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Cairns Colonial Club Resort
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The Cairns Colonial Club Resort is a family friendly resort offering affordable accommodations. Staff were very friendly and the room was one of the best we have had very well suited for a family of 5. Pool was great.
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hotel in Cairns
The 5-star Shangri-La Hotel offers luxury accommodations with stunning views of the Cairns Marlin Marina. It features an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi internet access. Friendly service in hotel & restaurant plus booking tours, loved the gardens ❤️❤️& the pool. Very good staff member cleaning our room. Excellent location & close to other eating venues.
Crystalbrook Riley
Hotel in Cairns
Centrally located at the northern end of Cairns iconic waterfront Esplanade, Crystalbrook Riley features 311 stylish rooms and suites, three restaurants and bars including Cairns’ highest rooftop bar,... They staff were friendly and helpful.
Acacia Court Hotel
Hotel in Cairns
Acacia Court Hotel offers air-conditioned accommodations in a waterfront location on the Cairns Esplanade. The hotel’s large outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by sun loungers. The breakfast was good value for me and very delicious continental breakfast
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Hotel in Cairns
Located on the Cairns Esplanade overlooking Trinity Harbor, Pacific Hotel Cairns offers guests stunning views from private balconies and provides easy access to the nearby Reef Fleet Terminal,... Excellent location. Right next to the reef terminal and close to Woolworths, restaurants and cafes. Room was very spacious and the staff were so helpful. Highly recommend as a base if you plan on going snorkeling/diving or on a live-aboard for a few days. Will stay here again if I am able to come back!
Crystalbrook Flynn
Hotel in Cairns
Crystalbrook Flynn features a restaurant, free bikes, an outdoor swimming pool and fitness center in Cairns. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and room service. very helpfull and profesional staff!
Coral Tree Inn
Hotel in Cairns
Nestled in the heart of Cairns, close to attractions, restaurants and bars, Coral Tree Inn is a private property offering you a tropical and peaceful sanctuary. Lovely helpful staff great location nice pool
Oaks Cairns Hotel
Hotel in Cairns
Located in the heart of Cairns on the Esplanade, Oaks Cairns Hotel is a short walk from the beachfront boardwalk and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, as well as restaurants and bars. Location is excellent for this well priced hotel. Directly opposite the Cairns Lagoon and close to the Night Markets. No parking but ticket parking for 3 hours at a time nearby. Very comfy beds and very clean. Restaurant/Bar on top floor very good too.
Hides Hotel
Hotel in Cairns
Located in the heart of Cairns, and just 10 minutes' drive from the Cairns International Airport, Hides Hotel offers affordable accommodations, a 5 minutes' walk from The Esplanade. The girl at the reception was super helpful and helped me book my great barrier reef snorkeling trip n messaged to arrange transport and gave me alot of recommendations. She was the pretty girl with glasses and the beautiful smile : )
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Hotel in Cairns
The Novotel Oasis is a 4.5 star resort featuring a gorgeous lagoon pool, complete with a sandy beach, children's pool and a swim-up bar. We came here to spend a weekend away from home! everything was absolutely perfect: staff, facilities, check in super easy! the pool bar deserves 10 stars rating itself! A bartender Justice form the pool bar deserves a good mention. Will definitely come back! Anna and James
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Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside, an IHG Hotel
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Located on The Esplanade, Holiday Inn Cairns offers rooms with stunning views of Trinity Bay or the surrounding mountains. Each room features a balcony. buffet breakfast , large rooms, very comfortable beds , laundry facilities for personal use very...
Acacia Court Hotel
Hotel in Cairns
Acacia Court Hotel offers air-conditioned accommodations in a waterfront location on the Cairns Esplanade. The hotel’s large outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by sun loungers. The breakfast was good value for me and very delicious continental breakfast
Pullman Cairns International
Hotel in Cairns
Pullman Cairns International is located in the center of Cairns. All rooms have large balconies overlooking the harbor or mountains. Executive rooms offer a separate living and dining area. we stayed in a renovated room which was nice & fresh.
