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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
2,340 reviews
Price from
$165.02
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
1,704 reviews
Price from
$143.60
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
2,373 reviews
Price from
$109.43
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
2,038 reviews
Price from
$159.11
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
1,729 reviews
Price from
$160.19
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
     · 2,038 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
     · 1,985 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
     · 1,860 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

  • Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,555 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.

  • Cairns Harbourside Hotel
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,270 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
     · 657 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
     · 2,140 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
     · 2,118 reviews

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

    Very clean, personable staff, walking distance to everything

Budget hotels in Cairns

  • Bungalow Hotel
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 295 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.

  • Coral Tree Inn
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 3,463 reviews

    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.

    Excellent great rooms! Very clean and comfortable.

  • Park Regis City Quays
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,589 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

  • City Quays Accommodation
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 201 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 ☺️

  • Escape On Lake
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 278 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.

  • 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.

  • Crystal Garden Resort & Restaurant
    Scored 5.9
    5.9
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 682 reviews

    Offering free WiFi and a swimming pool, Crystal Garden Resort is 10 minutes’ drive from Cairns airport and 5 mins from Cairns Esplanade Lagoon.

    Amazingly comfy bed, small but very clean and cosy.

  • 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.

Hotels located in the center of Cairns

  • Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 408 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
     · 1,729 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.

  • Pacific Hotel Cairns
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,502 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.

  • 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
     · 337 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

  • Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,705 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.

  • Mercure Cairns
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 632 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.

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  • 167 attractions
  • 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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  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 739 reviews
    We arrived in Cairns early in the morning for my first Full Ironman. Upon arrival at Vision Apartments, we were greeted by hosts Steve and Natalie Mullins who were incredibly friendly and informative. I was so pleased to be advised that our apartment was cleaned and ready to check in at 10:00am. We were given a really warm welcome and an amazing explanation about the facilities. The apartment was very clean, tidy and spacious and had a beautiful view over the esplanade and the ocean. I can't wait to go back next year!
    Adam
    Australia
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 23 reviews
    The apartment was beautiful! I was travelling with my friend and we each had our own room and bathroom each. The location was perfect, just a short stroll down the esplanade to restaurants and everywhere we wanted to go. It was the perfect place to stay with a friend and have plenty of space. There’s also plenty of space for two couples. Cannot wait to visit Cairns and stay here again with the family.
    Michelle
    Australia
  • From $251.55 per night
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,271 reviews
    The hotel's location is central to everything. Great to walk around and explore the near by sites and Esplanade. Will return to Cairns and stay here again! The reception staff upon checking in and on the second day were terrific!
    Genevie
    Australia
  • From $183.16 per night
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 2,307 reviews
    The location of the Abbott Boutique Hotel, close to the esplanade and other touristic spots of the Cairns CBD, all in walking distance. The hotel is fine for an overnight stay in Cairns CBD.
    Floris
    Australia
  • From $247.69 per night
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 3,523 reviews
    Beautiful hotel right on the Esplanade and close to everything Cairns has to offer. Fantastic facilities, especially the choice of multiple pools.
    Carolyn
    Australia

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