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The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Cairns

The Abbott Boutique Hotel has accommodations in Cairns near Reef and Rainforest Research Centre and Martin College. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge.

T
Tracey
From
South Africa
We only spent a night and flew out early the next morning - the accommodation was great, spacious and comfortable. The staff super helpful - thank you Ben!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,090 reviews
Price from
$125.05
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.

J
Jarrod
From
South Africa
This is an amazing hotel, perfectly located with very nice rooms. The restaurant on the roof has a great view and feeling and is awesome for a snack and a sundowner. I travel through Cairns for work quite often and even when this hotel has no rooms available i go there to the rooftop restaurant to relax. The staff was very helpful with certain documents i required and everything was seedless. Definitely recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,032 reviews
Price from
$164.28
1 night, 2 adults

Crystalbrook Flynn

Hotel in Cairns

Located in Cairns, a 13-minute walk from Cairns Station, Crystalbrook Flynn provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a restaurant.

D
David Kaplan
From
Israel
The reception were welcoming, efficient and friendly on both my stays. On my first stay, I booked a harbor facing room and by mistake, a city view room on my return stay. on 2nd check-in, I requested to change to harbor facing again and the receptionist searched and worked for over 5 minutes to arrange this, and succeeded. including upgrading me to the top floor, harbor facing. See pic from 8th floor and 12th floor. This is more than I could have expected and so appreciate the extra effort, you don't get at every hotel, the standard answer usually being "Sorry, we'd love to but the hotel is full". Thanks again for a wonderful experience in the fully modern hotel (e.g. including USB sockets if you don't have Australian plugs) etc...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,713 reviews
Price from
$127.99
1 night, 2 adults

Crystalbrook Bailey

Hotel in Cairns

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

e
ellen
From
Canada
very central location. clean and modern facilities. very comfortable room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,386 reviews
Price from
$122.05
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,...

F
FERNANDA
From
Mexico
Great facilities and pool area, the location is amazing and staff is great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,664 reviews
Price from
$139.54
1 night, 2 adults

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Hotel in Cairns

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

K
Kewal
From
India
Location of the property was bang on the warf. Great view from the room and quite and peaceful at the same time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,799 reviews
Price from
$141.85
1 night, 2 adults

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Hotel in Cairns

Located in Cairns, 2.1 miles from Cairns Station, Cairns Colonial Club Resort provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

V
Vanessa
From
Germany
I liked that it had 3 different pools and the restaurant was very nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 7,519 reviews
Price from
$87.12
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.

L
Lisa
From
Australia
The locality How clean it was...super clean and fresh Everything was tidy and well looked after and maintained The staff were helpful and friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,216 reviews
Price from
$114.04
1 night, 2 adults

Mantra Esplanade

Hotel in Cairns

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

E
Emma
From
Australia
Great room and location, bed was unreal. So so comfy. Loved the location and the staff were lovely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,150 reviews
Price from
$153.06
1 night, 2 adults

Pullman Cairns International

Hotel in Cairns

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.

M
MARIANNE
From
United States
Breakfast was excellent and the bed and room accommodations extremely comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,060 reviews
Price from
$151.74
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 585 reviews

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

From $82.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 834 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.

From $164.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,216 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 $163.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,725 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 $159.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 780 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.

From $137.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,879 reviews

Located in Cairns, a 16-minute walk from Cairns Station, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

From $204.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,734 reviews

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

From $128.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,420 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 $85.77 per night

Hotels located in the center of Cairns

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 561 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 travelers...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 527 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,223 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Just a 13-minute walk from Cairns Regional Gallery and 400 yards from Cairns Electorate Office, Cairns Central Atrium Apartments & Studio features accommodations in Cairns, with a terrace.

From $120.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,948 reviews

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

From $196.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,846 reviews

Just 984 feet 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 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 817 reviews

Located in Cairns, a 15-minute walk from Cairns Station, Heritage Cairns Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities.

From $144.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,108 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.

Budget hotels in Cairns and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 873 reviews

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

From $105.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

Located in Cairns, a 3-minute walk from Cairns Station, The Grand Hotel Cairns provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From $70.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.9
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 1,729 reviews

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool with a cascading waterfall and a separate dove pool, City Sheridan Motel is centrally located in Cairns City Center.

From $115.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,734 reviews

Guests enjoy FREE WIFI, NEW Air Cons, FREE Lockers, FREE Netflix available in common lounge area & private rooms with attached bathroom with an on-site bar and restaurant downstairs!

From $62.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,970 reviews

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

From $110.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 897 reviews

Ideally located just 2625 feet north of the Cairns city center, Aspect Central offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, bar and outdoor swimming pool.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 811 reviews

Just 2 minutes' walk from the Cairns Esplanade waterfront, Tropical Queenslander offers affordable reef family studios and two-bedroom units with a kitchenette.

From $82.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 661 reviews

Located just a 2-minute drive from Cairns business district, this hotel offers budget accommodations in the heart of Cairns, Queensland. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available.

From $103.32 per night

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:

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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
8.0

Far Northern QLD is one of the most beautiful and eye...

Far Northern QLD is one of the most beautiful and eye opening parts of Australia. Cairns is a great hub for this region, which is sparse for cities, but the appeal of Cairns is not what is in the city, but what is surrounding the city. All the best attractions (waterfalls, the great barrier reef, the daintree rainforest, hikes, etc.) are all at least 20mins in any given direction, but there is very little public transport for these attractions in Cairns. This is I suppose how the tour companies make their money, but it means that a trip to Cairns without a car is impossible to explore self-guided, and becomes very expensive very quickly, because you need to book a tour for any given attraction. If possible, I’d 100% recommend coming to Cairns with a car. It’s a big drive no matter which state you’re coming from, but the journey up the coast is beautiful, and you will have so much more freedom on your trip with one. Cairns City itself is not good for much other than the lagoon, and the shopping. For a relaxing holiday, consider staying in the Northern Beaches, or Port Douglas.
Guest review by
Holly
Australia

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From $122.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,088 reviews
CQH & apartments has become my go-to spot when staying in Cairns. Easy check-in, super clean rooms maintained by a great housekeeping team, there is a lot to like about this operation. The onsite restaurant, Finns, offers up superb Thai food and the secured on-site parking is a real bonus given the hotel's close proximity to the Esplanade.
Guest review by
Shane
Australia
From $379.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,078 reviews
This apartments have amazing views to the Wraf and the magnificent green hills from our balcony. Very close to the Esplanade , great restaurants just under the building. Some of them are the Cairns signature of the best food and dining.
Guest review by
Penka
Australia
From $225.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 826 reviews
The 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.
Guest review by
Denise
Australia
From $163.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,713 reviews
Incredible location in amongst the heart of Cairns and the esplanade. Nice hotel, accommodating staff and all the amenities you need. Loved our stay.
Guest review by
Lynton
Australia
From $196.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,948 reviews
Nice apartments close to train station and 20 mins walk to Cairns Esplanade
Guest review by
Daniele
Italy