Skip to main content

The 10 Best Holiday Rentals in Cairns, Australia

Check out our pick of great holiday rentals in Cairns

Filter by:


Review score

Superb: 9+ Very good: 8+ Good: 7+ Pleasant: 6+
Our top picks Lowest price first Star rating and price Top reviewed

See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.

These 4.5-star apartments offer absolute waterfront, luxury apartments just a 1-minute stroll away from Cairns Waterfront Marina. Guests at Cairns Private Apartments enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, a spa pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.

Spacious exceptionally clean apartment with stunning views of the river and harbour complex.

Show more Show less
9.1
Superb
1,005 reviews
Price from
£139
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a balcony, Cairns Waterfront Luxury at Harbourlights is set in Cairns. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a lift and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from Cairns Convention Centre.

location and the apartment was perfect with patio

Show more Show less
9.6
Exceptional
173 reviews
Price from
£227
per night

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some fruits. The property has an outdoor dining area.

I received the code to the open the lock box a day before we were due to stay. The property was immaculate and obviously very well cleaned. Plenty of choice for continental breakfast with a big choice of cereals available, together with fruit and yoghurt. Fresh bread was supplied for toasting, with honey, jams and Vegemite spreads

Show more Show less
9.6
Exceptional
110 reviews
Price from
£146
per night

Located just less than 1 km from Cairns Station, Estilo Bed and Breakfast provides accommodation in Cairns with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as private check-in and check-out. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens is 4.1 km from the bed and breakfast and Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is 13 km away.

sparkling clean, well organized, comfortable and walkable to the main places

Show more Show less
9
Superb
185 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

Situated in Cairns, Jackies City Central Apartment provides accommodation with a pool with a view, a balcony and city views. Guests can benefit from a patio and a picnic area. The accommodation features a sauna, hot tub, restaurant and free WiFi.

Jackie’s Apartment was comfortable and very well equipped, lovely outdoor room and colourful furnishings and perfect for a couple , with space to entertain a friend in the outdoor dining area.

Show more Show less
9.2
Superb
118 reviews

Floriana Villas features air-conditioned guest accommodation in Cairns, 2.5 km from Cairns Station, 2.7 km from Cairns Convention Centre and 1.9 km from Cairns Regional Gallery. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. This 4-star apartment offers private entrance.

Great location on the esplanade. Lots of space. Place to park car. Very clean.

Show more Show less
9.3
Superb
105 reviews
Price from
£115
per night

Situated on the Cairns Esplanade, this 5 star property features self-contained apartments. Guests enjoy 2 swimming pools, a sauna and a fitness centre.

Each apartment features a spacious living room which opens onto a balcony or patio with an outdoor setting. All apartments include a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and satellite TV.

Well maintained apartment, with all kinds of cooking facilities and very clean conditions. Close to the sea side and have a good sea view from the balcony.

Show more Show less
9
Superb
696 reviews
Price from
£183
per night

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.

Enjoy stylish living in the minimalist Waters Edge Apartment Cairns. Each apartment offers home comforts, including 2 bathrooms (one with spa bath), full laundry and ironing facilities, and security intercom. The modern audio-visual equipment and Wi-Fi connection complete the picture.

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

Show more Show less
9.3
Superb
575 reviews
Price from
£222
per night

Set in Cairns, Cairns Esplanade 2BR Waterfront Apartment Sleeps 6 offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The air-conditioned accommodation is 3.3 km from Cairns Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.4 km from Cairns Convention Centre.

Great location, well appointed with plenty of space inside and out. Pool was fantastic. Direct access to Esplanade walkway space was a real treat.

Show more Show less
9
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
£195
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, The Loft Cairns is set in Cairns. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.6 km from Cairns Station.

Great house - with plenty of room. Nice comfy beds and hot showers. Perfect for our family holiday. We loved watching the wildlife from the balcony.

