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1. Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside HotelCairns North
Patricia
$130 nightly
$145 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
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2. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, CairnsCairns Central Business District
Paul
$200 nightly
$219 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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3. Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook FlynnCairns Central Business District
Diarmid
$222 nightly
$244 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
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4. Hilton Cairns
Hilton CairnsCairns Central Business District
Owais
$170 nightly
$187 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
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5. Crystalbrook Riley
Crystalbrook RileyCairns Central Business District
Monica
$281 nightly
$310 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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6. Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook BaileyCairns Central Business District
Lee-rae
$203 nightly
$223 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
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7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel CairnsCairns Central Business District
Vanessa
$164 nightly
$181 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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8. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Novotel Cairns Oasis ResortCairns Central Business District
Brendan
$177 nightly
$195 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
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9. Mantra Esplanade
Mantra EsplanadeCairns Central Business District
Jake
$202 nightly
$202 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
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10. Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club ResortManunda
Majella
$100 nightly
$110 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
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11. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort CairnsCairns North
Viktoriia
$150 nightly
$165 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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12. The Oceanfront Cairns
The Oceanfront CairnsCairns North
Wendy
$100 nightly
$110 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
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13. Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel CairnsCairns Central Business District
Greg
$131 nightly
$146 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
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14. Pullman Cairns International
Pullman Cairns InternationalCairns Central Business District
Genaviv
$173 nightly
$190 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
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15. Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Cairns Sheridan HotelCairns North
Benny
$135 nightly
$150 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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16. Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City CentreCairns Central Business District
Doug
$96 nightly
$107 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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17. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Cairns Coconut Holiday ResortWoree
Vikram
$124 nightly
$137 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
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18. Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Plaza HotelCairns Central Business District
Cathy
$165 nightly
$181 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
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19. Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Southern Cross Atrium ApartmentsCairns Central Business District
Mary
$217 nightly
$238 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
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20. Oaks Cairns Hotel
Oaks Cairns HotelCairns Central Business District
Terri
$160 nightly
$176 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
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Vacation Rentals in Cairns and Barrier Reef
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Trinity Collective
Trinity CollectiveTrinity Beach
"Great place to stay, very clean, tidy & staff were very friendly."
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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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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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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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On the Beach Holiday Apartments
On the Beach Holiday ApartmentsTrinity Beach
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
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Bellevue At Trinity Beach
Bellevue At Trinity BeachTrinity Beach
"Reception was very helpful and room exceptional"
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Cascade Gardens
Cascade GardensCairns Central Business District
"Well located, clean, comfortable, well priced,. I would recommend cascade gardens."
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Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Southern Cross Atrium ApartmentsCairns 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."
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Coral Sands Resort
Coral Sands ResortTrinity Beach
"Really well located. Easy, clean accomodation which met all the basic needs of a family holiday."
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The Reef Retreat
The Reef RetreatPalm Cove
"Super easy booking, check-in and great communication. Would definitely stay again."
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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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Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Cairns Coconut Holiday ResortWoree
"The property is great for kids with lots of activity. A great mix of camper space and villas"
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Koala Court Holiday Apartments
Koala Court Holiday ApartmentsCairns North
"It was a nice enough hotel had all the amenities you needed. Not as close to downtown Cairns as I thought but still only a 25 minute walk."
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Roydon Beachfront Apartments
Roydon Beachfront ApartmentsTrinity Beach
"Very spacious with a nice view towards the ocean."
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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.
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 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.
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
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
10/10 Excellent
"Very central to everything"
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
10/10 Excellent
"Great spot great hotel big room"
The Oceanfront Cairns
8/10 Good
"Easy place to stay..but i was there during renos..room was suppose to be dual queen beds i guess..they removed pne bed which just made the room bare and felt bare."
Mantra Esplanade
10/10 Excellent
"The bathrooms could be modernised however in saying that the rooms were wonderful and clean, well equipped. The staff were always friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We had a clean and refresh of towels and cleaning products like laundry powder and dishwashing liquid midway through our stay (despite only staying 6 days) which was extremely helpful and nice. The hotel itself is situated in a great location; walking distance to the pier, night markets, lagoon, casino, countless restaurants and shops."
Crystalbrook Riley
10/10 Excellent
"The basic amenities were more disappointing than during my previous stay—there were no toothbrushes or slippers provided."
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
10/10 Excellent
"We only stayed one night but it was really comfortable and clean. The shower was great and they had nice little touches for convenience. We arrived late after a flight and were able to order food at the bar, which was really tasty. I’d easily stay here again."
Pullman Cairns International
10/10 Excellent
"So central and convenient place to stay. The pool deck was amazing, the staff are great as well. Loved my stay and would book again."
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
8/10 Good
"Hotel and staff were nice. Location was about 30 mins walking from the pier and 8 min drive from airport. This meant it was a relatively quiet area (sometimes planes overhead). Pluses: a shuttle runs to the center 4 times a day, (unheated) pool on site, and free parking lot off street Negatives: only one outlet in the entire room (under a table). Mattress was a little lumpy and bathrooms a little dated - but not terrible."
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
10/10 Excellent
"We had a wonderful stay at Shangri-La Cairns, and while the hotel itself is in an excellent location and is both beautiful and comfortable, what truly made the experience exceptional was the outstanding service from the staff. From the moment we arrived, the team went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Every interaction was warm, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful, and it was clear that nothing was too much trouble. The staff’s friendliness and care consistently elevated our stay and made everything feel effortless and well looked after. We also enjoyed the breakfast and the 5pm canapés, which were a lovely touch to start and end each day. Our room was clean, comfortable, and relaxing, but it was the exceptional service that truly defined our experience. Overall, it was a genuinely memorable stay, made special by the incredible staff, and we would happily return."
More cheap stays in Cairns and Barrier Reef
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
$48 nightly
$48 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
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7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
The Espy Hostel
83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
$59 nightly
$66 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
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7.6/10 Good! (91 reviews)
YHA Cairns Central
20-26 McLeod Street Cairns QLD
$67 nightly
$73 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
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The Reef Motel
228 Lake Street Cairns QLD
$82 nightly
$90 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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4.8/10 (16 reviews)
Palm Cove Studio Apartments
42 Cedar Rd Palm Cove QLD
$124 nightly
$124 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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8.8/10 Excellent! (55 reviews)
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD
$129 nightly
$144 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
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8/10 Very Good! (453 reviews)
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