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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,...

Very nice place. Clean and well maintained
Review score
8.7
Excellent
2,474 reviews
Price from
$166.31
1 night, 2 adults

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

Very convenient location for early flight the next morning. Restaurant ok. Tried hard to accommodate special diet needs.
Review score
7.6
Good
1,465 reviews
Price from
$113.90
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Great welcome when we arrived, the room was large enough for the 3 of us to not be on top of each other. Beds weren't too bad (my own is so much nicer lol)
Review score
7.1
Good
2,773 reviews
Price from
$100.33
1 night, 2 adults

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

The staff was mediocre in welcoming us to our hotel.
Review score
8.3
Very Good
2,302 reviews
Price from
$149.34
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.

Excellent location to Reef Fleet and waterside. Spacious room with thoughtful and accommodating amenities.
Review score
8.6
Excellent
1,795 reviews
Price from
$169.03
1 night, 2 adults

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.

It’s very central
Review score
7.0
Good
1,579 reviews
Price from
$77.19
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Welcoming Staff very friendly and happy.. Very clean facilities & a very good place to be location wise
Review score
8.2
Very Good
1,556 reviews
Price from
$114.51
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Review score
8.2
Very Good
1,286 reviews
Price from
$161.40
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Great location. Facilities old but clean Renovations still happening.
Review score
6.7
Pleasant
729 reviews
Price from
$114.51
1 night, 2 adults

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

Room was good, bed was great, the location is perfect, has a nice pool and access to the main road along the beach from the pool\BBQ area, late checkout at 11am was perfect for us :)
Review score
7.7
Good
1,652 reviews
Price from
$130.26
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.

  • Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 1,920 reviews

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

  • 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.

  • Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 1,649 reviews

    Featuring elegant rooms with a spa bath and a balcony overlooking Cairns or Trinity Inlet, Pullman Reef Hotel is only 820 feet from Cairns Esplanade. It features a casino and 4 bars with live music.

  • Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 1,650 reviews

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

  • 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 accommodations with cable TV.

  • 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.

  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 2,040 reviews

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

Budget hotels in Cairns

  • Review score
    6.0
    Pleasant · 2,146 reviews

    Acacia Court Hotel offers air-conditioned accommodations in a waterfront location on the Cairns Esplanade. The hotel’s large outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by sun loungers.

  • 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 accommodations, a 5 minutes' walk from The Esplanade.

  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 361 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 2.8 miles from Cairns Station, Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers an ATM.

  • Review score
    6.7
    Pleasant · 729 reviews

    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.

  • 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.

  • Review score
    8.2
    Very Good · 1,286 reviews

    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.

  • Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 2,770 reviews

    Located on the Cairns Esplanade overlooking Trinity Harbor, Pacific Hotel Cairns offers guests stunning views from private balconies and provides easy access to the nearby Reef Fleet Terminal,...

  • Review score
    8.2
    Very Good · 282 reviews

    A 11-minute walk from Cairns Station, Escape On Lake is located in Cairns and provides free WiFi and a tour desk.

Hotels located in the center of Cairns

  • Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 2 reviews

    Located 4.3 miles from Cairns Convention Center, Club Wyndham Cairns offers 4-star accommodations in Cairns and has an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace.

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 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.

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 224 reviews

    Located in Cairns, within a 4-minute walk of Cairns Convention Center and 0.7 miles of Cairns Station, City Quays Accommodation has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well...

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 395 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 2.6 miles from Cairns Station, Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers an ATM.

  • Review score
    7.7
    Good · 1,652 reviews

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

  • 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.

  • Review score
    7.4
    Good · 683 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.

  • Review score
    7.1
    Good · 2,773 reviews

    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.

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:

  • 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 $196.30 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 $104.51 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 $547.08 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 $96.33 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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