Show more Show less
9
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£176
per night

Most booked holiday rentals in Cairns this month

Enjoy breakfast in Cairns!

  • Cairns Private Apartments
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,005 reviews

    These 4.5-star apartments offer absolute waterfront, luxury apartments just a 1-minute stroll away from Cairns Waterfront Marina.

    Spacious and central location to everything Cairns has to offer.

  • Cairns Waterfront Luxury at Harbourlights
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 173 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a balcony, Cairns Waterfront Luxury at Harbourlights is set in Cairns.

    Location, Clean, Very nice set up all the furnitures

  • The Red Sparrow 2
    Breakfast options
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 110 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, The Red Sparrow 2 is situated in Cairns. The property has inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 300 metres from Cairns Station.

    The location the house and the breakfast were excellent

  • Estilo Bed and Breakfast
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 185 reviews

    Located just less than 1 km from Cairns Station, Estilo Bed and Breakfast provides accommodation in Cairns with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as private check-in and check-out.

    Shower/bathroom. Decor. "Homy" feel.

  • Jackies City Central Apartment
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 118 reviews

    Situated in Cairns, Jackies City Central Apartment provides accommodation with a pool with a view, a balcony and city views. Guests can benefit from a patio and a picnic area.

    Beautiful apartment. Everything you will ever need.

  • Floriana Villas
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 105 reviews

    Floriana Villas features air-conditioned guest accommodation in Cairns, 2.5 km from Cairns Station, 2.7 km from Cairns Convention Centre and 1.9 km from Cairns Regional Gallery.

    Very clean, spacious, Netflix on tv, comfy beds, quiet

  • Vision Apartments
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 697 reviews

    Situated on the Cairns Esplanade, this 5 star property features self-contained apartments. Guests enjoy 2 swimming pools, a sauna and a fitness centre.

    Wonderful property, excellent facilities and location

  • Waters Edge Apartment Cairns
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 576 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..

These holiday rentals in Cairns have options with FREE cancellation

  • Cascade Gardens
    Free cancellation options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,482 reviews

    Just 300 metres from the Cairns Esplanade, Cascade Gardens features an outdoor pool, a hot tub and covered barbecue facilities. Free Wi-Fi and a private balcony are standard in all apartments.

    The central location made getting around really easy

  • Trinity Links Resort
    Free cancellation options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 185 reviews

    Set 6.7 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Trinity Links Resort offers 4-star accommodation in Cairns and has an infinity pool, a spa and wellness centre and a fitness centre.

    quiet, 3 bedrooms, lovely pool areas, tennis court

  • BreakFree Royal Harbour
    Free cancellation options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 850 reviews

    Just 3 minutes’ walk from Cairns Lagoon, BreakFree Royal Harbour features apartments with a spa bath and a private balcony with Trinity Bay or garden views.

    Nice view and close to restaurants, indoor market.

  • Cairns Beach Resort
    Free cancellation options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 489 reviews

    Located at Holloways Beach, Australis Cairns Beach Resort is just 10 minutes' drive north of Cairns City. It offers 4-star apartments set amidst tropical, landscaped gardens.

    The room was incredibly decorated and very stylish

  • Cairns City Palms
    Free cancellation options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,133 reviews

    Cairns City Palms self-contained suites and apartments are located 20 minutes' walk from the centre of Cairns, and a 10-minute drive from Cairns Airport.5-minute walk away you will find supermarkets,...

    Muffins and coffee a nice touch with smiling staff

  • Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments
    Free cancellation options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,566 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.

  • Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments
    Free cancellation options available
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,330 reviews

    Bay Village Tropical Retreat is located just 3 minutes’ walk from the Cairns Esplanade and 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre.

    It was a Huge apartment and facilities were great.

