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Top Cairns LGBT Welcoming Hotels

209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD

AU$246

13 Sept - 14 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)

"Overall the stay was good. We had a few issues, that were promptly addressed by staff when brought to their attention. The hotel is old and a bit run down - but it was in a great location and was exactly what we needed. The pool was too cold to use at the time of year we were there and quiet deep ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

122 Lake St Cairns QLD

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AU$275

16 Sept - 17 Sept

includes taxes & fees

34 Esplanade Cairns QLD

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AU$264

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)

"The room was superb! Also the hotel property was elegant and well designed. It was a pleasure to walk around the property and take in the views. The pool and jacuzzi were also well done for the swim area."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

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17 Abbott Street Cairns QLD

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AU$259

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)

"So central and convenient place to stay. The pool deck was amazing, the staff are great as well. Loved my stay and would book again."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD

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AU$255

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)

"Great spot great hotel big room"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

145 The Esplanade Cairns QLD

AU$284

26 Aug - 27 Aug

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)

"Balcony good but trip hazard going out room big step from room doorway. Cup rings on bedsides from previous guests so not cleaned that well. Good view on Esplanade but very noisy at night from people partying on the esplanade. Hospital close so got helicopter noise."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

5 Triton Street Palm Cove QLD

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AU$315

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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1 Veivers Road Palm Cove QLD

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AU$580

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (558 reviews)

"Fabulous on the beach location. We were lucky enough to have a beachside apartment (shame we were only there for one night!). The room was huge with everything you would need to cater yourself for the stay, including a massive fridge, dishwasher and the all important washing machine and dryer. Two ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD

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AU$224

16 Sept - 17 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,088 reviews)

"5* price for 1* hotel The photos completely misleading. When you see the photos you expect the big retreat style hotel, what you get a small low standard hotel. The price was so high same rate as luxury hotel. The room wall is so thin you can hear next door breathing. No management around loud noise ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

227 Lake Street Cairns North QLD

AU$196

23 Aug - 24 Aug

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (794 reviews)

"I normally rely on the ratings on Hotels.com but this one was so far off the mark that it wasn’t funny. It started at check-in with disinterested staff, and being told to write my own bag tags and to move them to the storage room. The hotel room was basic at best and was in desperate need of a renovation ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

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