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Crystalbrook Flynn
Located in Cairns, 1.1 km from Cairns Station, Crystalbrook Flynn provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.
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
Situated 2 minutes' drive from the Cairns Esplanade, the refurbished Hotel Tropiq features accommodation with free WiFi and a balcony, with most offering garden and pool views.
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,...
Hilton Cairns
Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade.
Hides Hotel
Located in the heart of Cairns, and just 10 minutes' drive from the Cairns International Airport, Hides Hotel offers affordable accommodation, a 5 minutes' walk from The 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.
Mantra Trilogy
Located on the Cairns Esplanade in the city centre, Mantra Trilogy offers spacious accommodation with private balconies overlooking the pool, mountains or ocean.
Pullman Cairns International
Pullman Cairns International is located in the centre of Cairns. All rooms have large balconies overlooking the harbour or mountains. Executive rooms offer a separate living and dining area.
Park Regis City Quays
Park Regis City Quays comprises modern, fully self-contained apartments and hotel rooms, nearby the Reef Hotel Casino, night markets, the City Esplanade, Cairns Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal.
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Cairns's best hotels with breakfast
Pullman Cairns International
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 1,229 reviewsPullman Cairns International is located in the centre of Cairns. All rooms have large balconies overlooking the harbour or mountains. Executive rooms offer a separate living and dining area.
Spacious, loved the couch for 3 adults and 1 toddler. Clean.
Hilton Cairns
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast options8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 1,618 reviewsExperience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade.
Breakfast with a view and friendly service, it was excellent!!
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast options8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 1,741 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.
Lagoon Pool and service when unable to access room.
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast options8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 1,448 reviewsFeaturing elegant rooms with a spa bath and a balcony overlooking Cairns or Trinity Inlet, Pullman Reef Hotel is only 250 metres from Cairns Esplanade. It features a casino and 4 bars with live music.
Room was great, bed comfy as, spa bath was awesome
The Benson Hotel
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast options8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 245 reviewsOfficially opening our doors on 1 July 2021, The Benson Hotel has taken over a previous hotel.
Location, comfortable beds, pool and amazing decor.
Acacia Court Hotel
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast options5.6Scored 5.6Above averageRated okay· 2,360 reviewsAcacia Court Hotel offers air-conditioned accommodation in a waterfront location on the Cairns Esplanade. The hotel’s large outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by sun loungers.
Reasonable price for good view. Not too far from town
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast options7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,272 reviewsCentred around a unique rainforest atrium, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns has undergone refurbishment and now boasts newly renovated rooms.
Excellent room service Full Breakfast on Mothers Day
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast options7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 2,226 reviewsOverlooking the Coral Sea, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers rooms with a private balcony and city, mountain or ocean views.
Friendly staff. The opportunity to claim vouchers.
Budget hotels in Cairns
Escape On Lake
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotel8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 240 reviewsSituated in Cairns, 1.1 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Escape On Lake provides a tour desk and free WiFi.
All Facilities, Lactation, Could walk the hole town.
Bungalow Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotel6.7Scored 6.7PleasantRated pleasant· 182 reviewsLocated in Cairns, 1.7 km from Cairns Station, Bungalow Hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
Great price for a clean and comfortable older style room.
6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 710 reviewsWith its impeccably private and tropical ambience, Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre 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.
Club Wyndham Cairns
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotelSet 7 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Club Wyndham Cairns offers 4-star accommodation in Cairns and has an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace.
Hotels located in the centre of Cairns
City Quays Accommodation
Hotel in CairnsCentral location8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 146 reviewsSituated in Cairns, within 400 metres of Cairns Convention Centre and 1.1 km of Cairns Station, City Quays Accommodation features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as...
The location was perfect, really enjoyed my stay ☺️
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCentral location8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 1,486 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.
Great staff, room and location. Highly recommended
Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCentral location8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 397 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
Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
Hotel in CairnsCentral location8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 325 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.
Location is in a great area close to alot of shops
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Hotel in CairnsCentral location8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 2,005 reviewsLocated on the Cairns Esplanade overlooking Trinity Harbour, Pacific Hotel Cairns offers guests stunning views from private balconies and provides easy access to the nearby Reef Fleet Terminal,...
Great location , large rooms, efficient and polite
Park Regis City Quays
Hotel in CairnsCentral location8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 1,608 reviewsPark Regis City Quays comprises modern, fully self-contained apartments and hotel rooms, nearby the Reef Hotel Casino, night markets, the City Esplanade, Cairns Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal.