Hilton Cairns
Hotel in Cairns
Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade. the fact that staff went above and beyond to assist
ibis Styles Cairns
Hotel in Cairns
Located in the city center, ibis Styles Cairns is just a 7-minute walk from both the beautiful Esplanade and Lagoon swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi is included. Fantastic customer service and a great location in Cairns.
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Hotel in Cairns
With its impeccably private and tropical ambiance, Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Center is a 4-star resort hotel superbly positioned one block from the famous Cairns Esplanade in the central business... Nice and handy to the city. Very good rooms.
The Benson Hotel
Hotel in Cairns
Officially opening our doors on 1 July 2021, The Benson Hotel has taken over a previous hotel. The customer service is impeccable, the staff are very professional and always happy to help.
Budget hotels in Cairns
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Hotel in Cairns
Located on The Esplanade opposite Trinity Bay, Cairns Plaza Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and free on-site parking. All rooms have a private balcony. Travel across the country alot and try many hotels, this would fall in my top 5.
Mantra Trilogy
Hotel in Cairns
Located on the Cairns Esplanade in the city center, Mantra Trilogy offers spacious accommodations with private balconies overlooking the pool, mountains or ocean. Great location and as we had an apartment the extra ro and kitchen & laundry was a bonus
Mantra Esplanade
Hotel in Cairns
Located opposite the Cairns Esplanade, Mantra Esplanade features waterfront accommodations with a balcony offering ocean or city views. view was great, bed was comfy, great location and close to everything
Lake Central Cairns
Hotel in Cairns
Located in Cairns, 1.1 miles from Cairns Convention Center, Lake Central Cairns provides air-conditioned rooms and an outdoor swimming pool. So central and close to everything, we could walk to everywhere we needed. Clean and felt safe.
Hotels located in the center of Cairns
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
Hotel in Cairns
Located in Cairns, a 7-minute walk from Cairns Convention Center, The Abbott Boutique Hotel has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge. nice and close nice and quiet nice people
Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel
Hotel in Cairns
Offering a restaurant, a bar and a children's playroom, Balaclava Hotel is an 8-minute drive from the Cairns Esplanade. It features air-conditioned rooms with cable TV. We attended the Xmas buffet lunch.
Heritage Cairns Hotel
Hotel in Cairns
Heritage, 1640 feet from Cairns Esplanade, offers suites and studios a 15-minute walk from Cairns Central Station. It features a swimming pool and a garden with a BBQ. good price good location nice people
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Hotel in Cairns
Located on the Cairns Esplanade overlooking Trinity Harbor, Pacific Hotel Cairns offers guests stunning views from private balconies and provides easy access to the nearby Reef Fleet Terminal,... Excellent location. Right next to the reef terminal and close to Woolworths, restaurants and cafes.
Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
Hotel in Cairns
Featuring a bar, a restaurant and regular live entertainment, The Edge Hill Tavern is 10 minutes' drive from Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Airport. All rooms offer a flat-screen TV. Clean room, comfy bed, big shower head
Escape On Lake
Hotel in Cairns
Located in Cairns, 1.1 miles from Cairns Convention Center, Escape On Lake provides a tour desk and free WiFi. It was a lovely surprise to see the room. It was large with even a lounge fitted in.
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Hotel in Cairns
Just 10 minutes' walk from the Cairns Esplanade and 25 minutes' walk from Cairns Lagoon, this 4-star hotel provides luxurious accommodations with cable TV. We were upgraded to the spa suite! What a pleasant surprise!
Sunshine Tower Hotel
Hotel in Cairns
Cairns Sunshine Tower Hotel is ideally located just 3 blocks from the city center and 10 minutes' drive from the Cairns International Airport. Arrived and was greeted by lovely staff. The lovely lady was informative and welcoming.
FAQs about hotels in Cairns
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These hotels in Cairns are highly rated by couples: Crystalbrook Riley, Crystalbrook Flynn, and Pullman Reef Hotel Casino.
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The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Cairns this weekend is $133 or, for a 4-star hotel, $202. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Cairns for this weekend cost around $206 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
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On average, it costs $183 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Cairns for tonight. You'll pay around $279 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Cairns will cost around $291, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
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Many families visiting Cairns loved staying at Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, Crystalbrook Flynn, and Crystalbrook Riley.
