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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
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Overlooking the Coral Sea, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers rooms with a private balcony and city, mountain or ocean views. Everything was great, staff were fantastic. We accidentally left a few items behind and after a small glitch they posted it without any problems.
$92
Shangri-La Hotel, 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. Really quiet, great location, lovely views and nice big rooms.
$166
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Hotel in Cairns
Cairns Colonial Club Resort has affordable accommodations, 10 minutes’ drive from the city center and Cairns Airport. It features 3 lagoon-style pools, and a man-made beach. I was taken ill and had to go into hospital for a week. The staff kept an eye on my wife, enquiring frequently how I was and checking to see if there was anything they could do.
$69
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. Great hotel in nice location. Great staff, great room, great facilities. Thumbs up.
$84
Hilton Cairns
Hotel in Cairns
Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade. We were very impressed with your hotel, the location is excellent - staff were so friendly and extremely helpful! Your receptionist Sayah (sorry for incorrect spelling) went above and beyond to make our stay even better, thank you.
$123
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. The hotel room view. Customer service. Response to needs
$119
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. Close to downtown and airport. There was a pool and laundry facilities on site. Room was quite spacious. Really love the croissants and scrambled eggs there.
$86
Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort
Hotel in Cairns
Centrally located at the northern end of Cairns iconic waterfront Esplanade, Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort features 311 stylish rooms and suites, three restaurants and bars including Cairns’... Best 5 star hotel in Cairns, is new, great style, ultra modern and excellent customer service
$192
Mantra Esplanade
Hotel in Cairns
Located opposite the Cairns Esplanade, Mantra Esplanade features waterfront accommodations with a balcony offering ocean or city views. Great location, close to Cairns attractions yet relatively quiet
$114
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. I liked being able to purchase tours for each day of my stay at the hotel. Like other staff, the tour staff were most helpful. I was able to get a towel for the beach. In general the staff created a very relaxing stay.
$117
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Oaks Cairns Hotel
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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. The staff at reception were so helpful. The rooms were gorgeous, new, clean and very comfortable.
Pullman Cairns International
Hotel in Cairns
The luxurious 5-star Pullman Cairns International is located in the center of Cairns. All rooms have large balconies overlooking the harbor or mountains. Assistant Manager Andre helped us out of a jam, he was the hero that saved our vacation!
Flynn, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel
Hotel in Cairns
Flynn, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center and bar in Cairns. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and room service.... This is a brand new hotel with amazing features and facilities.
Hilton Cairns
Hotel in Cairns
Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade. We were very impressed with your hotel, the location is excellent - staff were so friendly and...
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Hotel in Cairns
Overlooking the Coral Sea, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers rooms with a private balcony and city, mountain or ocean views. Everything was great, staff were fantastic.
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. Staff very co operative, Location excellent.
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Hotel in Cairns
With its impeccably private and tropical ambiance, The Hotel Cairns is a 4-star resort hotel superbly positioned one block from the famous Cairns Esplanade in the central business district. Walking distance to the esplanade, shops and restroom etc. room was clean and spacious!
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,... Great staff. Very friendly and helpful and kind
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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. New, very functional. All you need.. some discount and drink at next door tavern.
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. Perfect central location with all the meeds
Tropical Heritage Cairns
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. I liked the location of the property and comfortableness. The staff were friendly.
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. The bed was sooo comfy and the staff really friendly. Wish I could have stayed longer ...
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Hotel in Cairns
Located on The Esplanade opposite Trinity Bay, Cairns Plaza Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a breakfast restaurant offering water views and free on-site parking. Location was perfect and the room was large and clean.
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. The place is new and good price. Walking distance to all the bars and restaurants.
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 receptionist was the best, easy check in, easy check out
Cairns Rainbow Resort
Hotel in Cairns
Located 2 minutes' drive from the Cairns Esplanade, the refurbished Cairns Rainbow Resort features accommodations with free WiFi and a balcony, with most offering garden and pool views. Very clean and tidy - handy to the town
Hotels located in the center of Cairns
Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside
Hotel in Cairns
Located on The Esplanade, Holiday Inn Cairns offers rooms with stunning views of Trinity Bay or the surrounding mountains. Each room features a balcony. Amazing service very comfortable room the staffs very professional and friendly. I recommend 100% .
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
Hotel in Cairns
Centered around a unique rainforest atrium, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns includes an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, restaurant and bar. Some rooms enjoy ocean views from the private balcony. I’m 68 and my granddaughter is 15. We had a lovely 4 days on holiday from New Zealand.
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. location is brilliannt. and sound proofing is great so no noise came even though i stayed over a...
Crystal Garden Resort & Restaurant
Hotel in Cairns
Offering free WiFi and a swimming pool, Crystal Garden Resort & Restaurant is 5 minutes’ drive from Cairns Esplanade Lagoon. The rooms were comfortable. Access to free laundry. Complimentary breakfast.
