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A modern indoor space with a dining area, seating, and a large wall with greenery.

A bar with shelves of liquor bottles and glasses, a cash register, and a bar counter.

An indoor patio with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There are palm trees and a wall covered in greenery.

A modern building with a grey car parked in front.

1. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District

Paul

￥23,909

￥26,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a view of mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, two wicker chairs, and a small table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city and mountains.

2. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Michaela

￥18,841

￥21,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the city.

3. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District

Catherine

￥23,909

￥26,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

A beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and a building in the background.

A waterfront hotel with a wooden deck, marina with boats, and a large building with balconies.

An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.

4. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Paul

￥28,177

￥30,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

An outdoor seating area with white chairs and green cushions, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

5. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

Larry

￥19,708

￥21,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central fountain, and lush tropical landscaping.

A multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and a central water feature.

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

James

￥21,212

￥23,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, a pool, and a bar.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a large patterned carpet, and two curved sofas with blue cushions.

A bar area with a pool view, outdoor seating, and ceiling fans.

7. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District

Suzanne

￥21,508

￥23,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV. It features a large window with a view of the sea.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a large colorful mural on the side.

A reception area with a counter, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a sign indicating 'Keys & Mail'.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

8. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

Ryan

￥26,210

￥28,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central bar, and a distinctive ceiling design.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a towel hanging on a rack, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

9. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District

Taylor

￥27,911

￥30,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A tennis court with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

A spacious dining area with a long table and blue chairs, a kitchen area with a counter and shelves, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

10. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Cairns North

Gurwinder

￥18,727

￥20,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.

A modern room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

A restaurant with a long blue bench, white chairs, and hanging rattan lamps.

11. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District

Warren

￥26,610

￥29,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with umbrellas.

A rooftop bar with lounge chairs and a large umbrella.

A restaurant with wooden chairs, white tablecloths, and a bar area in the background.

A modern hotel with a covered outdoor area, a staircase, and a view of the street at night.

12. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North

Theodore

￥16,581

￥18,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.

A storefront with 'Abbott Chairs' signage, a glass door entrance, and a visible car parked outside.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with a view of the outside.

A staircase with a glass railing leading to a landing.

13. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

Janice

￥22,928

￥25,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A wooden boardwalk with outdoor seating and a view of the marina.

A modern outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and tables, overlooking a body of water and distant mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a side table, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

A boat named 'Prawn Star' docked at a marina with a sign advertising 'Fresh Seafood' and 'Prawns & Seafood Off the Trawler'.

14. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

Terri

￥22,909

￥25,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by tropical vegetation and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area with striped chairs, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a view of the mountains.

The entrance of a building with a sign reading "mantra esplanade."

15. Mantra Esplanade

Cairns Central Business District

Edmund

￥29,161

￥29,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

A landscaped garden with palm trees and a view of the water.

A modern atrium with a curved glass ceiling, allowing natural light to illuminate a patterned floor.

An indoor dining area with tables set for a meal, large windows with a view of palm trees and the ocean, and a decorative harp in the center.

16. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

David

￥26,366

￥29,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a two-story building with a white facade.

A restaurant with round glass tables, wicker chairs, and potted plants.

A modern hotel with a prominent red sign, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

An outdoor patio area with round tables and wicker chairs, surrounded by white railings and greenery.

17. Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Cairns Central Business District

Gerard

￥12,933

￥14,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, a balcony with a view, and an orange armchair.

A woman walking on a wooden pathway surrounded by lush greenery.

A well-maintained garden with a small pond, palm trees, and a variety of tropical plants.

18. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda

Anu

￥15,655

￥17,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A waterfall cascading over rocks into a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.

A garden with a small waterfall, potted plants, and a pool.

Two people sitting on rocks by a clear water body, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A hotel courtyard with a pool, palm trees, and a waterfall.

19. Palm Royale Cairns

Manunda

Ron

￥17,902

￥19,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A clear blue pool with a thatched roof structure, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a grill, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, and a nightstand.

20. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Woree

Jessica

￥14,793

￥16,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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Aparthotel

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

A pathway surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A beach with clear water, rocks, and palm trees.

