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Cairns Central Business District
Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.
Cairns North
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns Mudflats might round out your trip.
Edge Hill
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Cairns Botanic Gardens or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.
Parramatta Park
Visitors to Parramatta Park enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Barlow Park is worth a stop.
Palm Cove
Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$229 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$229
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"We were given a room for the less able, so huge. Excellent except for the lack of any stand for suitcases."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is AU$290 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$290
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Crystalbrook Bailey
163 Abbott Street Cairns QLD
The price is AU$248 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
AU$248
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
3-11 Water Street Cairns QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,654 reviews)
"Most of the rooms overlook the car park, which has rubbish trucks, tradies trucks, and other guests and visitors coming and going all day. Rubbish trucks and tradie vans have a loud reversing alarm fitted to the vehicles. Dont stay here if you want to sleep in, or sleep peacefully."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Trinity Collective
10-14 Navigation Drive Trinity Beach QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Palm Cove Beach and Earl Hill Conservation Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (171 reviews)
"Really well designed, very clean, everything was easy, check-in, parking, location, just really well set up. We loved the amenities too, for people on the road for a while, a washing machine and dryer is incredibly handy, good TV and very comfy bed"
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
Coral Sands Resort
Cnr Trinity Beach Rd & Vasey Esplanade Trinity Beach QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (850 reviews)
"We loved our stay at Coral Sands a beautiful place we stayed in a 3 bedroom property it was a great size with a family of 6 everyone had there own space. The pool was only a few metres away with the beach right across the road. Great restaurants close by. A short drive to Cairns."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Activities
Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour
AU$260
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
AU$122
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
AU$275
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket
AU$24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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