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Cairns Colonial Club Resort
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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. Comfortable beds great service and privacy
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. Best hotel in Cairns. Great pool, wonderful view. Spatious room. Good food. A bit pricy, but totally worth it
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. Great location just up the end of the esplanade and only a short walk to the main restaurant strip and attractions. Good little bar downstairs. Lovely pool area. Didn’t get around to eating in the hotel restaurant but Muddys restaurant nearby was great for breakfast. Many other places in walking distance to eat at. Was travelling in a group of 8 and we all had rooms nearby which was convenient. We got a great price at less then a $100 bucks a night for a large spacious room.
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
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. Easy check-in/out, good location. We stayed just for 1 night there so couldnt really explore but was a pleasant stay.
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. Loved everything about it. Clean rooms, staff were amazing. Breakfast fantastic. Happy hour and the staff there were the best! Definitely be back so close to everything.
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. I liked that it was close to town and that my room had all the necessary accessories that a motel should have
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!
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,... Everything was perfect, the staff was super nice! The room was amazing and the view too, great pool and good food at the cafe. Loved the resort!
Hilton Cairns
Hotel in Cairns
Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade. Great location. Clean and tidy room with perfect views. Pool was amazing and breakfast at the Cafe was great for the whole 8 days we stayed.
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Hilton Cairns
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Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade. Great location. Clean and tidy room with perfect views.
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. We very much enjoyed our stay great location amazing food and service was fantastic
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. It’s modern and clean rooms. Rooftop bar/restaurant Location 10/10
Escape On Lake
Hotel in Cairns
Located in Cairns, 1.1 mi from Cairns Convention Center, Escape On Lake provides a tour desk and free WiFi. The property is close to Cairns Rainforest Dome, Cairns Family Court and Cairns City... Very spacious, with microwave in kitchen. Great spot downtown. Quiet.
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. Fantastic staff, quiet and very friendly. Great location and everything was easy.
Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside, an IHG Hotel
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. As expected quality from Holiday Inns...and this hotel was excellent!
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
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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 quality is great for the price. Very clean, bed super comfortable, location excellent.
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 were excellent and very helpful.
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,... Everything was perfect, the staff was super nice!
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Hotel in Cairns
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. Great hotel, lovely staff, the concierge can help with any trip and provides genuine local advice.
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. Best hotel in Cairns. Great pool, wonderful view. Spatious room. Good food.
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. Comfortable beds great service and privacy
Park Regis City Quays
Hotel in Cairns
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. Huge apartment, right next to the esplanade. Great price. Our balcony was really big.
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,... Upgraded to a more contemporary room on request free of charge
Hotels located in the center of Cairns
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. Easy check-in/out, good location.
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
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. Great location just up the end of the esplanade and only a short walk to the main restaurant strip...
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 value for money was fantastic and the meal we had was lovely too.
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. Location- staff were fantastic
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. My room was on the ground and close to the exit :)
FAQs about hotels in Cairns
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Crystalbrook Riley, Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns, and Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside, an IHG Hotel got great room view-related reviews from travelers in Cairns.
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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, $122. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Cairns for this weekend cost around $150 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
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Many families visiting Cairns loved staying at Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, Crystalbrook Riley, and Tropical Heritage 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, an IHG Hotel, and Cairns Colonial Club Resort.
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Crystalbrook Riley, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, and Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns are some of the popular hotels in Cairns.
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These hotels in Cairns are highly rated by couples: Crystalbrook Riley, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, and Crystalbrook Flynn.
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On average, it costs $68 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Cairns for tonight. You'll pay around $128 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Cairns will cost around $147, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
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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 Crystalbrook Riley.
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On average, 3-star hotels in Cairns cost $75 per night, and 4-star hotels in Cairns are $121 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Cairns can be found for $229 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
What Guests Said About Cairns:
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We really enjoyed our stay in Cairns.
