Hotels in Cairns

Discover the best hotels in Cairns, from luxury tropical resorts to affordable options in popular areas like Cairns Esplanade for waterfront dining and the lagoon, Cairns CBD for reef tour departures and shopping, and Edge Hill for trendy botanical cafes, and find the perfect place to stay for your trip.

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Best Hotels in Cairns

Explore Cairns with stays near iconic landmarks, luxury hotels, and top boutiques for the best shopping and dining

Nrma Cairns Holiday Park

Nrma Cairns Holiday Park

📍 12-30 Little St, Manunda
★★★★ 8.1 (56 reviews)

The closest caravan park to the CBD, this lush, pet-friendly retreat offers an excellent range of cabins, villas, and powered sites perfect for camping enthusiasts and road-trippers.

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

📍 43 Esplanade, Cairns
★★★★ 8.7 (231 reviews)

Boasting a fantastic central location directly opposite the Reef Fleet Terminal, this contemporary hotel treats guests to stunning harbour views and exceptional Brazilian dining at its on-site restaurant.

Hides Hotel

Hides Hotel

📍 4/87 Lake St, Cairns
★★★ 7.8 (86 reviews)

Combining rich heritage with budget-friendly convenience, this historic hotel features classic wide verandas and sits right in the heart of the city center near the Night Markets.

DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns

📍 121-123 Esplanade, Cairns
★★★★ 8.8 (352 reviews)

"It was a lovely stay. Staff are friendly. The room is spacious but the toilet is pretty small and confined. A welcome cookie (even heated!) at check in is delicious 😋"

YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central

📍 20-26 McLeod St, Cairns
★★★ 8.9 (205 reviews)

"First time to stay in the hostel with random people, but it was okay. The bathroom was clean. I shared a room with six ppl but it wasn’t bad. It would’ve been better if there are more plugs in the room. There weren’t enough plugs and had to charge phone at the edge where is far from my bed room."

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

📍 68/72 Abbott St, Cairns City, Cairns
★★★★★ 9.2 (233 reviews)

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.

Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq

📍 179 Sheridan St, Cairns North
★★★ 7.3 (81 reviews)

Showcasing a laid-back, mid-century tropical design, this boutique hotel boasts a stunning resort-style pool area that serves as an oasis for budget-friendly travelers.

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

📍 122 Lake St, Cairns City, Cairns
★★★★ 8.8 (123 reviews)

"The rooms were clean, but very small with low ceilings. Upon arrival, there was only one small carton of milk in the fridge, perhaps because the room was prepared earlier, for which I'm very grateful to the front desk staff. A big plus is the hotel pool, which has a sandy entrance on one side. However, the pool is shallow, so adults need to be careful not to scrape their feet on the rough bottom. Late check-out is available for an extra fee, which is very convenient if you're traveling with children and have a late flight. The airport is just 10 minutes away. Cairns Aquarium is nearby, and there's a large shopping center three blocks away. The promenade is two blocks away. Overall, it's good value for money, but don't expect perfect cleanliness or service."

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

📍 6/12 Florence St, Cairns
★★★★ 8.1 (59 reviews)

"Very dated rooms. Clean but badly in need of a renovation. Certainly nowhere near the 4 stars advertised. Location is good but I would not stay again. Better value elsewhere"

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Caravella Backpackers Hotels in Cairns

Caravella Backpackers

"Very clean simple rooms, pool looked nice, great indoor/ outdoor kitchen well equipped. The staff were all exceptionally nice, had a great family feel. Towel included, no hidden fees for luggage storage or anything else, which is rare these days. Short walk into town, cafes nearby, right on the boardwalk. 10/10 would recommend."

Cairns Queens Court Hotels in Cairns

Cairns Queens Court

A privately owned, budget-friendly boutique property that offers a comfortable mix of traditional hotel rooms and self-contained studios, all within easy walking distance of the city center.

