Hotels in Cairns (Queensland, Australia)

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1597 hotels in Cairns

    Cairns Colonial Club Resort

    4 Stars

    Lagoon pools and man-made beach, Authentic wood-fired pizzeria

    See prices from 7 sites
    from  $123

    Cairns Queens Court

    4 Stars

    Central outdoor swimming pool, On-site Great Barrier Reef tour desk

    See prices from 10 sites
    from  $67

  3. Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

    4 Stars

    Outdoor pool and spa, Treasure Court Seafood Restaurant

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    from  $99

    Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

    5 Stars

    Tropical garden swimming pool, The Backyard waterfront dining

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    from  $189

  5. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

    4 Stars

    Three distinct swimming pools, Coral Hedge Brasserie dining

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    from  $115

  6. DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns

    4 Stars

    Floor-to-ceiling Coral Sea views, Waterfront outdoor swimming pool

    See prices from 9 sites
    from  $135

  7. Pullman Cairns International

    5 Stars

    Tropical garden outdoor pool, Vie Spa wellness sanctuary

    See prices from 1 site
    from  $120

  8. Pacific Hotel Cairns

    4 Stars

    Outdoor third-floor swimming pool, Great Barrier Reef gateway

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    from  $132

  9. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

    4 Stars

    Very Important Kids holiday program, Secure undercover parking

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    from  $154

  10. Hilton Cairns

    5 Stars

    Outdoor lagoon-style swimming pool, Signature waterfront dining

    See prices from 8 sites
    from  $148

  11. Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut

    4 Stars

    Sun-drenched lagoon and resort pools, The Palm bar and cafe

    See prices from 7 sites
    from  $109

  12. Crystalbrook Bailey

    5 Stars

    Third-floor terrace swimming pool, Signature steakhouse dining at CC's

    See prices from 12 sites
    from  $167

  13. Crystalbrook Riley

    5 Stars

    Panoramic glass tower rooms, Lagoon pool with man-made beach

    See prices from 10 sites
    from  $215

  14. Cairns Plaza Hotel

    4 Stars

    Ocean view balconies, Recently renovated swimming pool

    See prices from 9 sites
    from  $155

  15. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

    4 Stars

    Saltwater pool and spa, Convenient airport proximity

    See prices from 11 sites
    from  $108

  16. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

    3 Stars

    Resort-style pool with pirate ship, Budget-friendly tropical park stay

    See prices from 8 sites
    from  $63

  17. Il Palazzo Boutique Hotel

    4 Stars

    Heated Mediterranean-style pool, Personalized tour desk services

    See prices from 8 sites
    from  $144

  18. The Oceanfront

    3 Stars
    See prices from 4 sites
    from  $113

  19. Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

    5 Stars

    Rooftop swimming pool, Tropical-inspired luxury rooms

    See prices from 9 sites
    from  $209

  20. Park Regis City Quays

    4 Stars

    Rooftop pool and sundeck, On-site tour booking service

    See prices from 11 sites
    from  $129

  21. Mantra Esplanade Cairns

    4 Stars

    Lagoon-style pool with waterfall, Convenient on-site undercover parking

    See prices from 9 sites
    from  $194

    Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns

    2 Stars

    Lagoon-style swimming pool, Central Cairns City Centre location

    See prices from 11 sites
    from  $173

  23. Crystalbrook Flynn

    5 Stars

    Glass-walled swimming pools, Flynn’s Italian signature dining

    See prices from 10 sites
    from  $182

    Bay Village Tropical Retreat

    3 Stars

    Balinese-inspired swimming pool, Award-winning Balinese restaurant

    See prices from 11 sites
    from  $97

  25. Mantra Trilogy

    4 Stars

    Lagoon-style oceanfront swimming pool, Waterfront Mediterranean dining

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    from  $178

  26. Oaks Cairns Hotel

    4 Stars

    Rooftop Oak & Vine restaurant, Modern boutique hotel concept

    See prices from 10 sites
    from  $147

    Hotel Tropiq

    3 Stars

    Lagoon-style swimming pool, Great Barrier Reef tour desk

    See prices from 11 sites
    from  $82

  28. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

    4 Stars

    Tropical outdoor swimming pool, Palms Restaurant and Bar

    See prices from 9 sites
    from  $141

  29. Aspect Central

    3 Stars

    Outdoor saltwater swimming pool, On-site international restaurant

    See prices from 9 sites
    from  $78

    Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

    5 Stars

    Spacious beachfront apartment living, Resort-style swimming pool

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  31. Cairns City Palms

    4 Stars

    Tropical outdoor swimming pool, Great Barrier Reef tour desk

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    from  $102

  32. Oasis Inn Apartments

    3 Stars

    Tropical garden saltwater pool, Secure off-street parking

    See prices from 4 sites