Really enjoyed my stay and had the best experience.
Sunshine Tower Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCentral location7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,053 reviewsCairns Sunshine Tower Hotel is ideally located just 3 blocks from the city centre and 10 minutes' drive from the Cairns International Airport.
Loved how clean and tidy the apartment was and so bright
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCentral location7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 963 reviewsJust 10 minutes' walk from the Cairns Esplanade and 25 minutes' walk from Cairns Lagoon, this 4-star hotel provides luxurious accommodation with cable TV.
From Start to finish we enjoyed the Cairns Sheridan
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 such as Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens, Cairns Rainforest Dome and Skyway Rainforest Cableway are easily accessible from the city. Cairns International Airport offers 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:
- 10Scored 10
Experience where the Locals shop and goto Rusty’s Markets on...
Experience where the Locals shop and goto Rusty’s Markets on Friday - Saturday and Sunday for all your fresh fruit and vegetables. Local food cuisines through to the vibrance and hospitality of different cultures in on melting pot of happiness.
DarrenAustralia - 10Scored 10
Positive: Skyrail and historic train, nature, pool in Cairns...
Positive: Skyrail and historic train, nature, pool in Cairns, boardwalk, Botanical Gardens (absolute highlight!!!). Don't miss Emerald Creek Ice Creamery - lots of varieties and very yummy! Dundee's restaurant offered outstanding food and an incredible venue with a massive fish tank to look at while dining, it's pricey, but worth it. The Daintree is as exciting as ever. Solar Whisper Croc Cruise was really good. Daytrip to Atherton Tablelands was lovely. Rusty's market is a must! Only downside of Cairns: dining is fairly expensive in general.
IngeAustralia - 10Scored 10
We went at the start of the dry season.
We went at the start of the dry season. The weather was very warm but still humid. Cairns central has great public facilities. The swimming lagoon is fantastic for all ages and has surf lifesavers in attendance. BBQ cookers all along the Esplanade, excellent playgrounds. Muddy Waters in particular, the kids went crazy. Of course you go for the reef trips and the train trip and the Skyrail up to Kuranda village. A lovely day out in beautiful rainforest. Port Douglas and Mossman are a drive north if you have the time, they are another must see in this scenic part of north Queensland. A drive up onto the Tablelands opens up a different part of the area. Natural and historical attractions. It's worth the drive.
RobynAustralia - 4.0Scored 4.0
A worn and sadly lacking site.
A worn and sadly lacking site. It has all the hallmarks of investors who rake in the money but don't spend any money or maintenance and improvements. They could raise their star rating if they cared to invest in renovation., The lady at the front desk was very friendly;y. What a shame she has to represent such a sad venue.BrooksAustralia - 8.0Scored 8.0
The environment in general is the thing I liked the most.
The environment in general is the thing I liked the most. There is little opportunity to interact with people outside of those in our circle of the delegation, including the hosts and those slotted in the program, during that trip. I would like to see more people to people interaction.AAnonymous - 10Scored 10
Excellent location.
Excellent location. You may not need a rented car if you stay in the central location. We stayed here for 5 days. Went to Great Barrier Reef, Green Island, Used the sky rail to go to Kurandra and came back by Scenic Rail. Snorkling at both Green Island and Great Barrier Reef was too good.VivekAustralia
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- From € 155.79 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 1,448 reviewsExceptional Staff, that can not do enough to help you. If needed. The hotel is old and this is clearly evident in the carpet staining through out the hall ways. Bedrooms are old too, but there is a very clear difference between old and shabby, then old but loved and well maintained. The latter here in this case. Beds very lovely and huge. Rolled freely all night. Ha Ha! Great location to the Esplanade, bars, restaurants, everything!
NiamhAustralia - 8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 320 reviewsLoved the location as it was close to the walking trail along the shoreline, and not right in the middle of Cairns (but within walking distance). The apartment itself was clean and had a lovely balcony looking out to the sea. It was only 3 levels high and relatively small compared to a lot of other apartments and hotels there, so easy to access our apartment! A nice swimming pool. Great staff. We would stay there again for sure!
