Best Hotels in Cairns

Explore Cairns with 166 hotels near iconic landmarks, popular shopping streets, and top dining spots.

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
8.7 (157 reviews)

Cairns Colonial Club Resort ★★★★

📍 18-26 Cannon St, Manunda

"Stayed for 2 nights with a friend. The staff were very kind and helpful! Even if you don't speak English, you can still communicate (there are Japanese-speaking staff too). The room had small ants, so it might bother some people. However, the bed and bathroom were clean. We arrived early in the morning and were allowed to wait in the guest room until our tour started! I'll definitely stay here again."

Pacific Hotel Cairns
8.5 (259 reviews)

Pacific Hotel Cairns ★★★★

📍 43 Esplanade, Cairns

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.

YHA Cairns Central
8.8 (223 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.

Cairns Queens Court
7.1 (97 reviews)

Cairns Queens Court ★★★

📍 167-171 Sheridan St, Cairns North

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

Alivio Hotel Cairns
8.1 (73 reviews)

Alivio Hotel Cairns ★★★★

📍 136 Sheridan St, Cairns

"Nice stay!"

Crystalbrook Riley
9.0 (205 reviews)

Crystalbrook Riley ★★★★★

📍 131/141 Esplanade, Cairns

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

Cairns City Palms
7.9 (41 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."

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
8.2 (113 reviews)

Cairns Sheridan Hotel ★★★★

📍 295 Sheridan St, Cairns City, Cairns North

"We were late arriving, which I had notified the property of. When checking in the guy at the desk was not the Aussie welcome I’d expected. He was short and dismissive. We left quite early the next morning and the same person ‘Russell’ was on reception and showed little regard or gratitude for our stay. It felt as though we were an inconvenience to him us being there. The room itself was pleasant."

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel Hotels in Cairns

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

"Excellent hotel with an excellent buffet breakfast. Definitely get a sea view room. We loved waking up to the amazing view. We like walking so we purposely didn’t stay right in the city or on the marina, it was a half hr walk to either as you are right in the middle."

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort Hotels in Cairns

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

"The good thing is that they have there own swimming pool and it's close to the main area."

DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns Hotels in Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns

"Cannot recommend Doubletree and it's staff enough. After spending several months in hotel accommodations throughout the cairns region, this hotel takes first place by a long shot. From the warm cookie at check-in, to the stunning gardens and presentation, the room was spacious and very clean. Every staff member was friendly with truly standout customer service (a rarity nowadays) The manager on duty Luse went above and beyond to assist us, we will be raving about her and her staff to everyone we know for a long time. Not a single fault, and we will most certainly be returning as soon as we can. Thank you to Luse and the staff for a memorable and standout experience, if I could select more than 5 stars I would."

Little Drifter Cairns Hotels in Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns

"The hotel's location is excellent, right in the city center. There's a large supermarket nearby and a night market just across the street. The front desk staff was very helpful and let me check in early. The hotel cleanliness is also good, with each bed being very clean and having its own privacy curtain."

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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."

Palm Royale Cairns Hotels in Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns

"Amazing stay"

Trinity Links Resort Hotels in Cairns

Trinity Links Resort

"This was a lovely three bedroom, two bathroom apartment furnished with everything you need and an internal laundry and dishwasher. Its a gated quiet community with secure parking. It has two lovely swimming pools (we had it to ourselves every day) and a nice BBQ area. The reception area has free DVDs and some snacks to purchase. Kim very kindly gave us some tomato sauce for our BBQ. It is self catering so you will need to do a full grocery shop for your stay (the BBQs are great). I don't think it would suit guests who don't have their own car. The only noise I heard in the evening was the call of the curlew."

Motel Nomad Hotels in Cairns

Motel Nomad

"Very Good 👍🏻"

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Guest Reviews for Cairns Hotels

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Family
Cairns Colonial Club Resort ★★★★
"We were enjoying the 4 night stays with family to explore cairns. The buffet breakfast is good, the variety is not the much but sufficient and the coffee is delicious."
★★★★★
2026-06-13
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JP Guest User

Traveling with friends
Pacific Hotel Cairns ★★★★
"The location is fantastic, making it easy to get around efficiently. The staff are also very kind. There are no slippers provided, so it's best to bring your own."
★★★★★
2026-08-01
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JP Guest User

Solo traveler
YHA Cairns Central ★★★
"I use this place almost every time I come to Cairns. It's affordable, located in the city center, and clean! It's a place I want to use again and again."
★★★★★
2026-09-08
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HK Guest User

Family
Crystalbrook Bailey ★★★★★
"This is a very new hotel in Cairns, and the location is quite convenient since Cairns is so small that everything is within walking distance. The only downside is the bed is a bit small, but I would still consider staying here again."
★★★★★
2026-08-22
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HK Guest User

Solo traveler
Cairns Queens Court ★★★
"The reception lady was very unfriendly. She did not explain to me how I could be able to get hot water as no kettle was not provided. They should give guidance to let me figure out what to do with this as it should be available. The hotel should make this little improvement so that customers can enjoy more without much uncertainty!"
★★★★★
2026-01-30
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US Telleva

Traveling with friends
Alivio Hotel Cairns ★★★★
"GOOD LOCATION AND VERY CLEAN"
★★★★★
2025-11-20
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CN Guest User

Family
Crystalbrook Riley ★★★★★
"The room was clean and tidy, perfect for a family trip."
★★★★★
2026-02-09
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JP Guest User

Solo traveler
Cairns City Palms ★★★
"The hotel facilities and cleanliness were good, and the staff were very accommodating at check-out. However, even though I had requested a late check-in, they didn't contact me on the day. When I called upon my arrival, I was connected to a man who I don't know if he was the hotel manager, and he was furious on the phone, saying, "I'm in bed now! What's wrong with you?""
★★★★★
2025-10-01
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AU Guest User

Couple
Cairns Sheridan Hotel ★★★★
"The room and interior of the motel were excellent but the outside presentation and poor condition let the motel down. The staff and food services were excellent. The in house gym could be improved."
★★★★★
2026-07-14

Cairns Travel Information

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Power Plug & Voltage

240V/Type I

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Exchange Rate

1 GBP ≈ 1.90 AUD

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Local Payment

Cards/ApplePay/Cash

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Connectivity

Telstra/Optus/Vodafone

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Current Weather

Partly clear with showers

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Number of reviews

8,585

Total properties

166

Weekday Avg. Price

£174

Weekend Avg. Price

£180

Trending hotel

YHA Cairns Central

Popular area

Cairns City Center

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