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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.

Everything was perfect. Mark at the reception has been very nice. Cheap and good.

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8.1
Very good
3,561 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.

Great location, late checkin was fine

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8
Very good
7,462 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

The Novotel Oasis is a 4.5 star resort featuring a gorgeous lagoon pool, complete with a sandy beach, children's pool and a swim-up bar. The hotel is a short walk from the Esplanade, Cairns city centre and the Reef Casino.

Whether you seeking a casual or more formal fine dining restaurant experience, there are a range of options at Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort.

Very friendly, helpful staff. Really nice food. Great selection at breakfast. Super pool with swim up bar. Hotel bar well run. Great selection of drinks and cocktails. Great selection of bar food. Hotel is pretty central. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

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8.2
Very good
1,748 reviews
Price from
£122
per night

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. A hot tub and a car rental service are available for guests. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

Love the apartment it was perfect for our family. Loved the pool and gardens

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8.4
Very good
185 reviews
Price from
£365
per night

Set amongst 28 acres of landscaped tropical gardens, this award-wining resort features a family friendly water park, plus tennis courts and mini golf. Each accommodation unit includes cooking facilities.

Great holiday home incl bbq and spacious rooms. Reception team are really friendly as well and help really well with everything.

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8.9
Fabulous
904 reviews
Price from
£83
per night

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.

Relax around the pool, or enjoy a refreshing swim. When ready to go out, ask at the tour desk for advice. Return with an appetite, and have fun with the barbecue facilities. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

I like a pool mostly . The room was clean with comfy bed. Very friendly helpful stuff.

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8.3
Very good
558 reviews
Price from
£146
per night

Socialize and Relax: Gilligan's boasts a lagoon-style swimming pool, the perfect spot to chill out with friends, or to make new ones. Each of our four floors features modern communal kitchens and lounge areas. Whether you want to read a book, watch TV, or simply unwind, it's your space to enjoy. We pride ourselves on providing a clean and safe environment, ensuring your stay is nothing short of fantastic.

Loved the room, and shower. Friendly people

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7.5
Good
2,074 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Overlooking the Coral Sea, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers rooms with a private balcony and city, mountain or ocean views. It features 3 swimming pools, 2 tennis courts

Set amongst beautiful tropical gardens, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns offers. Free WiFi is available in hotel-style rooms and all public areas.

The staff are always so welcoming and helpful and the restaurant food was superb! The bar is lovely. It is a handy place to stay due to its proximity to the Cairns Hospital. We were given an upgrade with no charge and moved floors for us as my Mum doesn’t like heights.

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7.5
Good
2,319 reviews
Price from
£98
per night

Situated on 5 acres of tropical gardens, Cairns Gateway Resort offers free on-site parking and a variety of facilities, just 8 km from Cairns.

The resort is built around a resort-style pool with a waterfall. The local public bus leaves from outside the Cairns Gateway Resort and can take you to the shopping heart of Cairns and the beautiful lagoon.

What a lovely stay we had and all the staff at reception and the cleaner were really lovely and so helpful. The beds in the room were super comfy and also included in the room was a TV, fridge, cutlery and crockery. There was a great barbecue area within the grounds of swimming pool and the swimming pool was beautiful. Everything was immaculate. Would most definitely stay again if I visit Cairns. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. Very highly recommended.

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7.9
Good
425 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

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

Each air-conditioned apartment at The Lakes Cairns features a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities. The spacious living and dining areas open onto a private balcony.

The apartment was excellently equipped. It was spotlessly clean, the pool area was relaxing and very quiet. The Thai restaurant on-site was excellent also.Thank you for a great stay 🤣

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7.8
Good
459 reviews
Price from
£109
per night

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    8.0
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    Family resort
    Ngapera
    Family with young children
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    8.0
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    The property was really well maintained. The pools were lovely. Great family resort
    Michelle
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £128.67
    8.8
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    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,212 reviews
    Super shower! So much better than all of the ‘luxury’ bathrooms in much more expensive hotels and resorts.
    Luzette
    Young couple
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    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
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    Pools were the best feature...gardens were well done and very relaxing. As far as a family resort goes, it's suited to the budget.
    janine68
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £148.06
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,013 reviews
    The view from the room was fantastic! The location was fantastic! Close enough to walk to everything but far enough to not be in the middle of all the hubbub and chaos. Nice pool but we were there over school holiday and there were lots of kids being kids and not being considerate of others...but it's a family resort so...
    Amber
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £83.04
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
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    Very much a family resort with lots of pools and play spaces. Room was comfortable but didn’t really have a view or outlook. Meals were a good size and very tasty.
    Melissa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £83.04
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,462 reviews
    Great family resort, great pools and restaurants very modern, clean rooms.
    Alicia
    Family with young children
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    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
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    great family resort
    Ina
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £160.86
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 489 reviews
    Cairns Beach Resort is an excellent place to stay for touring the area. It’s right next to Holloways Beach with a cafe just over the road and is right on a bus route to the city. Very convenient for visiting The Tablelands, Mossman, The Daintree, Cape Tribulation and doing a reef trip.
    Jennifer
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £160.86
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 489 reviews
    Cairns Beach resort is at a great location. Wayne went above and beyond to guide me with the places to visit. He also booked our tours, including the Great Barrier Reef. We loved our stay at this Resort
    Abhilasha
    Family with young children

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