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1. Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside HotelCairns North
Laura
$126 nightly
$139 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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2. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, CairnsCairns Central Business District
Jeromy
$223 nightly
$246 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
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3. Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook FlynnCairns Central Business District
Dave
$190 nightly
$209 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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4. Hilton Cairns
Hilton CairnsCairns Central Business District
Micheala
$187 nightly
$206 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
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5. Crystalbrook Riley
Crystalbrook RileyCairns Central Business District
susan
$277 nightly
$304 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
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6. Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook BaileyCairns Central Business District
Paul
$161 nightly
$177 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel CairnsCairns Central Business District
James
$140 nightly
$154 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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8. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Novotel Cairns Oasis ResortCairns Central Business District
Suzanne
$175 nightly
$193 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 14 - Oct 15
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11. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort CairnsCairns North
Rachel
$152 nightly
$167 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
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12. The Oceanfront Cairns
The Oceanfront CairnsCairns North
Recky
$111 nightly
$122 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
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13. Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel CairnsCairns Central Business District
Leonie
$127 nightly
$142 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
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14. Pullman Cairns International
Pullman Cairns InternationalCairns Central Business District
Catherine
$166 nightly
$182 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
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15. Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Cairns Sheridan HotelCairns North
Theodore
$114 nightly
$125 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
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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
$165 nightly
$183 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
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18. Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Plaza HotelCairns Central Business District
Ryan
$150 nightly
$165 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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19. Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Southern Cross Atrium ApartmentsCairns Central Business District
Glenn
$193 nightly
$212 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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20. Oaks Cairns Hotel
Oaks Cairns HotelCairns Central Business District
Terri
$173 nightly
$190 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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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
"Was not as close to downtown as they made sound. But the bus was only $1 for all day to get back there. Better then Uber cost with morning rush hour and evening ruch hour."
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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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Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort
Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment ResortYorkeys Knob
"Nice place. Very comfortable. We hated to leave."
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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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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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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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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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Clifton Sands Holiday Apartments
Clifton Sands Holiday ApartmentsClifton Beach
"Friendly and helpful staff Close to the beach"
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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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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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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
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.
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.
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.
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
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
8/10 Good
"Room was clean, bathroom could benefit from updating. Facilities were good with friendly staff."
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
8/10 Good
"Great room and location. I woke up with sun rise above"
Hilton Cairns
10/10 Excellent
"Landon checked us in and out. He was delightful. The breakfast was fantastic with a wonderful view. Loved our harbor view and how centrally it was located. Great stay!"
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"
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Real hidden gem. Staff were great! Food was good, room was clean and comfortable, aircon was cold, great pool and excellent location. We’ll be coming back for sure!"
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."
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"
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
10/10 Excellent
"Great location!"
More cheap stays in Cairns and Barrier Reef
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
$50 nightly
$50 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
274 Draper Street Parramatta Park QLD
$50 nightly
$50 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
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6.8/10 (47 reviews)
The Espy Hostel
83 Esplanade Cairns QLD
$59 nightly
$65 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
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7.8/10 Good! (93 reviews)
YHA Cairns Central
20-26 McLeod Street Cairns QLD
$67 nightly
$74 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 23 - Sep 24
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4.8/10 (27 reviews)
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD
$132 nightly
$146 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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8/10 Very Good! (458 reviews)
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