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The 10 Best Guest Houses in Cairns, Australia

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The air-conditioned guest house consists of 5 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Super b!!!! We enjoyed so much of the stay!! The house is big and clean, more than enough for 6 of us. The beds are comfortable, well equipped kitchen, you got everything you need! Smooth and easy check in and check out. Host Kathy is helpful and easy to communicate. We had an evening flight and Kathy allowed us to leave our luggage in the house after check out! Eventually our flight time changed and check out normally, but we still appreciate her kindness

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9.2
Superb
55 reviews

Set in Cairns, less than 1 km from Cairns Convention Centre, 602 Harbour Lights offers air-conditioned rooms and a fitness centre. The property is located 5.1 km from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens, 14 km from Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and 14 km from Skyway Rainforest Cableway. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.5 km from Cairns Station.

At the inn, rooms are fitted with a patio. At 602 Harbour Lights all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Perfect location, the room was very spacious and clean, also super quiet. The swimming pool and gym were also neat and we used the swimming pool a couple of times and had a black

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8.8
Fabulous
14 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Situated on the Cairns Esplanade, Floriana offers air-conditioned accommodation in a 1930s Art Deco guest house. It features outdoor seating and a BBQ in the garden by the swimming pool.

Cairns Hospital is just 250 metres from Floriana Boutique Hotel Cairns. It is a 15-minute walk to Cairns city centre and a 5-minute drive to Cairns Pier.

Great location! Helpful management.

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7
Good
309 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

This small hostel offers boutique-style accommodation with free Wi-Fi, just 200 metres from Cairns Railway Station. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and a BBQ area.

Ryan’s Rest Guest House Cairns is a 10-minute walk from the shops, bars and restaurants in the centre of Cairns. It is a 5-minute drive to Cairns Pier and 10 minutes to Cairns Airport.

Very comfortable and safe for me and my kids

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7.3
Good
49 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Nolan garden house in whitfield is located in Stratford and features a private pool and inner courtyard views. Situated 7.4 km from Cairns Station, the property features a garden. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

Peaceful home with comfortable rooms for guests. Big flat screen tv in well appointed lounge room for all to share along with a nice kitchen area.

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9.3
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
£73
per night

The spacious guest house is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house.

Cairns Regional Gallery is 2.8 km from the guest house, while Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 5 km from Cairns Sunshine Lodge.

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Price from
£214
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • Avg. price/night: £61.20
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,084 reviews
    Really nice and friendly atmosphere. It’s a great hostel for socializing and having a few drinks but also quiet after midnight which is perfect. There’s also a great pool area and TV room to relax! The staff are also really nice and helpful
    Petra
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £56.53
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 934 reviews
    Nice, quiet hostel. Comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff. Close to the shopping mall and city centre.
    Damian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £80.75
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,337 reviews
    The hostel is cozy and quiet. The communal areas are spacious and open. I really liked the pool and the location is great. Peter is a great host. Late check-in was easy going.
    Laura
    Solo traveller
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 409 reviews
    This is a great hostel and I would totally recommend for anyone wanting to explore the beautiful cairns. The hostel is in a great location close to the lagoon and the marina for boat trips out to the reef as well as super close to shops and restaurants. The hostel was really clean and has a kitchen/ inside common area as well as a outside common area which gives a really social vibe. The staff are super friendly and helpful and there’s a travel desk downstairs where you can book trips. Free pancakes for breakfast was the cherry on top.
    Thomas Sherratt
    Solo traveller
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 19 reviews
    Excellent Location. Quiet street. Proximity to Cairns Central shopping and a short drive to city centre. Charming Queenslander living up to its name. Well maintained property with period features and thoughtful decor.
    Lai
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £80.75
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,337 reviews
    Great hostel, very clean, great location and facilities. The staff was very friendly.
    Lucas2503
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,772 reviews
    One of the cleanest hostels I’ve ever stayed at. Very quiet and chill. Incredibly spacious and clean kitchen, huge fridge area, spacious showers, great location, right next to the lagoon.
    Johana
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £80.75
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,337 reviews
    Great hostel! It’s a shame I could only stay for 1 night. Very clean and cosy. Newly renovated with lots of thoughtful touches throughout. Lush pool area. Friendly owner. He kindly upgraded my single room to a double. Close to city centre. Would definitely stay there again.
    Akvile
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £61.20
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,084 reviews
    The location of village is slightly out of the city center; but only a 10 minute walk which made my stay ideal. It was nice and quiet and the pool is a great place to relax. It is the perfect balance of socialization and getting a good nights rest. I’d recommend this hostel for someone who likes to meet new people but also get to bed at a reasonable time!
    Jaelen
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £56.53
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 934 reviews
    A hostel located near the train station yet not a long walk to the city centre/beach. Only stayed one night, quiet at 10 pm as the rules say. Nice room for the money, not too hot. Free parking outside.
    Maria
    Family with young children

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