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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.

D
Dana
From
Japan
The location was perfect for both ocean and city access. The manager went above and beyond and was very helpful. The property had a lot of character and they just remodeled the lounge area which had an amazing coffee machine.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,093 reviews
Price from
$139.27
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, 2,043 reviews
Price from
$160.22
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.

M
Melis
From
Switzerland
Everything was perfect. Great value money for money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,731 reviews
Price from
$153.78
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.

A
Agnes
From
France
The hotel is great! Good location, very good breakfast buffet. The staff is very professional, helpful and always attentive to everybody's needs ! The swimming pool is a plus. The rooms are very comfy and I slept so well ! Perfect soundproofing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,375 reviews
Price from
$124.83
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,...

F
FERNANDA
From
Mexico
Great facilities and pool area, the location is amazing and staff is great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,649 reviews
Price from
$170.84
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.

J
June
From
Australia
The location is fabulous. The hotel itself is filled with friendly staff, nothing is too much trouble. It is clean, well resourced and well thought out. The chamber staff spent a great deal of time in each room, which could only mean attention to detail. The rooms were spacious and the quality of bedding, towels and robes were luxurious, we really felt very spoilt. The view from our room was spectacular, very surreal and had an enormous WoW factor.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,824 reviews
Price from
$138.34
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.

T
Thor
From
United Kingdom
Great location, late checkin was fine
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 7,549 reviews
Price from
$84.97
1 night, 2 adults

Mantra Esplanade

Hotel in Cairns

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

E
Emma
From
Australia
Great room and location, bed was unreal. So so comfy. Loved the location and the staff were lovely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,158 reviews
Price from
$140.92
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
MARIANNE
From
United States
Breakfast was excellent and the bed and room accommodations extremely comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,068 reviews
Price from
$148.64
1 night, 2 adults

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.

T
Tracy
From
Australia
Friendly staff, great location, value for money, all round great place to stay😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,467 reviews
Price from
$132.62
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 592 reviews

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

From $57.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,227 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.

From $107.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 820 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 $111 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 877 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 $97.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 44 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 $68.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,361 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.

From $89.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,426 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 $63.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.9
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 1,734 reviews

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool with a cascading waterfall and a separate dove pool, City Sheridan Motel is centrally located in Cairns City Center.

From $112.54 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Cairns and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 827 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 $122.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,248 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 $196.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,719 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 $138.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 778 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 $121.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,883 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 $135.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,739 reviews

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

From $118.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,313 reviews

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

From $147.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,113 reviews

Cairns Queens Court is a privately owned and operated hotel located in central Cairns, offering affordable accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, and free off-street parking.

From $109.39 per night

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 $183.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 527 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.

From $143.75 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 $110.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,965 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 $149.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,839 reviews

Just 984 feet from the Cairns Esplanade, Cascade Gardens features an outdoor pool, a hot tub and covered barbecue facilities. Free Wi-Fi and a private balcony are standard in all apartments.

From $203.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 607 reviews

These 4-star Holiday Apartments offer spacious self-contained accommodations in the heart of Cairns CBD.

From $138.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,579 reviews

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

From $147.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 831 reviews

There is no better location than BreakFree Royal Harbor, with its sweeping views over the Cairns Esplanade and wider ocean.

From $162.15 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.

Learn more about visiting Cairns

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  • 12 points of interest

What Guests Said About Cairns:

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
Anonymous
10

Cairns has everything to offer for short or long stays.

Cairns has everything to offer for short or long stays. Your a minutes step away from public transport if you need it and a short walk to grab takeaway or dine in. The Esplanade is lovely to walk or jog on. There are so many options available.
Guest review by
KAYLENE STONE
Australia
8.0

I had an excellent time in Cains with many things to do.

I had an excellent time in Cains with many things to do. I toured the town on saturday and sunday. Rustys and night market, Lagoon, art gallery and the botanical Gardens . Fitroy Island on monday. Daintree tour on Tuesday. Karonda Rail and Sky on Wednesday. Green Island on Thursday (Loved swimming with the turtles) and White water rafting on Friday. It was an action packed week that I loved.
Guest review by
Andrew
Australia
10

We visited Cairns twice during our travels.

We visited Cairns twice during our travels. The first time we explored all the main attractions- Aquarium, Botanic Gardens, Fitzroy Island and stayed in a hotel. Our second stay was for a bit of down time having travelled up to Daintree and the Tablelands. We really wanted a bit of relaxation and self cooking so this apartment was perfect. Great food around the pier area. The seafood on the Prawn Star was superb and if you’re self catering, then Woolies has everything you need. The lagoon is perfect for families as is the Muddy Cafe and play park.
Guest review by
Helen

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From $160.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,435 reviews
Everything. We were greeted by Peter at reception so well,he clearly knows the hotel and company so well and has exceptional customer service/people skills. All the staff that we met were so friendly and smiling. The hotel has nothing for us to complain about. The breakfast was exceptional, and we will always stay at the Hilton Cairns Esplanade whenever in the area from now.
Guest review by
tina
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews
Loved the location and that the room had everything in such as microwave small oven kettle Tv ect as someone who would usually stay some where on the cairns esplanade in a larger hotel i enjoyed my stay.l the bus stop is at the end of the street couldn't believe the bus is 50 cent. Staff was friendly. From what I saw good family environment.
Guest review by
Barunah
Australia
From $162.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,043 reviews
Location was practically unmatched, amazing rooftop bar and the room was simple, but stylish and comfortable. The hotel was walking distance to pretty much anything worth seeing in Cairns City: the lagoon, Ferris Wheel, local restaurants, the esplanade, the aquarium, the art gallery, and much more.
Guest review by
Kaleb
Australia
From $125.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,315 reviews
It was a very pleasant stay in Cairns. The location of the hotel is excellent for visiting Esplanade, Aquarium and the Lagoon. The rooms are pleasant, spacious and the staff friendly. We look forward to repeating our holiday and visiting the hotel again some day.
Guest review by
Jiří
Czech Republic
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
Great location on cairns esplanade with views of the shore front. 2 bed 2 bathroom apartment in secure building with undercover off street parking. Would definitely recommend to other family's.
Guest review by
Royce
Australia