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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,...

Gorgeous room in the tower…love the vibe of the hotel and great location. Calypso Club restaurant was excellent 😍
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
2,334 reviews
Price from
$167.10
1 night, 2 adults
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.

Location - a short but beautiful walk along the esplanade to get to restaurants,etc. And the stunning view from our ocean front room!
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
1,707 reviews
Price from
$148.34
1 night, 2 adults
Hotel Tropiq, hotel in Cairns

Located 2 minutes' drive from the Cairns Esplanade, the refurbished Hotel Tropiq features accommodations with free WiFi and a balcony, with most offering garden and pool views.

The hotel was in a nice location not too far from the center, the rooms were nice, the pool was really nice, but the staff was amazing. They gave us a free upgrade and free early check in because of how hot it was when we arrived. A staff member gave out ice creams on a particularly hot day to people at the pool. And there was a bbq grill for use. I would stay again next time I’m in cairns.
Scored 7.0
7.0
Rated good
Good
2,360 reviews
Price from
$108.99
1 night, 2 adults
Hilton Cairns, hotel in Cairns

Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade.

Excellent location, wonderful views from level 7, pool was refreshing after a long day out on the reef, breakfast options were great and staff were exceptional. Thank you Hilton
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
2,032 reviews
Price from
$158.54
1 night, 2 adults
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.

Room was a lot nicer than the building looks from the outside! Great location, right near the esplanade!
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
1,726 reviews
Price from
$162.21
1 night, 2 adults
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Cairns's best hotels with breakfast

  • Hilton Cairns
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,032 reviews

    Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade.

    not too busy in great location really nice and clean

  • Sunshine Tower Hotel
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,980 reviews

    Cairns Sunshine Tower Hotel is ideally located just 3 blocks from the city center and 10 minutes' drive from the Cairns International Airport.

    The Cleanliness and friendly Reception and Cafe staff

  • Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,857 reviews

    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.

    Swimming pool was very clean and my kids really enjoyed

  • Cairns Harbourside Hotel
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,264 reviews

    Located on The Esplanade, Cairns Harborside Hotel offers rooms with stunning views of Trinity Bay or the surrounding mountains. Each room features a balcony.

    Location and quietness plus the comfort of the bed

  • The Benson Hotel
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 649 reviews

    Officially opening our doors on July 1, 2021, The Benson Hotel has taken over a previous hotel.

    Location was great & the room had everything we needed.

  • Acacia Court Hotel
    Scored 5.8
    5.8
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 2,136 reviews

    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 room was clean and comfortable, the view was excellent.

  • DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,121 reviews

    Centered around a unique rainforest atrium, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns has undergone refurbishment and now features newly renovated rooms.

    Clean room very friendly reception and restaraunt staff

  • Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,707 reviews

    Overlooking the Coral Sea, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers rooms with a private balcony and city, mountain or ocean views.

    Breakfast was good and someone always at reception.

Budget hotels in Cairns

  • Cairns Colonial Club Resort
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 7,854 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 2.1 miles from Cairns Station, Cairns Colonial Club Resort provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    So beautiful! Staff really friendly and great facilities

  • Park Regis City Quays
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,588 reviews

    Park Regis City Quays consists of modern, fully self-contained apartments and hotel rooms, nearby the Reef Hotel Casino, night markets, the City Esplanade, Cairns Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal.

    Perfect location close to restaurants and esplanade

  • Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,552 reviews

    Featuring elegant rooms with a spa bath and a balcony overlooking Cairns or Trinity Inlet, Pullman Reef Hotel is only 820 feet from Cairns Esplanade. It features a casino and 4 bars with live music.

    Lovely room and facilities. Room service was lovely.

  • Escape On Lake
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 277 reviews

    Escape On Lake is located in Cairns, within a 5-minute walk of The Cairns Civic Theater and 2.6 miles of Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens.

    All Facilities, Lactation, Could walk the hole town.

