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.

AED 698 per night
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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 centre near the Night Markets.

AED 285 per night
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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 😋"

AED 580 per night
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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."

AED 102 per night
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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.

AED 991 per night
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Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq

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

Showcasing a relaxed, mid-century tropical design, this boutique hotel features a stunning resort-style pool area that serves as an oasis for budget-conscious travellers.

AED 354 per night
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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!"

AED 708 per night
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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."

AED 361 per night
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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"

AED 99 per night
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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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Anonymous User

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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Guest User

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

Hotels near top Cairns landmarks

Experience the quintessential Cairns by staying near iconic landmarks

Cairns Aquarium

Cairns Aquarium

Base yourself just a short walk from this spectacular marine sanctuary, ideal for exploring the vibrant underwater wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

 Sunlover Reef Cruises

Sunlover Reef Cruises

Secure your stay near the reef fleet terminal, offering effortless morning access to unforgettable island day-trips and coral reef adventures.

 Palm Cove

Palm Cove

Stay just steps from Palm Cove Beach, a picturesque and relaxing beachfront that’s perfect for waterfront dining and soaking up that laid-back tropical vibe.

 Fig Tree Play Ground

Fig Tree Play Ground

Find a family-friendly retreat steps from this iconic waterfront park, famous for its historic banyan tree walk and custom-built climbing adventures.

Cairns travel info

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Number of Reviews

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170

Weekday Avg. Price

AED 926

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AED 892

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