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Crystalbrook Riley
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,...
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Overlooking the Coral Sea, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers rooms with a private balcony and city, mountain or ocean views.
Hotel Tropiq
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.
Hilton Cairns
Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade.
Cairns Plaza Hotel
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.
Hides Hotel
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.
Park Regis City Quays
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.
Pullman Cairns International
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.
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
With its impeccably private and tropical ambiance, Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Center is a 4-star resort hotel superbly positioned one block from the famous Cairns Esplanade in the central business...
Mantra Trilogy
Located on the Cairns Esplanade in the city center, Mantra Trilogy offers spacious accommodations with private balconies overlooking the pool, mountains or ocean.
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Pullman Cairns International
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast options8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,227 reviewsPullman 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.
Spacious, loved the couch for 3 adults and 1 toddler. Clean.
Hilton Cairns
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast options8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 1,617 reviewsExperience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade.
Breakfast with a view and friendly service, it was excellent!!
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast options8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,743 reviewsThe 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.
Lagoon Pool and service when unable to access room.
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast options8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 1,450 reviewsFeaturing 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.
Room was great, bed comfy as, spa bath was awesome
The Benson Hotel
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast options8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 243 reviewsOfficially opening our doors on 1 July 2021, The Benson Hotel has taken over a previous hotel.
Location, comfortable beds, pool and amazing decor.
Acacia Court Hotel
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast options5.6Scored 5.6Above averageRated okay· 2,364 reviewsAcacia 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.
Reasonable price for good view. Not too far from town
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast options7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,274 reviewsCentered around a unique rainforest atrium, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns has undergone refurbishment and now features newly renovated rooms.
Excellent room service Full Breakfast on Mothers Day
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast options7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 2,226 reviewsOverlooking the Coral Sea, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers rooms with a private balcony and city, mountain or ocean views.
Friendly staff. The opportunity to claim vouchers.
Budget hotels in Cairns
Escape On Lake
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotel8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 239 reviewsEscape On Lake is located in Cairns, within 2.6 miles of Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens and 8.1 miles of Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.
All Facilities, Lactation, Could walk the hole town.
Bungalow Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotel6.7Scored 6.7PleasantRated pleasant· 182 reviewsLocated in Cairns, 1.1 miles from Cairns Station, Bungalow Hotel provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
Great price for a clean and comfortable older style room.
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotel7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 745 reviewsLocated on The Esplanade, Cairns Harborside Hotel offers rooms with stunning views of Trinity Bay or the surrounding mountains. Each room features a balcony.
Big rooms, comfy bed, great bar, restaurant and pool
Club Wyndham Cairns
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotelLocated 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.
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City Quays Accommodation
Hotel in CairnsCentral location8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 144 reviewsLocated 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...
The location was perfect, really enjoyed my stay ☺️
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCentral location8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 1,485 reviewsLocated 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.
Great staff, room and location. Highly recommended
Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCentral location8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 397 reviewsOffering a restaurant, a bar and a children's playroom, Balaclava Hotel is an 8-minute drive from the Cairns Esplanade. It features air-conditioned rooms with cable TV.
Really great beds. Clean facility. Nice accomodations
Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
Hotel in CairnsCentral location8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 326 reviewsFeaturing a bar, a restaurant and regular live entertainment, The Edge Hill Tavern is 10 minutes' drive from Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Airport. All rooms offer a flat-screen TV.
Location is in a great area close to alot of shops
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Hotel in CairnsCentral location8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 2,003 reviewsLocated 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,...
Great location , large rooms, efficient and polite
Park Regis City Quays
Hotel in CairnsCentral location8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 1,613 reviewsPark 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.
Really enjoyed my stay and had the best experience.
Sunshine Tower Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCentral location7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,056 reviewsCairns Sunshine Tower Hotel is ideally located just 3 blocks from the city center and 10 minutes' drive from the Cairns International Airport.