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. The hotel room view. Customer service. Response to needs
Lake Central Cairns
Hotel in Cairns
Located in Cairns, 1.1 mi from Cairns Convention Center, Lake Central Cairns provides air-conditioned rooms and an outdoor swimming pool. How helpful they were with my disability & placed me on bottom floor so access was easy.
FAQs about hotels in Cairns
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On average, 3-star hotels in Cairns cost $68 per night, and 4-star hotels in Cairns are $97 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Cairns can be found for $168 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
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Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort, Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns, and Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside got great room view-related reviews from travelers in Cairns.
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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, and Cairns Colonial Club Resort.
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Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, and The Abbott Boutique Hotel are some of the popular hotels in Cairns.
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For hotels in Cairns that serve highly-rated breakfasts, try Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside, Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort, and Cairns Sheridan Hotel.
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Many families visiting Cairns loved staying at Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, and The Abbott Boutique Hotel.
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The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Cairns this weekend is $72 or, for a 4-star hotel, $117. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Cairns for this weekend cost around $155 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
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These hotels in Cairns are highly rated by couples: The Abbott Boutique Hotel, Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort, and Pullman Reef Hotel Casino.
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On average, it costs $71 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Cairns for tonight. You'll pay around $108 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Cairns will cost around $152, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
What Guests Said About Cairns:
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Fun City Near the GBR
Access to so many activities is the main attraction, and they are all within walking distance. We also enjoyed many good restaurants (Tha Fish, Water Bar and Grill, and Barnacle Bill's), shopping, and Rusty's Market for fruit tasting and the purchase of the best shredded coconut in a shell and drizzled with honey. While downtown Cairns does not have a pretty beach, the city provides a lovely beach-style pool and a long Boardwalk. Make sure your hotel has good air conditioning because it can be hot, hot, hot in Cairns! Dining high up and near the water insures a breeze.
Marcia United States of America -
Cairns and Port Douglas area
We arrived in Cairns in the evening and only stayed one night. We visited the Cairns night markets that runs from 5-11pm. Not worth the bother. The next day we took a tour to Green Island. Absolutely loved snorkelling on Green Island, some many fish and corals to be seen. Be aware of marine stingers. Hire of a stinger suit is only $8. The next few days we spent in Port Douglas area (70km north of Cairns). We visited the Mossman Gorge, The Daintree, Cape Tribulation, Port Douglas markets and spent a lovely afternoon at Palm Cove on the way back to Cairns airport. Lovely beaches in the Daintree but watch for crocs. We saw croc tracks on the Cape Tribulation beach. It was hot 35-36 degrees with humidity over 80% rising to 100% at Cape Tribulation. Ever present marine stingers and crocodile warnings. Come prepared with water, sunscreen and hat when visiting in summer.
Green Australia -
Been there, done that, won't be back.
We only went to Cairns to see the Great Barrier Reef. I am not sure if my expectations were too great but the snorkelling was disappointing. We were on a boat for 3 days/2 nights, and snorkelled ( I was not allowed to try the introductory scuba dives - I have asthma- despite being very fit). We saw 4 turtles, an epaulette shark, a white tipped reef shark, small jellyfish and my daughter saw some squid in a total of 15 dives. Other than that it was not much more impressive than snorkelling in Mauritius. I would certainly not travel so far to do it again. If you want to try scuba as a novice( $ 70 first dive, $50 for subsequent dives), you need a medical before getting on the boat, at a cost of $60 if you disclose any concerning medical condition. I am not sure, other than asthma, what other conditions would preclude scuba diving. Cairns is an ugly, and by Aussie standards, dirty town. I was not impressed at all by it.
Jocklaw South Africa -
Cairns from a realistic point of view
I'm an FNQ Local and left Cairns when they decided to redevelop it into a GC MKII. It's lost a lot of it's charm and people in the city have become very city snob rather than the usual "Good morning" with a smile from everyone you passed. Council has stripped the city bare of all greenery so they best ditch the sign "City in a Garden" as that's simply no longer true. You can however still experience life at a nice relaxed pace with a friendly chat amongst complete strangers in the suburbs. Visitors will find the cost of eating a rude shock as well as the price of groceries. The humidity in Cairns is something else entirely if you are not from the tropics don't come in Summer, best months are July-Sept if you don't like humidity and rain.
Honest John Australia -
Beautiful Cairns - Sea and trees!
We only stayed for one day and night due to us embarking on a cruise from the Port of Cairns the next day but there was definitely a lot more we could have done had we were able to stay longer. We ate at a lovely and lively Tha Fish Seafood Restaurant which served very tasty and fresh snapper. There was a very good selection on the menu.There were quite a few restaurants to pick from along the board walk area and they all seemed to be pretty full. Eating overlooking the marina was delightful.Its a short walk into town where there are a variety of shops. From the marina there are lots of watercraft to do trips on.Its very easy to get taxi from Cairns airport which is only about 15 minutes drive.We saw information on reef diving, snorkelling beach walks and culturally diverse food which if we had more time, we would have investigated. Great spot in far North Queensland well with visiting.
