Beach Hotels in Cairns
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Closest to downtown
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54
Very Good
84 reviews
8.0/10
1 night
From €67
99+
Great
232 reviews
9.2/10
1 night
From €237
99
Hotel near Cairns City,Cairns
Featured facilities: Public Beach, Swimming Pool, Water Park
Very Good
27 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From €20
99+
Hotel near Cairns City,Manunda
Featured facilities: Swimming Pool, Sunbathing Area, Parasailing
Very Good
141 reviews
8.7/10
1 night
From €100
99+
Hotel near Cairns City,Cairns North
Featured facilities: Public Beach, Swimming Pool, Sailing
86 reviews
7.5/10
1 night
From €86
99+
Very Good
353 reviews
8.8/10
1 night
From €140
99+
Hotel near Cairns City,Cairns
Featured facilities: Swimming Pool, Parasailing, Sailing
Great
136 reviews
9.0/10
1 night
From €142
53
Hotel near Cairns City,Cairns
Featured facilities: Public Beach, Swimming Pool, Barbecue
Very Good
6 reviews
8.2/10
1 night
From €31
62
Very Good
78 reviews
8.7/10
1 night
From €92
99+
Hotel near Cairns City,Cairns
Featured facilities: Exclusive Beach Area, Swimming Pool, Sunbathing Area
Very Good
122 reviews
8.8/10
1 night
From €131
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9.0/10
Great
GGuest UserThe room was quite simple and comfortable, with all the basic amenities, including a bathtub. The balcony offered direct sea views, and the location was excellent. The pier for boat trips was right next door, and there were several restaurants along the pier boardwalk, like Dundee's Restaurant. The breakfast was a pleasant surprise – much better than expected, with a wide variety of options including Asian cuisine, and it changed slightly every day, which was great. Unfortunately, the pool was closed for maintenance during my stay. For kids, they provided a welcome amenity kit, and after collecting stamps, they even gave a lovely mini Kookaburra doll as a gift. Overall, it was a very good experience!
Hilton Cairns
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:€165
8.8/10
Very Good
JJ小米I accidentally booked this hotel and found out it was non-cancellable when I tried to cancel, so I had no choice but to stay. Overall, it was okay; the room was a bit small but quite tidy and clean. The front desk staff were very friendly. The restaurant was under renovation during our stay, so we were given vouchers to have breakfast at the hotel across the street. Clearly, for an extra AUD$80 a day, we could have stayed somewhere much better. The hotel hallways had no air conditioning and were very stuffy and hot. However, there was a free coffee machine downstairs with complimentary coffee. The swimming pool looked dirty though, and no one was using it. The location is a bit far from the Reef Terminal, about a 17-minute walk.
Mercure Cairns
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:€148
8.7/10
Very Good
GGuest UserWe stayed here for a couple of nights. The staff were very welcoming and always willing to help with anything, which was a real positive — truly 5-star service from the team.
Unfortunately, the housekeeping was disappointing. Some cups in the room had lipstick marks on them, and the shower gel bottles appeared to be mostly filled with water rather than gel, although this was rectified immediately after mentioning this to the reception.
The hotel is about a 20-minute walk into town. There is also a bus stop near the hospital with a bus running roughly every hour. The hotel provides a shuttle service to the center, but it only operates at 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 4:00 PM, and 4:30 PM, so the schedule is somewhat limited.
There aren’t many dining options nearby other than the hotel restaurant, and the food there was not particularly good. Your best option is to head into town, where there are plenty of restaurants to choose from.
The hotel itself feels quite dated and could benefit from renovations. For example, the hairdryer was broken, the sink was cracked, and the shower looked old and worn.
On the positive side, the sheets and towels were clean, and pool/beach towels are provided. The pool/Jacuzzi is clean. Overall, I would recommend staying here and an very happy with my stay.
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns North 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:€166
8.7/10
Very Good
GGuest User1. **Prime Location:** Situated right on the Cairns Esplanade, it's a mere 2-minute walk to the Reef Fleet Terminal (the departure point for Great Barrier Reef tours) and 3 minutes to the Esplanade Lagoon. Restaurants and night markets are plentiful nearby, and a taxi ride to the airport takes about 13 minutes.
2. **Amenities & Experience:** Most modern rooms feature private balconies with city or harbor views. The free Wi-Fi is stable, and the outdoor pool is comfortable. The Bushfire Flame Grill Brazilian BBQ has a great reputation (breakfast/dinner are extra). Paid parking is limited, and street-facing rooms occasionally experience noise.
3. **Service:** There's a 24-hour front desk with multi-lingual staff who can assist with booking Great Barrier Reef/rainforest excursions. Luggage storage is seamless.
4. **Drawbacks:** Parking can be tight during peak season, some bathrooms are a bit dated, and breakfast isn't particularly cheap.
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:€165
8.5/10
Very Good
Llittle_beeAn absolutely fantastic hotel! Right downstairs is the pier, super convenient for joining day trips to the Great Barrier Reef. It's just a 5-minute walk to the Lagoon and a 10-minute walk to the night market and restaurants. They provide complimentary water. The room is very spacious, with both a bathtub and a walk-in shower, and the balcony directly overlooks the ocean. They offer a complimentary happy hour from 5-7 pm with unlimited soft drinks, beer, and red/white wine. The afternoon tea and breakfast offerings change daily. For breakfast, you can also order additional egg dishes like eggs Benedict. The pool is huge, the only downside is that it's unheated, but it seems like many hotels here don't have indoor or heated pools.
