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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
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.
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,674 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Cairns
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,173 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Cairns
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,964 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Cairns
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0Good - What previous guests thought, 3,134 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Cairns
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,934 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Cairns
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,323 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Cairns
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,568 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Cairns
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,701 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Cairns
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,478 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Cairns
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 7,830 reviews
Hotels located in the center of Cairns
Mumma's Hostel Cairns
Hotel in CairnsCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 608 reviewsMumma's Hostel Cairns has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cairns.
Mercure Cairns
Hotel in CairnsCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 759 reviewsLocated 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.
Mad Monkey Central
Hotel in CairnsCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 627 reviewsKick 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...
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Hotel in CairnsCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,695 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.
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews
Belle Escapes 710 Elevated CBD getaway with magical views offers accommodations in Cairns, a 9-minute walk from Cairns Regional Gallery and 2.6 miles from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens.
Cairns Central Plaza Apartment Hotel Official
Hotel in CairnsCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 556 reviewsCairns 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.
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Hotel in CairnsCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.6Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 783 reviewsLocated 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 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
Offering a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a terrace, Southern Cross Apts - 1 Bed Room in Center of Cairns in Cairns is close to Cairns Station and Cairns Convention Center.
Budget hotels in Cairns and nearby
Mad Monkey Village
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,171 reviewsRefurbished 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.
Comfort Inn Cairns City
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 1,031 reviewsJust 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.
Mad Monkey Waterfront
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 556 reviewsYou simply can't beat our location – we're directly on the vibrant Cairns Esplanade, with the stunning Cairns Lagoon just across the street!
YHA Cairns Central
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 2,478 reviewsYHA 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 Sheridan Motel
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 5.1Fair - What previous guests thought, 1,786 reviewsFeaturing an outdoor swimming pool with a cascading waterfall and a separate dove pool, City Sheridan Motel is centrally located in Cairns City Center.
Caravella Backpackers
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 367 reviewsIdeally located in the scenic and quieter area of the Esplanade- away from the noise of the clubs, bars and traffic- but only an easy 10 minute walk to the main attractions, the Pier and Cairns City...
The Jack Backpackers
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 1,788 reviewsGuests enjoy FREE WIFI, NEW Air Cons, FREE Lockers, FREE Netflix available in common lounge area & private rooms with attached bathroom with an on-site bar and restaurant downstairs!
Cairns Queens Court
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 3,385 reviewsCairns 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.
Best hotels with breakfast in Cairns and nearby
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 1,892 reviewsCentered around a unique rainforest atrium, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns is centrally located, close to all of Cairns' popular attractions.
Alivio Hotel Cairns
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 1,789 reviewsAlivio Hotel Cairns is ideally located just 3 blocks from the city centre and 10 minutes' drive from the Cairns International Airport.
The Benson Hotel
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,173 reviewsOfficially opening our doors on July 1, 2021, The Benson Hotel has taken over a previous hotel.
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 1,410 reviewsOverlooking the Coral Sea, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers rooms with a private balcony and city, mountain or ocean views.
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,934 reviewsThe 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.
Pullman Cairns International
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,124 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.
Hilton Cairns
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,483 reviewsExperience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade.
Piermonde Apartments Cairns
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 385 reviewsLocated opposite Cairns Convention Center, each Piermonde Apartment features a balcony offering river views.
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:
- 10.0
Love the Cairns Esplanade with wonderful vibe.
Love the Cairns Esplanade with wonderful vibe. We travelled to Fitzroy Island for colourful coral and tropical fish. Mareeba Innisfail and Atherton Tablelands for lovely towns and countryside with waterfalls and rainforest were a highlight. We saw platypus and flying foxes and other fauna. A trip driving along the scenic Captain Cook Highway to the markets by the sea at Port Douglas we would recommend. Beautiful country pubs for a midday meal.Guest review byTonyAustralia - 10.0
Cairns has lots of excellent tourist attractions plus
Cairns has lots of excellent tourist attractions plus A lively Esplanade which is busy right thrrough to evenings..outstanding variety of food/restaurants An active port to travel to outlying islands Excellent shopping experiences and friendly people The aquarium was also excellentGuest review byMurray - 10.0
Cairns is a beautiful City in a beautiful part of the world.
