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1. Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook Flynn5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1,005 reviews)
"Great location !"
"Great location !"
gianluca
The price is AU$215
AU$215
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
2. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,024 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1,024 reviews)
"The location was perfect—right on the marina and close to all the activities around the reef and shopping plus parks and restaurants. The staff were amongst some of the friendliest and most helpful we’ve had on our travels!"
"The location was perfect—right on the marina and close to all the activities around the reef and shopping plus parks and restaurants. The staff were amongst some of the friendliest and most helpful we’ve had on our travels!"Jonah
The price is AU$223
AU$223
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
3. Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside Hotel4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,129 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1,129 reviews)
"4 star experience at a very reasonable price in a perfect location."
"4 star experience at a very reasonable price in a perfect location."
Kenneth
The price is AU$159
AU$159
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
4. Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1,000 reviews)
"Very clean and a perfect location!"
"Very clean and a perfect location!"Kalin
The price is AU$186
AU$186
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
5. The Benson Hotel
The Benson Hotel4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (574 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(574 reviews)
"Lovely clean room. Great one night stay.Only thing that spoiled it was the noise from the nightclub close by so not a good sleep."
"Lovely clean room. Great one night stay.Only thing that spoiled it was the noise from the nightclub close by so not a good sleep."
Jenny
The price is AU$161
AU$161
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
6. Hilton Cairns
Hilton Cairns5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1,001 reviews)
"Excellent staff and service is what brings me back to this beautifully located property."
"Excellent staff and service is what brings me back to this beautifully located property."David
The price is AU$196
AU$196
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
7. Pullman Cairns International
Pullman Cairns International5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1,002 reviews)
"Locality perfect for walking to the wharf for reef excursions. And the CBD. Only stayed for one night but the facilities (pools etc) looked amazing.
Desk staff were lovely."
"Locality perfect for walking to the wharf for reef excursions. And the CBD. Only stayed for one night but the facilities (pools etc) looked amazing.
Desk staff were lovely."Megan
The price is AU$162
AU$162
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1,004 reviews)
"Great place, location, and fantastic breakfast buffet!"
"Great place, location, and fantastic breakfast buffet!"James
The price is AU$153
AU$153
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
9. Oaks Cairns Hotel
Oaks Cairns Hotel4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (433 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(433 reviews)
"Breakfast is on the top floor and you have a great view over the marina/esplanade!"
"Breakfast is on the top floor and you have a great view over the marina/esplanade!"
Ben
The price is AU$199
AU$199
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
10. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1,002 reviews)
"Food, rooms and atmophere great"
"Food, rooms and atmophere great"Suzanne
The price is AU$184
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Top Cairns Hotel Reviews
Blue Lagoon Villas
Blue Lagoon VillasTrinity Beach
10/10 Excellent
Well appointed, clean.
Well appointed, clean.
Joseph
Blue Lagoon Villa B
Blue Lagoon Villa BTrinity Beach
10/10 Excellent
everything about this property was lovely. only thing, kids could find the gaming console (not that i minded lol) and the ad made it sound like the pool was just outside but infact its a small stroll down the road. still enjoyed our swim etc but was one of the deciding factors to stay here when we thought the pool was right there. But that's nothing major, everything else was as described and beds were comfy. would recommend :)
everything about this property was lovely. only thing, kids could find the gaming console (not that i minded lol) and the ad made it sound like the pool was just outside but infact its a small stroll down the road. still enjoyed our swim etc but was one of the deciding factors to stay here when we thought the pool was right there. But that's nothing major, everything else was as described and beds were comfy. would recommend :)
Bernie
Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook FlynnCairns Central Business District
10/10 Excellent
Loved our stay here.
Loved our stay here.
Monika
Sea Point On Trinity Beach
Sea Point On Trinity BeachTrinity Beach
10/10 Excellent
We loved the unit the area was great close to everything, the balcony was great even though we had the back view , was terrific.
We loved the unit the area was great close to everything, the balcony was great even though we had the back view , was terrific.
Anonymous traveller
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten CollectionCairns Central Business District
10/10 Excellent
The staff were very helpful. The room was clean and comfortable.
The staff were very helpful. The room was clean and comfortable.
