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Waters Edge Apartments offer luxury, spacious, self-catering accommodation on the seafront of Cairns, a vibrant, tropical city with a relaxed atmosphere and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef.

The stay was very comfortable and the rooms had much space.

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9.3
Superb
576 reviews
Price from
£229
per night

Located in Cairns, 700 metres from Trinity Beach and 1.8 km from Kewarra Beach, Blue Lagoon Villa B offers an outdoor swimming pool and air conditioning.

Very clean with lots of facilities. Hosts were very communicative and friendly.

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9.8
Exceptional
31 reviews
Price from
£252
per night

Set in Cairns, Cairns Apartment Esplanade Ocean Views offers a patio with mountain and pool views, as well as a year-round outdoor pool, sauna and hot tub.

Lovely and roomy with the most amazing view. Location was perfectly close to everything, we hardly used the hire car. Christine welcomed us with a lovely bowl of fresh fruit and had the place nice and cool During a really hot period in Cairns.

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9.1
Superb
43 reviews
Price from
£229
per night

Located in the heart of Cairns on the Esplanade, Oaks Cairns Hotel is a short walk from the beachfront boardwalk and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, as well as restaurants and bars.

The location is perfect. The stuff was very friendly and helpful.

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8.3
Very good
2,279 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

Located in Cairns, 1.1 km from Cairns Station, Crystalbrook Flynn provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.

Location and Sustainability. Free parking.

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8.9
Fabulous
2,857 reviews
Price from
£128
per night

Crystalbrook Bailey features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Cairns. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views and free WiFi.

The hotel has got to be the best hotel in Cairns. It is well located near everything. The hotel it self is very new and comfortable. I really enjoyed it. The bsteak at the restaurant was sublime and my two guests absolutely enjoyed it too !!!

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8.6
Fabulous
2,787 reviews
Price from
£117
per night

Centrally located at the northern end of Cairns iconic waterfront Esplanade, Crystalbrook Riley features 311 stylish rooms and suites, three restaurants and bars including Cairns’ highest rooftop bar,...

The room was clean and comfortable and had a superb view. The bathtub was very nice, where we could watch the ocean from the tub.

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8.6
Fabulous
2,017 reviews
Price from
£138
per night

Global Backpackers Waterfront is situated on the Cairns Esplanade waterfront and the Lagoon, boardwalk, marina, restaurants, shops and nightlife are a short walk away.

the location is really good. close to all the restaurants

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8.4
Very good
1,776 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

The 5-star Shangri-La Hotel offers luxury accommodation with stunning views of the Cairns Marlin Marina. It features an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi internet access.

We stayed over the Easter weekend & as we made a last minute booking the only availability was a Horizon club room with access to the Horizon lounge; a lovely large room with a balcony overlooking the Marina and the fabulous breakfast & evening canapés and drinks - we didn’t need to leave the hotel!

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8.4
Very good
3,556 reviews
Price from
£138
per night

Heritage, 500 metres from Cairns Esplanade, offers suites and studios a 15-minute walk from Cairns Central Station. It features a swimming pool and a garden with a BBQ.

very spacious, pool and hot tub were great, staff was super friendly and helpful

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8.1
Very good
1,068 reviews
Price from
£84
per night

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  • Oaks Cairns Hotel
    Breakfast options
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,279 reviews

    Located in the heart of Cairns on the Esplanade, Oaks Cairns Hotel is a short walk from the beachfront boardwalk and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, as well as restaurants and bars.

    Great location in the main center, close to everything

  • Crystalbrook Flynn
    Breakfast options
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,857 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 1.1 km from Cairns Station, Crystalbrook Flynn provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.

    Fantastic hotel with amazing pool, super location!!!

  • Crystalbrook Riley
    Breakfast options
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,017 reviews

    Centrally located at the northern end of Cairns iconic waterfront Esplanade, Crystalbrook Riley features 311 stylish rooms and suites, three restaurants and bars including Cairns’ highest rooftop bar,...

    Very lovely, very clean, loved the pool and restaurants

  • Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,556 reviews

    The 5-star Shangri-La Hotel offers luxury accommodation with stunning views of the Cairns Marlin Marina. It features an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi internet access.

    Amazing time with my little family.loved the pool!

  • Coral Tree Inn
    Breakfast options
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,271 reviews

    Nestled in the heart of Cairns, close to attractions, restaurants and bars, Coral Tree Inn is a private property offering you a tropical and peaceful sanctuary.

    The spacious room,the breakfast,location and the swimming pool

  • Pullman Cairns International
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,256 reviews

    Pullman Cairns International is located in the centre of Cairns. All rooms have large balconies overlooking the harbour or mountains. Executive rooms offer a separate living and dining area.

