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Discover well-known properties in Cairns that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 30 hotels in Cairns and price data was last updated on 17 September 2025. The average price for a hotel in Cairns is $249/night.
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125-129 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Luxury aparthotel with 2 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs Along with 2 outdoor pools, this smoke-free aparthotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a sauna. Self parking is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests will appreciate conveniences like a washer/dryer and a dining area, while an LCD TV with digital channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment. Vision Apartments offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and rice cookers. Housekeeping is provided daily. 2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.0
Excellent
1104 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
18-24 James Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Offering free WiFi and a swimming pool, Crystal Garden Resort is 10 minutes’ drive from Cairns airport and 5 mins from Cairns Esplanade Lagoon. All room have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and air-conditioned. Outside swimming pool. Cairns Crystal Garden Resort is 5 minutes’ drive from Cairns' shops and restaurants and Flecker Botanic Gardens and 15-minute walk from the Cairns Lagoon. Palm Cove Beach is 30 minutes’ drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature a seating area and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room has an suite bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Reception office hours are open from 10AM to 4PM on Monday to Friday. 10AM to 2PM on Saturday and Sunday. If you can not check in between the office hours, we will send you the instructions via mobile phone message, just follow the instructions, you can easily to get the key in our safety box near the reception door.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
5.9
Okay
1242 reviews
Location
2.0 km from city centre
Cairns, QLD, Australia
Apartment with kitchen, steps from Cairns Esplanade 2 outdoor pools, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are onsite. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with a DVD player, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a washer/dryer and a sitting area. Weekly housekeeping is available. Edge Apartments Cairns offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided weekly. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Air conditioning
7.9
Good
893 reviews
Location
2.2 km from city centre
181 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Salt air and outdoor pool, near Cairns Esplanade Guests of this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a hot tub and a steam room. Each apartment boasts a private hot tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests will appreciate conveniences like a washer/dryer and a dining area, while a TV with cable channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment. Weekly housekeeping is available. 181 The Esplanade offers 21 accommodations with private hot tubs and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels and DVD players. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered weekly and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
1179 reviews
Location
1.4 km from city centre
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a 24-hour front desk Along with 3 outdoor pools, this hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a conference center are onsite. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers 242 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
7.6
Good
2707 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
101 - 105 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Located on The Esplanade overlooking the harbour, Mantra Trilogy offers contemporary comfort close to the Reef Casino, swimming lagoon and reef departure points. Mantra Trilogy offers plenty of opportunity for pure relaxation with onsite facilities including a swimming pool, children's wading area, gymnasium and BBQ facilities. Accommodation options range from modern hotel rooms to spacious self-contained one, two and three-bedroom apartments, many with magnificent water views.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.7
Good
2503 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
58-62 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Hotel with free parking, steps from Cairns Central Shopping Centre An outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a meeting room, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Weekly housekeeping is available. Cairns Central Plaza Apartment Hotel offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cairns hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered weekly and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.9
Good
1155 reviews
Location
0.1 km from city centre
175 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Aparthotel with free parking, a quick walk to Cairns Esplanade An outdoor pool, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a free grocery shopping service, a library, and tour/ticket assistance. Each apartment provides a TV with digital channels, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a coffee/tea maker and a rice cooker, and other amenities include free WiFi and a balcony. Weekly housekeeping is available. Cascade Gardens offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cairns aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Digital television is provided. Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.9
Good
1946 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
2 Greenslopes Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Suburban hotel with 4 outdoor pools and a coffee shop Along with 4 outdoor pools, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, an outdoor tennis court, and a children's pool. Weekly housekeeping is available. The Lakes Resort Cairns offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and washers/dryers. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include safes and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. 4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.8
Good
714 reviews
Location
2.7 km from city centre
Cairns, QLD, Australia
Aparthotel with 3 outdoor swimming pools, steps from Cairns Central Shopping Centre This aparthotel features 3 outdoor pools, a fitness center, and a sauna. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are onsite. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include a stovetop and a flat-screen TV. Housekeeping is available on request. Southern Cross Atrium Apartments offers 160 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Microwaves and rice cookers are provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a sauna and a fitness center. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
Air conditioning
8.2
Excellent
3053 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre

HotelsCombined’s insights for designer hotels in Cairns

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How much does it usually cost to stay at a designer hotel in Cairns?

On average, a designer hotel room in Cairns costs about $223 per night. Rates can vary based on factors like seasonality, hotel star rating, and booking timing. The lowest price found on HotelsCombined in the last 7 days was $192.

Which month has the lowest rates for designer hotels in Cairns?

March is the cheapest month to book a designer hotel in Cairns, with average nightly rates around $242. Prices are highest in July, when rates rise to about $618 per night.

What day of the week has the lowest rates for Cairns designer hotels?

Designer hotels in Cairns are most affordable on Mondays, with average nightly rates around $310. Saturdays are usually the most expensive, averaging $516 per night.

How much is a designer hotel in Cairns tonight?

Users have found prices for designer hotels in Cairns tonight starting as low as $143, rising to an average cost of $269, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $147 for a 4-star designer hotel in Cairns for tonight.

How much is a Cairns designer hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for designer hotels in Cairns this weekend for as little as $146/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $146/night. For a 4-star designer hotel in Cairns, the cheapest rate recently found was $174/night for this weekend.

Top-rated Designer hotels in Cairns

Browse through properties in Cairns that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 30 properties in Cairns and data was last updated on 17 September 2025.
Our users rated these Cairns hotels among the best places to stay. Be sure to read user reviews to learn why these hotels are among the highest rated.
35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$280
Avg. per night
62 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$169
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.8 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$208
Avg. per night
53-57 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$175
Avg. per night
18-26 Cannon Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$113
Avg. per night
167-173 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$97
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Cairns

Discover the ideal holiday rental or hostel for your stay in Cairns. Choose from a variety of options among the available accommodations. Listings are regularly updated, with the latest information as of 17 September 2025.
183-185 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$125
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.0 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$144
Avg. per night
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$165
Avg. per night
122 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$230
Avg. per night
69 Abbott St, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$153
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
25.6 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$173
Avg. per night
199 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$132
Avg. per night
58-62 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$179
Avg. per night
267 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$160
Avg. per night
231 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$58
Avg. per night

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