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:€192
8.2/10
Very Good
HHazelSGreat hotel at a great price. Big, clean room with a lovely balcony overlooking the pool and garden. The pool was also great and refreshing.
Walking distance to all restaurants and major shops.
They make good coffee in the hotel bar too!
They don’t clean your room for stays of less than 7 nights, but we were able to get clean towels daily if we wanted them.
Friendly staff and overall a great home for us while we visited Cairns!
Alivio Hotel Cairns
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:€170
8.2/10
Very Good
SSalted BroadbeansThe unit is adequate for my family of six for a 3-night stay. Basic necessities are generally met, and the overall stay was acceptable. However, there were several maintenance and usability issues that affected comfort. Some air-conditioning remotes were faulty or missing batteries, requiring us to swap between rooms to find working ones. The telephone/RJ45 connection head was also broken and left dangling, with wiring not properly connected, which gave a poor impression of upkeep. In terms of sleeping comfort, the beds are quite soft and the pillows offer very little support. The positioning of the electrical wall outlets behind the bed also made it inconvenient, as we had to shift the bed forward to access the sockets. For kitchen use, it would be helpful to provide basic dishwashing supplies such as a small bottle of dishwashing liquid and a sponge, especially when only a few items are used in the dishwasher. On a positive note, the bathroom facilities are in good condition. Water pressure is strong and hot water is consistently available, which made showers comfortable. Overall, the stay was acceptable, but there is clear room for improvement in maintenance and basic guest amenities.
North Cove Waterfront Suites
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns North 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:€95
7.9/10
Good
GGuest UserFront counter were friendly and accommodating. Location was close to everything.
Facilities and grounds were well kept. Just didn’t like having to take used towels down and hand them to reception and exchange for clean ones.
Mantra Trilogy
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:€181
7.8/10
Good
AAnonymous UserThe location was excellent. It was close to the ferry terminal, just a few seconds' walk from the Esplanade public pool, two minutes from the night market, and across the street from a supermarket—it was a fantastic location.
However, apart from the location, the only other positives were the water dispenser next to the front desk, the ability to smoke on the balcony, and the ability to watch YouTube and Netflix on the TV in your room.
The only negatives were the sheets and towels, which were unsanitary. The towels were stained and smelled bad, and the sheets smelled damp. The bathroom shower had incredibly weak water pressure, making it take a long time to rinse. The drainage was so poor that I asked the front desk for a replacement, and they fixed it while I was out, which improved it, but I still wish they'd done something about the water pressure. The on-site pool had a jacuzzi, but it wasn't very warm and wasn't very good. While the daytime staff were generally friendly and nice, the elderly man who came at night was overbearing and never smiled, which I found annoying. Having lived in Australia for about a year, I thought my English skills were good enough, but even after listening to him twice I still didn't understand what he was saying, and when I asked him to repeat himself he said ”That's enough,” and then ended the conversation. To be honest, it made me feel uncomfortable.
I remember not being so dissatisfied when I stayed at the nearby Mantra Trilogy a long time ago.
I don't have any plans to go to Cairns for a while, but I don't think I'll choose this hotel again.
Thank you to the staff for your kind assistance.
Mantra Esplanade
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:€158
7.2/10
CcalifragileThe room facilities are relatively old and the lights are dim.
Slippers and toothbrushes are not provided. Shower gel and shampoo are of poor quality.
The room was on the first floor and there was noise. It should be the sound of the air conditioner engine or other machinery.
The breakfast is simple and does not provide the delicacies of various countries. It only has bread, fruits and some drinks.
A separate deposit of 50 AUD is required upon check-in, or 100 AUD in cash.
Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns North 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:€100
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best Beach hotel in Cairns?
Whether you are traveling to Cairns for business or holiday, Hides Hotel (from €68) , Pacific Hotel Cairns (from €140) and DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns (from €146) are the best choices.
What is the average price for Beach hotels in Cairns?
For Beach hotels in Cairns, the average price is €246 for weekdays , and €247 for weekends (Friday–Saturday).
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Which Beach hotels in Cairns offer fitness facilities?
Want to keep your exercising plan during traveling? DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns (from €146), Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns (from €178) and Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre (from €78) offer fitness facilities.
What are some of the best Beach hotels with spa services in Cairns?
Plan a relaxing travel with the spa experience? Pullman Cairns International (from €133) and Alivio Hotel Cairns (from €133) provide highly rated services.
Which Beach hotels in Cairns offer breakfast?
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns (from €178), Hilton Cairns (from €153) and Pullman Cairns International (from €133) are available for breakfast.
Cairns Beach Hotels Information
| Total properties | 26 |
|---|---|
| Number of reviews | 4,289 |
| Lowest price | €109 |
| Highest price | €1,541 |
| Weekend Avg. Price | €247 |
| Weekday Avg. Price | €246 |
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