    Spacious, loved the couch for 3 adults and 1 toddler. Clean.

  • Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,748 reviews

    The Novotel Oasis is a 4.5 star resort featuring a gorgeous lagoon pool, complete with a sandy beach, children's pool and a swim-up bar.

    Lagoon Pool and service when unable to access room.

  • The Benson Hotel
    Breakfast options
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 201 reviews

    Officially opening our doors on 1 July 2021, The Benson Hotel has taken over a previous hotel.

    Good place to stay and great staff who took care of us very well

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  • Blue Lagoon Villa B
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 31 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 700 metres from Trinity Beach and 1.8 km from Kewarra Beach, Blue Lagoon Villa B offers an outdoor swimming pool and air conditioning.

    clean and well maintained, perfect holiday home for families

  • Waters Edge Apartment Cairns
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 577 reviews

    Waters Edge Apartments offer luxury, spacious, self-catering accommodation on the seafront of Cairns, a vibrant, tropical city with a relaxed atmosphere and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef.

    Great location, great apartment very roomy felt like home..

  • Cairns Apartment Esplanade Ocean Views
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 43 reviews

    Set in Cairns, Cairns Apartment Esplanade Ocean Views offers a patio with mountain and pool views, as well as a year-round outdoor pool, sauna and hot tub.

    Location was fantastic and the host is very friendly.

  • 'Central Plaza' Adjacent Apartments with Rooftop Pool
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, 'Central Plaza' Adjacent Apartments with Rooftop Pool is located in Cairns.

  • Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 905 reviews

    Set amongst 28 acres of landscaped tropical gardens, this award-wining resort features a family friendly water park, plus tennis courts and mini golf.

    Awesome place to stay with kids, so much for them to do.

  • Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,451 reviews

    Featuring elegant rooms with a spa bath and a balcony overlooking Cairns or Trinity Inlet, Pullman Reef Hotel is only 250 metres from Cairns Esplanade. It features a casino and 4 bars with live music.

    Having stayed here before it always exceeds our expectations.

  • Cairns City Apartments
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 429 reviews

    Located in the town centre, 5 minutes' walk from the Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns City Apartments offers guests an outdoor pool and free BBQ facilities.

    Friend staff, large apartments and a great location.

  • Citysider Cairns Holiday Apartments
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 381 reviews

    Citysider Cairns Holiday Apartments is just 15 minutes’ walk from the heart of Cairns and 10 minutes' walk from Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Free WiFi is provided.

    Location and Facilities and Staff were very welcoming

  • Crystalbrook Bailey
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,786 reviews

    Crystalbrook Bailey features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Cairns. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views and free WiFi.

    Location, helpful friendly staff, modern stylish room (for one).

  • Cairns Aquarius
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 967 reviews

    Located on The Esplanade, Cairns Aquarius Holiday Apartments are ideally located on the beautiful Cairns oceanfront with local restaurants and attractions just a few steps away.

    Great location and can't complain about the vew!

  • Coral Towers Holiday Suites
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 263 reviews

    Coral Towers Holiday Suites in Cairns offer spacious apartments, only a 20-minute walk to Cairns city centre and to the reef fleet terminal where most of the boats depart to the Great Barrier Reef.

    Exceptionally clean and extremely friendly staff. 100% coming back.

  • Tropic Towers Apartments
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 657 reviews

    Featuring a private balcony with lovely garden views, Tropic Towers Apartments are just 5 minutes’ walk from Cairns Esplanade.

    Great location, friendly staff, clean and spacious

  • Cairns Crystal Cascades Holiday Park
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 318 reviews

    Featuring pool with a view and views of mountain, Cairns Crystal Cascades Holiday Park is a recently renovated holiday park located in Cairns, 15 km from Cairns Station.

    Staff were very friendly. Accomodation was lovely.

  • Cairns Plaza Hotel
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,485 reviews

    Located on The Esplanade opposite Trinity Bay, Cairns Plaza Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and free on-site parking. All rooms have a private balcony.

    Great staff, room and location. Highly recommended

  • Global Backpackers Cairns
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,776 reviews

    Global Backpackers Waterfront is situated on the Cairns Esplanade waterfront and the Lagoon, boardwalk, marina, restaurants, shops and nightlife are a short walk away.

    Great kitchen Perfect location Air con worked well

  • Hilton Cairns
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,563 reviews

    Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade.

    Friendly helpful staff, very clean, great location, great pool

  • Il Palazzo Holiday Apartments
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 750 reviews

    These 4-star Holiday Apartments offer spacious self-contained accommodation in the heart of Cairns CBD.

    Great apartment central to all downtown Cairns facilities

  • Reef Gateway Apartments
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 643 reviews

    Reef Gateway Apartments offers self-contained accommodation, just 15 minutes’ walk from the centre of Cairns. It has an outdoor saltwater pool, BBQ facilities and free Wi-Fi internet access.

