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Popular Family friendly hotels in Cairns

Discover well-known properties in Cairns that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 148 hotels in Cairns and price data was last updated on 20 March 2025. The average price for a hotel in Cairns is $236/night.
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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
2456 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
Cairns, QLD, Australia
Suburban Cairns aparthotel in Cairns North with free parking Along with an outdoor pool, this aparthotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a business center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a children's pool, laundry facilities, and a library. The apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and room service. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Weekly housekeeping is available. This aparthotel offers 32 accommodations with washers/dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers. This Cairns aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center. Children under 12 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.
Air conditioning
7.0
Good
149 reviews
Location
1.6 km from city centre
69 Abbott St, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Centrally positioned, The Abbott Boutique Hotel allows for easy access to Cairns's popular tourist attractions. Guests can also make the most of complimentary internet in all areas. There are a range of amenities available to guests of the hotel, including a tour desk and a dry cleaning service. Rooms offer premium features, such as luxury toiletries and flat-screen TVs. They all have a private bathroom and tea and coffee making facilities. The area around The Abbott Boutique Hotel has a range of restaurants and cafés. It is within a 20-minute walk of Cairns Railway Station, which allows convenient access in and around Cairns.
Free Wi-Fi
9.0
Excellent
1722 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns located on the Cairns Esplanade. Boasting an ideal waterfront location, this property is located less than three hundred meters from the Reef Departure Terminal and less than one kilometre from the Cairns Convention Centre. Hilton Cairns offers stylish rooms all with their own private balcony overlooking mountains, rainforests, Trinity Inlet, and the vibrant city of Cairns. Features at the property include a spa pool and an outdoor lagoon-style pool where guests can relax and soak up the beautiful weather that Tropical North Queensland has to offer. Guests can enjoy the pool bar and make use of ample soft seating deck chairs and umbrellas around the pool. Following a busy day of sightseeing, relax in our hotel's lobby bar Gin Social or enjoy the convenience of our restaurant with water views. Signature Restaurant offers diners a relaxed dining experience with local produce and international inspirations. For those looking for the comfort and flexibility of in-room dining, the hotel has an extensive Room Service Menu as well as a Grab and Go outlet for all your essential minibar items.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
2288 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre

Travel insights for family-friendly hotels in Cairns

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a family-friendly hotel in Cairns including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book family friendly hotels in Cairns?

The cheapest month to book family friendly hotels in Cairns is April ($252). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairns is October ($530).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a family-friendly hotel in Cairns?

The cheapest day to stay in Cairns is Saturday ($296). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is $381.

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 $110, rising to an average cost of $207, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $110 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 $140/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $119/night. For a 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns, the cheapest rate recently found was $144/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Cairns?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 84 days before your trip to Cairns. The lowest price found when booking 84 days ahead was $63 per night.

Top-rated Family friendly hotels in Cairns

Browse through properties in Cairns that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 148 properties in Cairns and data was last updated on 20 March 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.
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35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$227
Avg. per night
175 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$143
Avg. per night
62 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$156
Avg. per night
702 Bruce Highway, Cairns, QLD, Australia
5.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$153
Avg. per night
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$194
Avg. per night
43 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$181
Avg. per night
53-57 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Parking
$167
Avg. per night
2 Greenslopes Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$177
Avg. per night
Pierpoint Road Po Box 7170, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$231
Avg. per night
17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$222
Avg. per night
15 Florence Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$176
Avg. per night
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$177
Avg. per night

Cheapest Family friendly hotels in Cairns

Discover affordable stays in Cairns that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Cairns can be found for as low as $52 per night. There is currently one property in Cairns that can be booked for this price. Travellers Oasis is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cairns. Price data was last updated on 20 March 2025
At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Cairns. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
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8 Scott St, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$52
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$71
Avg. per night
167-173 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$93
Avg. per night
179 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$96
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
3.6 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$98
Avg. per night
18-26 Cannon Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$98
Avg. per night
183-185 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$115
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
7.1 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$115
Avg. per night
166-172 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$120
Avg. per night
41-47 Digger Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$126
Avg. per night
136-140 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$126
Avg. per night
295 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$132
Avg. per night
23-51 Anderson Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia
5.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$136
Avg. per night
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$138
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.3 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$139
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 20 March 2025.
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Cairns, QLD, Australia
25.6 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$175
Avg. per night
231 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$55
Avg. per night
101 - 105 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$155
Avg. per night
23-51 Anderson Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia
5.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$136
Avg. per night
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$138
Avg. per night
122 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$214
Avg. per night
69 Abbott St, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$152
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.0 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$139
Avg. per night
199 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$109
Avg. per night
58-62 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$150
Avg. per night

Explore Cairns

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Cairns to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 20 March 2025.
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Family friendly hotels FAQs

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Cairns to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 20 March 2025.
  • What is the typical nightly rate for a Family friendly hotels in Cairns?

    You can expect a nightly rate of $296 when looking for a Family friendly hotels in Cairns. Travelers have found deals as low as $46/night for this accommodation in Cairns. The best rates for this accommodation in Cairns is Dreamtime Travellers Rest.

  • How do prices at Family friendly hotels compare to other hotels in Cairns?

    HotelsCombined users have found that prices at Family friendly hotels are generally more costly per night. HotelsCombined users find that the typical nightly rate for a Family friendly hotels in Cairns is around $296. The average per night rate for a Cairns hotel is $133.

  • Which Family friendly hotels near Cairns Esplanade are highly rated?

    37 high quality options for Family friendly hotels are available near Cairns Esplanade. These hotels are within 3.2 kilometres and are rated above 3 stars. The average nightly rate of a higher quality hotel near Cairns Esplanade is $169. On average, the cheapest rates near Cairns Esplanade can be found at Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, The Abbott Boutique Hotel, and Reef Palms.

  • What Family friendly hotels are located near Cairns Airport.

    There are 14 Family friendly hotels located within 2 miles of Cairns Airport. On average, $202 is the typical price you will find for a Family friendly hotels near Cairns Airport. Modern Apartment with Esplanade Views Near the Hospital, Lily Lakes - Resort Style Living, Floriana Villas, Belle Escapes Waterview Penthouse 404 The Edge, Traveller Jam Close to City, Airport and Esplanade, Edge Hill Clean & Green Cairns, 7 Minutes from the Airport, 7 Minutes to Cairns CBD & Reef Fleet Terminal, Coral Towers Holiday Suites, Cairns Colonial Club Resort, Cairns Sheridan Hotel, Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments.

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