Cairns

Travel Guide
Palm Cove Beach showing swimming, a beach and tropical scenes

Where to stay in Cairns

Palm Cove Beach showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and tropical scenes

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.

Palm Cove
Cairns which includes a city

Cairns Central Business District

4.5/5(264 area reviews)

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

Cairns Central Business District
Trinity Beach showing landscape views, tropical scenes and a beach

Trinity Beach

Travelers to Trinity Beach praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach.

Trinity Beach
Cairns Esplanade which includes a luxury hotel or resort, swimming and a pool

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 or Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland might round out your trip.

Cairns North
Clifton Beach featuring mountains, a luxury hotel or resort and golf

Clifton Beach

Travelers come to Clifton Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while you're in town.

Clifton Beach
Our heated pool is covered over. Not only to protect our students from the sun - it's covered with solar panels which power our entire dive centre!

Parramatta Park

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

Parramatta Park
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is ￥11,649 per night from May 30 to May 31
￥11,649
per night
May 30 - May 31
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (997 reviews)
Family catch up
"This accomodation was cheap. In the location that we needed to catch with family as we all live interstate. I will definitely book here again."

Reviewed on May 7, 2024

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is ￥23,132 per night from May 28 to May 29
￥23,132
per night
May 28 - May 29
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Upscale hotel
"This is an upscale hotel. If you are looking for that, with the same clientele, this is the place for you. If you are looking for something that is Australian, this is not it - staff are mostly foreign, catering to foreigners."

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥22,351 per night from May 27 to May 28
￥22,351
per night
May 27 - May 28
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (979 reviews)
"Enjoyed staying at the Pacific Cairns. Five minute walk to the where the boats for the Islands depart and the day bus tours. Very central to eating places like the Night Markets. The bar fridge is a decent size and the bed and pillows very comfortable. I would definitely recommend staying here especially ..."

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

Pacific Hotel Cairns
See all 1,224 properties in 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.
Mantra Trilogy
Mantra Trilogy
4 out of 5
101 - 105 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 4-star 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. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,111 reviews)
"As expected"

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024

Mantra Trilogy
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
3.5 out of 5
23-51 Anderson Road, Woree, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (653 reviews)
"Great for the kids, super safe. Wish there was baby sitting haha"

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Cascade Gardens
Cascade Gardens
3.5 out of 5
175 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (469 reviews)
"Easily checked in upon arrival before 12:00 noon, instead of waiting till 2:00pm. The apartment was clean, neat, tidy, peaceful and safe with appropriate kitchen utensils provided for self-cooking and also laundry washing machine and dryer. Will stay there in future."

Reviewed on May 7, 2024

Cascade Gardens
See all properties in 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.

Popular places to visit

Image for Cairns Esplanade

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(253 reviews)

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
Image for Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

4.5/5(109 reviews)

Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.

Cairns Marlin Marina
Image for Palm Cove Beach

Palm Cove Beach

4.5/5(142 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.

Palm Cove Beach
Image for Esplanade Lagoon

Esplanade Lagoon

4.5/5(104 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.

Esplanade Lagoon
Image for Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Night Markets

4/5(148 reviews)

During your visit to Cairns, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours.

Cairns Night Markets
Image for Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

4.5/5(206 reviews)

Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Things to do

Image for Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail

Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail

￥19,203
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail
Image for Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

￥19,398
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Image for Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package

￥35,970
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package
See all activities in Cairns

Cities near Cairns

Photo by Cheskie's Gap Life

Portsmith

Other places like Cairns