    from  $123

  33. Coral Tree Inn

    4 Stars

    Resort-style swimming pool, Themed room decor

    See prices from 10 sites
    from  $112

  34. North Cove Waterfront Suites

    4 Stars

    Tropical saltwater swimming pool, Dedicated tour desk services

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  35. Little Drifter Cairns

    2 Stars

    Prime central Cairns location, Express check-in and check-out

    See prices from 9 sites
    from  $98

The prices and availability we receive from booking sites change constantly. This means you may not always find the exact same offer you saw on trivago when you land on the booking site.

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Cairns, the sunlit gateway to Tropical North Queensland

Enviably nestled between the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, Cairns welcomes millions of adventurous sun-seekers annually and offers over 600 tours daily, as well as accommodations to suit every travel budget. International five-star hotels, cosy holiday homes, and quirky backpackers’ hostels are equally at home here, offering over 7000 rooms between them. Yet despite its popularity, Cairns remains a compact, laid-back, and pristine city: at its heart is a beautifully maintained boardwalk and swimming lagoon where all but the most hardened thrill-seekers come to simply take a breath before plunging into the many tropical adventures on offer here.

Chase some fish around the Great Barrier Reef

With nearly 3000 individual reefs over an area of 133,000 square miles, the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system, and few visitors leave Cairns without experiencing its incredible beauty. Snorkelling and scuba diving expeditions are extremely popular, though if a day’s swimming is not long enough for you, consider forsaking the many hotels in Cairns in favour of a liveaboard cruise. There are also many ways to enjoy the reef without getting wet, such as a glass-bottomed boat, semi-submersible submarine, or helicopter tour. The reef’s many underwater observatories also offer a stunning view of its tropical flora and fauna, not least among them an astounding array of fish. Anglers come from all over the world to the Cairns section of the Great Barrier Reef to try “bottom bouncing” for red coral trout, Spanish mackerel, and many other tasty species. Cairns is also famous among fishermen as the Black Marlin capital of Australia and an increasingly “hot” spot for salt water fly fishing.

Search for crocs in the Daintree Rainforest

Not to be outdone, the Daintree Rainforest is the world’s largest continuous area of tropical rainforest and also the oldest, at 135 million years old and counting. River cruises are one of the best ways to see its incredibly diverse wildlife: prehistoric crocodiles, tree-dwelling kangaroos, and the endangered cassowary are just a few of the creatures who make their home amid its lush, evergreen vegetation. Four-wheel drive safari tours do a brisk business here, though intrepid sightseers can also take their own vehicles as far as the sealed road will take them, or go bush walking, zip lining, kayaking, and horseback riding in the rainforest.

Escape to Cape Tribulation, the best of both worlds

Travellers who simply can’t decide which of the stunning World Heritage sites to explore first can head two hours north of Cairns to Cape Tribulation, where the reef and rainforest meet to form a string of truly spectacular, unspoiled beaches. Though the Cape is renowned among free spirits for its lively collection of backpackers’ hostels, travellers will also find exceptionally luxurious accommodations here, including eco lodges and treehouses that rival the finest five-star hotel in Cairns. Cape Tribulation is also a particularly popular destination for birders: great-billed herons, lovely fairy-wrens, little kingfishers, and double-eyed fig parrots are just a few of the rarities that have been spotted in this paradise.

Journey to Kuranda

Though the rainforest village of Kuranda is indeed beautiful and home to a thriving artistic community, sightseers and photographers will likely enjoy the journey just as much as the destination. The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway whisks travellers over and through the World Heritage rainforest in about 90 minutes, including breath-taking stopovers at Red Peak and Barron Falls, while the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway offers a more leisurely, but equally stunning, route that winds past awe-inspiring mountains and waterfalls.

But first, coffee…

Because Cairns is surrounded by some of the most beautiful and exotic locations on the planet, it is easy to overlook the myriad, if more modest, delights of the city itself. Savvy travellers, however, know that there is much more to Cairns than its array of places to sleep, starting with its well-established coffee shop scene. A strong cup from one of the trendy cafes along Grafton or Spence Street is ideal fuel for a long walk along the city’s sparkling boardwalk, a leisurely browse amid the Saturday Esplanade markets, or an afternoon performance at the nearby Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. And no trip to Cairns would be quite complete without a refreshing dip in its sun-soaked, saltwater lagoon and a fresh pineapple from Rusty’s.

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