The 30 Best Hotels in Cairns and Northern Beaches

Ranked 1 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 1 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “Treehouse on edge of rainforest, with great facilities.”
• “The best hotel we have ever stayed in”
• “Amazing accommodation with great pool and a fantastic view...”
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Ranked 2 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 2 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “Super cosy hostel, the outside parts look nice and the...”
• “A perfect place to relax and calm down”
• “Amazing unique stay”
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Ranked 3 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 7 of 135 for hotels in Palm Cove.

• “Rest, relax, restore with a beautiful view”
• “Needed a relaxed holiday and that’s exactly what we got.”
• “Luxuary accomodation in a beautiful location with amazing staff”
• See more reviews of The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions

Ranked 4 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 3 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “Location location location”
• “Okay”
• “Great spot, would stay again.”
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Ranked 5 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 4 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “Perfect for the night before a cruise!”
• “overall excellent”
• “The suite was very spacious and clean and comfortable, staff were excellent and location was good.”
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Ranked 6 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 5 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “A lovely boutique hotel”
• “Location central, close to all tourictic attractions”
• “The hotel staff was accommodating and it was a good value.”
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Ranked 7 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 6 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “Stated 2 nights for a conference. Carolyn was friendly & accommodating.”
• “Its was ok”
• “Like family home”
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Ranked 8 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 7 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “I stayed 5 nights at Travellers Paradise and I was surprised how clean everything was, Peter really gives his heart into”
• “Peter makes sure you have a comfortable stay.”
• “Lovely stay in Cairns”
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Ranked 9 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 13 of 135 for hotels in Palm Cove.

• “We loved all aspects. Our apartment, the view and eateries.”
• “Very relaxing”
• “I had a very enjoyable & relaxing stay.”
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Ranked 10 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 16 of 135 for hotels in Palm Cove.

• “Great place to relax”
• “We really enjoyed our stay in the refurbished cabin and will definitely stay again”
• “Can’t wait to return”
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Ranked 11 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 17 of 135 for hotels in Palm Cove.

• “As mentioned twice above it was perfect.”
• “Older couples adventure.”
• “Not very relaxing during the day due to construction noise.”
• See more reviews of Paradise in the Tropics

Ranked 12 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 8 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “Enjoyable!”
• “The perfect location in Cairns”
• “I can’t wait till I can stay for longer.”
• See more reviews of Crystalbrook Bailey

Ranked 13 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 9 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “Relaxing stay, great location.”
• “Excellent short trip with a beautiful place to stay”
• “Could highly recommend”
• See more reviews of Crystalbrook Riley

Ranked 14 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 10 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “Would come back again, perfect when travelling through Australia.”
• “Very nice place if you’re looking for more than a couple of nights in Cairns”
• “Great place to stay ..”
• See more reviews of Dreamtime Travellers Rest

Ranked 15 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 21 of 135 for hotels in Palm Cove.

• “Loved the location and staff, we’d return in a heartbeat!”
• “Short relaxing stay”
• “Great location, welcome/check-in, best ever experienced”
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Ranked 16 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 11 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “Great service and spacious room”
• “Close to main road”
• “The beds are very comfortable.”
• See more reviews of Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel

Ranked 17 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 12 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “Good”
• “Very enjoyable stay in Cairns. Would definitely stay in this hotel again if we go back to Cairns.”
• “A great place to stay for a weekend in Cairns. In the waterfront with great restaurants nearby”
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Ranked 18 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 13 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “Great location, was very clean and everyone was friendly”
• “perfect”
• “Amazing.”
• See more reviews of Global Backpackers Cairns

Ranked 19 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 33 of 135 for hotels in Palm Cove.

• “I would definitely stay here again, rooms are morden and clean.”
• “Beautiful few days”
• “Will be coming back again”
• See more reviews of The Reef Retreat Palm Cove

Ranked 20 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 14 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “Not sure we would stay here again was pretty disappointing”
• “Was a great location with very friendly staff from reception, restaurant and cleaning staff”
• “Lovely comfortable, bright and spacious room overlooking the...”
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Ranked 21 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 15 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “good”
• “Clean, new, perfect location, beautiful dinning area, soft...”
• “No sea views”
• See more reviews of Oaks Cairns Hotel

Ranked 22 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 16 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “Service and efficiency”
• “enjoyed the stay will stay again.”
• “Location is beautiful”
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Ranked 23 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 17 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “Good place to stay”
• “Great location, great price, wonderful host.”
• “Nice place overall nice staff in Tavern.”
• See more reviews of Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern

Ranked 24 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 18 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “A good stay!”
• “Clean, comfortable and well located accommodation.”
• “Great Holiday”
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Ranked 25 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 19 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “So clean, the cleanest cabin we had stayed in! Best value stay in Australia.”
• “Need better doors!”
• “The secure and lush tropical surrounds”
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Ranked 26 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 45 of 135 for hotels in Palm Cove.

• “Location ”
• “Always nice to stay here it’s close to the beach and great...”
• “The room was nice and neat.”
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Ranked 27 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 20 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “The staff were fantastic, super friendly, and helpful.”
• “The perfect place for families to relax and unwind.”
• “Perfect location.”
• See more reviews of Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Ranked 28 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 21 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “central location, bed was comfortable.”
• “Nice hotel, close to shops, restaurants and port section for Great Barrier Reef or other excursions”
• “very good hotel we will stay there again”
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Ranked 29 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 50 of 135 for hotels in Palm Cove.

• “Nice big pool which can accommodate many at once without...”
• “Amazing”
• “Loved it, will definitely book agsin.”
• See more reviews of Coral Coast Resort Accor Vacation Club Apartments

Ranked 30 out of 88 in the region, as well as being 22 of 75 for hotels in Cairns.

• “Good hotel in Cairns”
• “Close to CBD, easy access for parking.”
• “Perfect location”
• See more reviews of Heritage Cairns Hotel