With a stay at YHA Cairns Central in Cairns (Cairns Central Business District), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hostel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include a business centre, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and self-parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 52 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
GGuest User2026.05.11
The hotel's location is excellent, right opposite a large supermarket, making shopping incredibly convenient. It's well-equipped, safe, and clean. This is the best value-for-money hostel I've stayed at in Australia.
With a stay at NRMA Cairns Holiday Park in Cairns (Manunda), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. This campground is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Esplanade Lagoon.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this campground include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
LLow Siong Lye 270520252025.05.10
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.
With a stay at Hides Hotel Cairns, you'll be centrally located in Cairns, just a 4-minute walk from Cairns Esplanade and 6 minutes by foot from Cairns Central Shopping Centre. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Palm Cove Beach.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, an elevator, and lockers. Limited parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 94 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
WWill Murrin2025.07.24
I recently stayed at Hides Hotel during a trip to Cairns and was pleasantly surprised by the value and charm this heritage-style hotel offers.
The location is absolutely unbeatable—right in the heart of the city and within walking distance of the Esplanade, night markets, Reef Fleet Terminal, and plenty of restaurants and cafes. Whether you’re heading out for a reef tour or just exploring the local area, Hides is a super convenient base.
The room was basic but clean and comfortable. It had everything I needed, including air-conditioning (a must in Cairns!), a small fridge, and free Wi-Fi. The building itself has an old-school character that’s a bit different from your typical chain hotels, which I actually really liked—it feels like you’re staying somewhere with history.
Staff were friendly and helpful throughout my stay, happy to give recommendations and assist with bookings. There’s also a lovely wide veranda on the upper level, which is a great spot to relax in the evening and take in the atmosphere of the city.
Only downside was that the hotel is a bit dated in places, and depending on the room you’re in, you might hear a bit of street noise—but that’s to be expected in a central location like this.
Overall, Hides Hotel is a great choice for budget-conscious travelers who want clean, central, no-fuss accommodation with character. I’d definitely consider staying again.
With a stay at Little Drifter Cairns in Cairns (Cairns Central Business District), you'll be steps from Cairns Esplanade and 7 minutes by foot from Cairns Central Shopping Centre. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hostel include a television in a common area and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area.
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
AAnonymous User2026.03.26
This was my first solo trip to Cairns. It was also my first time staying in a hostel, and with my limited English, I arrived feeling quite anxious. However, everything from check-in to getting my room key could be done online, and since the online system supported Japanese, I had no issues at all. Any questions I had were quickly answered via chat, which was a huge relief.
Being a hostel, I didn't have high expectations for cleanliness, but I was pleasantly surprised by how incredibly clean and comfortable it was. Before check-in, I used a locker to store my luggage; it was past the front desk and cost around 800 yen. My room did have a locker, but it didn't have a lock, so remember to bring your own padlock. I was able to borrow a hairdryer from the front desk by leaving my passport as a deposit.
For my first solo trip, my first time abroad alone, I was extremely satisfied with my stay at this hostel!
Make the most of your time when you stay in Cairns.
Park Regis City Quays has all the iconic attractions at our doorstep as we invite you to discover Cairns and its surrounds by providing the ultimate base during your next visit. With the Esplanade- harbour foreshore- restaurants- shops- Night Markets.
Relax and unwind in your modern hotel room or one/two-bedroom self-contained apartment - all with individually controlled air- conditioning as well as ceiling fans- complimentary Wi-Fi- cable TV and most with large balconies.
Our swimming pool will be temporarily closed for essential maintenance from 30 September to 31 October 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
AAnonymous User2025.12.14
I really didn't expect the room to be so huge and spacious. It felt more like an apartment than a hotel, so I had to ask the front desk about many things, like getting fresh towels. However, the hotel's location is extremely convenient, especially for getting to the Great Barrier Reef ferry terminal, which is only about a 10-minute walk away.
Thank you for choosing our Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre hotel. Ramada is a global upper-midscale hotel brand with over 820 properties located in over 50 countries worldwide. Most Ramada hotels feature free wired and wireless high-speed internet access meeting rooms business services fitness facilities and upgraded bath amenities. Many properties have an on-site restaurantlounge while other sites offer a complimentary continental breakfast. You do your thing leave the rest to us.
