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The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Cairns

The Abbott Boutique Hotel has accommodations in Cairns near Reef and Rainforest Research Centre and Martin College. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge.

R
Richard
From
Australia
Location/ Very Clean and Comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,083 reviews
Price from
$124.33
1 night, 2 adults

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.

N
Nancy
From
Canada
Location and view from the decks, good movie channels, the bed and coffee
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,029 reviews
Price from
$165.37
1 night, 2 adults

Crystalbrook Flynn

Hotel in Cairns

Located in Cairns, a 13-minute walk from Cairns Station, Crystalbrook Flynn provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a restaurant.

F
Francis Chibelle
From
Papua New Guinea
The location is very ideal and very convinient for me, food was excellent and staff were very friendly as usual when everytime I stay there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,717 reviews
Price from
$128.85
1 night, 2 adults

Crystalbrook Bailey

Hotel in Cairns

Crystalbrook Bailey features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center and bar in Cairns. Each accommodations at the 5-star hotel has city views and free WiFi.

M
Michael
From
United States
This hotel was absolutely amazing. It was incredibly comfortable and the amenities were so nice. The location was great and I would highly recommend staying here for any stay, short or longer. I would definitely stay there again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,391 reviews
Price from
$122.87
1 night, 2 adults

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,...

M
Michelle
From
Canada
the pool, the location, the bed, the entire place was amazing !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,670 reviews
Price from
$140.47
1 night, 2 adults

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Hotel in Cairns

The 5-star Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns offers luxury accommodations with stunning views of the Cairns Marlin Marina. It features an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi internet access.

M
Madelaine
From
United States
The hotel location was perfect- convenient for both Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda village tour pickups. it was also very convenient for a stroll on the Esplanade and its plethora of restaurants and nighttime entertainment. we also ate at The Backyard Restaurant- the dinners were delicious and the staff were outstanding, accommodating several special requests. The rooms were spacious with very comfortable beds, nice bathrooms with ample amenities. They could benefit from food options at the coffee bar if one wants a quick or light breakfast, and the coffee bar should stay open later. The pool was clean annd spacious though the deck might be very tight during high season. Umbrellas and towels for excursions at the front desk were a nice touch.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,794 reviews
Price from
$146.11
1 night, 2 adults

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Hotel in Cairns

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.

A
Alicia
From
United States
Great pools, food, and rooms were quiet and clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 7,520 reviews
Price from
$87.70
1 night, 2 adults

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.

D
Doug
From
New Zealand
Staff were very helpful, nice breakfast selection, central to our needs, relaxing and comfortable stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,211 reviews
Price from
$114.80
1 night, 2 adults

Mantra Esplanade

Hotel in Cairns

Fun and flexible accommodations is waiting for you at Mantra Esplanade Cairns!

J
Jacky
From
Canada
Very clean and we appreciated the amenities in the king suite:separate bedroom and kitchenette ( fridge, hot plate, kettle for tea and coffee)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,150 reviews
Price from
$154.08
1 night, 2 adults

Pullman Cairns International

Hotel in Cairns

Pullman Cairns International is located in the center of Cairns. All rooms have large balconies overlooking the harbor or mountains. Executive rooms offer a separate living and dining area.

M
Michael
From
Canada
Great location. Nice view. Very comfortable beds.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,062 reviews
Price from
$152.75
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 588 reviews

Mumma's Hostel Cairns has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cairns.

From $82.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 556 reviews

Kick back and enjoy a refreshing drink at our outdoor bar, serving up budget-friendly sips including locally brewed Coral Sea beer – perfect for those chilled pre-drinks to easily meet other travelers...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,224 reviews

Offering free WiFi for all guests and an outdoor swimming pool, Cairns City Motel is located in just 5 minutes' walk from The Esplanade and Cairns Lagoon.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 817 reviews

Located in Cairns, a 15-minute walk from Cairns Station, Heritage Cairns Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities.

From $148.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,107 reviews

Refurbished in May, 2018, Mad Monkey Village featuresa TV, a kitchen, bathrooms with air-conditioners in every room. There is also an outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi provided.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 873 reviews

Just one block from Cairns Esplanade and a short walk from the Cairns City Center, Comfort Inn Cains City offers 4-star refurbished rooms with a tropical contemporary design.

From $106.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

Located in Cairns, a 3-minute walk from Cairns Station, The Grand Hotel Cairns provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From $71.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,360 reviews

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.

Hotels located in the center of Cairns

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

Villa on Grafton is a recently renovated apartment in Cairns, near Cairns Station. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $189.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 834 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.

From $158.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,209 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.

From $164.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,727 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.

From $150.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 526 reviews

Cairns Central Apartments is a 4.5 star apartment hotel in the heart of Cairns CBD, opposite Cairns Central Shopping Center. All units have ocean or hinterland views.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 780 reviews

Located in Cairns, a 14-minute walk from Cairns Station, Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre has accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From $138.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Just a 13-minute walk from Cairns Regional Gallery and 400 yards from Cairns Electorate Office, Cairns Central Atrium Apartments & Studio features accommodations in Cairns, with a terrace.

From $121.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,949 reviews

Conveniently located in central Cairns, Southern Cross Atrium Apartments offer access to 3 tropically landscaped pools and a fitness center with a sauna.

From $189.68 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Cairns and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,877 reviews

Located in Cairns, a 16-minute walk from Cairns Station, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

From $205.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,732 reviews

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

From $129.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,421 reviews

YHA Cairns Central is located just 15 minutes' walk from The Esplanade and Trinity Wharf. It features an outdoor swimming pool, 2 spas, and a free Wi-Fi hotspot.

