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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.

Modern facilities and great location! $8 beers were well received and the bar restaurant area on ground floor was great
Review score
8.8
Fabulous
3,757 reviews
Price from
£111.67
1 night, 2 adults

Overlooking the Coral Sea, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers rooms with a private balcony and city, mountain or ocean views.

Loved the location and the bed was comfy. A little dated but still good. Sea view room was magnificent in the mornings, if you leave the curtains open you can wake up to the sunrise over the mountain.
Review score
7.6
Good
1,465 reviews
Price from
£88.02
1 night, 2 adults

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.

It was clean
Review score
7.1
Good
2,773 reviews
Price from
£77.54
1 night, 2 adults

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,...

Breakfast was good Staff were amazing constantly clearing dirty dishes and cleaning tables as well as being very helpful as my husband has a walker
Review score
8.7
Fabulous
2,474 reviews
Price from
£128.53
1 night, 2 adults

Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade.

Location and view
Review score
8.3
Very good
2,302 reviews
Price from
£115.42
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Great clean safe place . Value for money . Great location
Review score
7.0
Good
1,579 reviews
Price from
£59.65
1 night, 2 adults

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.

The hotel was a short walk to many restaurants and cafes along the esplanade.
Review score
8.6
Fabulous
1,795 reviews
Price from
£130.63
1 night, 2 adults

Located on the Cairns Esplanade in the city centre, Mantra Trilogy offers spacious accommodation with private balconies overlooking the pool, mountains or ocean.

The staff were grateful and the room was perfect.
Review score
7.7
Good
1,652 reviews
Price from
£100.67
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Style and quality feel
Review score
8.2
Very good
1,286 reviews
Price from
£124.73
1 night, 2 adults

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.

we love the location
Review score
8.2
Very good
1,556 reviews
Price from
£88.49
1 night, 2 adults
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Cairns's best hotels with breakfast

  • Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 2,302 reviews

    Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade.

    Guest review
    The room was expensive to not have breakfast included.
  • Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 1,920 reviews

    Cairns Sunshine Tower Hotel is ideally located just 3 blocks from the city centre and 10 minutes' drive from the Cairns International Airport.

    Guest review
    The Cleanliness and friendly Reception and Cafe staff
  • Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 1,836 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.

    Guest review
    Perfect for a quick getaway or a family staycation!
  • Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 1,649 reviews

    Featuring 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.

    Guest review
    Staff friendly, hotel in good location, good value
  • Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 1,650 reviews

    Located on The Esplanade, Cairns Harbourside Hotel offers rooms with stunning views of Trinity Bay or the surrounding mountains. Each room boasts a balcony.

    Guest review
    Great view, nice pool, great location and nice staff
  • Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 959 reviews

    Just 10 minutes' walk from the Cairns Esplanade and 25 minutes' walk from Cairns Lagoon, this 4-star hotel provides luxurious accommodation with cable TV.

    Guest review
    From Start to finish we enjoyed the Cairns Sheridan
  • Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 944 reviews

    Officially opening our doors on July 1, 2021, The Benson Hotel has taken over a previous hotel.

    Guest review
    Location,buffet breakfast.cost was very reasonable.
  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 2,040 reviews

    Centred around a unique rainforest atrium, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns is centrally located, close to all of Cairns' popular attractions.

    Guest review
    Very friendly staff, and was comfy room felt great

Budget hotels in Cairns

  • Review score
    6.0
    Pleasant · 2,146 reviews

    Acacia 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.

    Guest review
    Views ,buffet breakfast, great value, and close to cbd
  • Review score
    7.0
    Good · 1,581 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Best location in Cairns for easy access by walking
  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 361 reviews

    Set in Cairns, 4.6 km from Cairns Station, Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers an ATM and free WiFi.

    Guest review
    The staff was friendly and was nice and the bed was soft ❤️
  • Review score
    6.7
    Pleasant · 729 reviews

    Set in Cairns, 1.2 km from Cairns Station, Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Not a brand new complex but great value for money.
  • Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 3,588 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.

    Guest review
    Bed was very comfortable. Very clean. Pool great.
  • Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 1,286 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Spacious, beautifully appointed and convenient location.
  • Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 2,770 reviews

    Located 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,...

    Guest review
    Location was perfect and was exceeded my expectations
  • Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 282 reviews

    1.2 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Escape On Lake is situated in Cairns and provides free WiFi and a tour desk.

    Guest review
    All Facilities, Lactation, Could walk the hole town.

Hotels located in the centre of Cairns

  • Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 2 reviews

    Set 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.

  • Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 1,795 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Amazing customer service!!!!! Clean and spacious room.
  • Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 224 reviews

    Situated 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...

