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Discover well-known properties in Cairns that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 82 hotels in Cairns and price data was last updated on 8 March 2026. The average price for a hotel in Cairns is $221/night.
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295 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Hotel connected to the convention center in Cairns with free parking An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a conference center are onsite. Cairns Sheridan Hotel offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
1117 reviews
Location
2.1 km from city centre
423 Mulgrave Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Motel in Cairns with a restaurant and a bar Along with a restaurant, this motel has a bar/lounge and conference space. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, an arcade/game room, and ATM/banking services. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel offers 29 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
449 reviews
Location
3.6 km from city centre
166-172 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Hotel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Cairns Esplanade Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a business center are onsite. Coral Tree Inn offers 58 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 42-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. 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 provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool. Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
3767 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Waterfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools, steps from Cairns Esplanade 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
7.7
Good
2810 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
122 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Treat yourself to 4.5-star resort style accommodation in the heart of Cairns. Transformed in 2019 with a new lobby, restaurant & bar, guest rooms and public spaces, discover Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort. This excellent family-friendly resort provides fun-filled kids weekend and holiday. With its sandy lagoon style pool, boasting the only swim up bar in cairns, guests can relax by the pool.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
2680 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
59-63 Cairns Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Cairns Esplanade This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe. Oaks Cairns Hotel offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
1616 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Cairns Esplanade A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a poolside bar. Housekeeping is available once per stay. Crystalbrook Riley offers 311 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels, first-run movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
2331 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
69 Abbott St, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Hotel in Cairns, 3-minute walk to Cairns Esplanade Laundry facilities, a library, and express check-in are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay. The Abbott Boutique Hotel offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
9.1
Excellent
1981 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
Pierpoint Road Po Box 7170, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Family-friendly Cairns hotel connected to a shopping center, steps from Reef Fleet Terminal This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns offers 255 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. 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 blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
3266 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
53-57 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Ideal for a relaxing getaway, family holiday or business trip to Tropical North Queensland, Mantra Esplanade, Cairns offers premium accommodation in a prime location. The swimming lagoon, pier and marina departure points for tours to the Great Barrier Reef are all within walking distance. Mantra Esplanade offers a choice of accommodation ranging from hotel rooms, to self-contained one and two-bedroom apartments. Onsite leisure facilities include a swimming pool, spa and fully equipped exercise room.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.2
Excellent
2174 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre

HotelsCombined’s insights for family friendly hotels in Cairns

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How much does it usually cost to stay at a family-friendly hotel in Cairns?

On average, a family-friendly hotel room in Cairns costs about $220 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 $117.

Which month has the lowest rates for family friendly hotels in Cairns?

February is the cheapest month to book a family-friendly hotel in Cairns, with average nightly rates around $136. Prices are highest in October, when rates rise to about $343 per night.

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

Family friendly hotels in Cairns are most affordable on Fridays, with average nightly rates around $188. Saturdays are usually the most expensive, averaging $222 per night.

How much is a family-friendly hotel in Cairns tonight?

Users have found prices for family friendly hotels in Cairns tonight starting as low as $123, rising to an average cost of $195, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $128 for a 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns for tonight.

How much is a Cairns family-friendly hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for family friendly hotels in Cairns this weekend for as little as $113/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $100/night. For a 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns, the cheapest rate recently found was $129/night for this weekend.

What’s the recommended booking timeframe for Cairns family friendly hotels?

For the best rates, it's recommended to book your Cairns family-friendly hotel at least 83 days before your stay.

Top-rated Family friendly hotels in Cairns

Browse through properties in Cairns that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 82 properties in Cairns and data was last updated on 8 March 2026.
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.
41-47 Digger Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$100
Avg. per night
43 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$145
Avg. per night
18-26 Cannon Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
2.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$114
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 8 March 2026.
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
$149
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$138
Avg. per night
157 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$80
Avg. per night
314 Mulgrave Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$83
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
25.6 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$156
Avg. per night
231 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$64
Avg. per night
7-11 Chester Court, Cairns, QLD, Australia
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$109
Avg. per night
274 Draper Street, Parramatta Park, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$70
Avg. per night
8 Scott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$100
Avg. per night

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