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The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Cairns

The Abbott Boutique Hotel features accommodation 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.

M
Marta
From
Ireland
The location is excellent. Less than 10 minutes stroll to the best amenities. The owner was extremely friendly and all staff made us feel like home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,074 reviews
Price from
US$123.61
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.

K
Konstantin
From
Singapore
Renewed accommodation with good view
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,023 reviews
Price from
US$165.45
1 night, 2 adults

Crystalbrook Flynn

Hotel in Cairns

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.

I
Ivana
From
France
Great new hotel in the town centre, close to everything. Modern, clean and with great personnel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,740 reviews
Price from
US$122.92
1 night, 2 adults

Crystalbrook Bailey

Hotel in Cairns

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

E
Emer Lucy
From
Ireland
Luxury to say the least! The rooms were fab, staff so helpful and very central
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,407 reviews
Price from
US$116.94
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,...

W
Will
From
Spain
The staff where very helpful and the hotel is super modern with a great location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,692 reviews
Price from
US$140.53
1 night, 2 adults

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Hotel in Cairns

The 5-star Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns offers luxury accommodation with stunning views of the Cairns Marlin Marina. It features an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi internet access.

K
Koenvanz
From
Netherlands
Absolutely perfect location for everything in Cairns, with the esplanade and the marina on the doorstep. Friendly staff and comfortable rooms
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,779 reviews
Price from
US$132.89
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.

W
Whafeeqah
From
Australia
Staff was very friendly and helpful! Location was great - close to the airport and the bus station/mall! Very good facilities and food and drinks were yummy! Will definitely be back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7,502 reviews
Price from
US$87.74
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.

A
Anthony
From
Malta
Excellent service at this hotel, breakfast was very good, rooms very comfortable with AC, mini fridge hairdryer, iron and safety box, we had a late departure so the staff allowed us to stay at the hotel using the pool and also the shower. Very excellent service to their guests
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,203 reviews
Price from
US$89.33
1 night, 2 adults

Mantra Esplanade

Hotel in Cairns

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

T
Terry
From
Cook Islands
The room, location was ery good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,155 reviews
Price from
US$154.15
1 night, 2 adults

Pullman Cairns International

Hotel in Cairns

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.

M
Mcdermott
From
Ireland
Very easy access to all amenities, friendly and helpful staff, I would highly recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,066 reviews
Price from
US$151.49
1 night, 2 adults
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Best hotels with breakfast in Cairns and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 589 reviews

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

From US$104.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 841 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.

From US$246.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,203 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.

From US$344.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,731 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.

From US$358.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 781 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.

From US$215.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,407 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,880 reviews

Set in Cairns, 1.3 km from Cairns Station, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

From US$295.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,726 reviews

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

From US$218.60 per night

Budget hotels in Cairns and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 545 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...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,228 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$125.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 811 reviews

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.

From US$233.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,101 reviews

Refurbished in May, 2018, Mad Monkey Village featuresa TV, a kitchen, bathrooms with air-conditioners in every room. There is also an outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi provided.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 875 reviews

Just one block from Cairns Esplanade and a short walk from the Cairns City Centre, Comfort Inn Cains City offers 4-star refurbished rooms with a tropical contemporary design.

From US$146.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

Located in Cairns, 300 metres from Cairns Station, The Grand Hotel Cairns provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$86.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,361 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.

From US$112.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 297 reviews

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

Hotels located in the centre of Cairns

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 521 reviews

Cairns Central Apartments is a 4.5 star apartment hotel in the heart of Cairns CBD, opposite Cairns Central Shopping Centre. All units have ocean or hinterland views.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,937 reviews

Conveniently located in central Cairns, Southern Cross Atrium Apartments offer access to 3 tropically landscaped pools and a fitness centre with a sauna.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,851 reviews

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 618 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,575 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 826 reviews

There is no better location than BreakFree Royal Harbour, with its sweeping views over the Cairns Esplanade and wider ocean.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,740 reviews

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,417 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.

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:

10

Cairns has always been a central hub for all kinds of...

Cairns has always been a central hub for all kinds of visitors from backpackers to visitors in some of the elegant hotels. There are plenty of cafes, lunch and dinner venues then trips to offshore islands and outer reef for snorkeling and diving. Good airport access with domestic and some international flights as well as the famous Spirit of Queensland train to other tourist locations in Queensland through to Brisbane with connections to Brisbane Airport and the Gold Coast
Guest review by
John
Australia
10

Cairns is David Attenborough's Favourite destination in the...