GGuest User2025.10.19
Mould throughout wet areas. Major health hazard for my handicapped son who is a chronic asthmatic
No maintenance done. Ceiling in several spots is collapsing. Toilet lid broken. Shower head unable to be kept upright so you can have a hands free shower. Balcony louvre screen panels were off the sliding rail so you could not slide them.
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Experience the perfect stay at Pullman Cairns International, ideally situated at the heart of Cairns, opposite the casino and just a brief 5-minute stroll from both Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Aquarium.
This exquisite establishment is also conveniently located 0.3 miles (0.5 kilometers) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometers) from Cairns Central Shopping Centre.
Indulge in relaxation at the full-service spa, where you can luxuriate in rejuvenating massages, invigorating body treatments, and soothing facials. For those seeking active leisure, our outdoor pool, spa tub, and 24-hour fitness center await your enjoyment.
Your connectivity needs are met with complimentary wireless Internet access, while our attentive concierge services and wedding planning services ensure your every desire is fulfilled.
Dine at Coco's Kitchen & Bar our award winning restaurant, or relish the convenience of in-room dining with our room service (available during limited hours). Cap off your day with a delightful beverage at the stylish lobby bar/lounge. For a truly satisfying start to your day, savour our delectable cooked-to-order breakfasts, offered daily for a fee. At Pullman Cairns International, we go above and beyond to enhance your stay.
Enjoy complimentary access to international digital newspapers, and don't miss the chance to partake in high teas at Coco's Kitchen & Bar, our esteemed in-house restaurant or purchase some of our luxurious signature truffles. In addition to these superb amenities, we provide a range of conveniences including express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
If you're planning an event in Cairns, our hotel offers expansive facilities spanning 2,153 square feet (200 square meters), complete with conference space. Secure self-parking is available onsite for your convenience. Retreat to one of our guestrooms, each equipped with LED televisions, private balconies, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite programming ensures your entertainment needs are met. Freshen up in our partially open bathrooms, featuring showers, amenities, and hair dryers.
Your stay at Pullman Cairns International promises the epitome of comfort and luxury.
XXiaoxin2026.03.27
I didn't expect to find such a great value hotel in Cairns! There were five of us, and we stayed for four days. The service was excellent, and the breakfast was incredibly rich and varied. The swimming pool downstairs was also fantastic, and they even had a hot tub. If I ever get the chance to visit again, I'd definitely choose this hotel.
Located on the iconic Cairns Esplanade overlooking Trinity Harbour, Pacific Hotel Cairns combines unbeatable views with the ultimate tropical getaway. Guests can enjoy private balconies with sweeping harbour, city and moutain views and direct access to Cairns’ best attractions including the Reef Fleet Terminal, Esplanade Lagoon, casino and vibrant shopping precinct.
Our range of modern rooms suit every type of traveller, featuring free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, work desks and 24-hour room service. Families and groups will love our spacious dual-key rooms, while those seeking extra indulgence can upgrade to our Luxe Rooms with lush furnishings, smart TVs and spacious ensuites.
Relax and unwind in the hotel’s guest lounge or soak up the sunshine by the outdoor pool, just steps from the waterfront boardwalks. Our 24-hour reception team is always on hand to make your stay seamless and memorable.
Dining at Pacific Hotel Cairns is a highlight in itself. The award-winning Bushfire Flame Grill Restaurant serves a unique all-you-can-eat Brazilian-style BBQ Churrasco experience, alongside a daily buffet breakfast to start your day right (additional charges apply).
Perfectly positioned just 13 minutes from Cairns Airport, the hotel is your gateway to adventure. Stroll two minutes to the Reef Fleet Terminal for your Great Barrier Reef departure, three minutes to the Esplanade Lagoon or simply step outside to enjoy luxury shopping and entertainment right at your doorstep.
