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

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
★★★ 8.0 (83 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 (353 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)

"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."

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

📍 68/72 Abbott St, Cairns City, Cairns
★★★★★ 9.3 (229 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 (120 reviews)

"The breakfast was decent with a wide western selection and a small asian section, the kids loved the nutella machine! There's waffles and pan cakes and also a salad bar. The bread selection was quite good too and a virgin blood mary!"

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

📍 6/12 Florence St, Cairns
★★★★ 8.0 (58 reviews)

"This was my second time staying at this hotel. The first was a much better experience. It seems it all depends on the room. This time we got room 101, on the corner of the building and next to the entrance gate and more importantly, next to a street intersection. It was quite noisy all night as trucks and busses accelerate from the intersection. I asked the desk clerk when we checked in if we could have a different room and he refused, even though other rooms were available. I couldn't quite figure out his reasoning. Anyway, this room also sufferers from a very weak air conditioner and is a little smaller than the last room we got (room 119). Basically, the hotel is fine, but your experience may differ based on the specific room."

The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

📍 83A Esplanade, Cairns City, Cairns
★★ 8.3 (63 reviews)

"The staff was kind and the room condition was good i really love thi s place"

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Caravella Backpackers Hotels in Cairns

Caravella Backpackers

"Great value and good amenities here. However it’s the super friendly and helpful staff that elevate this place above your typical hostel or hotel. We had an issue with our room and it was resolved quickly and beyond expectations (thanks Zenon!), don’t hesitate to stay here."

Mumma's Hostel Cairns Hotels in Cairns

Mumma's Hostel Cairns

"I have arrived past 10, but it wasn't a problem as the reception is open until 12 am. Staff was friendly and helpful, everything was clean and it was quite (Friday night). Good location, close to everything. It's about 20 $ from the airport with Uber. Free basic breakfast (toast with condiments, cereals). I would stay again, and I'm not usually a hostel type, let alone shared dorms"

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.

Cairns City Palms Hotels in Cairns

Cairns City Palms

"It’s a really nice place to stay with family. We booked two bedroom suite and it was great. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We used laundry facilities as well. A word of caution - dryer permanent press cycle makes clothing really really hot - don’t burn yourself. They have complimentary coffee and sometimes little muffins as well. Our flight out of Cairns got cancelled and so I emailed to request a room for extra night, but didn’t get response so booked another hotel. It’s far from the coast, board walk etc but close to one of Indian restaurants in town."

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Traveling with friends
Pacific Hotel Cairns ★★★★
"Fantastic stay at Pacific. Great room in a fantastic location with a very relaxing pool. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again here"
★★★★★
2026-03-31
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Mingci

Solo traveler
Hides Hotel ★★★
"At the Cairns City, Uber to the hotel about $25, stayed there 4 night. Joined the day tours to waterfalls. Great trip"
★★★★★
2024-03-15
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Couple
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns ★★★★
"Excellent service, team kept checking on us if we  need anything"
★★★★★
2026-04-01
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LimeZone

Solo traveler
YHA Cairns Central ★★★
"Great location right in the city center, and the staff was friendly! However, the room was a bit smaller than expected. Still a solid choice for a short weekend stay."
★★★★★
2026-06-15
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Rosario Davide D’Amico

Couple
Crystalbrook Flynn ★★★★★
"The hotel is located in a fantastic position. It has direct access to the beach promenade walk, very close to the night market (2 minutes walk), and very close to many other POI in the town. The service is good, the guys at the reception are great, they’re kind and very happy to help for everything. Very good gem in town"
★★★★★
2025-12-30
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Couple
Hotel Tropiq ★★★
"What you pay that you get."
★★★★★
2026-06-15
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Family
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort ★★★★
"Nice location Spacious room for families ."
★★★★★
2026-01-13
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Traveling with friends
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre ★★★★
"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"
★★★★★
2024-07-22
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featherby97

Couple
The Espy Hostel ★★
"Great place to stay in Cairns. Close to the port for the reef tour."
★★★★★
2024-12-07

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