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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. This 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

N
Nenad
From
Slovenia
Great wi-fi, all-day coffee and water, comfortable rooms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,710 reviews
Price from
$111.18
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.

E
Erin
From
Japan
Repeat customer. Great both times.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,882 reviews
Price from
$114.54
1 night, 2 adults

Crystalbrook Flynn

Hotel in Cairns

Crystalbrook Flynn features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a restaurant and bar in Cairns. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

M
Melis
From
Switzerland
Everything was perfect. Great value money for money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,576 reviews
Price from
$158.69
1 night, 2 adults

Crystalbrook Bailey

Hotel in Cairns

Crystalbrook Bailey features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center and bar in Cairns. Each accommodations at the 5-star hotel has city views and free WiFi.

H
Heather
From
New Zealand
Good beds Quite Walking distance to everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,646 reviews
Price from
$141.41
1 night, 2 adults

Crystalbrook Riley

Hotel in Cairns

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,...

M
Melanie
From
Australia
The room was beautiful and clean. The pool was amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,024 reviews
Price from
$187.16
1 night, 2 adults

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Hotel in Cairns

The 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.

M
Manula
From
Sri Lanka
I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Shangri-La The Marina in Cairns, and I must say it was an unforgettable experience. Located right on the Cairns Marina, this hotel offers stunning views of the waterfront and the surrounding mountains, making it a perfect choice for both relaxation and adventure
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,693 reviews
Price from
$142.69
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.

M
Mohamed
From
Japan
Excellent 👌 service , we arrived very early in the morning they let us stay in the lounge , very professional and polite people 😉 thank you guys you made our holiday great 👍👍👍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 7,416 reviews
Price from
$93.29
1 night, 2 adults

DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns

Hotel in Cairns

Located in Cairns, a 16-minute walk from Cairns Station, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

Y
Yuri
From
Japan
I got welcome cookie, it was warm and so good! I could borrow an umbrella for free. Morning buffet was nice, every day change menu a little bit and sometimes waitress serve meal directly from kitchen if you go to buffet early time. ( I got matcha cake, pasta, omelette on 7am) I loved matcha cake :) there is calling taxi bell, taxi always came in 3min! So comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,865 reviews
Price from
$135.97
1 night, 2 adults

Coral Tree Inn

Hotel in Cairns

Nestled in the heart of Cairns, close to attractions, restaurants and bars, Coral Tree Inn is a private property offering you a tropical and peaceful sanctuary.

R
Raghudoss
From
India
Proximity to the city. All necessary amenities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,979 reviews
Price from
$99.54
1 night, 2 adults

Mantra Esplanade

Hotel in Cairns

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

K
Kristyne
From
United States
The room I stayed in was amazing. There was a washer & dryer with a kitchen, living room & balcony. I was facing the back side, but it was great for sunset.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,127 reviews
Price from
$154.14
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,646 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 569 reviews

Mumma's Hostel Cairns has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cairns.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 453 reviews

Kick 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...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 300 reviews

Located in Cairns, a 3-minute walk from Cairns Station, The Grand Hotel Cairns provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 503 reviews

You simply can't beat our location – we're directly on the vibrant Cairns Esplanade, with the stunning Cairns Lagoon just across the street!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews

The Espy Hostel in Cairns provides adults only accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 836 reviews

Ideally 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...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,601 reviews

We are strictly 18+ Property. While all adults are welcome, Dorm room are recommended for guests age between 18 - 35. A valid international passport and card details are required for check in.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 825 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.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 778 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 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,979 reviews

Nestled in the heart of Cairns, close to attractions, restaurants and bars, Coral Tree Inn is a private property offering you a tropical and peaceful sanctuary.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,738 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 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 975 reviews

Located in Cairns, a 14-minute walk from Cairns Station, Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,865 reviews

Located in Cairns, a 16-minute walk from Cairns Station, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,545 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,184 reviews

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,172 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.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 501 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 797 reviews

Located in Cairns and with Cairns Station reachable within a 15-minute walk, Heritage Cairns Hotel has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 692 reviews

These 4-star Holiday Apartments offer spacious self-contained accommodations in the heart of Cairns CBD.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,560 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, 877 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
Fair - What previous guests thought, 1,678 reviews

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool with a cascading waterfall and a separate dove pool, City Sheridan Motel is centrally located in Cairns City Center.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,268 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Just a 13-minute walk from Cairns Convention Center and 0.6 miles from Cairns Station, Cairns Esplanade Apartment features accommodations in Cairns, with a garden and barbecue facilities.