SSuperDave372026.03.01
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5‑Star Review: Pacific Hotel Cairns
We had an excellent stay at Pacific Hotel Cairns. Max at the front desk was outstanding—warm, attentive, and genuinely helpful from the moment we arrived. Mila was also wonderful and made us feel very welcome.
Our room was clean, spacious, and brightly lit, with a comfortable layout and a balcony that opened to lovely views. The location couldn’t be better: easy walking distance to major tour departure points, the Esplanade, and many great restaurants. The convenience of a self‑service laundry room was another big plus during our travels.
Overall, this hotel delivered comfort, convenience, and exceptional service. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Cairns.
With a stay at Coral Tree Inn, you'll be centrally located in Cairns, within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. This hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Esplanade Lagoon.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
You can enjoy a meal at Tropical Flavor serving the guests of Coral Tree Inn, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 58 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
GGuest User2025.09.22
We had a lovely stay here, close to all the shops and restaurants. All the staff were friendly and very accommodating as we arrived after reception hours and provided us with a way to check in after hours. We stayed for two nights and all aspects were great. Great value for money . :))
A stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns places you in the heart of Cairns, steps from Cairns Esplanade and JUTE Theatre Company. This 4.5-star hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Cairns Central Shopping Centre and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite at The Vine Room, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 5 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 237 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
TTaiyizhenren2026.02.15
Staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns for 3 nights across two rooms, I genuinely feel it offers exceptional value for money!
Upon arrival at the front desk for check-in, we were immediately greeted with warm chocolate chip cookies. Having just gotten off the plane and feeling a bit hungry, it was such a welcoming touch. The front desk staff was incredibly friendly and thoughtfully arranged for our rooms to be on the same floor, which was incredibly convenient for traveling with elderly parents and children.
The rooms themselves were clean and tidy, with good views and scenery. Breakfast was fresh with a wide variety of choices, and the service staff were all very friendly. Downstairs, there's a restaurant and a ping-pong table, which our kids absolutely loved playing with. Unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to try the swimming pool.
Its location is another huge plus:
Right across the street is the aquarium, and it's just a 5-minute walk to the beach. Walking to the marina for boat trips takes about 10–15 minutes, making it convenient to get everywhere.
Overall, the experience was fantastic. For family travelers, this is absolutely the perfect choice!
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RRosario Davide D’AmicoThe 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
GGuest UserI was pleasantly surprised to be able to check in directly at 9 AM, which was a great start to my stay. The staff even upgraded us to a sea-view room! So happy! The toiletries, like the body wash, were all from Origins and smelled lovely. The hotel is super modern, but the only downside is that the room lacked a main light and a desk. I wanted to get a little work done at night, but all I had was the faint glow from my screen.
SShenxianshengThe hotel facilities are a bit dated, but it wins on brand and location, right next to the pier. Boarding boats, jet skis, and the Nautilus helicopter 🚁 are all within walking distance, and the night market is also very close. We checked in with three people, and the front desk said that a 15-year-old child would be charged extra for an additional bed. However, the front desk only collected the money and didn't inform housekeeping to add extra slippers and towels. The service awareness needs improvement. When the extra bed was added, the housekeeper moved the main bed in the room, revealing a dirty carpet underneath that hadn't been cleaned in a while. I have to criticize the hotel for this. Neither of these issues should be mistakes made by a Hilton brand.
JJ小米I accidentally booked this hotel and found out it was non-cancellable when I tried to cancel, so I had no choice but to stay. Overall, it was okay; the room was a bit small but quite tidy and clean. The front desk staff were very friendly. The restaurant was under renovation during our stay, so we were given vouchers to have breakfast at the hotel across the street. Clearly, for an extra AUD$80 a day, we could have stayed somewhere much better. The hotel hallways had no air conditioning and were very stuffy and hot. However, there was a free coffee machine downstairs with complimentary coffee. The swimming pool looked dirty though, and no one was using it. The location is a bit far from the Reef Terminal, about a 17-minute walk.
GGuest UserOverall, this hostel deserves 4 out of 5 stars. The rooms were clean and tidy, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I especially liked the central location and the pleasant atmosphere. The common areas were also modern and comfortably designed. My only minor criticisms would be the noise at night and the somewhat small bathrooms in some rooms. Nevertheless, the stay was very enjoyable overall, and it offered good value for money.
