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Discover well-known properties in Cairns that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 577 hotels in Cairns and price data was last updated on 28 March 2024. The average price for a hotel in Cairns is $231/night.
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23-51 Anderson Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Boasting a Jacuzzi, outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool, Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort is located in Cairns and offers comfortable accommodation. It also provides a kids pool, an express check-in and check-out feature and a free shuttle service.
Free Wi-Fi
8.9
Excellent
909 reviews
Location
5.9 km from city centre
Pierpoint Road Po Box 7170, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Centrally located, Shangri-La The Marina Cairns offers easy access to Cairns's main hot spots. The multiple amenities this modern hotel features include a rooftop terrace, an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
3606 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
18-26 Cannon Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Set in Cairns, Cairns Colonial Club Resort features 3 pools, as well as a waterfall pool, a saltwater swimming pool and water slides. Guests also have exclusive access to the on-site Tropical Rainforest Gardens and Lagoon Pools.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
7585 reviews
Location
2.9 km from city centre
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Located in Cairns, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is an easy drive from Kuranda Scenic Railway and provides on-site parking at an additional cost. It features a fully-equipped gym, 3 outdoor swimming pools, and a heated outdoor spa.
Free Wi-Fi
7.5
Good
2415 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Centrally situated, Bailey a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel allows for easy access to Cairns's main sightseeing areas. It offers complimentary wireless internet, a gym and an outdoor pool, and is within a 10-minute walk of The Reef Hotel Casino.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
2847 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
167-173 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Within 20 minutes' stroll from Cairns Railway Station, the hotel provides guests with an ideal base when in Cairns. It also offers a free shuttle service, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.3
Good
3327 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Centrally positioned, Riley a Crystalbrook Collection Resort allows for easy access to Cairns's main sightseeing areas. It also offers free Wi-Fi, a Jacuzzi and an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
2123 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
101 - 105 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Conveniently positioned, Mantra Trilogy allows for easy access to Cairns's best sightseeing areas. There is also a gym with a swimming pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.1
Good
1886 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
7-11 Chester Court, Cairns, QLD, Australia
This comfortable resort in Cairns offers complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as a waterfall pool and a swimming pool. It also features a Jacuzzi, a kids pool and meeting rooms.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
3562 reviews
Location
3.3 km from city centre
53-57 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Centrally situated, Mantra Esplanade Cairns allows for easy access to Cairns's best hot spots. It also offers a 24-hour reception, luggage storage and an outdoor pool.
Parking
7.9
Good
1346 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre

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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Cairns. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Cheapest month:February
Most expensive month:December
Average price in Cairns:$231/night
Cheapest price found:$29/night
Cheapest day:Tuesday
Most expensive day:Wednesday
$185 - $309
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$198 - $291
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Cairns hotels

Browse through properties in Cairns that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 577 properties in Cairns and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
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
107 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$346
Avg. per night
62 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$176
Avg. per night
69 Abbott St, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$173
Avg. per night
41-47 Digger Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$128
Avg. per night
122 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$228
Avg. per night
702 Bruce Highway, Cairns, QLD, Australia
5.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$116
Avg. per night
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$268
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Cairns, Australia

Discover affordable stays in Cairns that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Cairns can be found for as low as $37 per night. There is currently one property in Cairns that can be booked for this price. Global Backpackers Cairns is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cairns. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024
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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67 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$37
Avg. per night
20-26 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$40
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8 Scott St, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$46
Avg. per night
231 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$71
Avg. per night
209 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$78
Avg. per night
1/21 Anderson Road, Woree, Cairns, QLD, Australia
5.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$83
Avg. per night
139 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$87
Avg. per night
87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$89
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Cairns

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Cairns to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Cairns at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Hotels located in the Cairns area sorted by price and hotel class. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hotel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
169 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
8 Scott St, Cairns, QLD, Australia
3 stars
3 stars
167-173 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
157 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
231 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
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4 stars +
Pierpoint Road Po Box 7170, Cairns, QLD, Australia
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia

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Other accommodations in Cairns

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149 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$81
Avg. per night
274 Draper Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$31
Avg. per night
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$41
Avg. per night
6-8 Frond Close, Cairns, QLD, Australia
9.4 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$365
Avg. per night
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$230
Avg. per night
17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$224
Avg. per night
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$220
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Cairns

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Cairns to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
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About Cairns

Located in Far North Queensland, Cairns attracts visitors from around the globe thanks to its tropical climate and access to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. The city also provides a number of wildlife and Indigenous culture experiences, along with a family-friendly waterfront esplanade.

Things to do in Cairns

For an unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience, go on a diving or snorkelling cruise directly from Cairns. Looking for a reprieve from urban life? Take a day trip to one of the nearby tropical islands, such as Green Island or Fitzroy Island. Hot air balloon tours provide unparalleled bird’s-eye views of the cocktail-blue water, lush rainforests and intricate reef.

Cairns’ 26-kilometre-long stretch of beaches begins north of the city, but there is a charming esplanade near the centre of town. The Cairns Esplanade overlooks the Coral Sea and boasts a public swimming pool, barbecue areas, grassy lawns, weekend markets and diverse restaurants.