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For hotels in Cairns that serve highly-rated breakfasts, try Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside, an IHG Hotel, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, and Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort.
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On average, 3-star hotels in Cairns cost $240 per night, and 4-star hotels in Cairns are $402 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Cairns can be found for $774 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
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Travelers who stayed in Cairns near Cairns Airport (CNS) have said good things about Cairns Sheridan Hotel, Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside, an IHG Hotel, and Cairns Colonial Club Resort.
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Crystalbrook Riley, Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns, and Crystalbrook Flynn got great room view-related reviews from travelers in Cairns.
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Crystalbrook Riley, Crystalbrook Flynn, and Pullman Reef Hotel Casino are some of the popular hotels in Cairns.
What Guests Said About Cairns:
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Cairns was clean, lots of really good restaurants to visit,...
Cairns was clean, lots of really good restaurants to visit, the harbour was well maintained & the free lagoon in the park was awesome. Lots of shopping to be done. And cafe’s galore. The Barrier Reef trip was excellent, Kuranda train trip & skyrail was great. Hartley’s Crocodile farm was interesting & easy to navigate. Would love to visit again to explore some more
Anonymous Australia -
It is many years since I was last in Cairns and I was...
It is many years since I was last in Cairns and I was disappointed with the City Centre. When you moved away from the Esplanade, which was modern and clean, the city streets and buildings looked old and tired. Bus transport was good but the City Taxi's were unreliable and too few. On several occasions locals said they had waited over an hour after phoning. Cairns city basically services the outlying suburbs, towns and Islands. It is the base for tourist expeditions. However, once you leave the city fringe the Northern beaches, the Rainforests and Islands are beautiful. The Aquarium in the city is spectacular and very well managed. A trip on the Skyrail cable-car and Kuranda train are a Must See!
Actively Ageing Australia -
Hartleys crocodile farm was excellent and the sky rail were...
Hartleys crocodile farm was excellent and the sky rail were the highlight. Reef wasn’t the same as I saw years ago maybe global warning or a different location. Seafood on the Prawn Star is the spot to eat. Drives around Cairns area was spectacular. Cairns is a beautiful city and the council and community need to be congratulated.
Heather Australia -
Cairns is a phenomenal destination!
Cairns is a phenomenal destination! All the people we met were so hospitable and made our holiday special. Definitely hire a car for a couple of days and do the Waterfall circuit, and a drive up North to Port Douglas. The coral at Fitzroy Island was great and so close to the shore. There are so many restaurants on offer - was fantastic. The Esplanade and surrounding bushlands are so beautifully kept and a pleasure to walk around.
Alison Australia -
Great place to have as a base if you wanted to travel around...
Great place to have as a base if you wanted to travel around the area. Definitely would recommend a car as you would be spending too much on tours and a car rental is the better option. A tourist destination that is geared up for tourism. Not sure on public transport for the area. Best to stay in and around the Central part of town for restaurants. Walking distance to the ferry service in the city centre. If you prefer to just relax I would recommend palm cove or Port Douglas.
Leanne Australia -
Nice city to enjoy.
Nice city to enjoy. Lots of activities - some not cheap, though worthwhile. Beautiful gardens and very clean . The reef trips are excellent, as is the deep sea fishing. Cafes and restaurants are all surprisingly good. Great service and superb food.
The_Travel Australia
Explore guest reviews of hotels in Cairns
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Comfort Inn Cairns City
Cairns
From $131 per nightThe hotel was good value for money. Clean and comfortable. The location was good for us with an easy walk to the esplanade and close to a couple of food outlets. The staff both in the hotel and the adjacent restaurant were very friendly and helpful. The receptionist that day was delightful. Despite arriving very early she was able to hold our luggage and gave us a quick rundown on what was close. She even managed to have us in our room before the check-in time. Thank you very much for a lovely stay.
Barbara Australia -
From $158 per night
The staff are all really friendly, the lobby feels welcoming and relaxed. Breakfast is extra but it is a really good spread, and plenty of it. The hotel is easy walking distance to the esplanade, marina and the aquarium and not far from the airport either. The room was fairly spacious, the air con works well, the toiletries in the bathrooms are lovely quality and also in refill bottles which is more eco friendly. A good hotel for a short visit like ours (2 nights) if passing through Cairns.