DDollmeisterOkay here’s my review. The Espy has so much going for it in terms of being central to the entertainment precinct of Cairns Esplanade.
Check in was easy and friendly and the two bunk dorm had its own dedicated ensuite bathroom which was very clean and quite large.
The bedroom was clean and the bunks were enclosed wood and steel construction with zero squeaking. Clean towel and linen provided.
So that’s all the very good stuff.
The not as good things I observed were:
- the lounge/common areas were dimly lit, very tired (bordering on festy) furniture and not somewhere I’d socialise due to limited seating, very few power/USB outlets or clean comfortable seating.
- The pool…. Or should I call it the tropical punch bowl of various biological matter and other detritus… if you’re keen of growing something fungal on your body, go in…. I decided not to.
-Kitchen and meal prep area all seemed clean and safe to get your mung bean and tofu ready for consumption.
- The personal under bunk locker was missing its latch and with two roommates I had to say a little prayer that my gear would be safe inside my enclosed bunk.
Overall this was my maiden voyage as a backpacker and at 57 years of age, I’ve stayed in a lot of Hotels and Motels costing far more for way less cleanliness. I rate this place highly for all the good reasons above.
The not so good stuff is easily fixed by management but for $65 per night in peak season, I don’t think you can get any better value in Central Cairns right near the action. Pubs, cafes, night market and the City Lagoon.
Thanks Espy crew, you made this old dog’s stay a pleasant one and will be back if and when the opportunity presents itself.
AAnonymous UserHave to say the best thing for this hotel is its room size, Huge! And water pressure is good.
But pain point is really clear, the WIFI is not working in my room (bad signal), I can only sit in lounge/bar area at the ground floor to get WiFi.
GGuest UserThe Mantra Hotel has outstanding location. It is directly in front of the Woolworths supermarket - the best option in central Cairns. It's also virtually opposite (the esplanade side)the lagoon public beachfront swimming pool. Finally it's just a 5 minute walk from Cairns Cruise Terminal, with outstanding day trips to Green Island, Fitzroy Island and the Reef. I booked a sea view room. When you enter the room, you don't see the ocean, but a building across the road. However, the view from the balcony was amazing. The balcony overlooks the main features of lagoon on the sea front. During the day it is great view - the lagoon pools and sea in the background. At night you cannot see the sea (as to be expected) but you have the amazing lagoon lights, which makes it very desirable and even romantic. Our room was at the end of block, which overlooks a shopping mall (no car noise) - looking right from the balcony is the lagoon view and looking left is a mountain view. However, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm the sun comes directly into the balcony area, which means it unusable until sun sets. Of course if you don't mind baking in the sun on the balcony, this is not really a concern. The room itself is pretty basic. The mini fridge of OK and TV has domestic channels only - no cable TV for BBC/CNN. The bathroom is of a good size. There is combined shower & bath. However, when using the shower, it can slightly flood this bathroom. A shower curtain may be desirable because the glass panel is not sufficient enough. At $225 per night this hotel was not cheap and you can better deals by coming in the off-season OR going bit further down the esplanade, and choosing another hotel. The Mantra does have its own pool and it is wonderfully heated, with normal deck chairs you would expect at 4 star hotel. However, the pool gets very little natural sunlight, because it of its location between 2 buildings. Overall, the hotel has amazing location, and it is still recommended, despite the shortcomings mentioned. My final note: When we checked in, I was impressed with the level of service provided by the receptionist. She had a very welcome attitude and a wonderful personality.
___jtLocation is not too bad. Situated a 15 minute walk away from the waters and main restaurant area. Situated on a main road but quiet at night. They let us put down our luggage when we couldn’t check in yet and leave it there after we’d checked out and waited for our flight. The young female receptionist was very helpful and nice.
GGuest UserGood value for money. When you book you must check before if you get a room with view to garden or corridor withno outside view. Nice pool are withtropical palm feeling. Very friebdly staff