Best Hotels in Cairns

Explore Cairns with 160 stays near popular landmarks, shopping malls, dining spots, and key business areas for a convenient city stay.

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
8.8 (139 reviews)

Cairns Harbourside Hotel ★★★★

📍 209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North

"The location and the staff's service were particularly good. Most of the tourist spots like Cairns Central Station and the Esplanade are about a 20-30 minute walk away. The hotel's front desk staff were also all very warm and friendly. It was a great help that they would fill up my water bottle at the hotel bar if I had one."

Crystalbrook Riley
8.9 (204 reviews)

Crystalbrook Riley ★★★★★

📍 131/141 Esplanade, Cairns

"The environment is excellent, and the pool is great."

YHA Cairns Central
8.8 (221 reviews)

YHA Cairns Central ★★★

📍 20-26 McLeod St, Cairns

"The instructions for late check-in were very clear. The room was clean and relatively quiet. The location is right in the city center, making it convenient to get everywhere. The atmosphere was also good."

Crystalbrook Bailey
9.3 (249 reviews)

Crystalbrook Bailey ★★★★★

📍 Ground Floor A/163 Abbott St, Cairns

This modern, art-inspired hotel showcases vibrant local artwork throughout its sustainable luxury spaces, offering a creative and eco-conscious stay just a short walk from the waterfront.

Crystalbrook Flynn
9.0 (232 reviews)

Crystalbrook Flynn ★★★★★

📍 68/72 Abbott St, Cairns City, Cairns

A chic and social luxury hotel that embodies a lively, energetic spirit, offering glass-panel pool views and trendy dining spots right on the bustling Esplanade.

Hilton Cairns
9.1 (381 reviews)

Hilton Cairns ★★★★★

📍 34 Esplanade, Cairns

"Before coming here, I stayed at a business hotel in Taiwan, and it was a bit disappointing that the breakfast menu didn't change much. The location here was convenient, and the pool was easy to use. However, the room felt old, and there was rust in various places. On the positive side, many staff members spoke Japanese, and the signs were also written in Japanese."

Cairns City Palms
7.9 (40 reviews)

Cairns City Palms ★★★

📍 199-205 Sheridan St, Cairns North

"The staff were very friendly and helpful. The rooms could be a bit cleaner and are showing their age. Free coffee and juices were provided at breakfast."

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
8.6 (293 reviews)

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns ★★★★★

📍 Pier Point Rd, Cairns

Perfectly situated right by the waterfront, this premier luxury hotel boasts breathtaking, panoramic views of the Marlin Marina and offers direct access to the Great Barrier Reef departure terminals.

Alivio Hotel Cairns
8.0 (70 reviews)

Alivio Hotel Cairns ★★★★

📍 136 Sheridan St, Cairns

"Nice stay!"

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Trinity Links Resort Hotels in Cairns

Trinity Links Resort

"We had a wonderful stay, and it all started with Ashley at reception. She was incredibly friendly, professional, and took care of everything for us from the moment we arrived. The rooms were clean and had everything we needed to be comfortable. Anytime we needed anything, Ashley was our go-to and she always made it happen. She really helped make our stay great. Ashley is a great example of excellent customer service, and we truly appreciated everything she did for us."

Palm Royale Cairns Hotels in Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns

"Amazing stay"

