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Cairns

Updated:July 1, 2020

Recommended Hotels in Cairns Australia

by Fish&Tips

Cairns is filled with world heritage sites such as the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef, and the oldest wet tropical rainforest on the planet. The town is a resort town with relaxing cafes and markets. Here are some recommended hotels in Cairns!

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

The “Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort” is a family-friendly hotel within a 10-minute walk to Cairns Central and features a luxurious lagoon pool, sandy beach, children’s pool, swim-up pool bar, tennis court, fitness center and more. All 314 guest rooms have a private balcony and a bathroom with a bathtub. Tourist attractions such as the Esplanade Lagoon and The Reef Hotel Casino are also within walking distance.

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The hotel had good access to the city center and the sea.

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The room was cleaned well and the bed was comfortable to sleep on.

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There was a very large swimming pool. There were many families during the daytime, and it was very popular. There is a restaurant and a bar near the pool and guests were having drinks by the pool.

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Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort

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Opened in November 2018, “Riley A Crystalbrook Collection Resort” is a 5-star luxury hotel with a lagoon swimming pool with a private artificial beach that is over 1000 square meters, Eléme Day Spa and a 24-hour fitness center. There is also a versatile and event space as well as 3 restaurants and bars including “Rocco, Cairns’ rooftop bar.”

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There are over 300 stylish rooms and suites, most with spacious balconies.

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

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“Pullman Reef Hotel Casino” is a 5-star luxury hotel located near the entrance to Trinity Bay that is near the cruise ship terminal. There is a rooftop pool, gym, 5 restaurants and bars, luxury casino, conference room and the Wildlife Dome attached to the hotel.

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The stylish rooms have a spa bath and a garden balcony overlooking the city of Cairns and the backdrop of distant mountains or the Coral Sea and the Trinity Bay.

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

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“Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort” is a family-friendly campsite in Wolli offering a variety of accommodation options, such as studios, villas and bungalows. All rooms are air-conditioned and have a flat-screen TV, private balcony and a private bathroom. You can also park your car for free in front of your accommodation.

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There are many leisure facilities on site, including an aqua park, a year-round outdoor pool with waterslides, a tennis court, a mini golf course and a kids playground with jumping pillows.

Shangri-La Hotel The Marina Cairns

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“Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina Cairns” is a 5-star luxury hotel located in Cairns city center and features an outdoor pool, fitness center and a rooftop terrace.

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All 255 rooms have a private balcony and offer panoramic views of the city, hotel’s tropical gardens, Trinity Bay and Marine Marina. They also have beds using Egyptian cotton sheets, LCD TVs with satellite channels, etc.

Pullman Cairns International

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“Pullman Cairns International” is a 5-star luxury hotel located in Cairns city center, featuring an outdoor pool surrounded by tropical gardens, poolside bar, 24-hour fitness center, full-service spa and restaurants.

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All 321 rooms are over 40 square meters with a private balcony, high-definition TV and a marble bathroom.

Hilton Cairns

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“Hilton Cairns” is a 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns Esplanade featuring a restaurant, outdoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi and a 24-hour fitness center.

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All 263 rooms have a private balcony, iPod dock, LCD TV with satellite channels and a bathroom with a bathtub.

Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside

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“Holiday Inn Cairns Harborside” is a waterfront hotel located on the Esplanade and features an outdoor pool, tennis courts, rooftop terrace, restaurants and bars.

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All 173 rooms have a private balcony and offer stunning views of Trinity Bay or the surrounding mountains. There is a work desk, LCD TV with satellite channels and a bathroom with a bathtub as well.

Pacific Hotel Cairns

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“Pacific Hotel Cairns” is a luxury hotel located on the Cairns Esplanade with casinos, shops and restaurants within a 3-minute walk distance. The hotel also features an outdoor pool and an award-winning restaurant.

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All 207 rooms have a private balcony and offer stunning views of the Trinity Bay. They also have free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, work desk and a private bathroom. 24-hour room service is also available.

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

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“The Abbott Boutique Hotel” is located in the central part of Cairns and is just a minute walk to T Galleria by DFS and a 4-minute walk to the casino and Cairns Night Markets. In addition, there are many restaurants and cafes around the hotel, so you will not have any trouble finding a place to eat.

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This is a small hotel with only 33 rooms. The rooms have free Wi-Fi, a bed using premium bedding, a 50-inch flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns

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“DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns” is a luxury hotel in the city center of Cairns with an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, 24-hour fitness center, rooftop terrace, 2 restaurants and a 24-hour room service.

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All 237 rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with satellite TV, minibar and a bathroom with a bathtub. The floor to ceiling windows offer views of the Coral Sea, the surrounding mountains or the Cairns city. Some rooms also have a private balcony with a view of the sea.

Park Regis City Quays

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“Park Regis City Quays” is a waterfront hotel located in the city center of Cairns, near the Reef Hotel Casino, Night Market, City Esplanade, Cairns Marina and the Reef Fleet Terminal.

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The hotel offers modern apartment type rooms. There is also a rooftop pool and BBQ/picnic area and an airport shuttle service.

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

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“Cairns Sheridan Hotel” is located in Cairns North, about 3 minutes from Cairns Airport. Facilities include an outdoor pool, fitness center and restaurants.

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All 74 rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a bathroom with a bathtub.

Mantra Esplanade

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Mantra Esplanade is a waterfront hotel located across Cairns Esplanade and features an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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There are standard hotel rooms and apartment type rooms. They are accepted with a TV with cable channels and private balcony. The apartment type rooms also have a washer/dryer.

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

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“Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns” is a waterfront hotel in Cairns North featuring 3 outdoor swimming pools, sauna, fitness center, 2 tennis courts and restaurants. The Cairns International Airport is located a 10-minute drive from the hotel.

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All 242 rooms have a bathroom with a bathtub, private balcony and free Wi-Fi.

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