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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 165 hotels in Cairns and price data was last updated on 24 April 2025. The average price for a hotel in Cairns is $231/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
8.3
Excellent
2467 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
7.2
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
1732 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
2304 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Hotel with free parking, steps from Cairns Esplanade Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Cairns Plaza Hotel offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. 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 complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
8.6
Excellent
1833 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
12-14 Deauville Close, Cairns, QLD, Australia
On beach with outdoor pool, near Kite Rite Australia Guests at this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a children's pool and a picnic area. Each apartment provides a Smart TV with digital channels, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a washer/dryer and a dining area, and other amenities include free WiFi and a furnished balcony. Housekeeping is available on request. Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cairns aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. 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
8.9
Excellent
197 reviews
Location
13.3 km from city centre
267 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Family-friendly Cairns hotel in Cairns North with 2 outdoor swimming pools 2 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a children's pool, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Change of towels is available on request. Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments offers 112 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to furnished balconies. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
2185 reviews
Location
1.5 km from city centre
157-159 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Aparthotel with free parking, a short walk to Cairns Esplanade An outdoor pool, a spa tub, and dry cleaning are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. 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. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with a DVD player, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a washing machine and a dining area. Housekeeping is available once per stay. Getaway On Grafton offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Accommodations at this 4-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 desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided once per stay. An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.3
Excellent
849 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
59-63 Cairns Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 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
8.5
Excellent
1412 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Overlooking the beautiful Cairns Esplanade and offering stunning views of the Coral Sea, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns is surrounded by lush tropical rainforest gardens and is only a short distance from the city center and lots of shopping, dining and leisure opportunities. Cairns Lagoon and Cairns Casino are just moments away, and guests can enjoy proximity to famous Cairns attractions. Book a tour of the Daintree Tropical Rainforest, the Great Barrier Reef or the Atherton Tablelands at our onsite tour desk. Boasting floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the room with natural light, the inviting guest rooms and suites at this Cairns hotel offer a refrigerator, a wall-mounted TV, a large desk, WiFi (fee applies) and a luxurious Sweet Dreams by DoubleTree bed. Our stylish restaurant, Atrium, offers views of the hotel’s rainforest atrium and serves tempting modern Australian specialties. 24-hour Room Service is also available for your convenience. Exercise using contemporary cardio and weights equipment in the complimentary fitness center, and enjoy a soothing dip in the outdoor swimming pool as you admire beautiful views of the waterfront. Ensure that your meeting, conference or wedding is a successful one by holding it at our Cairns hotel. We provide six air-conditioned meeting spaces, and our friendly, professional team is always on hand to help. Print documents in the 24-hour business center, and take advantage of the latest A/V technology. Feel welcome the moment you arrive at our hotel in Cairns with a signature DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie at check-in.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
2391 reviews
Location
0.6 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 February ($278). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairns is December ($436).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Cairns is Friday ($299). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is $374.

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 $120, rising to an average cost of $233, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $125 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 $117/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $116/night. For a 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns, the cheapest rate recently found was $132/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Cairns?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 13 days before your trip to Cairns. The lowest price found when booking 13 days ahead was $61 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 165 properties in Cairns and data was last updated on 24 April 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
$250
Avg. per night
62 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$174
Avg. per night
43 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$200
Avg. per night
53-57 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Parking
$184
Avg. per night
2 Greenslopes Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$203
Avg. per night
Pierpoint Road Po Box 7170, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$225
Avg. per night
17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$239
Avg. per night
15 Florence Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$196
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 $50 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 24 April 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
$50
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
3.6 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$97
Avg. per night
167-173 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$105
Avg. per night
179 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$115
Avg. per night
183-185 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$116
Avg. per night
166-172 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$125
Avg. per night
18-26 Cannon Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$125
Avg. per night
295 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$135
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
7.1 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$138
Avg. per night
41-47 Digger Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$139
Avg. per night
702 Bruce Highway, Cairns, QLD, Australia
5.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$139
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
16.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$144
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.3 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$145
Avg. per night
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$147
Avg. per night
175 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$149
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 24 April 2025.
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231 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$59
Avg. per night
101 - 105 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$174
Avg. per night
23-51 Anderson Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia
5.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$155
Avg. per night
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$147
Avg. per night
122 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$231
Avg. per night
69 Abbott St, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$169
Avg. per night
199 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$127
Avg. per night
58-62 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$195
Avg. per night
267 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$159
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.0 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$155
Avg. per night

Explore Cairns

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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 24 April 2025.
  • What is the typical nightly rate for a Family friendly hotels in Cairns?

    You can expect a nightly rate of $191 when looking for a Family friendly hotels in Cairns. Travelers have found deals as low as $45/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 $191. The average per night rate for a Cairns hotel is $148.

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

    36 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 $178. 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 11 Family friendly hotels located within 2 miles of Cairns Airport. On average, $187 is the typical price you will find for a Family friendly hotels near Cairns Airport. Lily Lakes - Resort Style Living, Floriana Villas, Edge Hill Clean & Green Cairns, 7 Minutes from the Airport, 7 Minutes to Cairns CBD & Reef Fleet Terminal, Unique Tropic Escape 111, Coral Towers Holiday Suites, Cairns Colonial Club Resort, Cairns Sheridan Hotel, Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments, The Lakes Resort Cairns, Tradewinds McLeod Holiday Apartments.

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