Annabel United Kingdom -
Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns
From $226 per nightModern, funky, eco-friendly apartment in the centre of Cairns. Walking distance to Cairns Central shopping as well as the Esplanade and wharf precinct. The apartment was extremely well equipped with a full sized fridge, washing machine and dryer and an induction cooktop. The windows could be opened to allow fresh air which was great. Excellent pool, sauna and gym area, great restaurants and coffee options.
Esther Australia -
From $208 per night
The hotel was located along the esplanade and its walking distance to restaurants, bars and the Cairn Night Market. Staff were friendly and they were an exceptional help when we needed suggestions on places to explore around Cairns and Port Douglas. Rooms were clean, spacious and we had a great view of the mountains.
Vanessa Claire Australia -
From $205 per night
We were more than happy with the room given to us. The hotel location for what we wanted to do while in Cairns was perfect for us, seeing as it was close to everything we were going to do while on our short stay with family. Plus we were couple of minutes away from our favorite Italian restaurant.
Steve Australia -
From $228 per night
I had to find a hotel close to the Cairns Private hospital & Rydges was perfect to walk to the hospital. The whole hotel is Covid safe & nothing is left to chance. I loved being able to walk on the Esplanade early morning & loved my view over the water from my balcony
Marcelle Australia -
From $90 per night
Location is OK but it is a long walk up to the main tourist places along the Esplanade. I think the room is OK value for money as this was not a top price hotel. (You get what you pay for). Bed was fine although an extra cover would have been handy as I got cold during the night.
Neville Australia -
Vision Apartments
Cairns
From $309 per nightGorgeous apartment, exceeded all expectations! Perfect location to the Esplanade, dining & activities with great resort security. Rooms were spacious with everything we needed. Balcony gave great privacy to other apartments. Will definitely be back here on our next stay.
Emma Australia -
From $251 per night
Love the location in the centre of Cairns but close to the Esplanade. Love the Oasis bar, the food in the restaurant was excellent and the pool is lovely. As locals we have been coming to this hotel for 25 years and it is one of our favourite places.
Anne Australia -
From $233 per night
The location is great, you are near by where all the boat tours departure, near by the casino and from all restaurants. You can walk everywhere, the hotel is clean and the rooms super confy. Staff is very helpful and the breakfast was delicious.
Caroline Brazil -
Lilybank Guest House
Cairns
From $69 per nightIs located in Stratford which is a small village 4k from Cairns esplanade. Good public transport. Frendly helpfully staff. The local pubs and restaurants are good value and an easy walk, kid frendly.
RobertBo Australia -
Reef Palms
Cairns
From $125 per nightStaff was very helpful. This was a small hotel but close to the Cairns beach and very comfortable. Staff also arranged taxi service to airport and provided detailed instructions for early checkout
Ken United States of America -
From $115 per night
Had 2 superior suites. Great location a block from the Esplanade. Staff very friendly and always helpful. Convenient restaurant in the hotel. Clean and comfortable. GREAT value for the price.
Cooper United States of America -
From $219 per night
My husband and I felt very comfortable and secure at Pullmancairnsinternational. We found the restaurants near by and we walked down to the Esplanade and city which is not far from the hotel.
Bishnu Australia -
Mumma's Hostel Cairns
Cairns
From $16 per nightBed was comfortable, the place itself looks like it only there was AC somewhere, but kind of hard considering the common areas are open areas. Good location, cheapest price in Cairns.
Jenifer Canada -
From $175 per night
Amazing pools , and really nice rooms I had a wonderful time at this hotel. Next to the main shopping centre, Cairns Central, and only about 5 mins walk from the Esplanade
Rita Australia -
From $180 per night
Loved how close it was to the Esplanade and Casino and city centre. The joined apartments were brilliant.
Shelley Australia -
From $210 per night
The hotel is right on the water and easy walking distance to the city centre and restaurants.
Mark Australia -
From $205 per night
Hotel right on the beautiful Cairns Esplanade.
Donna Australia -
Cairns City Motel
Cairns
From $81 per nightClose to the Esplanade and central Cairns
Anonymous Australia
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