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The spacious apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Free private parking is available at the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Great unit and awesome view will be staying again. For a longer period next time

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9.6
Exceptional
172 reviews
Price from
£226
per night

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some fruits. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Well catered breakfast for vegans, much appreciated! Lovely selection of toiletries and comfy beds. Everything essential in the kitchen. Great comms from the host. Quiet but central location.

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9.6
Exceptional
110 reviews
Price from
£146
per night

Located just less than 1 km from Cairns Station, Estilo Bed and Breakfast provides accommodation in Cairns with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as private check-in and check-out. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens is 4.1 km from the bed and breakfast and Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is 13 km away.

sparkling clean, well organized, comfortable and walkable to the main places

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9
Superb
185 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

Boasting a DVD player, the apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The unit is air conditioned and is comprised of a terrace with an outdoor dining area as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

Jackie’s Apartment was comfortable and very well equipped, lovely outdoor room and colourful furnishings and perfect for a couple , with space to entertain a friend in the outdoor dining area.

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9.2
Superb
118 reviews

The apartment provides guests with a balcony, sea views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Each unit comes with a kettle, while certain rooms will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with mountain views. At the apartment complex, units have bed linen and towels.

Very nice 2-bedroom appartment. Nice location at tve esplanade. About 30 min waliking from wharf but walk along the esplanade is very nice. Especially wirh a stop at Mudy's Café for a great breakfast.

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9.3
Superb
105 reviews
Price from
£114
per night

The 1-bedroom apartment comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with bathrobes. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

Super clean and loads of little attentions. Very comfy and roomy appartment, easy parking right in front of the house. Kind host.

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9.5
Exceptional
18 reviews
Price from
£76
per night

The spacious apartment with a terrace and sea views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.

The apartment was perfect, well appointed and the garden was well maintained and easy to access

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9
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
£188
per night

The spacious apartment is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a fridge and a stovetop. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property offers garden views.

Great house - with plenty of room. Nice comfy beds and hot showers. Perfect for our family holiday. We loved watching the wildlife from the balcony.

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9
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£175
per night

The spacious apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

Very modern, and superbly equipped. Clean and great location. Owners are very accommodating and responsive.

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9.3
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
£136
per night

The 1-bedroom apartment is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

Location was excellent, with easy access from Carins airport and the apartment very comfortable. Not too busy. Everything worked like clockwork.

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9.2
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
£126
per night

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  • Cairns Waterfront Luxury at Harbourlights
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 173 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a balcony, Cairns Waterfront Luxury at Harbourlights is set in Cairns.

    Location, Clean, Very nice set up all the furnitures

  • The Red Sparrow 2
    Breakfast options
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 110 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, The Red Sparrow 2 is situated in Cairns. The property has inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 300 metres from Cairns Station.

    The location the house and the breakfast were excellent

  • Estilo Bed and Breakfast
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 185 reviews

    Located just less than 1 km from Cairns Station, Estilo Bed and Breakfast provides accommodation in Cairns with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as private check-in and check-out.

    Shower/bathroom. Decor. "Homy" feel.

  • Jackies City Central Apartment
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 118 reviews

    Situated in Cairns, Jackies City Central Apartment provides accommodation with a pool with a view, a balcony and city views. Guests can benefit from a patio and a picnic area.

    Beautiful apartment. Everything you will ever need.

  • Floriana Villas
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 105 reviews

    Floriana Villas features air-conditioned guest accommodation in Cairns, 2.5 km from Cairns Station, 2.7 km from Cairns Convention Centre and 1.9 km from Cairns Regional Gallery.

    Very clean, spacious, Netflix on tv, comfy beds, quiet

  • JDs Tropical stays
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 18 reviews

    Located in Cairns, near Cairns Station and The Cairns Civic Theater, JDs Tropical stays is a recently renovated property, featuring, a garden and barbecue facilities.

    i was met at the gate by judy, she was lovely and welcoming....

  • Cairns Esplanade 2BR Waterfront Apartment Sleeps 6
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    Set in Cairns, Cairns Esplanade 2BR Waterfront Apartment Sleeps 6 offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

    The apartment is clean and offered all necessary houseware for staying

  • The Loft Cairns
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, The Loft Cairns is set in Cairns. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

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  • Cascade Gardens
    Free cancellation options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,483 reviews

    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.

    The central location made getting around really easy

  • Trinity Links Resort
    Free cancellation options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 185 reviews

    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.

    quiet, 3 bedrooms, lovely pool areas, tennis court

  • BreakFree Royal Harbour
    Free cancellation options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 851 reviews

    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.

    Nice view and close to restaurants, indoor market.

  • Reef Palms
    Free cancellation options available
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,771 reviews

    Located 200 metres from the Esplanade and offering free Wi-Fi, Reef Palms offers self-contained studio and apartments, plus a swimming pool with recreational spa, barbecue area and full laundry...

    All round good value. Friendly staff. Good location

  • Edge Apartments Cairns
    Free cancellation options available
    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.

