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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Cairns, Australia

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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. Free parking is available on site.

Central and a big studio with small but nice balcony

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8
Very good
1,475 reviews
Price from
£128
per night

Palm Royale Cairns is set amongst 2.5 acres of beautiful tropical gardens and offers rooms with a private balcony and pool or garden views. It features 2 swimming pools and a spa pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi.

Beutiful hotel, perfect to take a deserved rest, room really big and good facilities, mall close to site, good price/quality.

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8.1
Very good
3,552 reviews
Price from
£72
per night

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. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

Great location, late checkin was fine

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8
Very good
7,472 reviews
Price from
£69
per night

Coral Tree Inn is designed in an elegant fusion of Queenslander styles, where each room has been tastefully decorated in one of four themes. Each room is equipped with an en suite bathroom, private balcony and flat-screen TV.

The locality How clean it was...super clean and fresh Everything was tidy and well looked after and maintained The staff were helpful and friendly

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8
Very good
3,268 reviews
Price from
£98
per night

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.

The largest guest rooms in Cairns at over 40 square metres, beautifully appointed with premium décor, amenities and private balconies with views of the harbour or hinterland.

Everything. Our receptionist Junko was extremely helpful, even making a special call to our room to invite my five year old to cupcake making by the pool.

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8
Very good
1,262 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

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. Free, unlimited WiFi access is available in all units.

Location is perfect. The room is spacious, clean and quiet

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8
Very good
1,626 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Conveniently located in central Cairns, Southern Cross Atrium Apartments offer access to 3 tropically landscaped pools and a fitness centre with a sauna. There is also an on-site cafe, open for breakfast only and a tour desk. All accommodation includes cooking facilities. Unlimited free WiFi is included.

Very clean, big room, kitchen with exactly equipment what you need, nice balcony with view on the pool. Best combination between price and quality.

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8.1
Very good
2,489 reviews
Price from
£125
per night

The modern air-conditioned rooms have flat-screen cable TV and a tea and coffee maker. Each room has a large bathroom with luxury C.O. Bigelow toiletries.

The award-winning Tamarind Restaurant features Thai-inspired fusion cuisine. Flinders Bar & Grill offers light meals in a casual setting.

The Casino is definitely the Star of the property but the Restaurants and Pool Deck were also incredible.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,450 reviews
Price from
£123
per night

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. The property features an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

Great location, awesome views, spacious, modern, and well-equipped rooms, and very friendly staff.

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8.2
Very good
853 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

Situated on the stunning Cairns Esplanade, 181 The Esplanade features free WiFi and free secure underground car parking. It boasts modern apartments with esplanade facing balconies (most with panoramic views of Trinity Bay). It also features a hot tub, sauna, swimming pool and large lagoon with exotic fish.

The location was great. Although it was right next to the hospital, it was very quiet. The unit was very roomy and had a nice balcony to enjoy your morning coffee.

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8
Very good
644 reviews
Price from
£168
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,450 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 Private Apartments
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,002 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.

  • Vision Apartments
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 698 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
     · 579 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..

  • 181 The Esplanade
    Breakfast options
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 644 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

  • Waterfront Terraces
    Breakfast options
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 316 reviews

    Waterfront Terraces Holiday Apartments offers comfortable accommodation in a unique position on Cairns Esplanade.

    All the little extras ie powder for the washing machine

  • The Lakes Resort Cairns
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 457 reviews

    This luxury resort offers spacious luxury apartments set amongst lush tropical gardens. Facilities include 4 luxurious swimming pools, a sauna and a tennis court.

    Nice laid back atmosphere and the pools were great

  • City Plaza Apartments
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 98 reviews

    City Plaza provides spacious apartments with private balconies and satellite TV. It features an outdoor swimming pool, barbecue facilities and free on-site parking. There is 24/7 check in.

    Clean and tidy unit with all necessary amenities. Excellent location.

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  • 201 Lake Street
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 559 reviews

    Ideally located in the central business district of Cairns, Queensland, this dream destination is situated just off the Esplanade, only a short stroll from the main Cairns shopping precinct.

    great place to stay and staff more than helpful. we will return

  • Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,494 reviews

    Conveniently located in central Cairns, Southern Cross Atrium Apartments offer access to 3 tropically landscaped pools and a fitness centre with a sauna.

    it was a very clean apartment with great amenities

  • Cairns Colonial Club Resort
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,472 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

  • Edge Apartments Cairns
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 577 reviews

    The Edge Apartments Cairns is situated in Cairns only 200 metres from the Esplanade and the Coral Sea. It has 2 outdoor pools and spacious air-conditioned apartments.

    Apartment was clean and spacious had everything we needed.

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  • Avg. price/night: £154.58
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,269 reviews
    Loved the hotel! The premises are beautiful, so are even the most basic rooms. Great design and comfort. Feels high end but doesn't cost as much as other options around so great value for money. Location is amazing too close to everything. Staff at reception were lovely.
    Victoria
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £141.91
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,026 reviews
    Lovely Staff. Great Facilities. Very Impressed. The room we booked did not have a balcony (an oversight by us). We were offered an upgrade to a stunning suite. Loved the interior design and lighting design. A real touch of luxury. We didn't get a swim in but the pool broken into different areas is great for different guests and looked amazing at night.
    Fiona
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £134.41
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,804 reviews
    THE APARTMENT WAS AWESOME GREAT DESIGN AND VIEW
    Linda
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £180.94
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,570 reviews
    Lovely room, comfy bed, gorgeous view of the Marina. All the available amenities in the lounge. Loved the pool and the stunning tropical gardens.
    Maria
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £87.37
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,552 reviews
    The large pool was the stand-out feature for us! It was well maintained and most of the time was fairly quiet so we enjoyed the pool to ourselves when we were home. We found the location very handy. Shops opposite the road, Cairns City 8 min drive, botanic gardens 7 mins drive. Onsite carpark spot availability no problem. The air con was lovely and room cleaning done daily. It was very cleverly designed so the rooms had view of the pool.
    Tinisi
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £131.83
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,852 reviews
    Great location Lovely decor and design Gorgeous view
    Rosey
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £141.91
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,026 reviews
    Super clean. Modern stylish design. Convenient to everything. Luxury
    clare
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £131.83
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,852 reviews
    stunning design, gorgeous attention to detail
    Eliza
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £131.83
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,852 reviews
    * Interior design of the hotel was superb and it gave a very classy and comfy feel to each area. * Live music during breakfast/lunch was great to listen to while enjoying the coffees and meals. * Ideal location, within 5-10mins walk, when we booked our tours to Fitzroy Island and Kuranda Scenic Railway. Surrounded by restaurants too!
    James
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 72 reviews
    Loved everything about this place. Clean, great design and a wonderful quiet spot. The hosts were lovely providing everything, even more than expected including Occitane products and filling the fridge with fruit, snacks, juice and chocolates. It was so nice to have coffee in your own private outside area with company of their gorgeous dog Tova. Loved it!
    Samantha
    Solo traveller

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