The Benson Hotel Hotels in Cairns

The Benson Hotel

"The room was spacious and well-equipped with a microwave, cutlery, and a fridge. It's super close to both the ferry terminal and Cairns train station. There's a breakfast spot right opposite the hotel and a supermarket nearby, perfect for grabbing bread to heat up in the microwave. The front desk staff were really helpful, even assisting us with booking a taxi. The laundry facilities were fantastic, with large washing machines and dryers. Just a heads-up, the hotel doesn't provide slippers or toothbrushes, so remember to bring your own!"

Mumma's Hostel Cairns Hotels in Cairns

Mumma's Hostel Cairns

"I couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay in Cairns! Mummas has such a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, with clean facilities and awesome common areas where it’s easy to meet people from all over the world. It instantly felt comfortable and made my time in Cairns even more enjoyable. A special thank you to Thomas and Camille at reception. They were both amazing throughout my stay always smiling, approachable, and genuinely happy to help with anything. Their positive energy and excellent customer service really make Mummas stand out. I highly recommend staying here if you’re visiting Cairns. Great vibes, great people, and an experience I’ll definitely come back for! 🌴💙"

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Nrma Cairns Holiday Park ★★★★
"We arrived after office hours and appreciated that the check-in process was straightforward and easy to follow. However, the park's location is a bit far from supermarkets and major attractions, which made getting around less convenient for us. The facilities are mostly shared and not quite suitable for our needs. Unfortunately, all better-equipped units were fully booked, so we couldn't upgrade. We also found the Wi-Fi signal in the room to be quite weak. Due to these factors, we decided to cut our stay short and checked out after just one night."
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2025-05-10
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Rohshya

Traveling with friends
Pacific Hotel Cairns ★★★★
"Location of the hotel is great and very convenient. The staff are friendly, towels were changed daily, and the pool was really nice. Overall, it was an excellent stay. The only small issue was that when we asked housekeeping to change our bedsheets on day 4 of our stay, it wasn’t done and the bed was left as it was. Other than that, everything was very good and we enjoyed our stay."
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2026-01-26
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Hides Hotel ★★★
"Good points: Room was spacious and clean. Aircon and wifi worked fine. Was in a good location. Quiet, dark, comfy bed. Good value for money. Could be improved: Communal areas really dirty. Lift didn’t work the whole time we were there. No one on check in (apparently they text us with instructions but we didn’t get a text)"
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2024-04-08
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns ★★★★
"Hotel location is on the Esplanade within walking distance to restos, markets and the reef terminal. Hotel pool is nice, overlooking the water. Staff gave us cookies and wine. The room we got (guest king) was on the second floor with a partial view of the water. Room was quite basic, small size but clean."
★★★★★
2025-11-22
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YHA Cairns Central ★★★
"I had a lovely stay — the staff were really friendly and chatted with guests, which made everything feel warm and welcoming. I happened to be there on my birthday, and the front desk wished me a happy birthday at check‑in — such a nice, thoughtful touch that made my day. It was also convenient that drinks and ice cream were available at the front desk. Overall, a pleasant experience and I’d happily stay again."
★★★★★
2026-01-12
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Crystalbrook Flynn ★★★★★
"Good vibes- near to Esplanade and rooms with sea view include the beautiful flyer, that made the stay colourful! For the foot spa and facial, the staff was friendly. Also beside the Night market and walking distance to train station, about 15-20mins walk."
★★★★★
2025-12-25
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Bokkie Truong

Couple
Hotel Tropiq ★★★
"We stayed only one night during a flight stopover. The hotel is relatively close to the airport and clean and comfortable. The late check-in was easily done."
★★★★★
2025-09-16
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Solo traveler
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort ★★★★
"Nice view from the my room☺︎ I enjoyed staying at your hotel! I didn’t get a chance to use the pool this time, so I’ll definitely try it next time I come back to the Cairns !!"
★★★★★
2026-05-07
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Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre ★★★★
"My bed was comfortable although the rooms and hotel overall is dated"
★★★★★
2025-06-10

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