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1. Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside HotelCairns North
Laura
$115 nightly
$126 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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2. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, CairnsCairns Central Business District
Paul
$223 nightly
$246 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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3. Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook FlynnCairns Central Business District
Dave
$189 nightly
$208 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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4. Hilton Cairns
Hilton CairnsCairns Central Business District
Micheala
$198 nightly
$218 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
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5. Crystalbrook Riley
Crystalbrook RileyCairns Central Business District
susan
$264 nightly
$291 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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6. Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook BaileyCairns Central Business District
Paul
$149 nightly
$164 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel CairnsCairns Central Business District
James
$139 nightly
$153 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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8. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Novotel Cairns Oasis ResortCairns Central Business District
Suzanne
$170 nightly
$187 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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9. Mantra Esplanade
Mantra EsplanadeCairns Central Business District
Edmund
$175 nightly
$175 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
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10. Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club ResortManunda
daniel
$101 nightly
$111 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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11. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort CairnsCairns North
Rachel
$143 nightly
$157 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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12. The Oceanfront Cairns
The Oceanfront CairnsCairns North
Recky
$116 nightly
$127 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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13. Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel CairnsCairns Central Business District
Leonie
$134 nightly
$149 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
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14. Pullman Cairns International
Pullman Cairns InternationalCairns Central Business District
Catherine
$185 nightly
$204 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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15. Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Cairns Sheridan HotelCairns North
Theodore
$113 nightly
$125 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
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16. Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City CentreCairns Central Business District
Yingjie
$81 nightly
$90 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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17. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Cairns Coconut Holiday ResortWoree
KOSUKE
$180 nightly
$199 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
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18. Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Plaza HotelCairns Central Business District
Linda
$149 nightly
$164 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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19. Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Southern Cross Atrium ApartmentsCairns Central Business District
Glenn
$191 nightly
$210 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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20. Oaks Cairns Hotel
Oaks Cairns HotelCairns Central Business District
Terri
$161 nightly
$177 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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Vacation Rentals in Cairns and Barrier Reef
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Trinity Collective
Trinity CollectiveTrinity Beach
"My second time staying here and couldn’t recommended more. Staff is helpful, the room is perfectly clean and has everything you need, the bed is super comfy! Parking is free and the pool has a nice temperature. The property is very close to Trinity Beach and the neighborhood is safe. I will stay here again."
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Cairns Beach Resort
Cairns Beach ResortHolloways Beach
"The staff is very easy communication with. The room is clean and has everything we need."
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Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach
Beachfront Apartments on Trinity BeachTrinity Beach
"This was a very clean, well kept and well located apartment for a short stay!"
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Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
Agincourt Beachfront ApartmentsClifton Beach
"Having stayed there many times, its in a great location, away from the tourists in Palm Cove, but easy to get to for great restaurants in Palm Cove"
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Coral Sands Resort
Coral Sands ResortTrinity Beach
"Very spacious and quiet accommodation right on beachfront"
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Cascade Gardens
Cascade GardensCairns Central Business District
"I stayed in August & the weather was good. I enjoyed the pool & had a pleasant stay"
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Tropic Towers Apartments
Tropic Towers ApartmentsCairns North
"Excellent location Large apartment Great in room facilities including washer and dryer"
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Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Southern Cross Atrium ApartmentsCairns Central Business District
"Great stay in central Cairns. Friendly and welcoming staff, large room in good order. I would definitely recommend this property."
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On the Beach Holiday Apartments
On the Beach Holiday ApartmentsTrinity Beach
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
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Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort
Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment ResortYorkeys Knob
"Nice place. Very comfortable. We hated to leave."
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Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
Trinity Beach Club Holiday ApartmentsTrinity Beach
"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"
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Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns
Villa Vaucluse Apartments of CairnsCairns Central Business District
"Room was great location"
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Vue Apartments Trinity Beach
Vue Apartments Trinity BeachTrinity Beach
"The apartment was great with a wonderful balcony with ocean views. We liked that there were so many good restaurants within walking distance."
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Roydon Beachfront Apartments
Roydon Beachfront ApartmentsTrinity Beach
"The host was amazing. Great check-in process and very helpful. View from the room was excellent and location was great."
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Stay near popular Cairns and Barrier Reef attractions
Cairns Esplanade
9.2/10 (7,071 reviews)
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
Cairns Marlin Marina
8.8/10 (3,149 reviews)
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
Palm Cove Beach
9.0/10 (4,218 reviews)
Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.
Photo by Caz and Craig @yTravelBlog
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
8.6/10 (5,059 reviews)
During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
9.0/10 (4,257 reviews)
Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.
Cairns Convention Centre
8.0/10 (558 reviews)
Learn about the events happening at Cairns Convention Centre during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
Cairns Night Markets
7.8/10 (3,363 reviews)
After a long day enjoying the beaches, reef and rainforest in and around Cairns, have a nap and then spend a relaxing evening shopping and dining.
Reef Hotel Casino
8.2/10 (1,409 reviews)
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Reef Hotel Casino during your travels in Tropical North Waterfront? Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
Learn more about Cairns and Barrier Reef
Head to sights like Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station as you discover Cairns and Barrier Reef.
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Top Cairns and Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews
Cairns Plaza Hotel
8/10 Good
"Great location across the street from the boardwalk. Decent accommodations."
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, awesome pool. We only stayed for 1 night but would be an awesome place to stay long term"
Pacific Hotel Cairns
10/10 Excellent
"Great location, was able to park onsite. Loved having an ice machine and other vending options in the lobby. Staff were helpful. Would stay again!"
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"The Staff was amazing . Joshua on the front desk had all the answers. Julie in the restaurant is the kindest soul. Many others I didn't note were also ,outstanding! Would definitely recommend and will definitely stay again!"
Crystalbrook Flynn
10/10 Excellent
"Had a great trip than you. loved the heated pool and great food."
Pullman Cairns International
10/10 Excellent
"Great location and views. The staff are very helpful."
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
10/10 Excellent
"Great location!"
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Great property. Would recommend."
Hilton Cairns
8/10 Good
"Rooms were clean, staff helpful. Parking good and reasonably priced."
More cheap stays in Cairns and Barrier Reef
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
$48 nightly
$48 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
274 Draper Street Parramatta Park QLD
$50 nightly
$50 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
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6.8/10 (47 reviews)
The Espy Hostel
83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
$55 nightly
$62 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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7.8/10 Good! (93 reviews)
YHA Cairns Central
20-26 McLeod Street Cairns QLD
$66 nightly
$72 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
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8.4/10 Very Good! (240 reviews)
The Reef Motel
228 Lake Street Cairns QLD
$84 nightly
$92 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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4.8/10 (26 reviews)
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD
$127 nightly
$142 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
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8/10 Very Good! (458 reviews)
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