We really enjoyed our stay in Cairns. We wanted to see Cairns and the surrounding areas (on our bucket list), so we booked several tours covering the above. Tour No 1: Cairns City Sights and Surround Tour Tour No 2: Discovery tour of the Atherton Tablelands and Paronella Park (located south of Cairns) Tour No 3: Tour on the Great Barrier Reef Tour No 4: Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest (located north of Cairns) Tour No 5: Kuranda and Port Douglas Recommendation; 1. There are plenty places where you can eat, most of them are very good. 2. Stay in accommodation close to central of Cairns. 3. Visit in cooler months (May to September). From late November to March the weather is hot and humid and also wet (rainy season).
Bambang Leo Australia -
We loved Cairns!
We loved Cairns! It was hot, but not unbearable. We only had a short stay (3.5 days), could have easily stayed another 3 or 4 days. We LOVED the aquarium! It's a laid out really well with loads of awesome information and exhibits. Great value for money. Kuranda Skyrail and scenic railway are also awesome. The Kuranda village has a lot to offer families! It's easy to spend a few hours up there. The locals are really struggling without tourists at the moment, which is heart-breaking. Hartley's Crocodile Adventure is well worth a visit - with plenty of animals and activities to see. It's also great value for money. You could spend the best part of a day here. The Cairns esplanade is awesome, the lagoon is amazing and a fantastic place to cool off. For families, Muddy's is a must do with a large stretch of playground for the kids, and a café in the middle (delicious food, juices and coffee!) I would definitely recommend a hire car to get around easily.... but if this isn't an option - you can walk most places in the CBD, and get tours out to other tourist activities.
Angela Australia -
Magic reef cruises were fantastic, we went to the table...
Magic reef cruises were fantastic, we went to the table lands and visited Kuranda and coffee works and crystal caves all were fabulous. Esplanade clean and lovely walks. great food and entertainments, has everything you need.
Karen Australia -
Cairns is more than worthy of a visit for both tourists...
Cairns is more than worthy of a visit for both tourists & locals.. Car rental seems to be quite expensive compared to other places I have visited of late. In spite of the claim that there is a shortage of rental vehicles, all of the firms (in Sheridan Street) were fully stocked with vehicles. Bus lines (with multi trip tickets) certainly offer the best value when you compare a $10 Taxi ride to $1:20 for the same trip by a Cairns Bus.
Edward Australia -
Cairns is Mega expensive to do anything just two people can...
Cairns is Mega expensive to do anything just two people can spend upwards of $400 per day to do tours, My Wife and I went to Joesphine Falls, Babinda Boulders, that was great need to be relatively fit, flew over the reef 1hr and 20mins value for money caters just for 2 people personal flight, personal service. Great way to see the reef read my review product review,look up exclusiveairtours, We looked at reef snorkeling etc, but alot of the tour operators charge for extras some prices were $400per couple, Cairns Aquarium was great well worth the money fantastic close ups of the what the reef looks like uderwater, and the closeness of the sealife.
Gavin Australia -
We love Cairns!
We love Cairns! we have friends stay here and it's become one of the reason to repeat our visit here. Cairns was convenient to move everywhere with Uber service. Got DFO to shop. Night market to enjoy and variety food to explore.
Rozaimah Hanim Australia
Explore guest reviews of hotels in Cairns
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Cascade Gardens
Cairns
From $142 per nightLovely clean and well furnished apartment. Good location for city and Esplanade. 10 minute walk got us into town. Helpful and friendly staff. Bed very comfortable. Free car parking and strong wi-fi. Option to Check Out and be given key to front door and public areas after reception closed on our day of departure. Handy to wash and freshen up before taxi to airport in late evening. Excellent pool and BBQ area. Overall, great place to stay.
SJJtheyounger United Kingdom -
From $127 per night
Excellent stay at oaks Cairns. The location was perfect - right across from the esplanade pool and very close to the reef terminal, lots of places to eat nearby to! The rooftop bar was a stunning place to have a coffee while watching the sunrise over the coral sea! Staff were wonderful, I had to make a few changes to my stay and they were always very helpful. The shower was probably the best ever I’ve had in a hotel!
