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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.

W
Wendy
From
Australia
Everything, why I have stayed there on a few occasions & will continue to stay there. Have stayed there on my own & with my family, have never been disappointed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,211 reviews
Price from
$119.44
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.

N
Narelle
From
Australia
great location. the staff were fantastic sorting out a date discrepancy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,113 reviews
Price from
$276.68
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.

L
Laura
From
United Kingdom
Great location, good bed. The rooftop bar and balcony spaces were lovely! Staff very helpful, especially Sam at check in/out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,189 reviews
Price from
$155.41
1 night, 2 adults

Palm Royale Cairns

Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns is set amongst 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.

s
suzanne
From
New Zealand
Pool was great Breif pleasant stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,932 reviews
Price from
$61.16
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.

P
Pushkar
From
Qatar
Pool vibes and front desk staffs kind gesture especially on day of checkout in afternoon as we returned from reef.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 7,830 reviews
Price from
$92.04
1 night, 2 adults

Mantra Esplanade

Hotel in Cairns

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,191 reviews
Price from
$142.40
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.

A
Anonymous
From
Australia
The location and service rendered
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,491 reviews
Price from
$113.53
1 night, 2 adults

Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments

Cairns

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

A
Anonymous
From
Australia
Staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,066 reviews
Price from
$113.79
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.

K
Kai Tak
From
Hong Kong
Location is good but a bit far from cruise check in terminal. The nearby Muddy cafe served great food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,684 reviews
Price from
$181.42
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.

M
Miho
From
Japan
-I arrived before the check-in time but the staff was very nice and accommodating and managed to get me checked in early. -the location is perfect. 10 mins walking to the beach or to the mall so very accessible
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,173 reviews
Price from
$129.40
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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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,693 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 783 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,894 reviews

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

  • Alivio Hotel Cairns

    Cairns
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,788 reviews

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

  • YHA Cairns Central

    Cairns
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,478 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,410 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, 385 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, 1,964 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.

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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, 1,031 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.

  • Bohemia Resort Cairns

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 930 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 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 320 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 8.3
    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, 2,154 reviews

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

  • Getaway On Grafton

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 720 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.

  • BreakFree Royal Harbour

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 823 reviews

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

  • Global Backpackers Cairns

    Cairns
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,926 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.

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  • Mercure Cairns

    Cairns
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 759 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, 555 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.

  • Cascade Gardens

    Cairns
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,732 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, 881 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.

  • Mantra Trilogy

    Cairns
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,647 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,950 reviews

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  • Inn Cairns

    Cairns
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 584 reviews

    Located in the center of Cairns, Inn Cairns offers spacious, self-contained apartments with a private balcony.

  • 201 Lake Street

    Cairns
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews

    Ideally located in the central business district of Cairns, Queensland, this dream destination is located just off the Esplanade, only a short stroll from the main Cairns shopping precinct.

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  • Avg. price/night: $205.64
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,732 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: $167.37
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,964 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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