James
Floriana Boutique Hotel
Floriana Boutique HotelCairns North
10/10 Excellent
Beautifully renovated building in Art Deco style. The high gloss timber floors, the wallpaper, the ceiling rosettes, this property has it all. I fell in love the moment I walked in and will never stay in another cold impersonal motel room in Cairns again.
Beautifully renovated building in Art Deco style. The high gloss timber floors, the wallpaper, the ceiling rosettes, this property has it all. I fell in love the moment I walked in and will never stay in another cold impersonal motel room in Cairns again.
Heather
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Cairns Coconut Holiday ResortWoree
10/10 Excellent
It's perfect for kids and we all had a great weekend. You can let the kids go and feel safe as to their whereabouts. Rooms were clean and well presented and the staff were a great help.
Between the two pools, waterslide, water play park, large play ground, two jumping pillows, mini golf and the weekend movies on the big screen they were rather busy.
It's perfect for kids and we all had a great weekend. You can let the kids go and feel safe as to their whereabouts. Rooms were clean and well presented and the staff were a great help.
Between the two pools, waterslide, water play park, large play ground, two jumping pillows, mini golf and the weekend movies on the big screen they were rather busy.
Wesley
The Palms at Palm Cove
The Palms at Palm CovePalm Cove
10/10 Excellent
A nice quiet haven to unwind and relax. Well maintained property, great pool and staff were really hospitable and helpful.
Can't wait to go back next year.
A nice quiet haven to unwind and relax. Well maintained property, great pool and staff were really hospitable and helpful.
Can't wait to go back next year.
Ric
Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook BaileyCairns Central Business District
10/10 Excellent
Very convenient location
Very convenient location
Maria
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Alamanda Palm Cove by LancemorePalm Cove
10/10 Excellent
My partner and I stayed here for three days, two nights. We arrived at 9am on our first day and was shown immediately to our room, which was an unexpected surprise given that the checkin time was 2pm. The Reception staff made us very welcome from the start, offering some helpful hints for our stay and organising transfers, and even a complimentary late checkout. The room, a one bedroom suite, was enormous, large bedroom, two bathrooms, full size kitchen, large lounge/dining room and balcony...
My partner and I stayed here for three days, two nights. We arrived at 9am on our first day and was shown immediately to our room, which was an unexpected surprise given that the checkin time was 2pm. The Reception staff made us very welcome from the start, offering some helpful hints for our stay and organising transfers, and even a complimentary late checkout. The room, a one bedroom suite, was enormous, large bedroom, two bathrooms, full size kitchen, large lounge/dining room and balcony...
Kev
Crystalbrook Riley
Crystalbrook RileyCairns Central Business District
10/10 Excellent
The location of CrystalBrook Riley was everything.Perfectly positioned,close proximity to Cairn’s city,shopping malls,restaurants and supermarkets.
The location of CrystalBrook Riley was everything.Perfectly positioned,close proximity to Cairn’s city,shopping malls,restaurants and supermarkets.
Christopher
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Plaza HotelCairns Central Business District
10/10 Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in an Ocean View Suite - our room was very clean, a really good size and had fantastic views from the balcony. Great location - an easy 5-10 walk down the Esplanade into the centre of Cairns with lots of restaurants on the way. Friendly and helpful staff. Great value considering the size of the room and location. Would definitely stay again when we're back in Cairns
Stayed 6 nights in an Ocean View Suite - our room was very clean, a really good size and had fantastic views from the balcony. Great location - an easy 5-10 walk down the Esplanade into the centre of Cairns with lots of restaurants on the way. Friendly and helpful staff. Great value considering the size of the room and location. Would definitely stay again when we're back in Cairns
Brett
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
The Abbott Boutique HotelCairns Central Business District
10/10 Excellent
Hi Recommend, this Hotel,
Super comfortable beds, One street down from the Espanade close to restaurants and supermarket. A great touch with the self making coffee facilities, and comfortable community room.
Hi Recommend, this Hotel,
Super comfortable beds, One street down from the Espanade close to restaurants and supermarket. A great touch with the self making coffee facilities, and comfortable community room.
Celeste
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, CairnsCairns Central Business District
10/10 Excellent
Staff was really friendly and cooperative. Specially mark the best guy in shanri la. Will definitely visit again.
Staff was really friendly and cooperative. Specially mark the best guy in shanri la. Will definitely visit again.