Cairns is David Attenborough's Favourite destination in the whole world - The mountains meet the Rainforest, which meets the sea, having The Great Barrier Reef, which is 1 of the "7 WONDERS", within the world. Cairns has so so much to offer. We had a hire car, drove up Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, Port Douglas, Tablelands. We took a Sunset Sea Yacht cruise, Raintree Crocodile Cruises, Port Douglas Lady Douglas River cruise. Cairns itself has a Night Market, a wonderful Boardwalk, a Free Swimming Pool for everyone, a fantastic boat harbour with loads of great eating around the central of Cairns. Cairns CASINO is also great for eating & a nice Casino. The locals are helpful and very friendly. Cairns has quality accommodation which is reasonably priced. We always love our time away in Cairns. Cairns weather was perfect, not a day of rain. Our Great Barrier Reef snorkling was also wonderful.
Guest review by
Peter
Australia
8.0

Cairns is a beautiful coastal town/city.

Cairns is a beautiful coastal town/city. Lots to see and do for all sorts of people travelling in a group, family or solo. Be mindful that their are a lot of homeless people around and it does get loud especially at night
Guest review by
Jimmy
Australia
10

Cairns itself has so much to offer!

Cairns itself has so much to offer! Stay at the Harbourside hotel for exceptional service, Bel, Rita and the blonde gentleman on at night were outstanding. Breakfast , cleanliness and comfort + views from balcony in room sensational. This pkace is 5 star in every sense on a 3 star budget price. Train and cable ride a must, ensure you pre book. Fishing charter with Cairns reef fishing Oz , a must do! Katch up restaurant a hidden gem with bloody good food and cocktails . Best op shop was the animal welfare and Maggies. Casino great vibe Pubs- The Cock and Bull, Pier Hotel and Crown for steak. Italian restaurant food and service is Villa Romana.
Guest review by
Nic
Australia
8.0

Cairns is only a couple of hours from the country town I...

Cairns is only a couple of hours from the country town I live in and is a great day or couple of days out. It has so many facilities for tourists and is a laid back type of place for people to enjoy a great holiday.
Guest review by
Deborah
Australia
8.0

I loved the night activity and the Lagoon is amazing, very...

I loved the night activity and the Lagoon is amazing, very relaxing! Plenty of good food affordable food options, and casual tropical feel and lots of sun!!! I actually usually stay at Palm Cove which is quiter and I find it so easy to travel using the bus services, which are 50 cents per ride in Qld or $1.00 for the whole day, so easy to get around! One point I would say is Cairns City needs to get their street signage sorted out, as I spoke with many and we all felt either their was no sign at an intersection, or it was hidden and not obvious! Yes we can use our phones when they behave, but it is still vital to have basic signage! Overall I love going to far North Queensland as it is beautiful scenery and incredible plants and flowers thrive everywhere and very friendly!!! Leith, Melbourne
Guest review by
Ewert

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,074 reviews
Superb room and bathroom, all modern, well maintained and clean, hotel is right next to the marina and the lagoon / esplanade But highlight is undoubtedly the friendly family team running the hotel. The manager Peter couldn’t have done any more to make my stay more enjoyable - from a fuss-free early check-in, to booking all my planned activities for me (at a discount - including a scuba trip to the Great Barrier Reef). Thanks again for a fantastic stay - nowhere else I would book in Cairns.
Guest review by
Kevin
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,407 reviews
We 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.
Guest review by
Nancie
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews
Nice clean tidy apartment, bed was comfortable, bathroom was modern, aircon worked a treat. Great location to all the shops and restaurants in the city centre and esplanade. Only a block walk from the train station and Cairns Central shopping centre. Highly recommend🙂
Guest review by
Matthew
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 826 reviews
Apartment was great for a longer stay in Cairns, can book excursions from the ground floor office and order a taxi to the airport on site. Great location for solo female traveler - felt safe, secure etc. On the Esplanade, so close to shops, restaurants etc.
Guest review by
Liliana
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 618 reviews
Wonderful location right in the heart of Cairns but very quiet in the hotel. Great pool. Cute native bird in the pool area 😍 Very helpful staff. Very secure with fob entry. Close to esplanade, marina and restaurants. (Greek place next door is a favourite)
Guest review by
Christine
Australia