From $91.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,331 reviews

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

From $265 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,465 reviews

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

From $174.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,794 reviews

The 5-star Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns offers luxury accommodations with stunning views of the Cairns Marlin Marina. It features an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi internet access.

From $219.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,062 reviews

Pullman Cairns International is located in the center of Cairns. All rooms have large balconies overlooking the harbor or mountains. Executive rooms offer a separate living and dining area.

From $210.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,420 reviews

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

From $232.45 per night

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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What Guests Said About Cairns:

10

Cairns is David Attenborough's Favourite destination in the...

Cairns is David Attenborough's Favourite destination in the whole world - The mountains meet the Rainforest, which meets the sea, having The Great Barrier Reef, which is 1 of the "7 WONDERS", within the world. Cairns has so so much to offer. We had a hire car, drove up Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, Port Douglas, Tablelands. We took a Sunset Sea Yacht cruise, Raintree Crocodile Cruises, Port Douglas Lady Douglas River cruise. Cairns itself has a Night Market, a wonderful Boardwalk, a Free Swimming Pool for everyone, a fantastic boat harbour with loads of great eating around the central of Cairns. Cairns CASINO is also great for eating & a nice Casino. The locals are helpful and very friendly. Cairns has quality accommodation which is reasonably priced. We always love our time away in Cairns. Cairns weather was perfect, not a day of rain. Our Great Barrier Reef snorkling was also wonderful.
Guest review by
Peter
Australia
8.0

Cairns is a beautiful coastal town/city.

Cairns is a beautiful coastal town/city. Lots to see and do for all sorts of people travelling in a group, family or solo. Be mindful that their are a lot of homeless people around and it does get loud especially at night
Guest review by
Jimmy
Australia
10

Cairns itself has so much to offer!

Cairns itself has so much to offer! Stay at the Harbourside hotel for exceptional service, Bel, Rita and the blonde gentleman on at night were outstanding. Breakfast , cleanliness and comfort + views from balcony in room sensational. This pkace is 5 star in every sense on a 3 star budget price. Train and cable ride a must, ensure you pre book. Fishing charter with Cairns reef fishing Oz , a must do! Katch up restaurant a hidden gem with bloody good food and cocktails . Best op shop was the animal welfare and Maggies. Casino great vibe Pubs- The Cock and Bull, Pier Hotel and Crown for steak. Italian restaurant food and service is Villa Romana.
Guest review by
Nic
Australia
8.0

Cairns is only a couple of hours from the country town I...

Cairns is only a couple of hours from the country town I live in and is a great day or couple of days out. It has so many facilities for tourists and is a laid back type of place for people to enjoy a great holiday.
Guest review by
Deborah
Australia
8.0

I loved the night activity and the Lagoon is amazing, very...

I loved the night activity and the Lagoon is amazing, very relaxing! Plenty of good food affordable food options, and casual tropical feel and lots of sun!!! I actually usually stay at Palm Cove which is quiter and I find it so easy to travel using the bus services, which are 50 cents per ride in Qld or $1.00 for the whole day, so easy to get around! One point I would say is Cairns City needs to get their street signage sorted out, as I spoke with many and we all felt either their was no sign at an intersection, or it was hidden and not obvious! Yes we can use our phones when they behave, but it is still vital to have basic signage! Overall I love going to far North Queensland as it is beautiful scenery and incredible plants and flowers thrive everywhere and very friendly!!! Leith, Melbourne
Guest review by
Ewert
8.0

Far Northern QLD is one of the most beautiful and eye...

Far Northern QLD is one of the most beautiful and eye opening parts of Australia. Cairns is a great hub for this region, which is sparse for cities, but the appeal of Cairns is not what is in the city, but what is surrounding the city. All the best attractions (waterfalls, the great barrier reef, the daintree rainforest, hikes, etc.) are all at least 20mins in any given direction, but there is very little public transport for these attractions in Cairns. This is I suppose how the tour companies make their money, but it means that a trip to Cairns without a car is impossible to explore self-guided, and becomes very expensive very quickly, because you need to book a tour for any given attraction. If possible, I’d 100% recommend coming to Cairns with a car. It’s a big drive no matter which state you’re coming from, but the journey up the coast is beautiful, and you will have so much more freedom on your trip with one. Cairns City itself is not good for much other than the lagoon, and the shopping. For a relaxing holiday, consider staying in the Northern Beaches, or Port Douglas.
Guest review by
Holly
Australia

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From $163.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,421 reviews
The best property in Cairns if you’re looking for the best location. It is centrally located and walking distance from all the major attractions like esplanade, casino, the dock and has all the restaurants nearby. Best part was the trees outside the hotel where hundreds of beautiful birds chirp all the time and is a melody to the ears. must stay at this hotel if you’re visiting Cairns.
Guest review by
Vaibhav
India
From $381.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,074 reviews
This apartments have amazing views to the Wraf and the magnificent green hills from our balcony. Very close to the Esplanade , great restaurants just under the building. Some of them are the Cairns signature of the best food and dining.
Guest review by
Penka
Australia
From $172.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,029 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!
Guest review by
Genevie
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 526 reviews
The location is with in short walking distance from the Cairns Railway Station. The hotel is just across the road from the Cairns Central Shopping Centre and a few blocks walk to The Esplanade.
Guest review by
Judith
Australia
From $122.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,391 reviews
We like everything. The position of the hotel so close to Cairns Esplanade,the facilities of the hotel ,the room and so helpful staff.
Guest review by
Penka
Australia
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