Best Hotels in Cairns

Explore Cairns hotels and choose from 207 properties near landmarks, luxury hotels, and top boutiques for the best shopping and dining.

Pacific Hotel Cairns
8.5 (273 reviews)

Pacific Hotel Cairns ★★★★

📍 43 Esplanade, Cairns

Boasting a fantastic central location directly opposite the Reef Fleet Terminal, this contemporary hotel treats guests to stunning harbour views and exceptional Brazilian dining at its on-site restaurant.

Crystalbrook Riley
8.7 (216 reviews)

Crystalbrook Riley ★★★★★

📍 131/141 Esplanade, Cairns

"The room layout was cozy, and the room service was quite good. The pool was beautiful, and the food was also nice. The hotel is within walking distance of the city center. On a side note: avoid the trendy pasta restaurant Vila Romana (pictured in Figure 4). We're from Melbourne, and they thought we were tourists from China. An old man who spoke some Chinese kept trying to rip us off and was vague about wanting a tip. Figure 3, IMM Thai Cafe, was delicious; we ate there three times, haha."

Alivio Hotel Cairns
8.1 (78 reviews)

Alivio Hotel Cairns ★★★★

📍 136 Sheridan St, Cairns

"Have to say the best thing for this hotel is its room size, Huge! And water pressure is good. But pain point is really clear, the WIFI is not working in my room (bad signal), I can only sit in lounge/bar area at the ground floor to get WiFi."

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
8.4 (178 reviews)

Cairns Colonial Club Resort ★★★★

📍 18-26 Cannon St, Manunda

"Really liked it here. Food options are just a kilometer's drive away."

Cairns City Palms
8.3 (47 reviews)

Cairns City Palms ★★★

📍 199-205 Sheridan St, Cairns North

"Nothing out of the ordinary, not exceptional but not bad either. Good service."

Crystalbrook Bailey
9.3 (258 reviews)

Crystalbrook Bailey ★★★★★

📍 Ground Floor A/163 Abbott St, Cairns

This modern, art-inspired hotel showcases vibrant local artwork throughout its sustainable luxury spaces, offering a creative and eco-conscious stay just a short walk from the waterfront.

YHA Cairns Central
8.9 (231 reviews)

YHA Cairns Central ★★★

📍 20-26 McLeod St, Cairns

"Good people good mood good place good feeling nice lifestyle"

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
9.0 (147 reviews)

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort ★★★★

📍 122 Lake St, Cairns City, Cairns

"The music was still blaring past 11 PM, and the poor soundproofing kept me awake. Around 7 AM, someone knocked on the door to deliver a baby seat, even though I wasn't traveling with a baby and hadn't requested this service. I was woken up early in the morning, only to receive a flimsy 'sorry' with no further compensation."

DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
8.8 (353 reviews)

DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns ★★★★

📍 121-123 Esplanade, Cairns

"The hotel is quite old, so the facilities are also dated. We were initially given a room on the third floor that smelled musty, but thankfully, they moved us to a better room the next day. The room itself was spacious, and the cleanliness was acceptable. Breakfast was just okay. I did like the hotel's tropical rainforest-style environment. I booked a sea-view balcony room, but all we got were rooms with a side view of the ocean. The Western restaurant on the first floor was good, and as a Hilton member, I received a 15% discount."

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Hilton Cairns Hotels in Cairns

Hilton Cairns

"The hotel is quite dated, but it has all the essential amenities. We arrived at 11 AM to pre-check-in. We were exhausted from daylight saving time kicking in that morning and catching an early flight, so we asked the front desk if an early check-in was possible, but we were refused. Later, Trip.com helped coordinate with the hotel, and right after finishing lunch, we got a notification that the room was ready—Trip.com came through! The hotel is located near the pier, making it super convenient for taking a boat the next day—just a 3-minute walk. The front desk upgraded our room, and the view was fantastic; opening the balcony door let in the lovely sea breeze. We paid extra for breakfast the next day, which was average overall, but since there are no other hot breakfast options nearby, walking to McDonald's takes about 7-8 minutes. The room is a bit old and the maintenance of the facilities is just so-so, but it comes with an electric kettle and coffee machine, and the hot water in the bathroom is very fast. All in all, Hilton Cairns is a pretty good hotel! Except that prices in Cairns are really expensive..."

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Pullman Cairns International Hotels in Cairns

Pullman Cairns International

Exuding grand colonial elegance, this upscale five-star hotel features massive, high-ceilinged spaces, an expansive pool deck, and a world-class day spa.

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection Hotels in Cairns

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

"The service was terrible. They rushed us to check out at 11 AM as if we owed them a fortune."

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Pacific Hotel Cairns ★★★★
"The 3 stars are solely for the Chinese-speaking front desk lady who helped us resolve issues later on; everything else was terrible. Upon check-in, we were given a room at the very end of the corridor, requiring us to drag our luggage up several steps after exiting the elevator, which was incredibly inconvenient. The room itself was shocking. It was essentially two rooms within a larger suite, with both room numbers displayed together – I've never seen a hotel room set up like this before; it felt more like an en-suite student apartment. Inside, there wasn't even enough space to fully open two suitcases (Figure 1 shows the entire room). There was also an extremely strong musty smell, so bad that my friend almost threw up. After complaining to the front desk, they put some ozone machine in, and when we returned, it just smelled like another unpleasant odor. We offered to pay more to upgrade our room (even though the original price of 2500 for two nights wasn't cheap), but were told they were fully booked. Then, they mentioned there was another room of the same type available on the other side of the building, and if we wanted to switch, we had to do it very quickly. So we switched, and the new room had no smell at all and was twice as big (Figure 2). It was truly a frustrating experience."
★★★★★
2026-10-06
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Solo traveler
Crystalbrook Riley ★★★★★
"Love the experience, the facilities were immaculate and service of the staffs as well! I really loved the outdoor lagoon, fits the experience in cairns perfectly!"
★★★★★
2026-01-10
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Couple
Alivio Hotel Cairns ★★★★
"Comfortable stay with clean rooms and friendly staff. Good location and smooth check-in. Overall a pleasant experience."
★★★★★
2025-12-15
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Couple
Cairns Colonial Club Resort ★★★★
"Wonderful reception staff. Jason was great when helping us find a pouch that my girlfriend left an item in the room. Even though we only lodged the missing item report a week after checking-out, the item was still safely kept and returned to us within a day."
★★★★★
2026-06-24
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Traveling with friends
Cairns City Palms ★★★
"Nice accommodation. Clean room and friendly staff. They had complimentary coffee and muffins every morning which was great."
★★★★★
2025-09-07
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Couple
Crystalbrook Bailey ★★★★★
"The service was terrible, and the rooms weren't even cleaned properly"
★★★★★
2026-08-27
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Solo traveler
YHA Cairns Central ★★★
"I use this place almost every time I come to Cairns. It's affordable, located in the city center, and clean! It's a place I want to use again and again."
★★★★★
2026-09-08
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Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort ★★★★
"Pool water is not very clean. Breakfast is very basic and everyday is the same and not tasteful at all. Gym room is very small and not much facility to do the workout."
★★★★★
2024-12-28
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Business traveler
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns ★★★★
"Great location. Breakfast was decent, but the room was a bit small and it gets a lot of foot traffic. The price was also a bit higher than usual. As a Hilton-branded hotel, it's a 4-star property, so it can't really compare to a 5-star one."
★★★★★
2026-06-20

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Number of reviews

8,674

Total properties

207

Weekday Avg. Price

CAD 323

Weekend Avg. Price

CAD 312

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