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Cairns Queens Court
Cairns Queens Court
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1009)
$60 nightly
The price is $65
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1001)
$49 nightly
The price is $49
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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Acacia Court Hotel
Acacia Court Hotel
6.0 out of 10, (1000)
$174 nightly
The price is $192
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1036)
$76 nightly
The price is $84
Oct 13 - Oct 14
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Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1341)
$248 nightly
The price is $273
Oct 20 - Oct 21
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Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook Flynn
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (985)
$120 nightly
The price is $132
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1021)
$138 nightly
The price is $151
Oct 29 - Oct 30
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Hides Hotel Cairns
Hides Hotel Cairns
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1014)
$81 nightly
The price is $89
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
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- 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 $49. 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 $273. 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.
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