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Cheap Hotels in Cairns and Barrier Reef from $76
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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"The staffs are very friendly and the prices I think are reasonable."
Shusuke
$136 nightly
The price is $150
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Total with taxes and fees
Crystalbrook Riley
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Great hotel. Would stay there again. "
Syed
$122 nightly
The price is $134
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Super friendly staff, big rooms, comfy beds n pillows"
Mel
$97 nightly
The price is $106
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (435)
"Great cheap place to stay"
sarah
$129 nightly
The price is $143
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Fantastic stay , great staff"
Taymour
$133 nightly
The price is $146
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Great hotel walking distance to main areas"
Rosemin
$113 nightly
The price is $125
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Pullman Cairns International
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Beautiful hotel. Staff was very helpful with activities and polite."
Tony
$133 nightly
The price is $146
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Staff were very welcoming and friendly and the property was clean and comfortable. Great location one block from the water. Would absolutely stay here again on our next trip to. Cairns!"
Nathan
$127 nightly
The price is $139
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
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Best tips to find a cheap hotel in Cairns and Barrier Reef
- If you're looking to travel to Cairns and Barrier Reef on a budget, you'll be happy to know that you can find hotels for as low as $76. Of course, that price is affected by amenities, star rating, and even the time of year you visit. At most, hotel prices can be as high as $150. Staying a short amount of time in Cairns and Barrier Reef is an effective way to reduce hotel costs.
- When you cut your vacation down to just a few days, you don't have to worry as much about hotel prices since you don't have that many nights to stay. For budget hotels in Cairns and Barrier Reef, 3 to 4 days should be all the nights you need. That's generally enough to enjoy the city's top attractions, though there's certainly enough to do to warrant a week-long trip.
- When booking cheap hotel rooms in Cairns and Barrier Reef, it's typically best to book about 3 weeks in advance. Book further in advance than that and you could be paying too much for your room, as hotels will often overestimate future demand. However, if you wait too long, you might find that the hotel has been completely booked.
- When you utilize search filters on Expedia, you'll be able to narrow down your results in a flash. These search filters cover a wide variety of factors you may be interested in when it comes to finding a cheap hotel in Cairns and Barrier Reef, including amenities such as Free Breakfast, 2-star rating, or proximity to local attractions. You can even set filters for price limits to ensure that all the displayed results are within your budget.
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