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.

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What Guests Said About Cairns:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

LOVE the botanical gardens precinct and the TANKS.. the art...

LOVE the botanical gardens precinct and the TANKS.. the art gallery installation currently was delightful. We are at Gelocchio for Gelato after dinner... Yum! great vegan options, as my husband is dairy allergic. Walks, and esplanade are fabulous.
Guest review byCarolyn
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

We enjoyed the climate.

We enjoyed the climate. We enjoyed the rainforest around the Daintree. The scenic drive along the coast. Enjoyed visiting the Butterfly Sanctuary at Kuranda. We visited Port Douglas, Mossman, Mareeba, Atherton, Tinaroo and up to Cooktown.
Guest review byDavid
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Not a whole lot to do but was a great base to stay as a base...

Not a whole lot to do but was a great base to stay as a base to do a snorkelling trip out to the Great Barrier Reef and up into the hinterland. The train up to Kuranda was an excellent day out but unfortunately the Skyrail was not working so cant comment on that. Central Plaza was just across the road from our accommodation and provides a pretty good variety of retail therapy and food options.
Guest review byRussell
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

The weather was amazing since its winter, the tourist...

The weather was amazing since its winter, the tourist attractions are worth their money, the aquarium for me was a bit small, the rain forestation and the butterfly sanctuary were amazing, baron falls worth the walk and is a hard push but wheelchair friendly, helps if you have an electric one. I will be back to Cairns when i can, but will not stay at coral towers as the hotel was so dirty i loaded photos of it to the health dept.
Guest review bykylie
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Cairns is amazing!

Cairns is amazing! The weather is gorgeous, the city is vibrant and a bit crazy and it is very easy to access all of the incredible natural offerings not only of the reef, but the rivers, jungle and tropical hinterland. Highly recommended for all groups, oldies (like us) and families alike, there is something for everyone and every travel preference. Definitely make sure to venture further afield from Cairns to see Paronella Park, the drive along The Canecutters Way is magical driving through undulating fields of sugar cane and bananas and passing through quaint little towns from a bygone era, Josephine Falls, Babina Kayaking (oh my god, magical) and Babinda Boulders. Absolutely do not miss the Babinda bakery (but be prepared to stand in a queue as it is ridiculously popular.....and last but definitely not least is the stunning beaches of Mission Beach and Etty Bay.
Guest review byMary
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

The weather, though windy, was reasonably, comfortably warm.

The weather, though windy, was reasonably, comfortably warm. It would be difficult, but not impossible, getting around without a hire car if you wanted to see more than the city. We saw Port Douglas, local beaches, Kuranda, Mareeba, Paronella Park past Innisfail and so on. Plenty of eating places whether just for coffee and a snack or something special.
Guest review byLorraine
Australia

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From $203.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,555 reviews
The Cairns Plaza Hotel is the type of accommodation everyone wants. The most attentive and helpful happy staff. Great sea view watching all the ships, boats. It has all the amenities you need including 2 balconys with furniture. For families, there is a pool and a huge playground across the road as well as a cafe for all you want. The one bed apartment was spacious, and only a couple of blocks walk into the heart of Cairns city, and all it has to offer. Restaraunts, markets, shopping, Art Gallery, live music venues etc.
Guest review byJan61
Australia
From $215.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,022 reviews
The rooms are well appointed and very large, making for a very comfortable and relaxed stay. The location could not be better, with a central position walking distance to the esplanade. Desk staff are knowledgeable and friendly. The prices are also competitive with other central Cairns hotels, including during peak season.
Guest review byConor
Australia
From $284.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,576 reviews
Location, location, location. Right on the Esplanade and lagoon, you can't beat this hotel for a central stay in Cairns. We took a short walk to the marina for our great barrier reef cruise. The property was beautiful, very chic and modern. Clean and comfortable. The city view from the room is quite pleasant.
Guest review byEeshaanB
India
From $244.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,646 reviews
This hotel is perfectly located in cairns. Short distance to the airport and walkable distance to the esplanade. The crew is very friendly and absolutely supportive . I would highly recommend this hotel for a stay in cairns.
Guest review byKatja
Germany
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,388 reviews
Clean, comfortable and spacious apartments in a great location. Handy for the airport and also close to the Esplanade: it's a very pleasant walk into the city.
Guest review bySteven
Australia

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