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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$261 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$261
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Very clean and great amenities... all the staff were friendly and only to willing to help with anything."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 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$284 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$284
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (714 reviews)
"We thought this was a great hotel, with a lovely pool area. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great. Good generally was of a very good standard and good value. Hotel was also in a good location and we would stay here again. We had a lovely five night stay with our young children in a ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 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$260 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$260
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"I loved the view but prefer the Double tree Hilton up the road for the little touches. Not enough tea and coffee in the room and no facility to warm milk for coffee just little things but considering the expense … otherwise lovely clean comfortable rooms within walking distance to everything"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 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$260 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$260
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
An impressive renovation.
"A very impressive standard of comfort. Beautifully updated, spacious and clean."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 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$250 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$250
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Always great service
"Excellent staff as always and a late checkout. Rooms could do with new refrigerators. Plus as a woman in the gym on her own it would be good to either have the walking machines face the door - or have mirrored glass on the wall opposite the door so I can see what is happening behind me and who has ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 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$238 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$238
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Comfortable and affordable."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 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$355 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$355
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (781 reviews)
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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 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$588
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (525 reviews)
"Best location in Palm Cove with beach access- older resort with good facilities and well maintained. We had a 2 bedroom beachfront unit on level 2. Bedroom one had an ensuite and large bed. Bedroom 2 had twin beds pushed together and a family bathroom across the hall. More suitable for parents and ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$218 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$218
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Disappointed as not given seperate shower
"The hotel was in a good position with a excellent veiw However I have mobility problems walk with crutches.i requested a suit as I needed a walk in shower and when I phoned hotel I was adviced to book as had separate shower and bath but on booking in was given a room with a combo bath and shower ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments
3.5 out of 5
227 Lake Street, Cairns North, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$172 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
AU$172
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (728 reviews)
"The staff were extremely polite, welcoming and helpful. The restraint and bar are a must."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 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?


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