Sanehdeep
Hilton Cairns
Hilton CairnsCairns Central Business District
10/10 Excellent
As always Hilton brand delivers
As always Hilton brand delivers
Bobby
Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove
Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm CovePalm Cove
10/10 Excellent
The staff friendly helpful
Great room
Great pool area
Close to beach and restaurants
AND A BIG THANK YOU TO NICOLA and the other staff for making my wife’s 50th one to remember
The staff friendly helpful
Great room
Great pool area
Close to beach and restaurants
AND A BIG THANK YOU TO NICOLA and the other staff for making my wife’s 50th one to remember
Anonymous traveller
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
Il Palazzo Boutique ApartmentsCairns Central Business District
10/10 Excellent
The hotel is right in the centre of the Cairns restaurant and tourist area. Apartments are well-appointed and clean, and staff are polite and responsive. You are remembered when returning for a second visit and nothing is too much trouble when making booking or unusual check-in and check-out. The pool is a very good temperature, well-sized and the right depth for casual swimming and relaxing. This hotel has become my preferred place to stay in Cairns, whether travelling through for work or...
The hotel is right in the centre of the Cairns restaurant and tourist area. Apartments are well-appointed and clean, and staff are polite and responsive. You are remembered when returning for a second visit and nothing is too much trouble when making booking or unusual check-in and check-out. The pool is a very good temperature, well-sized and the right depth for casual swimming and relaxing. This hotel has become my preferred place to stay in Cairns, whether travelling through for work or...
Felynx
Tropic Towers Apartments
Tropic Towers ApartmentsCairns North
10/10 Excellent
I will absolutely stay here again. The kitchen had everything I needed. Loads of space for a one bedroom and clean. Great shower, washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, balcony and pool. Easy to catch a bus into the city. Afodable. Just loved it here. Thankyou.
I will absolutely stay here again. The kitchen had everything I needed. Loads of space for a one bedroom and clean. Great shower, washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, balcony and pool. Easy to catch a bus into the city. Afodable. Just loved it here. Thankyou.
Lauren
Find out more about Cairns
Discover top Cairns attractions
Cairns, with its rich tapestry of history and culture, offers a plethora of experiences for the discerning traveller. Begin your journey by exploring the vibrant Esplanade, where you can admire the unique blend of colonial architecture and modern amenities. The local markets here, brimming with artisanal crafts and regional delicacies, provide a glimpse into the everyday life of Cairns' past. For those intrigued by maritime history, a visit to the nearby historic wharf reveals stories of the city's development as a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, once a bustling hub for trade and exploration. Delve into the fascinating stories of early settlers at the nearby heritage-listed buildings, many of which have been beautifully preserved. Finally, take a leisurely stroll through the Botanic Gardens, where the lush landscapes and historical significance of the area come together, offering insights into the indigenous culture and the natural history of the region. After a day of exploration, you can unwind in one of Cairns' historical hotels, immersing yourself in the charm and elegance of a bygone era while enjoying modern comforts and attentive service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can a history enthusiast expect from a trip to Cairns?
Significant historical sites in Cairns are probably a big part of your travel plans. You can admire the lush rainforest and beautiful coral reefs during your visit. You can also take time at the bustling marina in this walkable area.
How many historically relevant hotels will I find in Cairns?
Cairns is home to 1386 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.
What are the top historical places and other sights to visit in Cairns?
Cairns is notable for landmarks like Cairns Regional Gallery. Cultural venues include Australian Armour and Artillery Museum, Cairns Museum and Bulmba-ja Arts Centre. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Cairns Night Markets and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon.
What is a historic hotel like in Cairns?
Historic hotels give guests the chance to stay in a place that's been recognised with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world can be castles, palaces, grand homes or even old police stations, pubs, lodges or skyscrapers — any place of special interest. These types of hotels in Cairns often preserve authentic elements such as period features or traditional architecture in guestrooms or communal spaces.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
They are quite similar. The term “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S., while you'll often hear "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to focus on the architecture and building. Heritage hotels draw their meaning mainly from the cultural value that the place has and how it influenced the community.
Do historic hotels in Cairns have modern facilities?
Yes, efforts are made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions, but hotel interiors are fitted with modern conveniences and safety features. Tourists who book a stay can expect the usual amenities you'd get from a hotel such as private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, WiFi and more. Booking a historic hotel in Cairns doesn't mean you're picking a place that's rundown.