Cairns

Travel Guide

A coastal town with dense forest, a mountain, and a large body of water.
A beach with people, palm trees, and a lifeguard flag.
A colorful building with a sign reading "Palace" and various businesses on the ground floor.
A marina with boats docked, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
A waterfall in a forested area with rocks and a person sitting by the water.

Where to stay in Cairns

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Cairns Central Business District

Cairns Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tropical North Waterfront.

Cairns North

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Cairns North. A stop by Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Cairns North Beach might round out your trip.

Edge Hill

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Tanks Arts Centre or Cairns Botanic Gardens.

Parramatta Park

Parramatta Park is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cazaly's Stadium and Barlow Park.

Palm Cove

Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
$194 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$213 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The plumbing needs replacing/updating. Water had no pressure, taps were hard to turned off to prevent dripping and drainage was really slow so we couldn’t have an enjoyable shower…Otherwise it’s a great place to stay especially the location."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
68/72 Abbott St Cairns QLD
$179 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
$197 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice location, Staff and Quality staff"

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

Crystalbrook Flynn
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
$150 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
$167 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Very good location and helpful staff nice to stay in."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

3.5 out of 5
23-51 Anderson Road Woree QLD
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (799 reviews)
"A fantastic place to stay as a family, very happy with everything, however be aware that if you want friends to visit while you are at the resort they will have to pay an entry fee. We were there for 5 nights including the first weekend of school.holidays and it wasn't overcrowded. We'd definitely ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Mantra Trilogy

Mantra Trilogy

4 out of 5
101 - 105 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,313 reviews)
"Conviently located to boats going to the reef. Everything in the hotel was clean. Also close to shops, markets, and cafes. A great place to stay."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Mantra Trilogy
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

5 out of 5
1 Veivers Road Palm Cove QLD
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (555 reviews)
"Love love love this place and hotel. Attached to Nunu which is the restaurant I loved most and the most stunning location overlooking the beautiful ocean and palm trees. A gorgeous nook tucked into the most stunning pocket of Australia"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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