Hotels in Cairns

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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
The price is ₹12,443
₹13,688 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
The price is ₹7,566
₹8,322 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Crystalbrook Flynn
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Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
The price is ₹8,169
₹8,986 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
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Hilton Cairns
Hilton Cairns
Hilton Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
The price is ₹10,249
₹11,274 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Hilton Cairns
In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
The price is ₹10,140
₹11,154 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Pacific Hotel Cairns
3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,014 reviews)
The price is ₹7,029
₹7,732 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
The price is ₹9,555
₹10,510 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace
Floriana Boutique Hotel
Floriana Boutique Hotel
Floriana Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Cairns North
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (49 reviews)
The price is ₹10,962
₹12,058 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Floriana Boutique Hotel
3 outdoor pools
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
5.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (801 reviews)
The price is ₹16,169
₹17,786 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Pullman Cairns International
Pullman Cairns International
Pullman Cairns International
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
The price is ₹11,839
₹13,023 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Pullman Cairns International
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
The price is ₹8,412
₹9,253 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
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Crystalbrook Riley
Crystalbrook Riley
Crystalbrook Riley
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
The price is ₹11,365
₹12,501 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Crystalbrook Riley
Restaurant
The Reef House Adults Retreat
The Reef House Adults Retreat
The Reef House Adults Retreat
5.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (707 reviews)
The price is ₹33,598
₹36,958 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
The Reef House Adults Retreat
Balcony view
Palm Royale Cairns
Palm Royale Cairns
Palm Royale Cairns
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
The price is ₹6,215
₹6,837 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Palm Royale Cairns
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Oaks Cairns Hotel
Oaks Cairns Hotel
Oaks Cairns Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (364 reviews)
The price is ₹9,811
₹10,792 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Oaks Cairns Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
The price is ₹9,619
₹10,581 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
The price is ₹9,120
₹10,032 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
On the beach
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
3.0 star property
Ellis Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (88 reviews)
The price is ₹12,040
₹13,244 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
Outdoor pool
Mantra Amphora
Mantra Amphora
Mantra Amphora
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
The price is ₹11,154
₹11,154 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Mantra Amphora
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Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
The price is ₹13,647
₹15,012 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
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Budget hotels in Cairns and vicinity

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NRMA Cairns Holiday Park

NRMA Cairns Holiday Park

NRMA Cairns Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (169)
The price is ₹4,242
₹4,666 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
NRMA Cairns Holiday Park
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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
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The price is ₹10,242
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₹22,533 total
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Cairns Harbourside Hotel
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Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
₹1,701 off
The price is ₹14,241
per night
₹31,330 total
includes taxes & fees
Crystalbrook Riley
Showing deals for:12 Feb - 13 Feb
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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
₹1,707 off
The price is ₹9,673
per night
₹10,641 total
includes taxes & fees
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Check out hotels with a spa in Cairns

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Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
The price is ₹11,365
₹12,501 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Crystalbrook Riley
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You may also like hotels with an ocean view in Cairns

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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
The price is ₹12,443
₹13,688 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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You can also stay at hotels with a hot tub in Cairns

Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
The price is ₹11,839
₹13,023 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Pullman Cairns International
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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When is the best time to visit Cairns?

Our prices for hotels in Cairns are cheapest in March
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Top neighbourhoods in Cairns

Palm Cove

Cairns's Palm Cove neighborhood is known for its beaches and spas, and entices visitors with attractions including Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove.

Cairns Central Business District

Tropical North Waterfront's Cairns Central Business District neighborhood is known for its shopping and offers a host of things to see such as Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.

Trinity Beach

Cairns's Trinity Beach neighborhood is known for its beaches and restaurants, and entices visitors with attractions including Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach.

Yorkeys Knob

Cairns's Yorkeys Knob neighborhood is known for its beaches and offers a host of things to see such as Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.

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Cairns North

The Cairns North neighborhood is loved for its restaurants and cafes, and has lots of things to do and see including Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland.