    Guest review
    The location was perfect, really enjoyed my stay ☺️
  • Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 395 reviews

    Situated in Cairns, 4.2 km from Cairns Station, Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers an ATM.

    Guest review
    Really great beds. Clean facility. Nice accomodations
  • Review score
    7.7
    Good · 1,652 reviews

    Located on the Cairns Esplanade in the city centre, Mantra Trilogy offers spacious accommodation with private balconies overlooking the pool, mountains or ocean.

    Guest review
    Nice and clean. Nice big shower and the bed was comfy
  • Review score
    7.6
    Good · 1,465 reviews

    Overlooking the Coral Sea, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers rooms with a private balcony and city, mountain or ocean views.

    Guest review
    Good location, well staffed & had all the basics
  • Review score
    7.4
    Good · 683 reviews

    Located 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.

    Guest review
    Shampoo/Conditioner was a nice touch, very updated rooms
  • Review score
    7.1
    Good · 2,773 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Great location, pool is fantastic, staff were great

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.

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What guests said about Cairns:

  • Review score
    8.0

    Cairns is an Ideal place for relaxing, travelling to the...

    Cairns is an Ideal place for relaxing, travelling to the reef and visiting the rainforest. However, it has become a dangerous place to visit, so keep your wits (personal space and property) sharp and be careful when walking alone at night.
    Guest review by
    Mark P
    Australia
  • Review score
    10.0

    Kuranda Skyway/Railway and the Great Barrier Reef are must...

    Kuranda Skyway/Railway and the Great Barrier Reef are must sees. The Esplanade area is beautiful for a stroll and has bountiful eateries. The ferris wheel is reasonable at $12 per person and gives you some excellent views of the city. The casino is a fun evenings entertainment,
    Guest review by
    Suzanne
    Canada
  • Review score
    10.0

    Cairns is a beautiful city and one of the things I loved was...

    Cairns is a beautiful city and one of the things I loved was the Lagoon in the middle of the city and available for everyone and open until late , that was amazing and very clean , loved it and want to go back. Great tours and beautiful fantastic experiences
    Guest review by
    Susan
    Australia
  • Review score
    8.0

    We came during the monsoon season so didn’t really enjoy...

    We came during the monsoon season so didn’t really enjoy what Cairns was all about; the outdoors! In saying that, it wasn’t a holiday trip. Next time we’ll come when it’s not raining. I believe it’s around July to September?
    Guest review by
    R Pamela
    Australia
  • Review score
    8.0

    Great place for tourists.

    Great place for tourists. Array of restaurants & cafe’s, public swimming pool on esplanade is beautiful & free. Attractions for tourists are endless, it’s a must to have a car to get around. Encourage anyone to do a island & snorkeling trip - amazing Check out Mossman Gorge, sky rail & scenic train to/from Kuranda, aboriginal cultural centre.
    Guest review by
    Leesa
    Australia
  • Review score
    10.0

    Cairns has so much to offer.

    Cairns has so much to offer. Rainforest, freshwater creeks, beautiful beaches and waterfalls are all there to enjoy. The accommodation choices are vast and cover all budgets and the dining out is amazing .
    Guest review by
    Jenny
    Australia

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  • From £151.70 per night
    Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 1,836 reviews
    The location is perfect walking distance to most of the attraction and restaurants . Cairns Aquarium is only at the back of the hotel, and Esplanade is just a few minutes' walk , where you can book some reef cruises. The area is peaceful and quiet. The pool is great as well as the people. They are all helpful and courteous. Special mention to Mr. Japanese reception who went all the way to our room to help me with the casting.
    Guest review by
    Maria
    Australia
  • From £80.77 per night
    Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 1,056 reviews
    The interconnected (spacious) rooms were perfect for a family of 4. I appreciated the plates, bowls and cutlery provided -which made it easy to have meals at the dining table. The beds were very comfortable. The location was quiet when we stayed and the motel is within easy walking distance to the esplanade and Cairns downtown. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I recommend the airport shuttle service.
    Guest review by
    Paul
    Australia
  • From £422.80 per night
    Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 597 reviews
    Greg the apartment manager was super friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The location was peaceful and a good walk into Cairns city along the esplanade. The rooms were spacious enough for our family of 6 and the semi-enclosed balcony was lovely to chill out on.
    Guest review by
    Mandy
    Australia
  • Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 475 reviews
    we rent a car in Cairns, although the hotel is a little bit far to the sea, while it is still with working distance since Cairns is not a bit city. The 2 bedroom apartment is spacious for a 2 adult+2 kids family. Can cook breakfast in the room.
    Guest review by
    Yanqin
    Australia
  • From £74.45 per night
    Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 8,144 reviews
    A 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 money
    Guest review by
    Shehara
    Australia

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