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Crystalbrook Riley, hotel in Cairns

Centrally located at the northern end of Cairns iconic waterfront Esplanade, Crystalbrook Riley features 311 stylish rooms and suites, three restaurants and bars including Cairns’ highest rooftop bar,...

Good location and rooms but mismanaged. Great view on the sea from the balcony.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
2,441 reviews
Price from
$158.90
1 night, 2 adults
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, hotel in Cairns

Overlooking the Coral Sea, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers rooms with a private balcony and city, mountain or ocean views.

Location - a short but beautiful walk along the esplanade to get to restaurants,etc. And the stunning view from our ocean front room!
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
1,579 reviews
Price from
$110.39
1 night, 2 adults
Hotel Tropiq, hotel in Cairns

Located 2 minutes' drive from the Cairns Esplanade, the refurbished Hotel Tropiq features accommodations with free WiFi and a balcony, with most offering garden and pool views.

Staff were lovely
Scored 7.1
7.1
Rated good
Good
2,599 reviews
Price from
$71.30
1 night, 2 adults
Hilton Cairns, hotel in Cairns

Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade.

Fabulous hotel and staff were so helpful. We would return
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
2,211 reviews
Price from
$144.81
1 night, 2 adults
Cairns Plaza Hotel, hotel in Cairns

Located on The Esplanade opposite Trinity Bay, Cairns Plaza Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and free on-site parking. All rooms have a private balcony.

The room is clean and tidy with big balcony. It is adequately equipped. The location is quite close to restaurants and within walking distance to the Reef Fleet Terminal and waterfront restaurants.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,795 reviews
Price from
$154.26
1 night, 2 adults
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Cairns's best hotels with breakfast

  • Pullman Cairns International
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,291 reviews

    Pullman Cairns International is located in the center of Cairns. All rooms have large balconies overlooking the harbor or mountains. Executive rooms offer a separate living and dining area.

    Spacious, beautifully appointed and convenient location.

  • Hilton Cairns
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,211 reviews

    Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade.

    not too busy in great location really nice and clean

  • Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,874 reviews

    The Novotel Oasis is a 4.5 star resort featuring a gorgeous lagoon pool, complete with a sandy beach, children's pool and a swim-up bar.

    Perfect for a quick getaway or a family staycation!

  • Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,606 reviews

    Featuring elegant rooms with a spa bath and a balcony overlooking Cairns or Trinity Inlet, Pullman Reef Hotel is only 820 feet from Cairns Esplanade. It features a casino and 4 bars with live music.

    Staff friendly, hotel in good location, good value

  • Cairns Harbourside Hotel
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,479 reviews

    Located on The Esplanade, Cairns Harborside Hotel offers rooms with stunning views of Trinity Bay or the surrounding mountains. Each room features a balcony.

    The staff were great friendly and the room was very clean.

  • Cairns Sheridan Hotel
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 962 reviews

    Just 10 minutes' walk from the Cairns Esplanade and 25 minutes' walk from Cairns Lagoon, this 4-star hotel provides luxurious accommodations with cable TV.

    From Start to finish we enjoyed the Cairns Sheridan

  • The Benson Hotel
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 789 reviews

    Officially opening our doors on July 1, 2021, The Benson Hotel has taken over a previous hotel.

    Location was great & the room had everything we needed.

  • DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,099 reviews

    Centered around a unique rainforest atrium, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns is centrally located, close to all of Cairns' popular attractions.

    Very friendly staff, and was comfy room felt great

Budget hotels in Cairns

  • Park Regis City Quays
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,592 reviews

    Park Regis City Quays consists of modern, fully self-contained apartments and hotel rooms, nearby the Reef Hotel Casino, night markets, the City Esplanade, Cairns Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal.

    Central location to conference facilities & the marina.

  • Sunshine Tower Hotel
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,959 reviews

    Cairns Sunshine Tower Hotel is ideally located just 3 blocks from the city center and 10 minutes' drive from the Cairns International Airport.

    The Cleanliness and friendly Reception and Cafe staff

  • Acacia Court Hotel
    Scored 5.9
    5.9
    Rated okay
    Fair
     · 2,130 reviews

    Acacia Court Hotel offers air-conditioned accommodations in a waterfront location on the Cairns Esplanade. The hotel’s large outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by sun loungers.

