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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$222 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$222
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"It was a beautiful large room. I chose the room with a view. I could see the ocean and the sunrise was beautiful. It’s a very convenient location. Staff was wonderful. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

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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$307 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$307
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (752 reviews)
"The property was nice enough but perhaps not as luxurious as I was hoping for the 4 star rating and price tag. The pool and swim up bar are a great feature and food was good, though gluten free food not labeled on the menu."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

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Hilton Cairns
5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$280 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$280
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Happy experience
"Excellent buffet in the breakfast Tha front desk attention was nice"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

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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$267 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$267
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"It was absolutely beautiful. Enjoyed everything. Beautiful room. Beautiful hotel. Awesome staff. Thanks so much."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

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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$216 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$216
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Unfortunately, the pool was closed for renovations. Our room and shower were very nice. Walkable to many restaurants and shopping. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The breakfast was very good, except for the omelettes. Would recommend."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

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Cairns Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$228 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$228
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)
"Clean lovely staff; close seafront easy walk to restaraunts"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

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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$295 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$295
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (788 reviews)
"Pools and gardens excellent. Location next to beach and short walk to town. Staff friendly. Nice pool bar area. Wifi terrible, room serviced daily but floor not vacuumed in 8 days we stayed and dusting was none existent."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

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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$498 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$498
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (531 reviews)
"The rooms are large and have everything you could possibly need, including a full kitchen and washer/dryer. The property has multiple pools and plenty of restaurants within walking distance and a great little grocery store right next door."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$165 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$165
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,022 reviews)
Happy at Harbourside
"Perfect for our overnight stay before flying out. Great pool, room spacious with amazing views. Food and beverage service excellent. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

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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$163 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$163
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (739 reviews)
"Close to CBD, airport and access to trips out of Cairns."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

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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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