Top landmarks in Cairns

Cairns Esplanade which includes a pool, swimming and a luxury hotel or resort
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Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5 (3,515 reviews)
The Esplanade's free saltwater lagoon offers a safe swimming spot with Coral Sea views, no stinger suits required. Join locals for sunrise yoga or evening barbecues along the 2.5km boardwalk dotted with public art.
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Palm Cove Beach featuring a beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views

Palm Cove Beach

4.5/5 (2,283 reviews)
Swaying palm trees line this pristine white beach where the Great Barrier Reef meets ancient rainforest. Swim in protected nets during stinger season (Oct-June) for a worry-free dip in the turquoise waters.
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Cairns and related destinations

Notable for its waterfront, Cairns features attractions such as Cairns Night Markets and Esplanade Lagoon. This welcoming city has something for everyone including sights like Reef Hotel Casino and Cairns Performing Arts Centre within a tropical setting.

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Check out reviews of Cairns hotels guests love

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was great, amenities were good. Food and beverages were decent. Room lighting was a problem. Good mood lighting,but too dim for groomin/make-up."
Cathy 6-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Crystalbrook Flynn

Frequently asked questions

Can I book a refundable accommodation in Cairns?
If you want the flexibility to change your plans to Cairns, most properties offer refundable* bookable rates. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
Where can I stay in Cairns if I want a vacation home instead of a hotel?
If you want a good alternative to a hotel, look over our selection of 293 vacation homes. In addition, there are 787 apartments and 18 condos.
What will the weather in Cairns be like during my trip?
Cairns is a great place to visit any time of year with an average temperature of 70°F during the coldest months.
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There are lots of reasons to book your Cairns trip with us: our free cancellations on selected hotels gives you flexibility, and with One Key™, our rewards program, you will be able to earn and use OneKeyCash™* on all eligible bookings such as hotels, car rentals, flights, vacation rentals and more on Hotels.com, Expedia and Vrbo.

Find out more about Cairns

Awakening the Senses: Dive into the Enchantment of Cairns’ Coral Wonderland and Lush Rainforests

Discover the enchanting allure of Cairns, Queensland, a tropical paradise where the Great Barrier Reef meets lush rainforests. Dive into vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life or embark on an adventure through the ancient Daintree Rainforest. Stroll along the picturesque Esplanade, indulge in local cuisine, and soak up the sun on stunning beaches. Whether you seek thrilling experiences, serene nature, or cultural encounters, Cairns promises an unforgettable escape that beautifully blends adventure and relaxation in a breathtaking setting.

Top locations to stay in Cairns

When visiting Cairns, Queensland, Australia, consider staying in Trinity Beach, Palm Cove, and Cairns Central Business District. Trinity Beach offers stunning beachfront views and a relaxed atmosphere, while Palm Cove is renowned for its upscale resorts and vibrant coral gardens. The Cairns Central Business District provides easy access to dining, shopping, and attractions, making it ideal for first-time visitors.

  1. Cairns Central Business DistrictOpens in a new window: Staying in the Cairns Central Business District (CBD) puts you right in the heart of the action. This vibrant area is perfect for shopping enthusiasts, with a variety of boutiques and markets to explore. The Cairns Esplanade, a popular hangout spot, offers beautiful waterfront views and plenty of walking paths. You’ll also find cultural attractions like art galleries and the Cairns Performing Arts Centre, which hosts a range of events throughout the year. With its bustling atmosphere, the CBD is ideal for those who enjoy dining out and experiencing local lifestyle.
  2. Palm CoveOpens in a new window: If you're after a serene getaway, Palm Cove is the place for you. This picturesque beach destination is known for its stunning palm-fringed coastline and laid-back vibe. It's a great spot for relaxation, offering a range of spa services and beachfront cafes. Palm Cove is also close to the Great Barrier Reef, making it an excellent base for marine adventures. The local markets and boutique shops provide unique shopping experiences, while the sunset views over the ocean are simply breathtaking.
  3. Trinity BeachOpens in a new window: Trinity Beach is a charming coastal village that’s perfect for a peaceful retreat. With its golden sands and calm waters, it's ideal for swimming and sunbathing. The area is less commercialised than other beaches, allowing you to enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere. Trinity Beach is also a great starting point for exploring nearby natural wonders, including the Daintree Rainforest and local walking trails. The beachfront restaurants offer a delightful dining experience, making it a lovely spot to unwind after a day of exploration.