    Location is quite good. good sized self contained unit.

  • Heritage Cairns Hotel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,068 reviews

    Heritage, 500 metres from Cairns Esplanade, offers suites and studios a 15-minute walk from Cairns Central Station. It features a swimming pool and a garden with a BBQ.

    Helpful pleasant staff - great location and good value

  • Pacific Hotel Cairns
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,964 reviews

    Located on the Cairns Esplanade overlooking Trinity Harbour, Pacific Hotel Cairns offers guests stunning views from private balconies and provides easy access to the nearby Reef Fleet Terminal,...

    Great location , large rooms, efficient and polite

  • Park Regis City Quays
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,622 reviews

    Park Regis City Quays comprises modern, fully self-contained apartments and hotel rooms, nearby the Reef Hotel Casino, night markets, the City Esplanade, Cairns Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal.

    Really enjoyed my stay and had the best experience.

  • Cairns Colonial Club Resort
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,465 reviews

    Set in Cairns, 3.3 km from Cairns Station, Cairns Colonial Club Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    It is so relaxing Easy to get to Clean and Friendly

  • 181 The Esplanade
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 643 reviews

    Situated on the stunning Cairns Esplanade, 181 The Esplanade features free WiFi and free secure underground car parking.

    Separate bedrooms and bathrooms were Great- parking a bonus

  • NRMA Cairns Holiday Park
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 613 reviews

    Guests can swim in the outdoor pool or be entertained in the games room when they stay at Cairns Holiday Park.

    No breakfast was offered, but a good place to stay !

  • DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,306 reviews

    Centred around a unique rainforest atrium, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns has undergone refurbishment and now boasts newly renovated rooms.

    Great location, loved the atrium, comfortable room.

  • Sunshine Tower Hotel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,074 reviews

    Cairns Sunshine Tower Hotel is ideally located just 3 blocks from the city centre and 10 minutes' drive from the Cairns International Airport.

    Very clean. Location close to town. Very friendly staff

  • Mantra Esplanade
    Central location
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,270 reviews

    Located opposite the Cairns Esplanade, Mantra Esplanade boasts waterfront accommodation with a balcony offering ocean or city views.

    Close to everything. Good size. Clean and comfortable.

  • Cairns Sheridan Hotel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 971 reviews

    Just 10 minutes' walk from the Cairns Esplanade and 25 minutes' walk from Cairns Lagoon, this 4-star hotel provides luxurious accommodation with cable TV.

    From Start to finish we enjoyed the Cairns Sheridan

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  • Mad Monkey Village
    Free cancellation options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,092 reviews

    Refurbished in May, 2018, Mad Monkey Village featuresa TV, a kitchen, bathrooms with air-conditioners in every room. There is also an outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi provided.

    Excellant location, clean and the pancakes for breakfast were Devine

  • Cairns City Sheridan Motel
    Free cancellation options available
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 1,518 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor swimming pool with a cascading waterfall and a separate dive pool, City Sheridan Motel is centrally located in Cairns City Centre.

    It was a good location. The kids loved the pools.

  • Cairns Queens Court
    Free cancellation options available
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,340 reviews

    Cairns Queens Court is a privately owned and operated hotel located in central Cairns, offering affordable accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, and free off-street parking.

    Love that it's pet friendly! It's a pleasant stay..

  • Comfort Inn Cairns City
    Free cancellation options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,547 reviews

    Just one block from Cairns Esplanade and a short walk from the Cairns City Centre, Comfort Inn Cains City offers 4-star refurbished rooms with a tropical contemporary design.

    Breakfast N/A. Location was good, quiet & clean.

  • Mantra Trilogy
    Free cancellation options available
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,796 reviews

    Located on the Cairns Esplanade in the city centre, Mantra Trilogy offers spacious accommodation with private balconies overlooking the pool, mountains or ocean.

    Great pool area to relax, sensational position and very comfortable rooms

  • Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns
    Free cancellation options available
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,073 reviews

    2024 Renovation Revelation: A Bold Makeover Journey Begins – Brace Yourself for an Entirely Revamped Bathroom Experience! Welcome to Gilligan's, your gateway to Cairns' tropical paradise.

    I've already made my comment. I've stayed few days.

  • Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments
    Free cancellation options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,568 reviews

    Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments is within easy walking distance to Cairns Esplanade waterfront .

    The size of the room. Great to have space to move.

  • Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
    Free cancellation options available
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,321 reviews

    Overlooking the Coral Sea, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers rooms with a private balcony and city, mountain or ocean views.

    Friendly staff. The opportunity to claim vouchers.

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