette Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 B&Bs / Inns in Stratford
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A comfortable, renovated, historic Queenslander home with air-conditioned bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. Large selection of cooked breakfasts including fresh tropical fruits, guests' lounge, kitchenette, laundry, saltwater pool, Broadband internet facilities and off-street parking. Easy access to Great Barrier Reef, close to Kuranda Scenic Train connection at Freshwater and Skyrail. 10 minutes north of Cairns city centre local tours pick up at door. Recommended by both Frommer's and Fodor's. ... more   less 

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