Cairns is a beautiful City in a beautiful part of the world. Restaurants are excellent. There are heaps of attractions, things to do and places surrounding to go. A great staging post for the Daintree, Port Douglas and the reef. Mostly people are friendly. It can be to hot and it can be to wet but the rest of the time its just perfect.Guest review byjohnAustralia - 8.0
Cairns - lovely temperature.
Cairns - lovely temperature. It felt safe walking around the streets. So many restaurants and bars to choose from. Casino was fun. Driving around Cairns was easy. The e-scooter was fun, however the streets were a bit too congested to ride these easily. The community pool looked lovely and had a great atmosphere. The annual Italian Food and Wine festival was fun.Guest review byDeborahNew Zealand - 8.0
Cairns is a tourist destination, along with a lot of the...
Cairns is a tourist destination, along with a lot of the close by towns its good with plenty to do but if you have the time explore the Atherton and Milanda area as there is a lot more to the area than you think.Guest review byRobAustralia - 8.0
We took the half-day bus tour; we found this VERY worthwhile...
We took the half-day bus tour; we found this VERY worthwhile (and worth the money) and would recommend this to everyone. You don't have to spend a fortune to have a great visit to Cairns. The Art Gallery displayed a brilliant collection of indigenous art; it was really, really good, and FREE. The museum was great too; we went there on our half-day tour and were entitled to a more complete visit later for free if we wished (ran out of time). The parts of the museum we got to see, provided very much a male-dominant perspective of life in the early days, with minimal appreciation given to the hardships women would have experienced. The water-front walking pathways are delightful. If you wait in one spot long enough, most of Cairns' population will eventually walk or jog by, or so it feels. As mentioned in our review, you can get a return ticket on the local bus to Trinity Beach or Palm Cove for only $1. I would recommend you print off a bus map and timetable before you go. The buses run every half-hour most of the day. If you like malls, there are several, and a big one at Smithfield, which you can get to by the aforementioned local bus. The botanical garden is GREAT and FREE too. The taxi fare from the domestic airport to the Harbourside hotel was only $20; can any other city beat such value?Guest review byPeterAustralia
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- From $219.51 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 1,410 reviewsThe location to central Cairns is great! Very easy to get around. We had a double pram so that comes with all its own issues. The hotel was very easy to get to from the airport and was really cheap in a taxi ($25 AUD). Muddy's playground and cafe is a short 3 minute walk and is fantastic for little kids. Goose Cafe up the road in the opposite direction is the best coffee and breakfast in Cairns. we loved it!Guest review bySarahAustralia
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 40 reviewsThe apartment was beautiful! I was travelling with my friend and we each had our own room and bathroom each. The location was perfect, just a short stroll down the esplanade to restaurants and everywhere we wanted to go. It was the perfect place to stay with a friend and have plenty of space. There’s also plenty of space for two couples. Cannot wait to visit Cairns and stay here again with the family.Guest review byMichelleAustralia
- From $190.02 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 862 reviewsCairns Sheridan was exactly what you expect from a Sheridan hotel and I ended up booking another night here. The staff were amazing and super accommodating, the bed was very comfortable, the room was clean. The location is good if you don’t mind a longer walk along the esplanade to the shops, restaurants and harbour as it’s based on the other end.Guest review byClem4United Kingdom
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,190 reviewsLocation 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 byKalebAustralia
- From $130.39 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 7,830 reviewsA great family-friendly resort. The pool was the highlight. The room was relatively clean. Great location with a 10 minute drive to the Cairns City, Esplanade and Night Markets. Good value for moneyGuest review bySheharaAustralia
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