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Cairns – 101 hotels and places to stay
Crystalbrook Riley
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,...
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Overlooking the Coral Sea, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers rooms with a private balcony and city, mountain or ocean views.
Hotel Tropiq
Located 2 minutes' drive from the Cairns Esplanade, the refurbished Hotel Tropiq features accommodations with free WiFi and a balcony, with most offering garden and pool views.
Hilton Cairns
Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade.
Cairns Plaza Hotel
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.
Hides Hotel
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.
Park Regis City Quays
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.
Pullman Cairns International
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.
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
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...
Mantra Trilogy
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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Cairns's best hotels with breakfast
Pullman Cairns International
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast optionsScored 8.28.2Rated very goodVery Good · 1,306 reviewsPullman 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.
Spacious, beautifully appointed and convenient location.
Hilton Cairns
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast optionsScored 8.48.4Rated very goodVery Good · 1,999 reviewsExperience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade.
The breakfast was absolutely amazing and perfect ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sunshine Tower Hotel
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast optionsScored 8.08.0Rated very goodVery Good · 1,977 reviewsCairns Sunshine Tower Hotel is ideally located just 3 blocks from the city center and 10 minutes' drive from the Cairns International Airport.
The Cleanliness and friendly Reception and Cafe staff
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast optionsScored 8.28.2Rated very goodVery Good · 1,847 reviewsThe 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 pool / sand / restaurant / gardens all amazing
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast optionsScored 8.88.8Rated excellentExcellent · 1,548 reviewsFeaturing elegant rooms with a spa bath and a balcony overlooking Cairns or Trinity Inlet, Pullman Reef Hotel is only 820 feet from Cairns Esplanade. It features a casino and 4 bars with live music.
Beatiful rooms spacious comfortable Great location
The Benson Hotel
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast optionsScored 8.38.3Rated very goodVery Good · 607 reviewsOfficially opening our doors on July 1, 2021, The Benson Hotel has taken over a previous hotel.
Location was great & the room had everything we needed.
Acacia Court Hotel
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast optionsScored 5.85.8Rated okayAbove average · 2,128 reviewsAcacia 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.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast optionsScored 7.97.9Rated goodGood · 2,132 reviewsCentered around a unique rainforest atrium, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns has undergone refurbishment and now features newly renovated rooms.
Clean room very friendly reception and restaraunt staff
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Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotelScored 8.18.1Rated very goodVery Good · 1,221 reviewsLocated on The Esplanade, Cairns Harborside Hotel offers rooms with stunning views of Trinity Bay or the surrounding mountains. Each room features a balcony.
Location and quietness plus the comfort of the bed
Hotel Tropiq
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotelScored 7.07.0Rated goodGood · 2,281 reviewsLocated 2 minutes' drive from the Cairns Esplanade, the refurbished Hotel Tropiq features accommodations with free WiFi and a balcony, with most offering garden and pool views.
We enjoyed the week were were there very tranquil place to stay
Hides Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotelScored 6.86.8Rated pleasantPleasant · 1,602 reviewsLocated 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.
Best location in Cairns for easy access by walking
Bungalow Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotelScored 6.86.8Rated pleasantPleasant · 269 reviewsLocated in Cairns, 1.1 miles from Cairns Station, Bungalow Hotel provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
I just loved it and if only the rooms were renovated.
Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotelScored 7.97.9Rated goodGood · 340 reviewsFeaturing 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.
The 3 bedroom apartment is a great size and it’s very clean
Scored 6.76.7Rated pleasantPleasant · 706 reviewsWith 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...
Close proximity to Esplanade, restaurants and cafes.
Escape On Lake
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotelScored 8.38.3Rated very goodVery Good · 275 reviewsEscape On Lake is located in Cairns, within 2.6 miles of Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens and 8.1 miles of Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.
All Facilities, Lactation, Could walk the hole town.
Lake Central Cairns
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotelScored 6.86.8Rated pleasantPleasant · 605 reviewsLocated within a 6-minute walk of The Cairns Civic Theater and 2.6 miles of Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens, Lake Central Cairns has rooms in Cairns.
The terrace was so nice with lot of palms and trees.
Hotels located in the center of Cairns
Club Wyndham Cairns
Hotel in CairnsCentral locationScored 10.010.0Rated exceptionalExceptional · 1 reviewLocated 4.3 miles from Cairns Convention Center, Club Wyndham Cairns offers 4-star accommodations in Cairns and has an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace.
City Quays Accommodation
Hotel in CairnsCentral locationScored 8.78.7Rated excellentExcellent · 198 reviewsLocated in Cairns, within a 4-minute walk of Cairns Convention Center and 0.7 miles of Cairns Station, City Quays Accommodation has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well...
The location was perfect, really enjoyed my stay ☺️
Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCentral locationScored 8.68.6Rated excellentExcellent · 410 reviewsOffering 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.
Really great beds. Clean facility. Nice accomodations
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCentral locationScored 8.58.5Rated very goodVery Good · 1,711 reviewsLocated 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.
Amazing customer service!!!!! Clean and spacious room.
Park Regis City Quays
Hotel in CairnsCentral locationScored 8.28.2Rated very goodVery Good · 1,606 reviewsPark 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.
Perfect location close to restaurants and esplanade
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Hotel in CairnsCentral locationScored 7.97.9Rated goodGood · 2,439 reviewsLocated 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,...
Location was what we needed with my 88 year old mother
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCentral locationScored 7.97.9Rated goodGood · 955 reviewsJust 10 minutes' walk from the Cairns Esplanade and 25 minutes' walk from Cairns Lagoon, this 4-star hotel provides luxurious accommodations with cable TV.
