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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.

Clean modern two blocks to the beach . Enough away from the action .

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8
Very good
1,456 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
3,526 reviews
Price from
£56
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.

After plane delays and cancellations, we chose a hotel near the airport to spend the night. I wish our plane was cancelled again!! Beautiful pool, lovely rainforest, great food and atmosphere, the staff were so helpful...

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8
Very good
7,478 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.

Staff were very helpful, nice breakfast selection, central to our needs, relaxing and comfortable stay.

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8
Very good
3,250 reviews
Price from
£95
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.

Amazing way to celebrate our honeymoon- thank you! Highly recommend.

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8
Very good
1,290 reviews
Price from
£114
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.

Staff very very helpful and friendly

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8
Very good
1,625 reviews
Price from
£78
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.

Excellent property and convenient location

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8.1
Very good
2,490 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.

Superb location with great facilities

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8.8
Fabulous
1,463 reviews
Price from
£131
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.

Lovely location, glimpse of water, and the Cairns Wheel and Esplanade were the main view. Most comfortable for the stay. No noise from the hospitality under the hotel, big plus.

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8.2
Very good
854 reviews
Price from
£101
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.

Great view from apartment of the esplanade. Lovely walk on promenade about 15 mins into Central area. Very spacious 2 bedroom apartment. 2 bathrooms. Kitchen had everything u need. Also washer n dryer in utility room. Great pool to relax, very clean and overall very clean apartment and common areas. Staff so pleasant and even accommodated us for late check out. Our apartment was no 28 on 7th floor with view to die for.

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8
Very good
637 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
    Breakfast options

    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.

    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,463 reviews
  • Vision Apartments
    Breakfast options

    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

    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 683 reviews
  • Cairns Private Apartments
    Breakfast options

    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.

    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 998 reviews
  • Waters Edge Apartment Cairns
    Breakfast options

    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..

    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 582 reviews
  • 181 The Esplanade
    Breakfast options

    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

    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 637 reviews
  • Waterfront Terraces
    Breakfast options

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

    All the little extras ie powder for the washing machine

    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 311 reviews
  • The Lakes Resort Cairns
    Breakfast options

    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

    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 444 reviews
  • City Plaza Apartments
    Breakfast options

    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.

    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 96 reviews

Great access to the city centre! Check these boutique hotels in Cairns

  • 201 Lake Street
    Central location

    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

    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 553 reviews
  • Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
    Central location

    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

    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,490 reviews
  • Cairns Colonial Club Resort
    Central location

    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

    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,478 reviews
  • Edge Apartments Cairns
    Central location

    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.

    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 583 reviews

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Boutique hotels that guests love in Cairns

  • Avg. price/night: £152.39
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,848 reviews
    Great location Lovely decor and design Gorgeous view
    Rosey
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £140.51
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,929 reviews
    very impressed with styling and design in room.
    Leonardi
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £76.97
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,478 reviews
    I loved the ambience, true to it's name- it looked just like a Colonial Club would have in the old days. The rooms are beautifully placed, surrounded by tropical gardens. The design of the resort revolves around the pool, bar cum grill restaurant. It is family friendly and child friendly as well. It is a short drive from the CBD, but not within walking distance. Very close to the Cairns Botanical Gardens.
    Priya
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £183.64
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,060 reviews
    Super clean. Modern stylish design. Convenient to everything. Luxury
    clare
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £183.64
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,060 reviews
    Fantastic place and perfect location. The pools were so good...hated leaving. Stylish design and fabulous shower. Definitely stay there if in Cairns again.
    Trippin88
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £216.44
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,266 reviews
    Can't beat the location of this property which has clearly undergone a recent refurbishment and is fresh, clean and stylish. Our room was huge and very well laid out with a beautiful big bathroom with a double shower (and full marks to the person who designed the shower with a door to keep the steam and the water inside the shower where it should be!!). Our room had an incredibly comfortable bed and a nifty television which swung around to either the bed or the sitting area.
    Shaun and Janene
    Group
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 247 reviews
    Being immersed in the rain forest from the moment we woke up, from birdsong to scrabbling noises from the turkeys and scrub hens and being able to touch the vines growing on the trees from our balcony. The tree houses are beautifully designed to enhance the experience and the facilities around the pool and other shared areas are worthy of a 5 star resort.
    Cosgriff
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 71 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
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 763 reviews
    Great location (next to night markets, 1 block from Woolworths) Stylish Comfortable Hi tech (Japanese toilet, smart clever design, induction cooktop) Relatively quiet - friends at nearby Trilogy found the road noise and birds disturbed them and were surprised we weren’t.
    Kerri
    Young couple

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