Things to do in Cairns

Cairns is a vibrant gateway to stunning coral reefs, lush rainforests, and serene beaches. Adventurous souls can dive into crystal-clear waters, hike through dense jungles, or explore winding rivers on thrilling rafting trips. With its breathtaking landscapes and outdoor activities, Cairns promises unforgettable experiences for every traveller.

  • Kewarra BeachOpens in a new window – Experience the serene beauty of Kewarra Beach, where golden sands meet the azure waters of the Coral Sea. This picturesque beach is ideal for a relaxing day under the sun, where you can take long walks along the shore or simply unwind with a good book. If you're feeling adventurous, dive into the vibrant coral reefs just off the coast, perfect for snorkelling and exploring the underwater world rich in marine life. The surrounding lush jungle and rainforest add to the stunning landscape, offering shaded spots to escape the heat. Pack a picnic to enjoy by the water’s edge, or visit the nearby marina to discover local dining options that showcase the fresh seafood of the region. Whether you’re looking to soak up the sun or embark on an aquatic adventure, Kewarra Beach is a delightful destination that invites you to create lasting memories.

4 tips for savvy savings when booking a hotel in Cairns

  1. Book for the cheapest times: The most affordable time to visit Cairns is during February, March, and November, when hotel prices tend to be lower. To thoroughly explore the city’s key landmarks, cultural sites, and natural wonders, it is advisable to stay for at least 3 days. During your visit, you can enjoy the stunning coral reefs, lush jungles, and vibrant rainforests, as well as partake in various budget-friendly activities like walking tours, rafting adventures, and swimming at the marina. With its friendly people and tropical atmosphere, Cairns offers great value for money for those travelling on a budget.
  2. Look for last-minute deals on Hotels.com: To uncover last-minute deals to Cairns, consider exploring the DealsOpens in a new window or Last-Minute Deals sections on Hotels.com, where you may discover discounted rates for hotels as your travel date approaches. Enabling email alerts or push notifications can keep you informed about flash sales and special promotions, increasing your chances of saving. Additionally, the Smart Shopping tool on the app allows you to compare hotel prices and amenities, ensuring you make an informed choice. By staying updated on price changes or room availability, you're more likely to seize the opportunity for a spontaneous getaway.
  3. Be flexible with dates: Prices may fluctuate depending on factors such as the hotel's location, star rating, and the time of year, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save on your stay in a Cairns hotel. For those in search of something different, boutique hotels can provide a more personalised experience and, at times, better value. When you book through Hotels.com, we’ll inform you whether the price for your chosen dates is above or below the average. If the price is on the higher end, we’ll suggest alternative dates that may offer a more affordable option to help you secure the best deal.
  4. Consider your location: Hotels near the city centre usually tend to be more expensive, but with Cairns's outstanding public transport links, you may discover a more affordable independent hotel a bit further out that remains well connected. For those keen to explore alternative, less crowded neighbourhoods or even lesser-known nearby towns, there is often excellent value for money to be found. Opting for these alternative destinations could provide a more authentic and budget-friendly experience.

Best time to go to Cairns

Cairns experiences its lowest average temperature in July, at 69.3°F (20.7°C), while January to February are the hottest months, with an average temperature of 80.4°F (26.9°C). January tends to be the wettest month. The peak travel months to visit Cairns are July to September, which see a higher number of tourists. During this peak period, the weather is mostly sunny, accompanied by no rainfall. In contrast, February, March, and November are ideal if you're looking for a calmer vacation, marked by light to moderate rainfall and mostly sunny to mostly cloudy conditions.

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