LesleyAustralia - From € 91.95 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 1,482 reviewsFriendly people, everyday activities planned by hostel or people staying at the hostel. Lunch and Dinner deals with amazing value for the money you pay! Very good bar with a good variety of drinks for good prices. Tour guide available (CheapAZ) with the best prices for any activity. Just ask and Stu (name of the guy) will give a better price. Free shuttle to city centre!
FlorianNew Zealand - 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 143 reviewsJackie met us on arrival, she was very friendly and gave us a tour of the complex. The unit is bright and very clean. The kitchenette has good facilities. The location was perfect for us:- walking to distance to Cairns Central, the city, the esplanade, the waterfront and restaurants. The unit is good value of money.
PaulAustralia - From € 211.48 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 1,493 reviewsVery comfortable bed and pillows. Strong hot water in shower. Air con was good and also had overhead fan. Well set out apartment. We were able to walk to places in Cairns City, including restaurants, the esplanade, the wharf, the shopping plaza. So location was close, without being too close.NeilIndonesia
- 8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 580 reviewsLovely cool apartments, didn't need to use the air conditioning once in October. Spacious apartment. Beds comfortable. Warm shady pool in the afternoon mostly sheltered from the afternoon wind. Walking distance to everywhere we needed to go in cairns . It was also very quiet.
SarahAustralia - From € 104.21 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 2,588 reviewsThe hotel is located in the quiet part of the town just next to Esplanade, a pleasant 25-30 min walk to Cairns marina. Facilities were clean and comfy; having a kitchenette was a bonus. There is a decent restaurant in-house and quite a few good places around.
RomanKyrgyzstan - From € 91.33 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 7,430 reviewsHotel has multiple pools and place for kids. Multiple pools, restaurants. Rooms are clean. The hotel is not so far from the city but you still need to call for Uber or taxi to get there. If you book tour you are pick up from hotel. Close to the airport.AlvaroColombia
- From € 103.59 per night5.6Scored 5.6Above averageRated okay· 2,360 reviewsThe view and location was fabulous. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was large and balcony was great. There was a bottle shop attached and hotel was close to the hospital and an easy walk to the main part of Cairns esplanade.
SEM84Australia - From € 183.28 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 2,270 reviewsThe hotel's location is central to everything. Great to walk around and explore the near by sites and Esplanade. Will return to Cairns and stay here again! The reception staff upon checking in and on the second day were terrific!GenevieAustralia
- From € 153.24 per night5.8Scored 5.8Above averageRated okay· 1,548 reviewsthe location was great close to the shopping center and bus transport, good walking distance to the esplanade the pool was lovely I really enjoyed myself, I would love to stay here again on my next trip down to cairns.ChelseaAustralia
- From € 150.18 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 2,881 reviewsBeautiful hotel in the best location in Cairns. It opens out back onto the Esplanade with restaurants up and down the street. It is walking distance to the marina and right opposite the public lagoon and Ferris wheel.
JenniferAustralia - From € 134.24 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 1,239 reviewsThe location was very central. The staff were friendly. We requested a quiet room and received that which was lovely. Liked that the hotel provides free car parking as there are a lot of hotels in cairns that do not.
KATEAustralia - From € 131.79 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 2,782 reviewsGreat location right near the Esplanade. The room was very clean and comfortable and we really appreciated the Nespresso machine. Would definitely recommend for a stay in Cairns.
HannahNew Zealand - From € 131.79 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 1,724 reviewsI liked the location, I was easily able to explore the city centre of Cairns on foot. i choose Mantra hotels because i know what to expect and they never let me down.
sal amandaAustralia - From € 137.31 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 245 reviewsGreat value for money. Located only a few blocks walk from night markets, Esplanade and Cairns Central. We love this hotel and would not stay anywhere else.DeanneAustralia
- From € 128.40 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 3,278 reviewsEfficient and no nonsense hotel. Moderately well located. Esplanade, the primary street at Cairns is about 10 minutes walk from the hotel.Somnath PaIndia
- From € 146.50 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 2,005 reviewsPacific Hotel Cairns was in a great location. A short stroll to the esplanade, to bus routes, shops and to the marina for reef trips.
MargaretAustralia - From € 134.24 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 1,239 reviewsThe room was spacious, bed was comfortable. Free on site parking and the hotel was well located on the Cairns esplanade.MaryAustralia
- From € 103.59 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 600 reviewsThe hotel is located 10 minutes the esplanade/the beach, restaurants and supermarkets. The owner is friendly.
GengAustralia
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