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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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Hilton Cairns
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast options8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 1,609 reviewsExperience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade.
Friendly helpful staff, very clean, great location, great pool
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· 1,443 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· 240 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· 2,377 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· 2,277 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· 2,238 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.
Mercure Cairns
Hotel in CairnsBreakfast options7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 487 reviewsLocated 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.
Rooms were lovely, we enjoyed the pool area too - great location
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Hides Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotel7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 1,637 reviewsLocated 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.
Excellent location, clean, convenient and good staff
City Quays Accommodation
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotel8.8Scored 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 ☺️
Escape On Lake
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotel8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 238 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.
Mantra Trilogy
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotel7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 1,731 reviewsLocated on the Cairns Esplanade in the city center, Mantra Trilogy offers spacious accommodations with private balconies overlooking the pool, mountains or ocean.
You've finally got comfortable beds!! Well done 👏
Mantra Esplanade
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotel7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 1,238 reviewsLocated opposite the Cairns Esplanade, Mantra Esplanade features waterfront accommodations with a balcony offering ocean or city views.
Close to everything. Good size. Clean and comfortable.
Bungalow Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotel6.7Scored 6.7PleasantRated pleasant· 181 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.
Lake Central Cairns
Hotel in CairnsCheap hotel6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 603 reviewsLocated within a 6-minute walk of The Cairns Civic Theater and 2.6 miles of Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens, Lake Central Cairns has rooms in Cairns.
The terrace was so nice with lot of palms and trees.
6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 709 reviewsWith 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...
Close proximity to Esplanade, restaurants and cafes.
Hotels located in the center of Cairns
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCentral location8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 1,479 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· 395 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· 1,995 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· 2,052 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· 960 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
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Hotel in CairnsCentral location7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 744 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
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 £131.15 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 1,479 reviewsSpotlessly clean and comfortable accommodation in a great location. It is located just a few minutes walk along the boardwalk from the restaurants, swimming lagoon and other activities in central Cairns. It is not as upmarket as some of the other Cairns hotels but it is excellent value for money and would be great for a family holiday as it has apartments with kitchen facilities and is just across the road from a childrens playground and water play area and a cafe. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.JenniferAustralia
- From £142.21 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,277 reviewsA tropical style, well positioned and well maintained neat hotel located in prime position in Cairns within 5 min walking distance to the Esplanade, bustling restaurants and bars. Magnificent sea views from our room. Couldn’t have been happier with our upgrade to a top floor sea facing ocean front room! Loved the layout! And the walk in shower. Thank you to the staff who were always smiling, helpful and willing to give you free cookies every time my husband visited the reception desk.Dr TamaraSouth Africa
- From £121.80 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 2,214 reviewsThe Abbott Boutique Hotel was so nice we stayed there twice -- for a couple nights before a dive trip and again after we returned to Cairns. Peter and his team are fantastic and friendly, and the hotel is perfectly located to explore Cairns without even needing a car. On arrival we received a room upgrade and it was so spacious, spotlessly clean, and very comfortable. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend this place, it is really a gem in the heart of Cairns.
AmandaUnited States of America - 7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 77 reviewsThe unit is centrally located, walking distance to woolies in the cbd, plenty of cafes nearby for coffee and meals. Having the boardwalk right in front encouraged me to explore the esplanade - something I didn’t do when I lived in Cairns. The unit has all the basics for a stay of a few days. Having the pool area to cool off each day was great, the bbq area was clean and useful for our family bbq. I really did appreciate the late checkout - Ben was very accommodating.
MichelleAustralia - From £197.52 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 2,880 reviewsThe hotel is terrific. The room was lovely. The layout was chic and modern, and cool. The bed was very comfortable. The facilities were great and the staff were very friendly and professional. The little balcony gave good views of the sea, the esplanade and Cairns, and those views were superb from the 9th floor! It's a uniquely furnished/finished hotel that pleases the eye. Parking was easy and undercover.StephenAustralia
- From £129.05 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 2,782 reviewsThe rooms are amazing- really big bed, big walk in rain shower, smart TV, very modern as a whole. It’s a 10 minute walk to the Esplanade and there’s lots of great restaurants around there and nearby. It’s a 10 minute taxi ride from the airport. We really loved our stay here and wished it were longer! There’s also a small pool within the hotel.
KatherineUnited Kingdom - From £121.80 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 2,214 reviewsThe hotel is centrally located and allows you to easily get to most of the main attractions in Cairns city. The rooms were very comfortable and Matt was excellent and responsive to our needs. This is not a resort hotel with all the facilities of such but it is value for money with great rooms and located such that you can access everything.
GerardAustralia - 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 578 reviewsFantastic location right on the Cairns waterfront with delicious breakfast from the Cafe over the road. Easy walking distance to many restaurants for dinner. Beautiful, spacious, well furnished apartments with locked garage parking for our hire car. Loved sitting on the balcony, cooling off in the pool and going for walks on the Esplanade.MelissaAustralia
- From £181.72 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 1,490 reviewsLocation was excellent and walking distance to beautiful Cairns esplanade and city. Very quiet resort with beautiful pool and bbq facilities. The one bedroom apartment had everything that you would need, nicely decorated and beautiful comfortable bed.Staff were great and very friendly and accommodating with all our needs.JenniAustralia
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 196 reviewsEnjoyed our stay at this very comfortable & cute property. Photos are accurate and bed is soft. Instructions to access property were clear. Location is good - short drive to town and airport. The basic breakfast they left in the fridge was a very nice bonus too! Perfect stopover for our one night in Cairns.OliviaUnited States of America
- From £146.95 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 1,613 reviewsThe room and bathroom was very clean. It was so humid and hot outside. The inside was perfect. The hotel location is very convenient it is easy walking distance to everywhere. But I believe most hotels in Cairns are like this. We requested a room in the highest floor and they obliged. So grateful.OOdgerelAustralia
- From £154.58 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 1,443 reviewsLocation of the hotel was good for checking out Cairns. It was also close to the Marina where boats leave for Great Barrier Reef Trips. The breakfast included in our rate was also good. The room itself was comfortable and the outside patio was nice to sit out on and watch the sunset.Nashville BuckeyeUnited States of America
- From £148.61 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 3,273 reviewsGood Value. Perfect for an overnight-er in Cairns to attend a function. A simple Hotel room that was very clean, Secure, with a fantastic shower (A decent shower with good water pressure is a box I like to be ticked)... Great location.... a short walk to the Esplanade.
HydratingSomewhereAustralia - 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 703 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 £102.71 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,052 reviewsGreat hotel with comfortable beds and modern look of the rooms. It’s just a bit far from esplanade, but apart from that it’s perfect. Also, there are lot of car rental companies around this hotel. So you can just rent and explore Cairns
AmanAustralia - 8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 119 reviewsAbsolute value for money, Clean, quiet and comfortable. It has the privacy and connivence of a hotel on a hostel budget. Host also does airport pickup/dropoff for a small fee.
DevAustralia - From £205.16 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 1,228 reviewsThe hotel itself is possible the most beautiful in Cairns with a magnificent lobby and entry. The refurbished rooms were gorgeous and the Harbour view was amazing!
OlaAustralia - 7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 99 reviewsFriendly staff Apartments where nice and clean Close to the Esplanade and city centre Great value for money. Will be staying here againJenniferAustralia
- From £148.61 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 3,273 reviewsEase of checking and accessing the Cairns city. Breakfast options were good with the discount vouchers.KateAustralia
- From £47.40 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 1,390 reviewsCheap hotel, well located. Staff was friendlyBBrendaAustralia
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