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1. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns North
Australia
Patricia
$151 nightly
$168 total
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Total with taxes and fees
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

2. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
$202 nightly
$222 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with taxes and fees
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

3. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Diarmid
$204 nightly
$226 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Total with taxes and fees
Crystalbrook Flynn

4. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Owais
$172 nightly
$189 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Cairns

5. Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Calvin Seungwon
$282 nightly
$310 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Crystalbrook Riley

6. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Lee-rae
$179 nightly
$197 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Crystalbrook Bailey

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Canada
Vanessa
$155 nightly
$171 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total with taxes and fees
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

8. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Cairns Central Business District
United States
MARIA
$168 nightly
$184 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total with taxes and fees
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

9. Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Jake
$204 nightly
$204 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
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Mantra Esplanade

10. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Manunda
Australia
Majella
$100 nightly
$112 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Total with taxes and fees
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

11. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Cairns North
Australia
Viktoriia
$164 nightly
$181 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Total with taxes and fees
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

12. The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns
Cairns North
Australia
Boris
$109 nightly
$120 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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The Oceanfront Cairns

13. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
United States
John
$134 nightly
$149 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Hotel Cairns

14. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Genaviv
$173 nightly
$191 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with taxes and fees
Pullman Cairns International

15. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Cairns North
Australia
Nino
$133 nightly
$148 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

16. Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Lynette
$97 nightly
$108 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

17. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Woree
Japan
KOSUKE
$113 nightly
$126 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

18. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Cathy
$167 nightly
$183 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
Cairns Plaza Hotel

19. Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Mary
$212 nightly
$233 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

20. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Oaks Cairns Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
Canada
Terri
$162 nightly
$179 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Oaks Cairns Hotel
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Vacation Rentals in Cairns and Barrier Reef

Aparthotel

Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
Trinity Beach
"Lovely place."
Trinity Collective
Aparthotel

Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort

Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort
Yorkeys Knob
"Nice place. Very comfortable. We hated to leave."
Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort
Aparthotel

Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
Holloways Beach
"The staff is very easy communication with. The room is clean and has everything we need."
Cairns Beach Resort
Aparthotel

Cascade Gardens

Cascade Gardens
Cairns Central Business District
"Well located, clean, comfortable, well priced,. I would recommend cascade gardens."
Cascade Gardens
Aparthotel

Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach

Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach
"This was a very clean, well kept and well located apartment for a short stay!"
Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach
Aparthotel

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Cairns Central Business District
"Great place to stay has everything you need Cole’s a 5 min walk Staff are friendly and helpful Would definitely recommend and visit here again."
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
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On the Beach Holiday Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments
Trinity Beach
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
On the Beach Holiday Apartments
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Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Sea Point On Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach
"Property was perfect, immaculately clean and located across the road from the ocean."
Sea Point On Trinity Beach
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Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns

Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
"Room was great location"
Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns
Apartment

Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments

Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments
Clifton Beach
"Friendly and helpful staff Close to the beach"
Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments
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Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort
Trinity Beach
"Really well located. Easy, clean accomodation which met all the basic needs of a family holiday."
Coral Sands Resort
Aparthotel

The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments

The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments
Yorkeys Knob
"Good location. Close to beach. Friendly staff. Fully self contained."
The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments
Aparthotel

Roydon Beachfront Apartments

Roydon Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach
"Very spacious with a nice view towards the ocean."
Roydon Beachfront Apartments
Aparthotel

The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat
Palm Cove
"Location and quiet"
The Reef Retreat
Aparthotel

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Palm Cove
"Great propertt"
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
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Stay near popular Cairns and Barrier Reef attractions

A large public swimming pool with people swimming and playing, surrounded by buildings and mountains in the background.
Photo by Tourism and Events Queensland

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.
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A sandy beach with palm trees and ocean waves.

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.
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A marina with several sailboats docked at the pier.

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.
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A crowded swimming pool with people enjoying the water, a lifeguard chair, and a lifeguard tower.

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.
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A train carriage with red seats and windows.
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.
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An industrial area with a large white building with a curved roof, surrounded by green fields and a body of water with boats.

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.
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A narrow market aisle with clothing racks, hats, and accessories.

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.
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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.
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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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A clear turquoise sea with a sailboat in the distance and buoys on the shore.
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Top Cairns and Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Efficient check-in but apparently need to request carpark access when making reservation as car spaces are limited. However, recommend on-street parking around the corner in The Esplanade. Even better you can use the Parking App to create a parking session from your room in the morning!! Recommend the Superior Corner rooms for space and the magnificent 270 deg views. Staff and house keeping were excellent. If you do not need the overly hot doona ask for a light blanket. Didn’t use the restaurant for dinner or breakfast as so close to alternative venues."
Philip 5-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent location, easy walking distance to every where you need to be. Staff were really helpful and polite, easy parking outside the door off street, lovely clean comfortable king bed, really good for the price,"
cheryl 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, however the TV placement on the wall was not right. It was on the side of the bed not in front of it."
Kyle Travis 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful place to stay"
Paul 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

10/10 Excellent
"Loved the pools and right on the boardwalk. Easy to walk to all the restaurants and shopping in the area."
Elizabeth 5-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Crystalbrook Riley
Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade

8/10 Good
"Whilst I loved the Mantra itself the room we stayed in could do better..... 527 overlooking part of the Esplanade.... Great view that was great to people watch and very close to everything so you could walk everywhere and not need a car. I guess the room felt tired....TV was an issue but the repair guy fixed it thank you. Lamps whilst nice were very difficult to read with as it wasn't a lamp with a shade so it lit the whole room up and gave odd angles to reading....anyway thats just me though.... I just felt it could be so much better with little touches but that's my personal opinion.... Lovely staff pool was great but too cold for now gym was ok no free weights. Access behind leads you too woolworths which was great 👍 Bed was very comfortable though as was the pillows... Love to have a little lounge to sit on but again just my opinion....."
Rachael 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Mantra Esplanade
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing views from our Horizon Club Room. Room was clean, spacious and had everything we needed. Breakfast and snacks in the club room were lovely. Unfortunately we were very sick while we were there and spent a lot of time in our room but what a place to feel ill, views from the bed cheered us up and the lady servicing the room was very helpful and provided us with extra water every day."
Wendy Ann 7-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Love Lovely stay"
MARIA 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good
"This was great hotel, in a fantastic location. We had a balcony room at the front of the building and it had a great view. My only criticism is that breakfast finishes very early for a hotel that is in a holiday location but we did find plenty of options around the city. Over all great hotel in a good location with friendly and helpful staff."
Dennis 13-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

More cheap stays in Cairns and Barrier Reef

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
$49 nightly
$49 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
$60 nightly
$67 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
7.6/10 Good! (91 reviews)
The Espy Hostel
YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central

20-26 McLeod Street Cairns QLD
$69 nightly
$76 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (233 reviews)
YHA Cairns Central
The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel

228 Lake Street Cairns QLD
$88 nightly
$97 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
4.8/10 (16 reviews)
The Reef Motel
Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments

42 Cedar Rd Palm Cove QLD
$135 nightly
$135 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (57 reviews)
Palm Cove Studio Apartments
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD
$127 nightly
$141 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
8/10 Very Good! (453 reviews)
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

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