Loved how clean and tidy the apartment was and so bright
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCentral location7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 963 reviewsJust 10 minutes' walk from the Cairns Esplanade and 25 minutes' walk from Cairns Lagoon, this 4-star hotel provides luxurious accommodations with cable TV.
From Start to finish we enjoyed the Cairns Sheridan
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.
What Guests Said About Cairns:
- 10Scored 10
Experience where the Locals shop and goto Rusty’s Markets on...
Experience where the Locals shop and goto Rusty’s Markets on Friday - Saturday and Sunday for all your fresh fruit and vegetables. Local food cuisines through to the vibrance and hospitality of different cultures in on melting pot of happiness.
DarrenAustralia - 10Scored 10
Positive: Skyrail and historic train, nature, pool in Cairns...
Positive: Skyrail and historic train, nature, pool in Cairns, boardwalk, Botanical Gardens (absolute highlight!!!). Don't miss Emerald Creek Ice Creamery - lots of varieties and very yummy! Dundee's restaurant offered outstanding food and an incredible venue with a massive fish tank to look at while dining, it's pricey, but worth it. The Daintree is as exciting as ever. Solar Whisper Croc Cruise was really good. Daytrip to Atherton Tablelands was lovely. Rusty's market is a must! Only downside of Cairns: dining is fairly expensive in general.
IngeAustralia - 10Scored 10
We went at the start of the dry season.
We went at the start of the dry season. The weather was very warm but still humid. Cairns central has great public facilities. The swimming lagoon is fantastic for all ages and has surf lifesavers in attendance. BBQ cookers all along the Esplanade, excellent playgrounds. Muddy Waters in particular, the kids went crazy. Of course you go for the reef trips and the train trip and the Skyrail up to Kuranda village. A lovely day out in beautiful rainforest. Port Douglas and Mossman are a drive north if you have the time, they are another must see in this scenic part of north Queensland. A drive up onto the Tablelands opens up a different part of the area. Natural and historical attractions. It's worth the drive.RobynAustralia - 4.0Scored 4.0
A worn and sadly lacking site.
A worn and sadly lacking site. It has all the hallmarks of investors who rake in the money but don't spend any money or maintenance and improvements. They could raise their star rating if they cared to invest in renovation., The lady at the front desk was very friendly;y. What a shame she has to represent such a sad venue.BrooksAustralia - 8.0Scored 8.0
The environment in general is the thing I liked the most.
The environment in general is the thing I liked the most. There is little opportunity to interact with people outside of those in our circle of the delegation, including the hosts and those slotted in the program, during that trip. I would like to see more people to people interaction.AAnonymous - 10Scored 10
Excellent location.
Excellent location. You may not need a rented car if you stay in the central location. We stayed here for 5 days. Went to Great Barrier Reef, Green Island, Used the sky rail to go to Kurandra and came back by Scenic Rail. Snorkling at both Green Island and Great Barrier Reef was too good.VivekAustralia
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- From $195.91 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 1,450 reviewsExceptional Staff, that can not do enough to help you. If needed. The hotel is old and this is clearly evident in the carpet staining through out the hall ways. Bedrooms are old too, but there is a very clear difference between old and shabby, then old but loved and well maintained. The latter here in this case. Beds very lovely and huge. Rolled freely all night. Ha Ha! Great location to the Esplanade, bars, restaurants, everything!
NiamhAustralia - From $93.46 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 1,482 reviewsFriendly people, everyday activities planned by hostel or people staying at the hostel. Lunch and Dinner deals with amazing value for the money you pay! Very good bar with a good variety of drinks for good prices. Tour guide available (CheapAZ) with the best prices for any activity. Just ask and Stu (name of the guy) will give a better price. Free shuttle to city centre!FlorianNew Zealand
- 8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 2,782 reviewsWe 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.NancieNew Zealand
- 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 94 reviewsThe room is very nicely decorated and not boring. Fully aircon and with fans. Large room with enough space for my family. The location is very good as it is near the city and walking distance to the esplanade. Jackie has also put a lot of thoughts in setting up the apartment and also provide books and board games for you to enjoy.