Cairns Southgate Hotel Hotels in Cairns

Cairns Southgate Hotel

"If I could give it a zero I would. This hotel is a scam. Please do not stay here. This hotel was booked on my family's behalf in town for a funeral and knowing what I know now I wouldn't let my dogs stay here let alone book and give them money front up. No right-minded person would. My stay at the hotel was extremely disappointing. The rooms and hallways had a strong odor of cigarettes and pot. The bedding was dirty and had no protection and only had sheets on them, and the towels had stains on them. The carpets were stained and sticky, and the bathroom was moldy and had dead insects. It felt like there were permanent residents living in the hotel which didnt feel safe. The room was not in good condition, with damaged and worn furniture adding to the poor ambiance. We found a ladies' handbag in a drawer with personal belongings, which made us question the cleanliness of this room.Other family staying in differnt room had the same issues. After spending less than a minute in the room, we decided not to stay. Unfortunately, reception was closed, and we had to wait until the next day to lodge our complaint with managment. Even then, the after-hours staff could only pass on our concerns, leaving us without any solution at the time and no where to stay. In reading the ACCC regulations our booking falls under a major fault. Despite demanding a refund, we have yet to receive one even after a week of correspondence and both the hotle and Wotif say we are entitled to a refund for our 3 days booking. I have escalated the matter to various consumer protection agencies, including the health department, Consumer Affairs Ombudsman, Fair Trading Office, and our bank. We are even exploring legal options. I refused to let them keep my $371 for a room that was moldy, dirty, and unsafe, especially considering the potential health hazards to my family. For your own safety and comfort, I would advise against staying at this hotel. This place is a SCAM."

Motel Nomad Hotels in Cairns

Motel Nomad

"Customer service here is the best we’ve had in Australia! All the staff were so friendly and accommodating. When we had an issue with our room, we were switched rooms with no bother at all - which was such a relief. Really reccomend if you’r staying in cairns ! Thank you!"

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel ★★★★
"It was great! The service was excellent, with room service every day. The bed was also very comfortable. It's very close to the airport, only a $25 taxi ride away. And the beach is right outside the door!"
★★★★★
2025-09-01
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Family
Crystalbrook Riley ★★★★★
"The room was clean and tidy, perfect for a family trip."
★★★★★
2026-02-09
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Solo traveler
YHA Cairns Central ★★★
"There isn't a bedside outlet, which makes charging a bit inconvenient, but everything else felt pretty good. The room was spacious with curtains, and the common areas were also very comfortable. Overall, it was quite clean."
★★★★★
2026-04-30
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Family
Crystalbrook Bailey ★★★★★
"Pros: Great location – less than a 5-minute walk to the night market, which was super convenient. The reception area is gorgeous and makes a great first impression. Toiletries were excellent – good quality and not locked away like in some other hotels, and they smelled really nice. The rainforest shower was a standout – absolutely loved it. The rooftop bar is a vibe, with $9 margaritas and tacos, which was a great bonus. Cons: The room had a musty smell, and there was no window to let in fresh air, which made it feel quite closed in. The sink trap also had a strong unpleasant smell, and the cushions in the room didn’t smell fresh either. We booked for 4 people, but housekeeping only provided 2 towels daily, so we had to request more every day. The pool is quite small, and the chlorine levels seemed very high – it irritated and burned our eyes, and we ended up having to visit a pharmacy."
★★★★★
2026-04-17
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Crystalbrook Flynn ★★★★★
"The hotel's location is excellent, making transportation incredibly convenient for getting around. The exterior is grand, and the facilities are very comprehensive. The staff's service attitude is great, and I would definitely come back again."
★★★★★
2026-07-19
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Family
Hilton Cairns ★★★★★
"A decent five-star hotel. The room was spacious and even had a balcony, perfect for enjoying the refreshing sea breeze. It's located right in the city center, making it convenient to get anywhere – Cairns itself is quite small, so you can easily walk to most places. A taxi from the airport to the hotel was around 25 AUD."
★★★★★
2026-01-24
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Couple
Cairns City Palms ★★★
"The rooms need some major work done. Could have been alot cleaner. There were bedbugs also."
★★★★★
2026-02-08
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Traveling with friends
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns ★★★★★
"Like a garden hotel, I really enjoyed the greenery and the wide variety of plants. There were even birds chirping! Parking is charged, but the price is reasonable and getting around is convenient. Breakfast was decent too."
★★★★★
2026-07-11
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Guest User

Couple
Alivio Hotel Cairns ★★★★
"Excellent service"
★★★★★
2025-07-22

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Number of reviews

8,506

Total properties

160

Weekday Avg. Price

PHP 14,429

Weekend Avg. Price

PHP 13,980

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