  • Hotel Tropiq
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,360 reviews

    Located 2 minutes' drive from the Cairns Esplanade, the refurbished Hotel Tropiq features accommodations with free WiFi and a balcony, with most offering garden and pool views.

    A coffee machine should have been ar the reception.

  • Pacific Hotel Cairns
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,493 reviews

    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,...

    Beds really comfortable & I slept like a baby.

  • Bungalow Hotel
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 292 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 1.1 miles from Cairns Station, Bungalow Hotel provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

    I just loved it and if only the rooms were renovated.

  • Lake Central Cairns
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 607 reviews

    Located within a 6-minute walk of The Cairns Civic Theater and 2.6 miles of Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens, Lake Central Cairns has rooms in Cairns.

    The terrace was so nice with lot of palms and trees.

Hotels located in the center of Cairns

  • Club Wyndham Cairns
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located 4.3 miles from Cairns Convention Center, Club Wyndham Cairns offers 4-star accommodations in Cairns and has an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace.

  • City Quays Accommodation
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 200 reviews

    Located in Cairns, within a 4-minute walk of Cairns Convention Center and 0.7 miles of Cairns Station, City Quays Accommodation has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well...

    The location was perfect, really enjoyed my stay ☺️

  • Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 407 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 2.6 miles from Cairns Station, Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers an ATM.

    Really great beds. Clean facility. Nice accomodations

  • Cairns Plaza Hotel
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,726 reviews

    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.

    Amazing customer service!!!!! Clean and spacious room.

  • Cairns Sheridan Hotel
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 956 reviews

    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.

    Clean & comfortable, friendly staff & great breakfast

  • Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 336 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 2.9 miles from Cairns Station, Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers an ATM and free WiFi.

    The 3 bedroom apartment is a great size and it’s very clean

  • Mantra Trilogy
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,630 reviews

    Located on the Cairns Esplanade in the city center, Mantra Trilogy offers spacious accommodations with private balconies overlooking the pool, mountains or ocean.

    Room was clean, bed very comfy, location excellent

  • Mercure Cairns
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 629 reviews

    Located in the city center, Mercure Cairns is just a 7-minute walk from both the beautiful Esplanade and Lagoon swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi is included.

    Shampoo/Conditioner was a nice touch, very updated rooms

FAQs about hotels in Cairns

A lush tropical paradise surrounded by the Coral Sea

Located in North Queensland, Cairns is an energetic city with lush, tropic surroundings. It is home to one of Mother Nature’s most prized creations, the offshore Great Barrier Reef. It is a haven for diving, snorkelling and adventure enthusiasts, with millions of visitors from around the globe converging on this tropical nirvana.

Several tour and charter boats depart from Cairns Pier to the Great Barrier Reef daily and Port Douglas. Buses from Cairns Central Station and the Freshwater Connection Station take tourists to the picturesque and tranquil Atherton Tablelands and Daintree National Park. Cairns Lagoon is a large man-made inlet overlooking the Coral Sea and is popular for swimming, picnics, a BBQ and sunbathing.

Cairns has shopping malls, cinema complexes and numerous cafés, eateries, restaurants, and traditional Australian pubs. A popular destination for backpackers, it has many bars, nightclubs and hostels scattered around Cairns Boulevard.

Atractions like Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens, Cairns Rainforest Dome and Skyway Rainforest Cableway are easily accessible from the city. Cairns International Airport has direct access to Brisbane, Mackay, Sydney, and Darwin. Booking.com has a number of hostels, resorts and hotels in Cairns and Queensland.

Learn more about visiting Cairns
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  • 12 points of interest

What Guests Said About Cairns:

  • Scored 6.0
    6.0

    I didn't feel very safe walking around the city unless in...

    I didn't feel very safe walking around the city unless in the main esplanade as there were so many pubs with drunk people talking to you. I felt 1/2 a school of kids were in the Cairns Central shopping centre at 3:10.
    Nicko6425
    Australia
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    Cairns offers visitors the most amazing options for seeing...

