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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.

Our third stay here and have loved it everytime! Will definitely go back!

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8
Very good
1,481 reviews
Price from
£129
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
3,559 reviews
Price from
£78
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.

Excellent 👌 service , we arrived very early in the morning they let us stay in the lounge , very professional and polite people 😉 thank you guys you made our holiday great 👍👍👍

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8
Very good
7,465 reviews
Price from
£70
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.

Room was spacious with a nice patio. Patio was covered which came in handy when it rained. Hotel was walking distance of many restaurants, the sea walk, a pharmacy and the aquarium. Staff was helpful. There was also always off site parking available on the street.

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8
Very good
3,269 reviews
Price from
£100
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 facilities. Everything you could need. Gym very good and pool like a resort pool. Even laundry facilities were good. Updated room with sea rooms was great - very large and everything we needed.

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8
Very good
1,255 reviews
Price from
£128
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 was awesome. Greeted with a big friendly smile from the receptionist. The unit was Very spacious and clean. I requested a mattress topper on my bed, which made a huge difference. Thank you. So happy, with our stay and I will make this our local hotel, when we come to Cairns again.

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8
Very good
1,621 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
£132
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 friendliness of the staff and the peasefull vibe.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,451 reviews
Price from
£134
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
851 reviews
Price from
£131
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.

Location is good! The apartment is very nicely facilitated and decorated. We requested a higher floor and the property kindly gave us. The swimming pool and jacuzzi is also very nice!

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8
Very good
643 reviews
Price from
£169
per night

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  • 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.

  • 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
     · 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 Colonial Club Resort
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,463 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

  • 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.

  • 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
     · 317 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

  • City Plaza Apartments
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 100 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
     · 560 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
     · 2,491 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

  • Edge Apartments Cairns
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 573 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.

  • The Lakes Resort Cairns
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 459 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

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  • Avg. price/night: £159.91
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,279 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: £147.67
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,017 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: £131.26
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,795 reviews
    THE APARTMENT WAS AWESOME GREAT DESIGN AND VIEW
    Linda
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £208.36
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,556 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: £82.82
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,560 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: £164.08
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,857 reviews
    Great location Lovely decor and design Gorgeous view
    Rosey
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £147.67
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,017 reviews
    Super clean. Modern stylish design. Convenient to everything. Luxury
    clare
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £164.08
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,857 reviews
    stunning design, gorgeous attention to detail
    Eliza
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £164.08
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,857 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
     · 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

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