Clean & comfortable, friendly staff & great breakfast
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Hotel in CairnsCentral locationScored 7.67.6Rated goodGood · 1,755 reviewsOverlooking the Coral Sea, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers rooms with a private balcony and city, mountain or ocean views.
Breakfast was good and someone always at reception.
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.
What Guests Said About Cairns:
- Scored 1010
It is fabulous, there is so much to see and so or just relax...
It is fabulous, there is so much to see and so or just relax by the lagoon. Check out the buses to Palm Cove .50cents each way. It was the best day trip for so little cost. Take your bathers and great foodDeniseAustralia - Scored 1010
Cairns is the most amazing place if you love nature.
Cairns is the most amazing place if you love nature. The Great Barrier Reef is at your finger tips. With boat trips, snorkelling or scuba diving. Flights over the reef are amazing and beautiful beaches to the north of Cairns. Travel up into the rain forest to see an array of different birds and wonderful water falls. Relax in the lifeguarded lagoon near the harbour. Fantastic restaurants with fresh fish dishes and great steaks.
CliffordUnited Kingdom - Scored 1010
Real backpacker town with lots of culture as well as history...
Real backpacker town with lots of culture as well as history. The people there were very nice and were always up for a yarn. The local attractions were splendid and the surround mountains made for an incredible backdrop.HenryAustralia - Scored 1010
Cairns is a beautiful city with friendly locals.
Cairns is a beautiful city with friendly locals. My wife and I left very comfortable during our stay. The city has a vibrant lifestyle with gorgeous beaches close by and some beautiful food outlets within a short walking distance. Dundee on the Waterfront is highly recommended. We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay in Cairns.
AlvanAustralia - Scored 1010
Great base for coral reef and trips up north with a car.
Great base for coral reef and trips up north with a car. Cairns is a nice compact size with lots of quality eating options and esplanade feature with a safe easy going feel, but limited other entertainment things to do. Shopping centre but quite basic shops. People were friendly, easy car parking but limited transport facilities other than taxes.
RobUnited Kingdom - Scored 8.08.0
Cairns has beautiful tours and places to visit but quite...
Cairns has beautiful tours and places to visit but quite expensive, I only booked things a day in advance so all the good deals were taken. I caught the Fitzroy flyer to fitzroy island. Which I think is best if you really want to explore Fitzroy in a day, this has the longest onsite time. GBR tours I did Dreamtime Snorkel, hard to hear some of the information over the sound of the boat and other chatter. Food was delicious and the sites were amazing, though luck of the draw if you’ll see anything truly spectacular on the snorkel safari. Rusty’s supermarket is well worth going for their tropical fruits, they’re open fri-Sunday mornings, fresh and exotic fruits, mmmmm…. Arts centres were free, I went to two in town and one at Tank 4 very interesting pieces. There’s still a lot more that I want to do. But I’m leaving that for next time. FYI no croc encounters (thank god) but I did spot, 2 reef sharks, tree snake, a lot of lizards, a goana, stingrays and large spiders on the island and around cairns. Keep it spicy!AAnonymous
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- Scored 8.78.7Rated excellentExcellent · 470 reviewsVery clean, spacious accommodation with excellent kitchen facilities, comfortable beds and large balcony. Great location and we were all able to walk to many attractions including CBD area and Aquarium. Also very close to a large shopping centre and Cairns rail. Able to access Cairns rail for a day trip to Kuranda utilising the Kuranda train and Skyrail. Stayed after a few nights in Port Douglas and didn’t need to use our hire car until we returned to the airport. Highly recommend Cairns City Apartments. Great place to relax, thank you.AnnetteAustralia
- Scored 7.87.8Rated goodGood · 344 reviewsThe location was a 10 minute walk from the Esplanade, 15 minutes from Cairns Central Shopping Centre. A retro 50's property, basic , clean, with a pool. The kitchen in my apartment had a big fridge, microwave, a full gas oven, pots and pans, all crockery and cutlery etc. air con, comfortable beds and pillows, it was super clean and was serviced weekly. I stayed 3 weeks. Cheap and cheerful with the most welcoming managers, Connie and Carmelo who went out of their way to make my stay a memorable one.AshleyAustralia
- From $161.71 per nightScored 7.97.9Rated goodGood · 2,132 reviewsA tropical style, well positioned and well maintained neat hotel located in prime position in Cairns within 5 min walking distance to the Esplanade, bustling restaurants and bars. Magnificent sea views from our room. Couldn’t have been happier with our upgrade to a top floor sea facing ocean front room! Loved the layout! And the walk in shower. Thank you to the staff who were always smiling, helpful and willing to give you free cookies every time my husband visited the reception desk.
Dr TamaraSouth Africa - From $144.55 per nightScored 7.97.9Rated goodGood · 2,439 reviewsOur experience at Pacific Hotel was truly delightful. I specifically selected this hotel based on its excellent value and prime location, and it certainly lived up to our expectations. The proximity to Cairns allowed us to easily explore the vibrant surroundings and fully indulge in everything the city had to offer.ColleenAustralia
- From $111.55 per nightScored 5.85.8Rated okayAbove average · 2,128 reviewsSpacious room with balcony, sea view and hot buffet breakfast that's on the esplanade, has free parking and is a pleasant walk from all you need in Cairns. It's great. Only down side is that it's an old, large hotel that you could say needs modernisation but that was reflected in the price. We would use it again.KevinUnited Kingdom
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