With a stay at YHA Cairns Central in Cairns (Cairns Central Business District), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hostel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include a business centre, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and self-parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 52 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
"• room: clean bedsheets and pillows, clean AC filters and overall a compact functioning double room. Even though the room was nearby the stairs I did not hear noise from people passing by and had a good sleep
• shared bathroom was cleaned meticulously.
• amenities: they have a pool which is really nice and the inner courtyard is quite comfortable and has space to interact with other guests as well to just chill
• location: 15 min taxi from the airport (only way to go to the airport) 10 min walk from the train station and 15 min walk to the seaside. There are few restaurants and a supermarket in front of the hostel
• staff: kind an supportive
my background: I travel 320 days a year since 8 years staying in all range of accomodation from hostel to 5star. I just review objectively what I see with no judgement"
With a stay at NRMA Cairns Holiday Park in Cairns (Manunda), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. This campground is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Esplanade Lagoon.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this campground include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
"We arrived after office hours and appreciated that the check-in process was straightforward and easy to follow. However, the park's location is a bit far from supermarkets and major attractions, which made getting around less convenient for us.
The facilities are mostly shared and not quite suitable for our needs. Unfortunately, all better-equipped units were fully booked, so we couldn't upgrade. We also found the Wi-Fi signal in the room to be quite weak. Due to these factors, we decided to cut our stay short and checked out after just one night."
Make the most of your time when you stay in Cairns.
Park Regis City Quays has all the iconic attractions at our doorstep as we invite you to discover Cairns and its surrounds by providing the ultimate base during your next visit. With the Esplanade- harbour foreshore- restaurants- shops- Night Markets.
Relax and unwind in your modern hotel room or one/two-bedroom self-contained apartment - all with individually controlled air- conditioning as well as ceiling fans- complimentary Wi-Fi- cable TV and most with large balconies.
Our swimming pool will be temporarily closed for essential maintenance from 30 September to 31 October 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
"I really didn't expect the room to be so huge and spacious. It felt more like an apartment than a hotel, so I had to ask the front desk about many things, like getting fresh towels. However, the hotel's location is extremely convenient, especially for getting to the Great Barrier Reef ferry terminal, which is only about a 10-minute walk away."
With a stay at Coral Tree Inn, you'll be centrally located in Cairns, within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. This hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Esplanade Lagoon.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
You can enjoy a meal at Tropical Flavor serving the guests of Coral Tree Inn, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 58 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
"The staff were very friendly and the eco scheme was very inspiring and beneficial.
Breakfast great and the pool.
Thanks for making our stay here very enjoyable"
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9.3/10
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BBretRFriendly, helpful check-in. The man at the counter offered extra towels when he heard we were taking a trip to the Great Barrier Reef. Paid a little extra for an upgrade as we wanted to check in early. Room was fine temperature and bed comfort-wise. It was a little bit dark when in the room at night. Also, there are no type c or plug ins next to the bed, just old style USB. We didn’t have breakfast but enjoyed a drink in one of the cocktail bars by the pool. Would recommend and stay again for its cost and location.
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SAR 1,014
9.3/10
Great
GGuest UserThe room was very clean. I spent a long time looking for a hotel, and most of them seemed old and outdated. This one was newer, so I quickly chose it. I got a courtyard room with a small balcony, which was perfect for sitting and enjoying a beer – very relaxing. The front desk staff provided service in Chinese, which was a really thoughtful touch. They clearly marked the locations of the shopping mall, pharmacy, and night market, which was super helpful. The only way to get to the hotel is by taxi from the airport, but overall, I was very satisfied with the stay.
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SAR 943
9.0/10
Great
FFay YangThe 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.
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SAR 1,301
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!
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SAR 700
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.
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Price per night from:SAR 619
8.6/10
Very Good
GGuest UserOverall, this hostel deserves 4 out of 5 stars. The rooms were clean and tidy, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I especially liked the central location and the pleasant atmosphere. The common areas were also modern and comfortably designed. My only minor criticisms would be the noise at night and the somewhat small bathrooms in some rooms. Nevertheless, the stay was very enjoyable overall, and it offered good value for money.
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SAR 86
8.3/10
Very Good
DDollmeisterOkay here’s my review. The Espy has so much going for it in terms of being central to the entertainment precinct of Cairns Esplanade.
Check in was easy and friendly and the two bunk dorm had its own dedicated ensuite bathroom which was very clean and quite large.
The bedroom was clean and the bunks were enclosed wood and steel construction with zero squeaking. Clean towel and linen provided.
So that’s all the very good stuff.
The not as good things I observed were:
- the lounge/common areas were dimly lit, very tired (bordering on festy) furniture and not somewhere I’d socialise due to limited seating, very few power/USB outlets or clean comfortable seating.
- The pool…. Or should I call it the tropical punch bowl of various biological matter and other detritus… if you’re keen of growing something fungal on your body, go in…. I decided not to.
-Kitchen and meal prep area all seemed clean and safe to get your mung bean and tofu ready for consumption.
- The personal under bunk locker was missing its latch and with two roommates I had to say a little prayer that my gear would be safe inside my enclosed bunk.
Overall this was my maiden voyage as a backpacker and at 57 years of age, I’ve stayed in a lot of Hotels and Motels costing far more for way less cleanliness. I rate this place highly for all the good reasons above.
The not so good stuff is easily fixed by management but for $65 per night in peak season, I don’t think you can get any better value in Central Cairns right near the action. Pubs, cafes, night market and the City Lagoon.
Thanks Espy crew, you made this old dog’s stay a pleasant one and will be back if and when the opportunity presents itself.
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Price per night from:SAR 101
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!
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SAR 588
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.
Hotel near Cairns City, Cairns 100% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SAR 676
7.3/10
GGuest UserOur room was clean and there were amenities provided such as soap, shower gel/shampoo, a hairdryer and a fridge. A good place to stay but it is a bit of a walk to the city centre.