  • Motel Nomad
    Free cancellation options available
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 269 reviews

    Located in Cairns within 3 km of Cairns Convention Centre and 2.7 km of The Cairns Civic Theater, Motel Nomad provides rooms with free WiFi. This renovated 3-star motel offers room service.

    self catering was very good. Handy kitchen in room

Highly rated holiday rentals in Cairns

  • Luxury waterfront sea view apartment - do not book
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, city view and a patio, Luxury waterfront sea view apartment - do not book is set in Cairns.

  • Cairns Esplanade 2BR Waterfront Apartment Sleeps 6
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    Set in Cairns, Cairns Esplanade 2BR Waterfront Apartment Sleeps 6 offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

    The apartment is clean and offered all necessary houseware for staying

  • The Loft Cairns
    8.0+ review score
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, The Loft Cairns is set in Cairns. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

  • Sapphire Suite- Family friendly
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 9 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 1.2 km from Cairns Convention Centre and less than 1 km from Cairns Station, Sapphire Suite- Family friendly provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, an outdoor...

    Very modern, and superbly equipped. Clean and great location. Owners are very accommodating and responsive.

  • City Living at Harbour Lights
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 800 metres from Cairns Convention Centre and 1.4 km from Cairns Station, City Living at Harbour Lights provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

  • Oasis in the Heart of the City
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a rooftop pool, Oasis in the Heart of the City is situated in Cairns. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

    Everything about this property is amaZing, a real home away from home

  • Charming Queeenslander in City Centre
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 19 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 1.5 km from Cairns Convention Centre and 800 metres from The Cairns Civic Theater, Charming Queeenslander in City Centre offers a garden and air conditioning.

    Beautiful house, great value for money, lots of lovely goodies in the fridge to welcome us

  • City centre, tropical home, minutes walk to shops.
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews

    Featuring garden views, City centre, tropical home, minutes walk to shops. Provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 1.5 km from Cairns Convention Centre.

    Sehr gute Lage, Geschäfte und Hafen zu Fuß erreichbar

FAQ about holiday rentals in Cairns







Holiday rentals that guests love in Cairns

  • Avg. price/night: £122.21
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 205 reviews
    The property was in the best location, accessible to all the local restaurants, shopping, and Esplanade. The villa was beautiful,the owners have done an amazing job, it had everything that could be needed.
    Mensforth
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £51.18
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,250 reviews
    Staff was friendly and hospitable; due to a last minute change in plans we booked two times at the Village--Johnny at front desk set us up so we wouldn't have to switch rooms. The common areas are very lively and well-stocked. There's an industrial-sized kitchen and a communal fridge which was nice if we had leftovers or wanted coffee in the morning. Location is incredible; steps away from most major dive shops and restaurants.
    CJ
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £83.04
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 904 reviews
    It’s like a small like village very small but adventurous
    Priscilla
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £51.18
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,250 reviews
    The Staff were very friendly, fun and helpful. Most Villagers were easy to get along with, friendly and fun. I made some good friends! 😃 Kitchen, shower and toilets kept mostly clean. The free Breakfast was good! 👍
    Ray
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £86.17
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,330 reviews
    Room we got given across the road was well sized fully self contained and well air-conditioned (as FNQ locals this is a must during January). Great self contained room with everything we needed. Recommend Bay Village we will stay again.
    Tom
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £51.70
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,341 reviews
    It’s okay if you are plan y to stay for a short term
    Cindy
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 105 reviews
    Deena was so friendly and helpful before our visit with information and allowing us a late checkout. The villa is beautiful, located about a 30 minute walk from the centre, very clean, well equipped and looked after. We will be hoping to stay here again in the future!
    Hannah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £83.04
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 904 reviews
    Great holiday home incl bbq and spacious rooms. Reception team are really friendly as well and help really well with everything.
    Wouter Bauhuis
    Family with young children
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 750 reviews
    Great location. Pool great. Appartment very clean and have everything you want for your holiday home.
    Sharon
    Family with young children
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 31 reviews
    clean and well maintained, perfect holiday home for families
    ARIYARATNAM
    Family with young children

Research, refine and make plans for your whole trip