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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
Hilton Cairns
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast options8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 1,606 reviewsExperience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade.
Friendly helpful staff, very clean, great location, great pool
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast options8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 1,743 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· 1,445 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· 240 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· 2,386 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· 2,277 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· 2,243 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.
Mercure Cairns
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast options7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 486 reviewsLocated in the city centre, Mercure Cairns is just a 7-minute walk from both the beautiful Esplanade and Lagoon swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi is included.
Rooms were lovely, we enjoyed the pool area too - great location
Budget hotels in Cairns
Hides Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotel7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 1,636 reviewsLocated 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.
Excellent location, clean, convenient and good staff
City Quays Accommodation
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotel8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 144 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 ☺️
Escape On Lake
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotel8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 239 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.
Mantra Trilogy
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotel7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 1,737 reviewsLocated on the Cairns Esplanade in the city centre, Mantra Trilogy offers spacious accommodation with private balconies overlooking the pool, mountains or ocean.
You've finally got comfortable beds!! Well done 👏
Mantra Esplanade
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotel7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 1,239 reviewsLocated opposite the Cairns Esplanade, Mantra Esplanade boasts waterfront accommodation with a balcony offering ocean or city views.
Close to everything. Good size. Clean and comfortable.
Bungalow Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotel6.7Scored 6.7PleasantRated pleasant· 181 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.
Lake Central Cairns
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotel6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 604 reviewsLocated in Cairns, less than 1 km from Cairns Station, Lake Central Cairns provides air-conditioned rooms and an outdoor swimming pool.
The terrace was so nice with lot of palms and trees.
6.7Scored 6.7PleasantRated pleasant· 712 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.
Hotels located in the centre of Cairns
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCentral location8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 1,481 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· 395 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· 327 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· 1,994 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· 1,611 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· 960 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
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCentral location7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 743 reviewsLocated on The Esplanade, Cairns Harbourside Hotel offers rooms with stunning views of Trinity Bay or the surrounding mountains. Each room boasts a balcony.
Big rooms, comfy bed, great bar, restaurant and pool
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 US$166.24 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 1,481 reviewsSpotlessly clean and comfortable accommodation in a great location. It is located just a few minutes walk along the boardwalk from the restaurants, swimming lagoon and other activities in central Cairns. It is not as upmarket as some of the other Cairns hotels but it is excellent value for money and would be great for a family holiday as it has apartments with kitchen facilities and is just across the road from a childrens playground and water play area and a cafe. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.JenniferAustralia
- From US$167.58 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 2,243 reviewsThe pillows were extremely comfortable and the bed was comfy also. The Bathtub was Amazing and I Wish I had used it more often. If the Hotel was Closer to the Shops I would have stayed throughout my visit to Cairns but with a back injury walking back and forth was Impossible. The cleaner for my room (Melissa) was very helpful and polite and was a delight to talk with. .....
VickiAustralia - From US$163.57 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 2,784 reviewsWe enjoyed our stay there. Love the location of hotel, walking distance to the Esplanade, city center and Cairns Central. Had a drink at Arte Wine bar and the staff there were friendly. The King deluxe room we had was lovely, with good views, clean & tidy, a variety of teas & a Nespresso coffee machine and most importantly the bed was firm and comfortable.
NancieNew Zealand - From US$110.16 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,335 reviewsSimple hotel but with a nice vibe. The staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant, which is part of the hotel, is very good and definitely worth a visit. Not a negative, but in case important to people, the location is about a 20-minute walk from the Esplanade and the more buzzy areas of Cairns.NualaUnited Kingdom
- From US$166.24 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 2,273 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.
KalebAustralia - From US$165.58 per night7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 1,774 reviewsCommunication was very good. the staff were helpful and friendly and and couldn't do enough for us. we realised that they were short staffed and accepted the fact the cleaners will only be attending every 4th day which suited us. the location was great for both the airport and the city of Cairns.CChrisUnited Kingdom
- From US$185.53 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 3,278 reviewsAn excellent location. It is within walking distance to the Esplanade and Cairns Private Hospital. I enjoyed the upgrade. Although the motel is showing it age in places, it is clean. The reception staff were very pleasant and helpful. The full breakfast was excellent value.JudithAustralia
- From US$154.39 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 2,212 reviewsThe Manager, Peter, was extremely welcoming and made you feel as if you were visiting family and not just staying in a hotel. His easy going, but informative, style made for a pleasant stay in Cairns. Location is perfect near the Esplanade, restaurants, and reef boats.DiPaoloUnited States
- From US$166.24 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 2,273 reviewsLocation is excellent for this well priced hotel. Directly opposite the Cairns Lagoon and close to the Night Markets. No parking but ticket parking for 3 hours at a time nearby. Very comfy beds and very clean. Restaurant/Bar on top floor very good too.GailAustralia
- From US$182.94 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 1,743 reviewsThe hotel had a great atmosphere with very clean and bright rooms. The pool area was very bustling and spacious and offered many activities. The location of the hotel is one block from the esplanade which allowed us to walk to dinner every night.KatieUnited States
- From US$89.03 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 1,279 reviewsThe staff were very helpful and friendly, and the hostel had a fantastic location in the city within a short walking distance to the Esplanade and many of Cairns best attractions. The hostel was also very clean with great facilities.AnnabelleAustralia
- 7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 77 reviewsLocation right in the action of Cairns Esplanade with a breathtaking view of the ocean. Apartment great size for a family if 4. Overall clean and well maintained for an older apartment with update Kitchen and bathrooms.MarcusAustralia
- 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 99 reviewsBeautiful apartment, plenty of space for a family to spread out a bit while enjoying Cairns. The rooftop area was particularly nice for relaxing. A relatively easy walk to shops, the lagoon and the marina.LucyAustralia
- From US$154.39 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 2,212 reviewsThe location of the Abbott Boutique Hotel, close to the esplanade and other touristic spots of the Cairns CBD, all in walking distance. The hotel is fine for an overnight stay in Cairns CBD.
FlorisAustralia - From US$132.19 per night5.6Scored 5.6Above averageRated okay· 2,386 reviewsThe location of this hotel is excellent. It is located on the Esplanade of Cairns with parking onsite or on the road at the rear of the hotel. The staff were very friendly.AnneAustralia
- From US$180.27 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,277 reviewsThe bed was so comfortable. Location of the hotel is close to the esplanade, the Cairns Aquarium, and some lovely restaurants. They are all walking distance.msianaAustralia
- From US$86.13 per night9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 1,324 reviewsThe vibe of the place was great. The rooms were cheap and everyone was friendly. Location is great for Cairns, especially for the price as well.JJanuelAustralia
- From US$181.60 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 1,994 reviewsGreat hotel for a airport stopover in Cairns. The staff were knowledgeable, efficient and helpful. Close to the esplanade and the airport.
NishkaAustralia - From US$170.92 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated 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 US$250.37 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 2,882 reviewsWry nice hotel at a good price. Wish we stayed there our whole time In Cairns. Just didn’t have a kitchenJohnUnited States
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