    Views ,buffet breakfast, great value, and close to cbd

  • Hotel Tropiq
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,599 reviews

    Located 2 minutes' drive from the Cairns Esplanade, the refurbished Hotel Tropiq features accommodations with free WiFi and a balcony, with most offering garden and pool views.

    The service it’s was a fast check in and check out

  • Hides Hotel
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,612 reviews

    Located in the heart of Cairns, and just 10 minutes' drive from the Cairns International Airport, Hides Hotel offers affordable accommodations, a 5 minutes' walk from The Esplanade.

    Best location in Cairns for easy access by walking

  • Bungalow Hotel
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 331 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 1.1 miles from Cairns Station, Bungalow Hotel provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

    I just loved it and if only the rooms were renovated.

  • Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 352 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 2.9 miles from Cairns Station, Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers an ATM.

    The 3 bedroom apartment is a great size and it’s very clean

  • Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 716 reviews

    Located in Cairns, a 14-minute walk from Cairns Station, Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre has accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    Close proximity to Esplanade, restaurants and cafes.

Hotels located in the center of Cairns

  • Club Wyndham Cairns
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 2 reviews

    Located 4.3 miles from Cairns Convention Center, Club Wyndham Cairns offers 4-star accommodations in Cairns and has an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace.

  • City Quays Accommodation
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 214 reviews

    Located in Cairns, within a 4-minute walk of Cairns Convention Center and 0.7 miles of Cairns Station, City Quays Accommodation has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well...

    The location was perfect, really enjoyed my stay ☺️

  • Cairns Plaza Hotel
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,795 reviews

    Located on The Esplanade opposite Trinity Bay, Cairns Plaza Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and free on-site parking. All rooms have a private balcony.

    Amazing customer service!!!!! Clean and spacious room.

  • Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 399 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 2.6 miles from Cairns Station, Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers an ATM.

    Really great beds. Clean facility. Nice accomodations

  • Escape On Lake
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 282 reviews

    Escape On Lake is located in Cairns, within a 5-minute walk of The Cairns Civic Theater and 2.6 miles of Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens.

    All Facilities, Lactation, Could walk the hole town.

  • Pacific Hotel Cairns
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,641 reviews

    Located on the Cairns Esplanade overlooking Trinity Harbor, Pacific Hotel Cairns offers guests stunning views from private balconies and provides easy access to the nearby Reef Fleet Terminal,...

    Beds really comfortable & I slept like a baby.

  • Mantra Trilogy
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,646 reviews

    Located on the Cairns Esplanade in the city center, Mantra Trilogy offers spacious accommodations with private balconies overlooking the pool, mountains or ocean.

    It was great location and staff friendly, clean as well

  • Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,579 reviews

    Overlooking the Coral Sea, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers rooms with a private balcony and city, mountain or ocean views.

    Staff was very good and room service was very good

FAQs about hotels in Cairns

A lush tropical paradise surrounded by the Coral Sea

Located in North Queensland, Cairns is an energetic city with lush, tropic surroundings. It is home to one of Mother Nature’s most prized creations, the offshore Great Barrier Reef. It is a haven for diving, snorkelling and adventure enthusiasts, with millions of visitors from around the globe converging on this tropical nirvana.

Several tour and charter boats depart from Cairns Pier to the Great Barrier Reef daily and Port Douglas. Buses from Cairns Central Station and the Freshwater Connection Station take tourists to the picturesque and tranquil Atherton Tablelands and Daintree National Park. Cairns Lagoon is a large man-made inlet overlooking the Coral Sea and is popular for swimming, picnics, a BBQ and sunbathing.

Cairns has shopping malls, cinema complexes and numerous cafés, eateries, restaurants, and traditional Australian pubs. A popular destination for backpackers, it has many bars, nightclubs and hostels scattered around Cairns Boulevard.

Atractions like Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens, Cairns Rainforest Dome and Skyway Rainforest Cableway are easily accessible from the city. Cairns International Airport has direct access to Brisbane, Mackay, Sydney, and Darwin. Booking.com has a number of hostels, resorts and hotels in Cairns and Queensland.

