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Palm Royale Cairns

Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns is set amongst 2.5 acres of beautiful tropical gardens and offers rooms with a private balcony and pool or garden views. It features a main lagoon-style pool and a lap pool.

N
Neil Ameira
From
Malaysia
Love the place. The room was very clean, the bathroom was clean. I like the balcony facing the pool. For one night that i stayed was pretty good. Will come back again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,776 reviews
Price from
US$79.01
1 night, 2 adults

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Hotel in Cairns

Set in Cairns, 3.3 km from Cairns Station, Cairns Colonial Club Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

N
Naomi Asing
From
Papua New Guinea
The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The kids and I really enjoyed the pool facilities. The food prices at the bar were affordable and nicely prepared. I would recommend for a family looking for an affordable accommodation with well kept facilities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7,543 reviews
Price from
US$85.13
1 night, 2 adults

City Quays Accommodation

Hotel in Cairns

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, BBQ facilities and views of mountain, City Quays Accommodation is situated in Cairns, 400 metres from Cairns Convention Centre.

G
Genevieve
From
Australia
Close to shops but away from the centre so peace and quiet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews
Price from
US$138.29
1 night, 2 adults

Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern

Hotel in Cairns

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.

J
Julien
From
Hong Kong
Clean, comfortable, good value
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 348 reviews
Price from
US$92.84
1 night, 2 adults

Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel

Hotel in Cairns

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.

B
Beth
From
Australia
Safe, quiet and the hotel had a great place to eat without leaving the building.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews
Price from
US$107.66
1 night, 2 adults

Caravella Backpackers

Cairns

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...

K
Karol
From
Austria
After staying in a room I switched to an apartment and it was perfect. Newly-refurbished and with lots of space and all of the amenities necessary to make the stay enjoyable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 546 reviews
Price from
US$74.14
1 night, 2 adults

Heritage Cairns Hotel

Hotel in Cairns

Set in Cairns, 1.3 km from Cairns Station, Heritage Cairns Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities.

Q
Quentina
From
Papua New Guinea
Enjoyed my stay at the Tropical Heritage. Very helpful staff . Value for money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 822 reviews
Price from
US$116.77
1 night, 2 adults

Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns

Located at Holloways Beach, Australis Cairns Beach Resort is just 10 minutes' drive north of Cairns City. It offers 4-star apartments set amidst tropical, landscaped gardens.

A
Anna
From
Poland
Location of the venue is awesome(almost at the beach).In close proximity (max 20 min.on foot) there is Spar shop.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews
Price from
US$178.16
1 night, 2 adults

Cascade Gardens

Cairns

Just 300 metres from the Cairns Esplanade, Cascade Gardens features an outdoor pool, a hot tub and covered barbecue facilities. Free Wi-Fi and a private balcony are standard in all apartments.

O
Oceane
From
France
We loved everything about the place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,842 reviews
Price from
US$183.50
1 night, 2 adults

YHA Cairns Central

Cairns

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.

B
Barbara MB
From
United States
We got a en-suite room it was clean and comfy! We slept well and enjoyed exploring the town in the evening.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,428 reviews
Price from
US$74.79
1 night, 2 adults
All cheap hotels in Cairns

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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,711 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,776 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7,543 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these cheap hotels in Cairns and nearby

Cairns City Motel

Cairns
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,225 reviews

Offering free WiFi for all guests and an outdoor swimming pool, Cairns City Motel is located in just 5 minutes' walk from The Esplanade and Cairns Lagoon.

From US$107.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Set 500 metres from Cairns Station, Cairns Central Atrium Apartments & Studio offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a terrace.

From US$110.24 per night

YHA Cairns Central

Cairns
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,428 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.

From US$63.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,727 reviews

2024 Renovation Revelation: A Bold Makeover Journey Begins – Brace Yourself for an Entirely Revamped Bathroom Experience!

From US$145.06 per night

Cairns City Palms

Cairns
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,976 reviews

Cairns City Palms self-contained suites and apartments are located 20 minutes' walk from the centre of Cairns, and a 10-minute drive from Cairns Airport.5-minute walk away you will find supermarkets,...

From US$96.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,711 reviews

Summer House Cairns features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Cairns.

From US$77.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Set in Cairns in the Queensland region, with Cairns Station and Cairns Convention Centre nearby, City Lights - Experience the Best of Cairns offers accommodation with free private parking.

Villa on Grafton

Cairns
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Villa on Grafton is set in Cairns. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$183.68 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Cairns and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, 'Eclipse' A Poolside Family Escape in the CBD is located in Cairns.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Situated in Cairns and within 1 km of Cairns Station, A1 Inn the city A1 Car Rentals has an outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

Escape On Lake

Cairns
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews

Koala Beach Resort Cairns is in the heart of Cairns’ city centre, only 500 metres from the Cairns Esplanade and the Lagoon.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Situated in Cairns, 600 metres from Cairns Station and 1.2 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Belle Escapes 710 Elevated CBD getaway with magical views features air-conditioned accommodation with a...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Located in Cairns, McLeod Rise - Cairn Base with Rooftop Pool & Spa provides accommodation with rooftop pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Located in Cairns, 600 metres from Cairns Station and 1.2 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns Central Getaway - A Sleek City Studio provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Set in Cairns, Cairns City Escape - Elevated Modern Haven with Pool provides accommodation with an outdoor pool.

Stay connected in Cairns and nearby. Cheap hotels with free WiFi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Situated in Woree, Cairns Chic Suite - Motel Room A features accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$117.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

Nolan garden house in whitfield is located in Stratford and features a private pool and inner courtyard views. Providing a garden, the property is located within 7.1 km of Cairns Station.

From US$97.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Cairns and only 600 metres from Cairns Station, McLeod Escape - Central Base by Markets & Waterfront - Two Connecting Units features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, TWN Cairns Central Condo 1101 and 1102 is set in Cairns. Guests may go for a swim in the private pool.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, 'Central Plaza' Adjacent Apartments with Rooftop Pool is located in Cairns.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located in Cairns, Cairns Central Apartment 1011 provides accommodation with rooftop pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Set in Cairns, Cairns Central Condo offers accommodation with rooftop pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Set in Cairns, Cairns Central Studio offers accommodation with rooftop pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

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Avg. price/night: US$69.91
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,120 reviews
This is the ideal hostel! The location, the premises are very clean and the staff is really great! Plus the free breakfast is very good! Many thanks to Mad Monkey Village! I will come back!!!
Guest review by
mardinli
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,840 reviews
Private room with bathroom was affordable Good location, short walk to everything and short ride to the airport. Nice kitchen with balcony Some deals with local establishments available.
Guest review by
Carlijn
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$89.36
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,320 reviews
Great location. Totally affordable price and exceeded my expectations for budget accommodation. Newly renovated so everything felt fresh and clean. Didn’t use the pool as we weren’t there long enough. Kitchen facilities were good. Aircon in each room is great.
Guest review by
Alice
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