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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. Place was excellent value for $, had everything you wanted and more
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.
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. It was very close to the marina and the esplanade. The staff were friendly and helpful. Lovely rooms with lots of space, even for 3 of us in the same room!
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. Spacious comfortable rooms. Great location. Good buffet breakfasts.
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. The location was good for walking to the markets and marina. There were plenty of options for food in the area. Amenities inside the room were good - good toiletries, coffee/tea/water kettle in the room, balcony.
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,... The room, the vibe and the amazing staff
Hilton Cairns
Hotel in Cairns
Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade. The executive suite was fantastic, the service was excellent and the view was beautiful.
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. It was so clean , spacious didn’t feel like I was cramped into a small room and so affordable worth the money
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.
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 had to do some rearrangements and hotel was very flexible with that. Staff were great! Pool was big enough. Breakfast was good. There was fan and a/c in rooms. Everything were just fine.
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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. Location is excellent for this well priced hotel.
Hilton Cairns
Hotel in Cairns
Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade. The executive suite was fantastic, the service was excellent and the view was beautiful.
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
Pacific Hotel Cairns
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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
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. Fantastic value for money. Facilities were neat, very clean. Great pool and bar.
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. We were a band of musicians that had to leave early in the morning so the Administration staff...
Budget hotels in Cairns
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. Very spacious, with microwave in kitchen. Great spot downtown. Quiet.
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. I would like to compliment the young lady ( manger I assume) who checked me in and assisted with my...
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.
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. It was an easy walk to the ocean front and a 12 min taxi ride to the airport.
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 stayed in a one bedroom suite which was more than roomy, it was very roomy with two balconies and...
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. Loved the ocean views.. Position. Daily room service.. Parking when available... Great spot
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...
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 staff were so good as we had to change bookings to fit tour operators who had to adjust to Covid...
Hotels located in the center of Cairns
Crystalbrook Flynn
Hotel in Cairns
Crystalbrook Flynn features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center and bar in Cairns. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and free WiFi. Brand new amenities. Amazing pool with quiet places to read.
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. The friendliness of the team was uplifting and room cleanliness and facilities fantastic, just 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. They knew I would leave early and miss the complimentary breakfast so they made one I could take...
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. We were more than happy with the room given to us.
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. all of the above was just what we expected thankyou so much for having us and we will use lake...
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. I had a decent night's rest in a cold air conditioned room, close to the shopping centre and...
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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These hotels in Cairns are highly rated by couples: Crystalbrook Riley, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, and Crystalbrook Flynn.
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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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The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Cairns this weekend is $70 or, for a 4-star hotel, $128. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Cairns for this weekend cost around $148 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, Cairns Holiday Letting - Business or Leisure, and Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside, an IHG Hotel.
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On average, 3-star hotels in Cairns cost $74 per night, and 4-star hotels in Cairns are $115 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Cairns can be found for $219 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
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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 $116 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Cairns will cost around $189, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
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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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For hotels in Cairns that serve highly-rated breakfasts, try Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside, an IHG Hotel, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, and Crystalbrook Riley.
What Guests Said About Cairns:
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I would like to stay longer it is a nice beautiful town with...
I would like to stay longer it is a nice beautiful town with good infrastructure nice promenade ocean view - shopping mall, night market for everyone and for kids nice play grounds. Can't wait to be there - next time.
Detlef Australia -
January OMG , Too hot/muggy 🤣
January OMG , Too hot/muggy 🤣 Stinger season 😪 The Lagoon and Esplanade are nice Paranella Park is fantastic and the wee air con cabins are great value to stay the night and see the light show Local water falls are great Most food places in town are a bit overpriced, we found Hello Harry's was great 👍🙏
waz Australia -
Hot at this time of the year so air conditioning a must!
Hot at this time of the year so air conditioning a must! Recommend staying close to the Esplanade. The highlight was the Cairns Aquarium at night tour and fishing on reef. The Botanic Gardens conservatory was pretty cool with all the different orchids. Kuranda butterfly sanctuary is great for the kids. Cascade Waterfalls was beautiful especially after the rains but very busy! Coffee - Crave and La Pizza. My favorite breakfast was at Crave - Portabella Muffin
Lens Van Rijn -
We were visiting to see family so not our first trip there...
We were visiting to see family so not our first trip there & only 3 days. Newcomers should expect a SMALL city - it is not a large place and many of the main attractions are not in Cairns itself - they are in the area therefore you need to plan to travel around if you want to maximise your trip to FNQ! In Cairns you have the lagoon on the Esplanade which itself is a sandy beach area overlooking the ocean - this is great for all ages, communal BBQs/picnic areas, facilities, cafes and the walk along the Esplanade great too. DO NOT go on the beach/swim in the ocean. Botanic Gardens are nice & there's lots of new developments happening. We love the train to Kuranda and Skyrail back over the rainforest - worth it! Goomburra Park is a nice picnic day with safe river water to swing and swim in. Other cool stuff are at the Daintree Rainforest, trips to the Islands, amazing Waterfalls (Crystal Cascades & Barron Falls) but you're best to hire a car and explore! Do your research so you're not driving aimlessly! The locals have places to be. Small tour groups are GREAT and have done these in the past to maximise your time and reducing self-drives. Pack in all the crocodiles, big trees, ferries, local ice-creams and waterholes for swimming you want! Extremes like skydiving and white water rafting are good 1-2 hour drives away in nearby Tully/Mission Beach and also another good drive - but fantastically worth it, is Paronella Park at Mena Creek. Amazing place! Nearby also, Josephine Falls and Babinda Boulders. Port Douglas is the other way (North) from Cairns and a lovely little place too. Be prepared to be hot, it is humid often and rains a lot! Even if you're not a swimmer, pack your things, because a dip in a waterhole is a must after sweating through the forest! Baggy is better plus ridiculous hats!
