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1. Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside HotelCairns North
Laura
$125 nightly
$140 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
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2. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, CairnsCairns Central Business District
Paul
$183 nightly
$201 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
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3. Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook FlynnCairns Central Business District
Margaret
$198 nightly
$218 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
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4. Hilton Cairns
Hilton CairnsCairns Central Business District
Owais
$190 nightly
$209 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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5. Crystalbrook Riley
Crystalbrook RileyCairns Central Business District
susan
$264 nightly
$291 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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6. Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook BaileyCairns Central Business District
Paul
$174 nightly
$192 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
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7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel CairnsCairns Central Business District
Cassandra
$156 nightly
$172 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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8. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Novotel Cairns Oasis ResortCairns Central Business District
Carla
$183 nightly
$202 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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9. Mantra Esplanade
Mantra EsplanadeCairns Central Business District
Patrick
$193 nightly
$213 total
Sep 19 - Sep 20
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10. Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club ResortManunda
daniel
$111 nightly
$122 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
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11. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort CairnsCairns North
Rachel
$153 nightly
$169 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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12. The Oceanfront Cairns
The Oceanfront CairnsCairns North
Recky
$100 nightly
$110 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
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13. Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel CairnsCairns Central Business District
John
$133 nightly
$148 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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14. Pullman Cairns International
Pullman Cairns InternationalCairns Central Business District
Genaviv
$166 nightly
$182 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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15. Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Cairns Sheridan HotelCairns North
Nino
$133 nightly
$146 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
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16. Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City CentreCairns Central Business District
Anne
$81 nightly
$90 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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17. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Cairns Coconut Holiday ResortWoree
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$112 nightly
$124 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
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18. Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Plaza HotelCairns Central Business District
$155 nightly
$171 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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19. Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Southern Cross Atrium ApartmentsCairns Central Business District
Glenn
$149 nightly
$164 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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20. Oaks Cairns Hotel
Oaks Cairns HotelCairns Central Business District
Terri
$146 nightly
$161 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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Vacation Rentals in Cairns and Barrier Reef
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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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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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Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Sea Change Beachfront ApartmentsTrinity Beach
"This location is always sold out for a reason. It is so welcoming and worth every penny. We absolutely love it here. And have stayed many times."
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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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On the Beach Holiday Apartments
On the Beach Holiday ApartmentsTrinity Beach
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
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Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Alamanda Palm Cove by LancemorePalm Cove
"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens and apartment."
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Tropic Towers Apartments
Tropic Towers ApartmentsCairns North
"Even though the property was looking a little tired, the room was very spacious and clean with good facilities. Would definitely recommend and stay again."
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Sea Point On Trinity Beach
Sea Point On Trinity BeachTrinity Beach
"Property was perfect, immaculately clean and located across the road from the ocean."
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Edge Apartments Cairns
Edge Apartments CairnsCairns North
"Unit a bit dark but very roomy."
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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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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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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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The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments
The York Beachfront Holiday ApartmentsYorkeys Knob
"extremely clean and quite."
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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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Stay near popular Cairns and Barrier Reef attractions
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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.
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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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 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
Pullman Cairns International
8/10 Good
"Ask to be placed in an updated room."
Cairns Plaza Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"The room was very clean and had everything I needed for my 3 night stay."
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
10/10 Excellent
"Very friendly and kind"
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
8/10 Good
"Was great for a one night stay outside the children on the playground and in the community areas until well after 10pm. Understandable but as a solo traveler, it was difficult to get to sleep with all the commotion."
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
10/10 Excellent
"Clean room. Nice staff Daily clean Breakfast was a bit average"
Crystalbrook Bailey
10/10 Excellent
"A+"
Crystalbrook Flynn
10/10 Excellent
"Loved the location. The room was well equipped and comfortable and all of the staff were friendly"
Bohemia Resort Cairns
8/10 Good
"Clean room & comfortable bed."
Crystalbrook Riley
8/10 Good
"Overall it’s fine"
More cheap stays in Cairns and Barrier Reef
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
$49 nightly
$49 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
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Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
274 Draper Street Parramatta Park QLD
$50 nightly
$50 total
Sep 12 - Sep 13
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6.8/10 (47 reviews)
The Espy Hostel
83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
$64 nightly
$70 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
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7.8/10 Good! (93 reviews)
YHA Cairns Central
20-26 McLeod Street Cairns QLD
$70 nightly
$76 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
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8.4/10 Very Good! (237 reviews)
The Reef Motel
228 Lake Street Cairns QLD
$81 nightly
$89 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD
$132 nightly
$147 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
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