Kian TeoAustralia - 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 145 reviewsJackie met us on arrival, she was very friendly and gave us a tour of the complex. The unit is bright and very clean. The kitchenette has good facilities. The location was perfect for us:- walking to distance to Cairns Central, the city, the esplanade, the waterfront and restaurants. The unit is good value of money.
PaulAustralia - From $181.57 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 2,003 reviewsWonderful location and great views from our 9th floor room. We were also impressed with the fact that there were 3 laundries and even a post box. The esplanade with its many restaurants was nearby as was Woolworths, which was just around the corner. When next we are in Cairns, we hope to stay at this hotel again.OlealouiseAustralia
- From $166.22 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 1,485 reviewsStaff were very friendly and efficient during check-in and check-out. The room was larger than other similar priced hotels in Cairns, and the balcony was spacious. The location was an easy walking distance to many popular Cairns restaurants and bars and our room had views to the Esplanade.KathAustralia
- 8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 579 reviewsLovely cool apartments, didn't need to use the air conditioning once in October. Spacious apartment. Beds comfortable. Warm shady pool in the afternoon mostly sheltered from the afternoon wind. Walking distance to everywhere we needed to go in cairns . It was also very quiet.SarahAustralia
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 708 reviewsvery well located for the airport, city centre and attractions, we didn’t bother hiring a car because of this. Room was very clean as was the rest of the hotel, pools were great, gardens well well maintained. I would thoroughly recommend VIsion for a stay in Cairns.
ClintAustralia - From $116.82 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 7,430 reviewsHotel has multiple pools and place for kids. Multiple pools, restaurants. Rooms are clean. The hotel is not so far from the city but you still need to call for Uber or taxi to get there. If you book tour you are pick up from hotel. Close to the airport.AlvaroColombia
- From $112.82 per night5.6Scored 5.6Above averageRated okay· 2,364 reviewsThe view and location was fabulous. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was large and balcony was great. There was a bottle shop attached and hotel was close to the hospital and an easy walk to the main part of Cairns esplanade.
SEM84Australia - 7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 77 reviewsLocation right in the action of Cairns Esplanade with a breathtaking view of the ocean. Apartment great size for a family if 4. Overall clean and well maintained for an older apartment with update Kitchen and bathrooms.
MarcusAustralia - From $112.82 per night5.8Scored 5.8Above averageRated okay· 1,546 reviewsthe location was great close to the shopping center and bus transport, good walking distance to the esplanade the pool was lovely I really enjoyed myself, I would love to stay here again on my next trip down to cairns.ChelseaAustralia
- From $196.93 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 1,238 reviewsThe location was very central. The staff were friendly. We requested a quiet room and received that which was lovely. Liked that the hotel provides free car parking as there are a lot of hotels in cairns that do not.KATEAustralia
- 8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 2,495 reviewsApartments were clean and very close to amenities and pools and spa to keep kids entertained.close to Cairns Central Plaza and carins statio .just 10 mins fro. Esplanade.would recommend it strongly
JavariaAustralia - 8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 2,782 reviewsGreat location right near the Esplanade. The room was very clean and comfortable and we really appreciated the Nespresso machine. Would definitely recommend for a stay in Cairns.
HannahNew Zealand - From $250.33 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 2,880 reviewsLocation can't be any better if you want to stay around Esplanade in Cairns. The room was very clean and very modern. The hotel looks very new and modern. Best value for money.MahdiAustralia
- From $180.91 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 827 reviewsThe location of the hotel with easy access to The Cairns Esplanade and the location of the room on the Garden (2nd) Floor with pool and BBQ area. Off street car parking.DeniseAustralia
- From $173.56 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 1,724 reviewsI liked the location, I was easily able to explore the city centre of Cairns on foot. i choose Mantra hotels because i know what to expect and they never let me down.
sal amandaAustralia - From $112.82 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 601 reviewsThe hotel is located 10 minutes the esplanade/the beach, restaurants and supermarkets. The owner is friendly.
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