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Cairns Travel Info

Number of reviews
916
Best neighborhoods
Tropical North Waterfront, Cairns North and Cairns Central Business District
Accommodation
1,222 hotels
Highest price
$296
Lowest price
$37
Reasons to visit
Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns Aquarium and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Hotels with nearby beaches
44
5-star hotels
6
Hotels with family-friendly amenities
30

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Cairns?

Sanctuary Palm Cove is a favorite property for Expedia customers. This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Palm Cove Beach, and it offers private pools and an outdoor pool. Other favorite options based on reviews include Pullman Reef Hotel Casino and Crystalbrook Riley. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Cairns.

What's the top vacation rental in Cairns?

Tropical Beachside Home - Pool, Wifi: Visitors give good reviews to this Cairns vacation home rental, which is located near the beach and has an outdoor pool, a patio, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. Kick off your shoes and enjoy yourself with a garden and an arcade game room. Some other homes for rent in Cairns include Casa Bella Vista - Luxury Beachfront Home near Great Barrier Reef and Castle In The Sky - Incredible Views. See all vacation rentals in Cairns.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cairns, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Cairns.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Cairns?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Cairns, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What's the best budget-friendly accommodation in Cairns?

Based on reviews, Cairns Colonial Club Resort is a popular hotel for our travelers who want a more economical choice, and features free WiFi and free parking. Other good options for your budget-friendly stay include Cairns Sunland Leisure Park and Acacia Court Hotel. View all budget hotels in Cairns.

What's the best hotel for a family vacation to Cairns?

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns is a hotel with a children's pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices for your stay with the kids include Cairns Colonial Club Resort and Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns. Attractions like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome are also fun for kids of all ages. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Cairns.

What's the best accommodation for a romantic vacation to Cairns?

Cairns Treetop Retreat is a favorite resort for couples, and features free parking and a garden. Other good options for a stay with your sweetheart include Cairns PET FRIENDL THE HOMESTEAD: Redlynch Pet fees apply Kitchenette YES and Self contained studio suite guest house, pool, great location Smithfield, Cairns. See all romantic hotels in Cairns.

What is the top LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in Cairns?

Cairns Plaza Hotel is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features free WiFi and private balconies. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns and Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns are two other good choices for your trip. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Cairns.

What's the best pet-friendly hotel in Cairns?

Lovely Downstairs Home (Family Accommodation) is a top guesthouse for people traveling with their pets, and offers in-room kitchens for its human guests. Other good options for you and your pet's trip include Cairns Queens Court and Cairns Treetop Retreat . See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Cairns.

Where is the best place to stay near Cairns Esplanade?

Adjacent to Cairns Esplanade, Cairns Plaza Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 3.5-star hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns.

What about the best place to stay close to Cairns Central Shopping Centre?

One of the top choices for your stay is Southern Cross Atrium Apartments, located next to Cairns Central Shopping Centre, and this 4-star aparthotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a restaurant. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns and Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns are a couple of other good options close by.

What's the best hotel to stay near the beach in Cairns?

Mantra Amphora is a top beach hotel offering a full-service spa and private balconies, located within a short 10-minute walk of Palm Cove Beach. Other good options for your beach trip include Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove and Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa. See more stays near the beach in Cairns.

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