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10 Best Hotels in Cairns North

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$174
per night
15 Dec. - 16 Dec.
4.1/5Very Good! (2,300 reviews)

"Nice comfy beds, big pool but in full sun till around 3 pm. good location, 15 min walk to esplanade shops"…"

Reviewed on 9 Dec. 2019

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside
Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside
4 out of 5
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Free Cancellation
AU$109
per night
15 Dec. - 16 Dec.
4.2/5Excellent! (1,582 reviews)

"Between an affordable hot breakfast (if you book the breakfast when you check in) to the free downtown shuttle (a 5 min drive, but saves you lots of time, money and sweat), to a free gym nearby, great customer service, and beautiful views, I have very little to say negatively about my experience ..."…"

Reviewed on 10 Dec. 2019

Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside
Bohemia Resort Cairns
Bohemia Resort Cairns
3 out of 5
231 Mcleod Street, Cairns North, QLD
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$57
per night
14 Dec. - 15 Dec.
3.3/5 (972 reviews)

"I booked this for my brother whilst he was visiting me in Cairns. I helped to settle him in and was impressed by everything, particularly for the price. Reasonable size room, a balcony, amenities in the room, parking, security and a pool/BBQ area. He enjoyed his stay there."…"

Reviewed on 12 Oct. 2019

Bohemia Resort Cairns
Cairns Queens Court
Cairns Queens Court
3.5 out of 5
167-173 Sheridan St, Cairns North, QLD
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$79
per night
14 Dec. - 15 Dec.
3.7/5Good! (907 reviews)

"Friendly and courteous, breakest reasonable, staff all happy and place clean, pool inviting"…"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2019

Cairns Queens Court
Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments
Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments
3.5 out of 5
267 Lake Street, Corner of Lake & Charles Street, Cairns North, QLD
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$115
per night
14 Dec. - 15 Dec.
4.1/5Very Good! (900 reviews)

"Very handy to airport and a street back from Esplanade and beautiful scenery."…"

Reviewed on 30 Nov. 2019

Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments
Aspect Central
Aspect Central
3 out of 5
209 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
AU$75
per night
28 Dec. - 29 Dec.
3.8/5Good! (1,137 reviews)

"Bed was comfy and it was close the airport & qiuet"…"

Reviewed on 7 Dec. 2019

Aspect Central
Acacia Court Hotel
Acacia Court Hotel
3.5 out of 5
223-227 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$109
per night
14 Dec. - 15 Dec.
3.6/5Good! (1,124 reviews)

"Property ok, comfort ok, beds ok yes i would recommend it"…"

Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2019

Acacia Court Hotel
Tropical Queenslander
Tropical Queenslander
3.5 out of 5
287 Lake Street, Cairns North, QLD
AU$85
per night
16 Dec. - 17 Dec.
3.1/5 (188 reviews)

"The service at breakfast was excellent and we had a lovely room with pool view"…"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2019

Tropical Queenslander
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
4 out of 5
295 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$109
per night
14 Dec. - 15 Dec.
4.2/5Excellent! (1,328 reviews)

"Location was good and the staff were helpful. Property was clean and amenities were as expected."…"

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2019

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Reef Palms Motel
Reef Palms Motel
3.5 out of 5
41-47 Digger Street, Cairns North, QLD
AU$85
per night
14 Dec. - 15 Dec.
4.3/5Excellent! (641 reviews)

"This was a very pleasant motel. Very good value. We had a comfortable large room. Bed is comfortable. Good water pressure. Good coffee available for purchase. WiFi! No extreme street noise or light. The biggest negative is NO LIFT/ELEVATOR. This would be unusual in the states but seems more common ..."…"

Reviewed on 31 Oct. 2019

Reef Palms Motel
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Visiting Cairns North

Families will find kid-friendly activities in Cairns North, and visitors give high marks for the coral reefs, local tours, and top-notch restaurants. This welcoming city also attracts tourists with its cafés. Around the area, top sights include Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park, and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

  • There are 45 hotels and other accommodations in Cairns North
  • The closest major airport is in Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) 3.2 from the city center

Sightseeing and Staying in Cairns North

The city's natural setting is picturesque, including the beaches and Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland. In the area, you'll also find Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens and Mount Whitfield Conservation Park.

As you plan your holiday retreat, you'll find 45 hotels and other lodging accommodations to pick from in Cairns North. Here are top ranked ones based on Expedia user reviews:

  • City Plaza Apartments - With a stay at this 4-star apartment, guests can enjoy access to an outdoor pool and free parking, along with an in-room kitchen. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its family-friendly amenities and pool.
  • 201 Lake Street Apartments - Our customers like the beach locale and overall value at this apartment. With a stay at this 4.5-star apartment, guests can enjoy access to an outdoor pool and free parking, along with free WiFi.
  • Royal Palm Villas Cairns - This 3.5-star apartment features an outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking.

One of the popular sights in the surrounding area is Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, located 6.9 mi (11.1 from the heart of the city.

Dressing for Cairns North

  • Between January and March, daytime temperatures average 89°F, while nighttime temperatures stay around 72°F
  • From April to June, the average is 85°F during the day and 63°F at night
  • July through September sees average temperatures of 84°F during the day and 62°F at night
  • In October-December, you can expect 89°F as the daytime average and 67°F as the nighttime average
  • Average annual rainfall for Cairns North is 81.65 inches
  • January and December are usually the hottest months averaging 88°F, while July and August are usually the coldest with an average temperature of 63°F

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Recent Reviews in Cairns North

  • Tropic Towers Apartments
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 out of 5
    Friendly check in. Suggestions on where to eat dinner. Coles service station across the road very handy…
    A verified traveller from Townsville stayed at Tropic Towers Apartments
    Posted 12 days ago
    Tropic Towers Apartments
  • Floriana Guest House
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 out of 5
    I loved the old charm of the place. They are doing construction to include a bar and outdoor sitting area. Id love to come back when they are done renovating!…
    A verified traveller from Corvallis, Oregon stayed at Floriana Guest House
    Posted 2 months ago
    Floriana Guest House
  • Cairns City Palms
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 out of 5
    Large clean spacious room - loved the pool. Very friendly and helpful staff. Local area a little rough but otherwise great place to stay.…
    A verified traveller stayed at Cairns City Palms
    Posted 4 months ago
    Cairns City Palms
  • Calypso Backpackers
    Expedia Verified Review…
    4 out of 5
    Great value for money in Cairns. A bit of a walk to central Cairns but the hostel provides a shuttle. Free breakfast a plus (pancakes, yogurt, granola, toast, tea, and coffee).…
    A verified traveller from United States stayed at Calypso Backpackers
    Posted 6 months ago
    Calypso Backpackers
  • Koala Court Holiday Apartments
    Reasonable Accommodation …
    4 out of 5
    The apartment is very roomy and has the amenities expected. Floor is a little dusty. You will need slippers to keep the bed sheet clean. Distance is a little further from the central area. Most undesirable is the noise. My apartment was on the 2nd floor. Upstairs noise from walking was very high. Can’t be an issue for light sleeper.…
    A verified traveller stayed at Koala Court Holiday Apartments
    Posted 5 months ago
    Koala Court Holiday Apartments