  • Oasis Inn Apartments
    Free cancellation options available
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 873 reviews

    Located just a 2-minute drive from Cairns business district, this hotel offers budget accommodation in the heart of Cairns, Queensland. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available.

    Spacious room :) Very friendly/helpful staff :)

  • Cairns Central Plaza Apartment Hotel Official
    Free cancellation options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 668 reviews

    Cairns Central Apartments is a 4.5 star apartment hotel in the heart of Cairns CBD, opposite Cairns Central Shopping Centre. All units have ocean or hinterland views.

    Great views over the city & water. Huge balcony

  • Sapphire Suite- Family friendly
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 9 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 1.2 km from Cairns Convention Centre and less than 1 km from Cairns Station, Sapphire Suite- Family friendly provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, an outdoor...

    Very modern, and superbly equipped. Clean and great location. Owners are very accommodating and responsive.

Highly rated self catering accommodation in Cairns

  • City Living at Harbour Lights
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 800 metres from Cairns Convention Centre and 1.4 km from Cairns Station, City Living at Harbour Lights provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

  • Oasis in the Heart of the City
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a rooftop pool, Oasis in the Heart of the City is situated in Cairns. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

    Everything about this property is amaZing, a real home away from home

  • Charming Queeenslander in City Centre
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 19 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 1.5 km from Cairns Convention Centre and 800 metres from The Cairns Civic Theater, Charming Queeenslander in City Centre offers a garden and air conditioning.

    Beautiful house, great value for money, lots of lovely goodies in the fridge to welcome us

  • City centre, tropical home, minutes walk to shops.
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews

    Featuring garden views, City centre, tropical home, minutes walk to shops. Provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 1.5 km from Cairns Convention Centre.

    Sehr gute Lage, Geschäfte und Hafen zu Fuß erreichbar

  • Privately Owned Apartment 'Sunset View Studio' in Cairns City
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    Set in Cairns, near Cairns Station and Cairns Convention Centre, Privately Owned Apartment 'Sunset View Studio' in Cairns City is a recently renovated property, featuring free WiFi, a rooftop pool and...

    Good location, within walking distance to cafes, restaurants, shopping centre.

  • Stunning Coastal 3 Bedroom Apartment in Cairns CBD
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews

    Offering an outdoor swimming pool and city view, Stunning Coastal 3 Bedroom Apartment in Cairns CBD is located in Cairns, 1.2 km from Cairns Station and 500 metres from Cairns Regional Gallery.

  • Cheerful city house
    8.0+ review score
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 36 reviews

    Situated in Cairns and only 300 metres from Cairns Station, Cheerful city house features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Super ausgestattet, netter Garten, großzügige Zimmer

  • Martyn st house
    8.0+ review score
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 55 reviews

    Martyn st house features a balcony and is set in Cairns, within just less than 1 km of The Cairns Civic Theater and 1.7 km of Cairns Regional Gallery.

    Spacious place. Well equipped. Good space outside for pets.

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  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 427 reviews
    Clean appartment on arrival. Comfy bed and hot shower with equipped kitchen for self-catering. God location for exploring Cairns on foot. Near to large Cole’s supermarket for self-catering. Friendly staff with welcoming touches e.g. book swap shelf and some food provisions. Pool looked clean & inviting but we didn’t have time to use it. Recommended for a city stay.
    Gary
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £56.72
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 938 reviews
    self catering kitchen friendly staff Even little pool
    garry
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £179.52
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,483 reviews
    Property is located in a really good area! The hotel itself is a bit beat up but the rooms themselves are lovely and it’s nice to have your own apartment and kitchen for self catering!
    Farren
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £87.94
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 905 reviews
    Great entertainment for kids. Enjoyed the private balcony and BBQ facilities. Well appointed kitchen. Everything you need for self catering.
    Kathryn
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £145.88
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,491 reviews
    The room was exactly as described, comfortable bed and lovely patio area leading to the pool. The laundry and kitchenette were very welcome additions to allow for self catering. Location is great, a quick wander to Cairns Central shopping centre with supermarket, the train and bus station just behind and a short walk to the CBD and waterfront.
    Michelle
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 36 reviews
    The location was convenient, very close to Cairns Central. The kitchen was well stocked with crockery, utensils, etc., which was great for our self-catering preference. The large number of bedrooms is especially suitable for a large group of travelers.
    Hirotaka
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,007 reviews
    Modern apartment with beautiful water views and great kitchen for self-catering
    Veronica
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 317 reviews
    Great apartment. Had all amenities for self catering, kitchen utensils, washing machine, dryer. View of the ocean. Esplanade across the street. Very clean.
    Gillian
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £179.52
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,483 reviews
    Very friendly staff. Good size apartment with all you need in the lounge and kitchen for self catering. Comfortable bed. Great pool area with communal fridge was great.
    Sharee S
    Family with young children
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 27 reviews
    self catering with excellent kitchen and crockery. Fantastic location in the heart of the action, walk to restaurants and on the foreshore, not noisey. secure parking or free/cheap on street parking.
    Paul
    Young couple

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