Several shopping centres speckle the region, highlighted by the Cairns Central shopping centre and Stockland Cairns. After a full day of leisure, be sure to sit back and enjoy the area’s mighty dining scene around the harbour. For a heaping of culture, check out exhibits at the Centre of Contemporary Arts or catch a film at the outdoor Starry Night Cinema.

Venture beyond the city limits to experience the world-famous Daintree Rainforest, home to ancient trees, unique Australian animals and cascading waterfalls. Embrace Australia’s Indigenous culture at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, where you can witness traditional Aboriginal singing and dancing, throw a boomerang and eat authentic bush food.

Getting around Cairns

The Cairns International Airport connects to many domestic and international destinations including China, Singapore and Indonesia. The area serves as the terminus for Queensland's North Coast railway line and is near the A1 Highway, known as the “Pacific Highway”, popular with road tripping families.

Facts about staying in Cairns

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Cairns to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 28 March 2024.
  • What is the best place in Cairns for bars and restaurants?

    When you book Cairns hotels, you get the option of great accommodation in areas that will appeal to your foodie side. Cairns is well known for its waterfront region and iconic eateries and bars. Enjoy traditional meats like kangaroo and crocodile at Dundees, scenic views from Mondo or the rustic food choices of Hemingway's Brewery, all placed alongside Cairns Waterfront. Hides Hotel or Gilligan’s will place you along the water’s edge and give you access to all the restaurants. A little further into the CBD, you will find plenty of choices too. Try eateries such as Chambers or Ganbaranba Noodle Colosseum for a highly popular Asian menu. Hotels in the CBD worth checking out include The Abbott Boutique Hotel, Freedom Hotel and many others.

  • What is the best place in Cairns for a family holiday?

    Cairns is wonderful to holiday with family, as you will be surrounded by beaches and nature. From the Cairns Aquarium at the Waterfront to walks along the buzzing Cairns Esplanade, you can find great hotels in Cairns. Consider Shangri-La Resort, in the Marina, for harbour views, easy public transport and on-site activities for kids. Venture out to swimming spots around the Redlynch Valley region and stay in accommodation such as Jungara B&B to enjoy nature during the day. Enjoy the Botanic Gardens in the CBD and let the kids feed the turtles or ducks. Novotel is a great spot for Cairns accommodation in the CBD. Visit the World Heritage site of the Wet Tropics and do the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, a scenic cable car ride across the park. It is close enough for a drive from the CBD or Waterfront.

  • What are the best things to do and see in Cairns?

    Accommodation in Cairns will find you in a vibrant city that welcomes nature as a strong source of entertainment. Nestled between the Wet Tropics and the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns is well situated. Visit the Kuranda Butterfly Sanctuary to see one of the largest collections of living butterflies in the world, or take the Kuranda Scenic Railway through the coast. There are also riverboat tours, which will give you a guided tour of the region. Enjoy the centrally located Cairns Festival every year, in August, for music, arts and culture; take in indigenous art at the Cairns Art Gallery; and Cairns Civic Theatre also provides great shows all year round. Rusty’s Market is one of the biggest attractions in the city, with 180 stalls of artisanal wares. Kuranda hotels such as Cairns Beach Resort gives you access to the Wetlands region, and central accommodation such as Mantra Trilogy is great to enjoy local arts, culture and nightlife.

  • Where are the best places to stay in Cairns for sightseeing?

    When it comes to sightseeing in Cairns, you cannot go wrong booking into hotels in the CBD or the Waterfront area. Enjoy highly rated seafood at Prawn Star, take in the Australian Armour and Artillery Museum or enjoy cafes and bistros along The Esplanade. Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome is a fun day out seeing local animals and zip-lining across the park, or you could see fascinating exhibits at the Cairns Museum. Consider the Mantra Esplanade as a hotel base for these activities. There is something for everyone in the Queensland city of Cairns.

  • What are the best hotels in Cairns?

    Cairns is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is Cairns Sunland Leisure Park, which has a current rating of 7.8. For other potential stays, consider Cairns Colonial Club Resort and Hilton Cairns, which can also be great places to stay in Cairns.

  • What is a good hotel near Cairns Esplanade?

    Hilton Cairns is a popular hotel near Cairns Esplanade that is highly recommended, with a score of 8.3 across 1,651 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel in Cairns near Cairns Hospital?

    The most popular hotel near Cairns Hospital is Hilton Cairns, with 1,651 HotelsCombined users scoring it 8.3/10.

  • Is there a good hotel near Reef Hotel Casino?

    If you’re looking for good hotels near Reef Hotel Casino, consider Hilton Cairns (rated 8.3 over 1,651 reviews).

  • How much do hotels in Cairns cost?

    $239/night is the average price of a hotel in Cairns, based on HotelsCombined searches over the last 3 days. For 4-star hotels in Cairns, the average price found is $257/night, and for 5-star hotels the average price is $342/night.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Cairns?

    HotelsCombined searches in the last 3 days suggest cheap Cairns hotels have prices starting from as low as $51/night, depending on the popularity of your requested dates.

  • How much is a hotel in Cairns tonight?

    Users have found prices for hotels in Cairns tonight starting as low as $276, rising to an average cost of $276, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $115 for a 4-star hotel in Cairns for tonight.

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