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1. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns North
United Kingdom
Laura
$124 nightly
$137 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

2. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Jeromy
$191 nightly
$210 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

3. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Micheala
$174 nightly
$191 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Cairns

4. Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
susan
$284 nightly
$312 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
Crystalbrook Riley

5. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
$158 nightly
$174 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Crystalbrook Bailey

6. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Dave
$187 nightly
$206 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Crystalbrook Flynn

7. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Suzanne
$154 nightly
$169 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

8. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Manunda
Australia
Anu
$95 nightly
$105 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

9. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Cairns North
Australia
Gurwinder
$133 nightly
$147 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
United States
James
$139 nightly
$153 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

11. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Michaela
$131 nightly
$144 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Hotel Cairns

12. Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Cairns Central Business District
Canada
Yingjie
$79 nightly
$88 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

13. The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns
Cairns North
Australia
Recky
$110 nightly
$121 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
The Oceanfront Cairns

14. Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Edmund
$173 nightly
$173 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Mantra Esplanade

15. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Cairns North
United States
Theodore
$112 nightly
$123 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

16. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Ryan
$148 nightly
$163 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
Cairns Plaza Hotel

17. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Catherine
$158 nightly
$174 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Pullman Cairns International

18. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Oaks Cairns Hotel
Cairns Central Business District
Canada
Terri
$142 nightly
$157 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Oaks Cairns Hotel

19. Coral Tree Inn

Coral Tree Inn
Cairns Central Business District
Canada
Chelsea
$95 nightly
$106 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Coral Tree Inn

20. Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Glenn
$189 nightly
$208 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
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Vacation Rentals in Cairns and Barrier Reef

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Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
Trinity Beach
"Great stay, be aware there is no covered or shaded parking unlike most motels, inconvenient in rainy weather or summer."
Trinity Collective
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Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
Holloways Beach
"Nice accommodation"
Cairns Beach Resort
Aparthotel

Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort
Trinity Beach
"Very spacious and quiet accommodation right on beachfront"
Coral Sands Resort
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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
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Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Cairns Central Business District
"Great stay in central Cairns. Friendly and welcoming staff, large room in good order. I would definitely recommend this property."
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
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Roydon Beachfront Apartments

Roydon Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach
"Communication with the apartment managers was excellent. Very attentive and informative. Reception had a very good choice of information available for all trips in the area. Apartment had everything you needed for your stay. Great location, great service and quiet area. Plenty of local eating places and close to Cairns for all those reef trips"
Roydon Beachfront Apartments
Aparthotel

Cascade Gardens

Cascade Gardens
Cairns Central Business District
"Great stay. The rooms are spacious, clean, we'll equipt, quiet. Staff is great and the location is superb."
Cascade Gardens
Aparthotel

Bellevue At Trinity Beach

Bellevue At Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach
"The 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment was clean, well appointed and well located. Very spacious unit with everything you would need and beautiful ocean views from the large deck."
Bellevue At Trinity Beach
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Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
Trinity Beach
"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
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Tropic Towers Apartments

Tropic Towers Apartments
Cairns North
"Excellent location Large apartment Great in room facilities including washer and dryer"
Tropic Towers 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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Mantra Trilogy

Mantra Trilogy
Cairns Central Business District
"It was close to ocean and great restaurants"
Mantra Trilogy
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
Apartment

Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments

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

The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat
Palm Cove
"Great location near the Esplanade."
The Reef Retreat
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Stay near popular Cairns and Barrier Reef attractions

A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a swimming pool.

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 pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

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 numerous boats docked, a large cruise ship, and a cityscape with buildings and mountains in the background.

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 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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A swimming pool with wind sculptures, a covered pavilion, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

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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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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The Night Markets sign with neon lights, a food court sign, and a banner for Phô Street Caisns.

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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A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and distant mountains under a blue sky.

Yorkeys Knob Beach

8.0/10 (21 reviews)
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Yorkeys Knob Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Cairns.
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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

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great position being on the waterfront, with close proximity to restaurants, tours and shopping. Staff were very friendly and room was well maintained with good services. Highly recommend this establishment."
Philip 7-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"The buffet breakfast is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. It was excellent. The location is perfect for views and a stroll. Very comfortable beds and they have room service if you’re just too tired to go out. Loved it!"
Michelle 4-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hilton Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Quite clean and spacious. I disliked the bed having wheels. You couldn’t sit up on the bed and lean on the wall. The beds kept rolling away."
Manoa 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good
"Great location, close to everything. Staff were very helpful and friendly Would stay here again"
Michaela 5-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Pacific Hotel Cairns
The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

8/10 Good
"Limited parking in exposed front park lot, otherwise it was street parking. One lift operating which took a while during peak time close to checkout. Bit of construction work going on. Otherwise spacious great room (just unfortunate that there is a small step into the bathroom which is a toe catcher, and shower glass doesn’t cover enough whereby the floor outside gets very wet)."
Keith 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Oceanfront Cairns
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

8/10 Good
"Great location. Dated but functional , large clean ,rooms. No block out blinds so room is very lit up from carpark lighting at night and early morning sun through the plantation shutters common to this area. If you need darkness to sleep , bring a mask If you want fresh air ,have to jam the front door open as not opening front windows. ( room has excellent ceiling fan and good A/c )"
Charles 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"I’ve stayed here several times Parking easy Clean, comfortable room Would prefer a proper fridge and a microwave in my room Staff always pleasant and helpful"
Mary 5-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

8/10 Good
"Great pool and included breakfast. Rooms not that good for price. Had to ask repeatedly for room to be made up."
Trista Jane 5-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful resort at beautiful Palm Cove. Great location. Three great swimming pools. Excellent buffet breakfast. Staff made us feel very welcome. 30 minute trip into Cairns. Car is handy to have, otherwise the local bus service."
Brian 7-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

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
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel

83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
$56 nightly
$62 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
7.8/10 Good! (93 reviews)
The Espy Hostel
YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central

20-26 McLeod Street Cairns QLD
$63 nightly
$69 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (242 reviews)
YHA Cairns Central
The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel

228 Lake Street Cairns QLD
$78 nightly
$86 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
4.8/10 (29 reviews)
The Reef Motel
Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns

7 Shields St Cairns QLD
$84 nightly
$94 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Little Drifter Cairns
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD
$127 nightly
$141 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
8/10 Very Good! (458 reviews)
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

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