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Top Cairns LGBT Welcoming Hotels

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$295 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$295
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"Family room worked well, breakfast was good"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4.5 out of 5
122 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$311 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$311
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (692 reviews)
"Great position"

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Hilton Cairns
5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$300 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$300
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"A nice location to explore Cairns. Good hotel, nice view."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Hilton Cairns
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Pullman Cairns International
5 out of 5
17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$380 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$380
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Had a great stay, rooms were fabulous and comfortable, dining / menu had a good range. Staff very helpful"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Pullman Cairns International
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$289 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$289
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Professional and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Cairns Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$218 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$218
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Large, clean and modern rooms. Inviting pool area."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Cairns Plaza Hotel
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
5 out of 5
5 Triton Street, Palm Cove, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$339 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$339
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (779 reviews)
"-"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5 out of 5
1 Veivers Road, Palm Cove, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$588 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$588
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (521 reviews)
Great stay.
"Excellent location in Plam Cove and lots of space in each apartment. The washer and dryer were perfect. The towels were subpar and the toilet and amenities are not at a 5 star level. But, great location and space for all we wanted to do."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4 out of 5
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$257 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$257
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay although only downside was lack of plates and knives and mugs etc."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments
3.5 out of 5
227 Lake Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$161 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$161
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (716 reviews)
"Property as expected. Great location and communication."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments
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Enjoy gay-friendly hotels in Cairns


What kinds of gay-friendly hotels are there in Cairns?


When you're looking for gay-friendly hotels in Cairns, you'll find a wide variety of options to choose from. These welcoming hotels come in all shapes and sizes and offer a diverse array of amenities and special features you can enjoy. Whether you're looking for something romantic, like hotels with spa facilities, or are more interested in rooms better fit for a solo traveller or a group of friends, you'll find it here. What these hotels all have in common, though, is strict anti-discrimination policies and insight into some of the most popular LGBTQ-friendly activities available in town.


What are the best gay-friendly hotels in Cairns like?


The best gay-friendly hotel in Cairns depends on what you're looking for in accommodation. Fortunately, you can easily find what you need, thanks to the multitude of available search filters. You can filter based on amenities you may be interested in, like hot tubs or pet-friendly policies, or you can sort by star rating. You can even filter by guest reviews to show only hotels that have received predominantly high marks from previous guests. Don't forget to mark the filter for LGBTQ-friendly hotels to only show anti-discriminatory hotels in your results.


How can I find deals on Cairns gay-friendly hotels?


You'll find plenty of deals on gay-friendly hotels in Cairns. If you want to increase your chances of finding a deal, try booking your stay in the off-season when prices are usually cheaper. Additionally, think about what amenities you may be willing to go without to drive the price down even further. Of course, booking a short distance away from prominent attractions can be an easy way to save while still being close to public transport routes that can get you to the action easily. Just keep in mind that these are general trends rather than solid rules, as prices fluctuate all the time and can be difficult to predict.


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Are gay-friendly hotels in Cairns fully refundable?


A fully refundable cancelation is a handy feature to have, and numerous gay-friendly hotels in Cairns offer it. Expedia is proud to host a wide variety of hotels that offer full refund – there's even a search-filter option for it. You'll be able to see all qualifying hotels clearly marked on your search results page without even having to click the hotels individually.