Lauren United Kingdom -
GREAT weather!
GREAT weather! Wasn't too hot in November. Lots of food options on esplanade. Esplanade lagoon was fantastic and free! Very surprised by the beach on the esplanade-not for swimming or walking along. Kuranda, Skyrail and scenic rail experience were a highlight but I'd definitely avoid the crowds Great base to go to Pt Douglas and Daintree as well as waterfalls south of Cairns. Favourite waterfalls- Josephine ( bit of a drive from Cairns) and Crystal Cascade (half an hour northish of Cairns)
Lia Australia -
We had a great 5 day break in cairns.
We had a great 5 day break in cairns. First time staying in this city and we will definitely return. Dinner at the Prawn Star is a must. Great Asian restaurants everywhere. We had Thai one night, Vietnamese the next and then amazing Japanese at Wawawa on our last night. Lots of funky cafes serving great food and coffee for breakfast and lunch. The area around the boardwalk is always buzzing from morning walkers to night time party people! Had an amazing massage with The Massage Guy. I would thoroughly recommend him. We also managed to visit the cairns botanical gardens and they were beautiful. If only we had better weather but we will definitely be heading back.
sophie Australia
Explore guest reviews of hotels in Cairns
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From $83 per night
It's truly a piece of great experience amidst the CBD of Cairns. All the major points of the city are within walking limits. We didn't have to catch a bus on a single instance! Even the airport is 10 minutes drive from the hotel and even has a shuttle pick up and drop service from its gate. It was just not a hotel but more like a service apartment which really helped us to enjoy a comfortable stay within reasonable budget.
Sumitava Australia -
Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns
From $146 per nightThe property is new, stylish, in a great location and walking distance to anything you may need or want in town. The small amount of staff working were all fantastic!Unfortunately due to impact of Covid in the tourism industry, the restaurant and cafe at the hotel were closed. However I did hear great reviews of the restaurant from Cairns locals. I look forward to returning and would definitely stay at Bailey again.
Mary Australia -
Piermonde Apartments Cairns
Cairns
From $235 per nightGreat view and excellent city location, close to shops snd restaurants snd a short walk to the esplanade lagoon. Very quiet despite being in a prime city location. The apartment was large with very modern appliances. TV’s in every room we’re a nice touch for the kids, and a massive screen in the family room. The couch was huge and extremely comfortable.
Kat Australia -
Cascade Gardens
Cairns
From $168 per nightMy studio apartment was bright, spacious, well appointed and very clean. I found it very comfortable. Kitchen well stocked and I really liked the sandwich toaster for a quick meal. Location is very convenient, a short walk from restaurants and esplanade yet nice and quiet at night. There's also a beautiful friendly hotel cat :)
Anonymous Australia -
From $142 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 -
BreakFree Royal Harbour
Cairns
From $125 per nightThe location of the hotel is excellent. Walk out of the lifts and 1 minute later you're on the Esplanade which has a large variety of cafes, restaurants and bars. On the seaside edge of Cairns city with views across the Lagoon (man made swimming pool) and out to the ocean.
Craig Australia -
From $92 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 -
From $148 per night
Good sized apartments which were well equipped for a family of four. Plenty of pillows and blankets! Close to grocery stores and a short drive to The Esplanade and other Cairns attractions. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. We would stay here again.
Nicole Australia -
From $178 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 -
Oasis Inn Apartments
Cairns
From $71 per nightProperty is located where close to the beach and it was neat and tidy. Easy to move around city and the staff was very friendly. In terms of price it's value for money, but hotel is little old.
Paruthi Australia -
From $196 per night
We loved this apartment. Spacious 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms. Perfect for 5-6 adults. Close to everything in Cairns, short 10 minute stroll to the esplanade. Really pretty pool and pool area.
Roberts Australia -
From $78 per night
The location of this hotel is excellent. It is located on the Esplanade of Cairns with parking onsite or on the road at the rear of the hotel. The staff were very friendly.
Anne Australia -
From $124 per night
- Walking distance to supermarket/ city center - very good restaurants just downstairs - spacious apartment with comfortable bed - hotel staff is very friendly
LING HSUAN Taiwan -
Comfort Inn Cairns City
Cairns
From $60 per nightEverything was very pleasant and agreeable about our stay at Comfort Inn Cairns City. The central location is close to restaurants and bars, which is good.
Evan Australia -
From $228 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 -
From $82 per night
I was visiting customers at the Cairns hospital so the location was perfect. Also an easy walk into Cairns city.
Jason Australia -
From $199 per night
The hotel located in a unbeatable place, right in the city center and close to the sea.
Andong China -
Getaway On Grafton
Cairns
From $159 per nightClose to Cairns city and the Esplanade. Apartment was spacious and great size TV!
christa Australia -
Cairns City Motel
Cairns
From $51 per nightClose to the Esplanade and central Cairns
Anonymous Australia -
From $99 per night
Everything about the stay was awesome. The room was super comfy and clean.Lots of amenities. Everything you need is inside the compound which is amazing.Food from the cafe was delicious.Quiet neibourhood with lots of families around . I would definitely recommend staying here!
Aleesha