Anonymous Australia -
From $125 per night
Location was perfect. Right on the esplanade, shops and restaurants literally a few steps away. We had an ocean view apartment. The apartment was very spacious and clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. No ‘housekeeping’ service when we stayed (probably due to COVID) but we were encouraged to ask staff for anything we required such as clean towels/linen. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
RACHAEL Australia -
From $178 per night
This hotel is very nice and our room was wonderful. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They took care of everything; including having our bags that were held for us from a previous stay delivered to our room prior to our arrival. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Cairns, Australia. Absolutely a fabulous hotel. .
Chris United States of America -
From $10 per night
Great vibe, really cool pool area, cheap food and drinks in a bar, a free shuttle to city, friendly staff, free bikes rental. Very close to the esplanade what makes for an amazing walk to the city, very cozy TV room. You can make tons of friends there, people from all over the world, always open to meet new people. Best hostel in Cairns!
Katarzyna Poland -
From $85 per night
Pool and bar. travelled to cairns for a residential block with QLD TAFE but I had paid for the stay by myself because I brought my family with me. The kids loved it. Stayed here in March, and stayed there again in June, not staying anywhere else in cairns now. I love it. Be back in September, October this year and January 2022.
Lureena Australia -
From $127 per night
Staff are so friendly and helpful and they would explain to you everything you need to know and try their best to fulfill your request (eg. a quiet room). Location is everything. Night market is just downstairs. Woolworths is 5 mins walk. Close to Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, pier and restaurants.
BVIC Australia -
From $120 per night
Great hotel, close to all the things you’ll want to do in Cairns. Within walking distance of the beach boardwalk, Esplande Lagoon, and even the dock for charter trips out to sea. Nice rooms, great staff (we booked all our day trips through their lobby kiosk, and they were fantastic).
Richard United States of America -
Cairns Central YHA
Cairns
From $16 per nightIt was a good base to explore the city, close to Rusty’s markets and a short walk the wonderful Cairns Regional Art Gallery and beyond that, the Esplanade. Staff were friendly and accommodating of my schedule. I also love that YHAs have kitchens, and this one also has a pool.
Sally Australia -
From $93 per night
We always stay here in Cairns. Good value for money and very comfortable. Lovely pool and gardens with a Balinese vibe. The staff are always welcoming and accommodating, even with flight delays. We love the restaurant, superb Balinese food. Close to town and handy to airport.
Jane K Australia -
BreakFree Royal Harbour
Cairns
From $142 per nightI stayed in a one bedroom apartment on level 3 that was spacious, very clean and with a pleasant outlook over the terrace and Esplanade Park with water glimpses. The location was great, really convenient and relatively quiet. Hotel staff were very pleasant and helpful
Jan Australia -
From $110 per night
The family room is spacious and the hotel is located a short walk from Muddy’s playground and cafe. It’s also very close to the aquarium and esplanade. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Anne Australia -
From $231 per night
The rooms have a very nice interior. I have stayed at many nice hotels and cannot find any fault with this, especially at a modest rate of around AUD 240 a night (for a 5 star hotel).
Paul United Kingdom -
From $177 per night
The staff were very helpful and friendly. The hotel is centrally located and very close to the Cairns marina. The view from our balcony towards the water and mountains was amazing.
David Australia -
Cairns Aquarius
Cairns
From $192 per nightLocation is excellent - close to marina activities, esplanade eateries, shops, casino. Superb views from most rooms. Very spacious apartments, with very comfortable beds.
Rod Australia -
Jackies Studio Apartment
Cairns
From $85 per nightJackie was very helpful and the apartment is very well situated in relation to the Cairns city center with great amenities within the hotel.
angela Australia -
From $199 per night
My husband and I had a wonderful time at Pullman’s Reef Hotel Casino. Exceptional service, especially from the lovely concierge Matthew!
Anonymous Australia -
Cairns Private Apartments
Cairns
From $162 per nightPerfect location, good size apartment and easy check in process. Great for a self-contained visit to Cairns :)
Mitchell Australia -
Getaway On Grafton
Cairns
From $185 per nightClose to Cairns city and the Esplanade. Apartment was spacious and great size TV!
christa Australia -
From $106 per night
The kids absolutely loved every minute the pools were awesome , the slides were great, the big jumping pillows 's kept my boys busy for hours , the whole experience was awesome
Mark Mollison
