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The best 4-star hotels in Cairns

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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.

E
Evgenii
From
Russia
Location is perfect, especially if you are in Cairns for diving. Walking distance to a Marine Terminal and restaurants. They have a free coffee, tea a water. They have a free laundry room. Room is pretty big too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,184 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
$119.53
1 night, 2 adults

Cairns Private Apartments

Cairns

These 4.5-star apartments offer absolute waterfront, luxury apartments just a 1-minute stroll away from Cairns Waterfront Marina.

C
Christine
From
United Kingdom
Excellent location. Fabulous views of the harbour. Very comfortable. We arrived around midnight but access was easy as we had excellent communication from the property management who were also extremely helpful with your booking.I would not hesitate to recommend this accommodation.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,110 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
$276.87
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 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,166 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$162.02
1 night, 2 adults

Palm Royale Cairns

Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns is set among 2.5 acres of beautiful tropical gardens and offers rooms with a private balcony and pool or garden views. It features a main lagoon-style pool and a lap pool.

R
Robyn
From
United Kingdom
Loved our stay here!! The staff and facilities were amazing! It was easier that we had our own car for getting around. Everything about the place itself was perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,885 reviews
Location 7.5
Price from
$61.20
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, 7,755 reviews
Location 8.2
Price from
$95.82
1 night, 2 adults

Mantra Esplanade

Hotel in Cairns

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

v
vartou
From
Israel
I loved the property, the staff were very professional specially Roxy went the extra mile to find me a better room with good WiFi reception, she was awesome. The rooms were all spacious with big balconies. The location was superb across from the lagoon and all the best restaurants. I was sad to leave🤩
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,193 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$142.50
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.

M
Maria Cecilia
From
Colombia
Location, gentle staff, clean. Great place to stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,485 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
$134.11
1 night, 2 adults

Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments

Cairns

Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments is within easy walking distance to Cairns Esplanade waterfront .

L
Lee
From
United Kingdom
Friendly staff, big comfy room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,097 reviews
Location 8.3
Price from
$113.87
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.

P
Patrick
From
United Kingdom
Spacious,clean, beautiful view of the ocean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,703 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
$181.55
1 night, 2 adults

The Benson Hotel

Hotel in Cairns

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

Z
Zhiwu
From
Australia
Friendly staff, clean room and facilities, swimming pool, long hours of buffet breakfast available. Walkable distance to the marina terminals, just don't put yourself on a tight schedule.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,192 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
$136
1 night, 2 adults
All 4-star hotels in Cairns

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Offering plenty of 5-star-worthy features, these luxurious properties provide lots of optional extras like on-site restaurants and valet parking. Many are set in central locations near major landmarks and shopping areas, and you can expect top-notch service from the hotel staff.

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  • Comfort Inn Cairns City

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,009 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.

  • YHA Cairns Central

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,475 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.

  • Cairns City Palms

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,009 reviews

    Cairns City Palms self-contained suites and apartments are located 20 minutes' walk from the center of Cairns, and a 10-minute drive from Cairns Airport.5-minute walk away you will find supermarkets,...

  • Aspect Central

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 968 reviews

    Ideally located just 2625 feet north of the Cairns city center, Aspect Central offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, bar and outdoor swimming pool.

  • Bohemia Resort Cairns

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 916 reviews

    Bohemia Resort Cairns provides accommodations close to the Cairns city center. There is a large outdoor undercover area overlooking the lagoon-style pools and landscaped gardens.

  • Villa Vaucluse Apartments

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews

    Villa Vaucluse Apartments is a recently renovated condo hotel in Cairns where guests can make the most of its outdoor swimming pool and garden.

  • City Terraces Cairns

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 448 reviews

    City Terraces Cairns is conveniently located in the center of Cairns, just 10-minutes' walk from the famous Esplanade where you will find restaurants, shopping and the Cairns' nightlife.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,092 reviews

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

Great access to the city center. Check these 4-star hotels in Cairns and nearby

  • Mercure Cairns

    Cairns
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 778 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 544 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, 794 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.

  • Cascade Gardens

    Cairns
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,749 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 862 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,917 reviews

    Centered around a unique rainforest atrium, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns is centrally located, close to all of Cairns' popular attractions.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,778 reviews

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

  • Mantra Trilogy

    Cairns
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,642 reviews

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

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,411 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews

    Located opposite Cairns Convention Center, each Piermonde Apartment features a balcony offering river views.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,994 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 848 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.

  • Getaway On Grafton

    Cairns
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 729 reviews

    A popular location, just one block from the City, Getaway on Grafton is close to the Esplanade and within minutes walking distance of the city attractions.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 822 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,917 reviews

    Located in Cairns and with Cairns Station reachable within a 12-minute walk, Global Backpackers Cairns has a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

    Just a 13-minute walk from Cairns Convention Center and 0.6 miles from Cairns Station, Cairns Esplanade Apartment features accommodations in Cairns, with a garden and barbecue facilities.

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  • Avg. price/night: $224.49
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,749 reviews
    The location was close to the city centre and esplanade. Although the apartment block was aged, our apartment had been recently updated with new furniture and a renovated kitchen and bathroom. The bed was very comfortable.
    Guest review by
    Merryne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $148.16
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,994 reviews
    Location was very good, not far from the city centre, but far enough to feel the relaxation of a holiday stay. Room size is very good, big and modern television, beds very comfortable.
    Guest review by
    Marina
    Family with young children

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