    Cairns offers visitors the most amazing options for seeing this part of Australia. We did not see much of Cairns town itself as we were so busy seeing the rainforest, snorkelling and visiting Kuranda. We did go to the town to eat and there seems to be a tourist supply of cafes and restaurants, a marina, a night market and a promenade but that’s all we saw so can’t comment enough on the city.
    Karen
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 10
    10

    Great little city. Fabulous Esplanade.

    Great little city. Fabulous Esplanade. Walk to so many restaurants cafés. Walking on boardwalk morning or evening. Night markets good. Also Aquarium great especially for families and trip up on SkyRail to Kuranda.
    Lyndsay
    Australia
  • Scored 10
    10

    Great location with lots to explore without needing to hire...

    Great location with lots to explore without needing to hire a car. We did a day tour to the Daintree rainforest and Cape Tribulation. A short walk from our accommodation to the railway station and we did a return trip on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Lot of affordable lovely restaurants to suit all budgets. A favourite was the seafood dinner on the Prawn Star which is a moored boat near the Shangri-la Hotel on the Marina
    Bev
    Australia
  • Scored 10
    10

    It is fabulous, there is so much to see and so or just relax...

    It is fabulous, there is so much to see and so or just relax by the lagoon. Check out the buses to Palm Cove .50cents each way. It was the best day trip for so little cost. Take your bathers and great food
    Denise
    Australia
  • Scored 10
    10

    Cairns is the most amazing place if you love nature.

    Cairns is the most amazing place if you love nature. The Great Barrier Reef is at your finger tips. With boat trips, snorkelling or scuba diving. Flights over the reef are amazing and beautiful beaches to the north of Cairns. Travel up into the rain forest to see an array of different birds and wonderful water falls. Relax in the lifeguarded lagoon near the harbour. Fantastic restaurants with fresh fish dishes and great steaks.
    Clifford
    United Kingdom

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  • From $149.83 per night
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,121 reviews
    A tropical style, well positioned and well maintained neat hotel located in prime position in Cairns within 5 min walking distance to the Esplanade, bustling restaurants and bars. Magnificent sea views from our room. Couldn’t have been happier with our upgrade to a top floor sea facing ocean front room! Loved the layout! And the walk in shower. Thank you to the staff who were always smiling, helpful and willing to give you free cookies every time my husband visited the reception desk.
    Dr Tamara
    South Africa
  • From $187.29 per night
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,644 reviews
    The location is ok, close to the city. We hired a car, it's easier in Cairns if you want to explore all the beauties that the region is offering. We had an apartment which was ok, we had the chance to wash our clothes and to cook some meals (which is not bad if you travel for 40 days). We had to spend some times in the apartment, due to heavy rain and floods. likely the hotel is not situated next to rivers. The staff is super kind.
    anissa
    Switzerland
  • From $110.75 per night
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,917 reviews
    The staff at this hotel really made the stay wonderful. They were helpful and nice and booked my tour and taxi. Cairns is so hot so it was nice to have good air con and the pools. Its a short walk to the esplanade and the park. The bed was comfortable and the shower was hot and clean. The wifi worked pretty well and the kitchen was equipped with anything youd need. Its also good to have access to laundry facilities on each floor
    Jessica
    Canada
  • From $111.40 per night
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,264 reviews
    Spacious room and the location of the hotel which provides a nice view of the sea. The stroll to city centre is enjoyable on the Esplanade. The staff are very helpful. Especially, Issy and Rainie. They will do their best to make sure you have a very comfortable stay and also help you with information about Cairns that will make your holiday even better.
    Ahlad
    Australia
  • From $164.17 per night
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 833 reviews
    Apartment was great for a longer stay in Cairns, can book excursions from the ground floor office and order a taxi to the airport on site. Great location for solo female traveler - felt safe, secure etc. On the Esplanade, so close to shops, restaurants etc.
    Liliana
    United Kingdom

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