Elizabeth Australia -
Beautiful Cairns - Beautiful Harbourside
We like Cairns as it is easy to navigate with its well planned street grids and also your Shuttle bus from the hotel. Only complaint with that is the shuttle should go as far as Cairns Central.Our reason to come to Cairns is to visit our family on the Atherton Tablelands so we aren't in Cairns long but over the years we have been to all your Tourist Attractions and everything is great. If people don't appreciate the tours and facilities they are very hard to please. We usually eat at the Harbourside or other times have tried Fasta Pasta and for breakfast - Muddy's - Not too far from Harbourside. I fell in love with Cairns in 1980 before all the development but circumstances prevented me from moving here but we began coming here again 11 years ago, sometimes 2 or 3 times a year, sometimes just my husband and I and other times we had the family with us and stayed at the Harbourside and I still love Cairns and love the way it is still evolving.
Barry Australia
Explore guest reviews of hotels in Cairns
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Cairns City Palms
Cairns
Avg. price/night: $69I would like to thank you for the service that we received from Angela. She is a completely nice girl, very helpful, good communicator and really nice with all of us. More than happy with the service we received from her. We have been here from 21st until today, 23rd, the room was amazing, absolutely clean and fresh. One of my other best things from here is the place that you prepared for all of us, with the sofas, coffee, fresh water and juices. Also the toilet and shower for those who arrive before the check-in. I have never seen something like this before and is such a good idea!! Im so happy for booking here with you. I will rate you in TripAdvisor with the best score, Thanks for all,
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Edge Apartments Cairns
Cairns
Avg. price/night: $189Apartment was situated in a great location for our needs. Secure underground parking was provided which was great and liked the fact we were a short walk to a small strip of shops to grab a coffee or easy dinner options. Staff member who checked us in was super friendly and helped us with taxi bookings and maps to get us to our first destination which was appreciated. Would definitely come back here again and recommend to family and friends.
Nicole -
Avg. price/night: $69
Secured, undercover parking and walk ways during rainy periods appreciated. Lovely pool. Clean. Well appointed kitchen and internal laundry. Very beautiful gardens creating a very pleasant tropical atmosphere. Great for our little family of 4. Reception staff extremely friendly and helpful.
Alice -
Avg. price/night: $69
location is brilliannt. and sound proofing is great so no noise came even though i stayed over a weekend so thats cool. Bruce was super sweet. 24/7 check in option is rare in Cairns so thats m7ch appreciated.
Sadia Dada -
Motel Nomad
Cairns
Avg. price/night: $89Everything the rooms were great nice & clean the staff are welcoming. After travelling 5hrs its great to know that you can walk into the room have a Loverly hot shower & dive into a nice Comfortable bed
Judy Rose -
Aspect Central
Cairns
Avg. price/night: $57Good location, closer to the city. Reasonable room rates. Clean amenities. Impressive customer service - they allowed me to check-in around midday although 2pm is the check-in time.
Toby -
Avg. price/night: $116
The staff were friendly and extremely efficient. The location is perfect for a quiet stay yet close enough to everything to be in the heart of things when you want/need
Deepak -
Avg. price/night: $92
Everything was great, staff were fantastic. We accidentally left a few items behind and after a small glitch they posted it without any problems.
Aniko -
Cairns Queens Court
Cairns
Avg. price/night: $61the pool was amazing & really enjoyed the free breakfast in the morning :-). staff was funny & easy too get along with.
Jamie -
Tropical Queenslander
Cairns
Avg. price/night: $58Received a text advising how to collect my keys after hours, had no issues with the instructions and found my room easily.
Tayla -
The Lakes Resort Cairns
Cairns
Avg. price/night: $173Great Location- Beautiful spacious 3 bedroom unit- Nice gardens, pools & facilities also very well maintained.
Malcolm -
Avg. price/night: $192
Best 5 star hotel in Cairns, is new, great style, ultra modern and excellent customer service
Sabrina -
Avg. price/night: $151
Spacious apartment, bathroom, and balcony. Kitchen was well equipped. Beds were comfortable.
Truls Bekk -
Avg. price/night: $84
Great hotel in nice location. Great staff, great room, great facilities. Thumbs up.
Salinder -
Avg. price/night: $90
The size of the one bedroom unit was huge. Especially the balconies.
Sharron -
Mid City Luxury Suites
Cairns
Avg. price/night: $139Location was within walking distance of everything we needed.
Michael -
Avg. price/night: $76
The receptionist was the best, easy check in, easy check out
Peter -
Avg. price/night: $94
Spacious room with everything you could need.
Amy GINGER -
Avg. price/night: $99
Great Ac, plenty of drinking glasses, clean
Julian Napolitano -
Avg. price/night: $61
Very clean and tidy - handy to the town
Keitha
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