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  • 12 points of interest

What Guests Said About Cairns:

  • Scored 10
    10

    The Village Location is excellent with everything you need...

    The Village Location is excellent with everything you need close by locally and many interesting sites to visit. The Staff are amazing! Very kind, courteous, consistently helpful and they genuinely want you to enjoy your stay. I must recognize a few exceptional employees, such as Luke, Lea, Maxine and Elena at Reception. Honestly, they are genuinely good people and I would definitely stay at the Village Cairns again. Getting around Cairns is easy and walking to near by sites and convenient shops is a bonus. There are great pubs and many restaurants with good food nearby.
    Carol
    Canada
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    Cairns is a wonderful "tropical" far north Queensland...

    Cairns is a wonderful "tropical" far north Queensland destination. There's tonnes of food choices from all around the world and aside from the humidity (it was summer in Australia.....) it was fantastic. Value for money is medium though. Not extreme expensive but was definitely above medium expensive. You want somewhere with good AC in summer!
    Ross
    Australia
  • Scored 10
    10

    I got a bit confused as to where we were in relation to...

    I got a bit confused as to where we were in relation to things, and it took me a while to get my besrings, but once i did i was good. Plenty to do and see.. aquarium. Trampolining, crocodile park, beaches. Markets. Shopping. did a lot in 5 days, 4 nights ... but could have stayed longer!! it's a lovely city.
    Kacey
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    Loved the heat!

    Loved the heat! Also the amazing bird life right on the Esplanade which is a beautiful walk. Wonderful food market at Rusty’s. Trip to Fitzroy Island was really special. The town is well laid out, we walked everywhere. Botanic garden is amazing. Also art gallery is worth a visit, beautiful building.
    Frances
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 10
    10

    The culture is so vibrant in cairns just don’t stand under...

    The culture is so vibrant in cairns just don’t stand under any big trees in town for to long 😁 the flying fox might pop on you 😁 It’s good to have a car as there is so much to do and see ( we use cruising cars )
    Stevie
    Australia
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    Cairns is an incredible destination that perfectly blends...

    Cairns is an incredible destination that perfectly blends natural beauty and adventure. Surrounded by lush rainforests, it’s the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, offering unforgettable snorkelling and diving experiences. The city itself has a laid-back vibe with excellent dining options and vibrant markets. Whether exploring the Daintree Rainforest, taking a scenic railway to Kuranda, or simply relaxing by the Esplanade Lagoon, Cairns has something for everyone. It is pretty hot and humid, so sunscreen and a water bottle are essential. It’s a must-visit for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike!
    Victor
    Australia

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  • Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 55 reviews
    Really spacious apartments, we were lucky enough to get to stay in 2 of them. The beds were extremely comfortable and the pillows even more so. Management were very kind, helpful and responsive. We put in more than one request and each time it was dealt with promptly and efficiently and nothing was too much. Location was very good, close to cairns central shopping centre and a short walk to the esplanade and city centre.
    Scully
    United Kingdom
  • From $141.87 per night
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,641 reviews
    The best property in Cairns if you’re looking for the best location. It is centrally located and walking distance from all the major attractions like esplanade, casino, the dock and has all the restaurants nearby. Best part was the trees outside the hotel where hundreds of beautiful birds chirp all the time and is a melody to the ears. must stay at this hotel if you’re visiting Cairns.
    Vaibhav
    India
  • From $157.97 per night
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 3,309 reviews
    We enjoyed our stay there. Love the location of hotel, walking distance to the Esplanade, city center and Cairns Central. Had a drink at Arte Wine bar and the staff there were friendly. The King deluxe room we had was lovely, with good views, clean & tidy, a variety of teas & a Nespresso coffee machine and most importantly the bed was firm and comfortable.
    Nancie
    New Zealand
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 752 reviews
    Great location very spacious self service apartments. Stayed in 3bedrm apt level 5 Gardens and pool area lovely. If your looking for a multi room apartment close to everything on the Cairns Esplanade tourist precinct this is one of the best choices. parking was included.
    Steve
    Australia
  • From $119.72 per night
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 663 reviews
    The location is with in short walking distance from the Cairns Railway Station. The hotel is just across the road from the Cairns Central Shopping Centre and a few blocks walk to The Esplanade.
    Judith
    Australia

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