Gay & Lesbian Welcoming Hotels & Resorts in Cairns

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Top Cairns LGBT Welcoming Hotels

209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD

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AU$209

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)

"Good"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

122 Lake St Cairns QLD

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AU$235

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)

"Nice location and pool. Bar staff where a bit frosty but perhaps it was a bad day for them"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

34 Esplanade Cairns QLD

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AU$264

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

"Fabulous location, we were upgraded to the waterview room. Had lunch at nearby Dundees- tried crocodile and kangaroo. The Moroccan mackerel was great. The breakfast at the Hilton was excellent- fresh squeezed fruit juice- diy was very refreshing."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

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17 Abbott Street Cairns QLD

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AU$228

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

"Good hotel in a great location, quite big but had a personal touch as the staff were very helpful. Although we were on a floor that had not been refurbished, the room was clean, large and had everything we needed, would recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD

AU$213

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

"Great place, location, and fantastic breakfast buffet!"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

145 The Esplanade Cairns QLD

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AU$268

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)

"Great locations. Amenities did not match the price."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

5 Triton Street Palm Cove QLD

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AU$260

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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9/10 Wonderful! (818 reviews)

"Big 2 bedroom apartment with our own plunge pool. Clean, excellent amenities, huge rooms, lovely spa bath, short walk from restaurants highly recommend this hotel"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

1 Veivers Road Palm Cove QLD

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AU$500

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (560 reviews)

"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens and apartment."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD

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AU$185

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,109 reviews)

"Fantastic place to arrive and unwind and settle in. Always very friendly and accommodating staff. Great gym nearby. We always come back !!!"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

227 Lake Street Cairns North QLD

AU$165

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

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