Can you book a 5-star family friendly hotels in Cairns?

If you're looking to make your Cairns stay extra special, then consider staying at one of the top-rated hotels. The highest-rated family friendly hotels are The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection ($217/night), DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns ($184/night), and Hilton Cairns ($210/night).

How many family friendly hotels are there in total in Cairns?

There are 171 Cairns family hotels available out of a total 650 hotels that you can book on HotelsCombined.

Which are the most popular Cairns family friendly hotels?

HotelsCombined users’ favourite family friendly hotels in Cairns are Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns , Cairns Colonial Club Resort , and Pacific Hotel Cairns . With a rating of 8.9/10, Pacific Hotel Cairns is the highest-rated hotel.

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Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel

423 Mulgrave Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia

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/games room and ATM/banking services.

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

8.5

Excellent

509 reviews

Location

3.6 km from city centre

$116

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Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

122 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia

An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli are on-site.

Free Wi-Fi

8.2

Excellent

3112 reviews

Location

0.4 km from city centre

$186

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Oaks Cairns Hotel

59-63 Cairns Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia

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.

Free Wi-Fi

8.6

Excellent

2180 reviews

Location

0.6 km from city centre

$162

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The Abbott Boutique Hotel

69 Abbott St, Cairns, QLD, Australia

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 on-site.

Free Wi-Fi

9.1

Excellent

2107 reviews

Location

0.6 km from city centre

$162

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Hotel Tropiq

179 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, laundry facilities and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden and a vending machine are on-site.

Free Wi-Fi

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6.8

Good

3190 reviews

Location

0.9 km from city centre

$98

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DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns

121-123 The Esplanade & Florence Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia

Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a conference centre are on-site.

8.4

Excellent

2960 reviews

Location

0.6 km from city centre

$184

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Pullman Cairns International

17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia

This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are on-site.

Free Wi-Fi

8.3

Excellent

2166 reviews

Location

0.7 km from city centre

$192

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Crystalbrook Flynn

85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia

Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are on-site.

Free Wi-Fi

8.9

Excellent

2126 reviews

Location

0.5 km from city centre

$213

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Caravella Backpackers

149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia

Along with an outdoor pool, this hostel has a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a library and tour/ticket assistance.

Free Wi-Fi

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8.8

Excellent

2239 reviews

Location

0.8 km from city centre

$104

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Alivio Hotel Cairns

136-140 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia

An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a hot tub are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services and dry cleaning.

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8.0

Excellent

2662 reviews

Location

0.6 km from city centre

$140

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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 $242 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 $45.

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 $165. Prices are highest in September, when rates rise to about $348 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 Mondays, with average nightly rates around $175. Fridays are usually the most expensive, averaging $287 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 $97, rising to an average cost of $213, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $137 for a 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns for tonight.

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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 84 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 171 properties in Cairns and data was last updated on 30 October 2026.

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