A hot tub surrounded by tropical plants, a table with chairs, and umbrellas.

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach

"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"

Aparthotel

A balcony with a dining table and chairs, a grill, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a bed, a wicker sofa, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a view of the outdoors, and a large window.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach

"Property was perfect, immaculately clean and located across the road from the ocean."

Aparthotel

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Woree

"We loved the holiday family activities!! Thanks for a great stay! Waterslides were a hit!"

Apartment

A modern living room with a glass table, grey sofas, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A clear view of a sailboat on turquoise waters with palm trees in the foreground.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area with a view of the ocean.

Trinity Waters

Trinity Beach

"Perfect location and on a beautiful beach! Not too far from Cairns but far enough away to avoid the traffic and crowds. You can hear the surf at night and wake up to amazing sunrises."

Aparthotel

A wooden pathway leading to a gazebo surrounded by palm trees and a building.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There are three black bar stools and a decorative owl painting on the wall.

An aerial view of a beach with palm trees and a sandy shore.

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and palm trees.

Coral Sands Resort

Trinity Beach

"Very spacious and quiet accommodation right on beachfront"

Aparthotel

A pool area with thatched-roof structures and palm trees.

A spacious hallway with a tiled floor, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a road.

A resort with multiple buildings, outdoor pools, and palm trees.

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Trinity Beach

"Rooms were clean, staff were friendly and informative, beach view was priceless, balcony & views from it were superb."

Aparthotel

A large, white, two-story house with a swimming pool in front.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a central island with a sink. There are two white chairs with woven placemats.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window, and a beach-themed painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a large potted plant.

Trinity Collective

Trinity Beach

"Beautiful property, very clean and well maintained."

Aparthotel

A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a building in the background.

A spacious living room with a dining area, a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A living room with a TV, seating, and a balcony.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with two white chairs, a kettle, and a coffee maker.

Cairns Beach Resort

Holloways Beach

"Nice accommodation"

Aparthotel

A tropical resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV, leading to a kitchen with white cabinets and a dining area.

A playground with a slide and swings, shaded by large canopies, and surrounded by palm trees.

A pathway leading to a beach with palm trees and boats.

Melaleuca Resort

Palm Cove

"Clean room, facilities great, location perfect."

Aparthotel

A modern building with a curved roof and a sign that reads "CAIRNS CONVENTION CENTER."

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and dining area with chairs.

A poolside area with a flower bed and chairs.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and wine glasses.

Mid City Luxury Suites

Cairns Central Business District

"Very happy with this accommodation & will stay next time we come to cairns 😎😎😎"

Aparthotel

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a balcony with a view of trees.

A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk labeled 'tours', and a seating area with wicker furniture.

A beach lined with tall palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

Drift Palm Cove

Palm Cove

"Great resort, very relaxing area."

Aparthotel

A pool with a clear view of the sea, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a white structure.

A beach view with trees and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, artwork, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a clear view of the sea and beach, surrounded by greenery.

Bellevue At Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach

"The 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment was clean, well appointed and well located. Very spacious unit with everything you would need and beautiful ocean views from the large deck."

Aparthotel

A balcony with a chair, a view of the beach, and a pool area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

A beach with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach

"This was a very clean, well kept and well located apartment for a short stay!"

Aparthotel

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sailboat, and palm trees.

A balcony with a view of a pool and palm trees, a table, and chairs.

A spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A balcony with a glass table, two chairs, and a white lantern.

On the Beach Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach

"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"

Aparthotel

A modern reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel with multiple balconies, a swimming pool, and a view of the sea.

A hotel with multiple balconies, a swimming pool, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen, a living area with a sofa and a table, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Mantra Trilogy

Cairns Central Business District

"It was close to ocean and great restaurants"

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A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a swimming pool.

Cairns Esplanade

9.2/10 (7,071 reviews)

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

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Palm Cove Beach

9.0/10 (4,218 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.

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A marina with several sailboats docked at the pier.

Cairns Marlin Marina

8.8/10 (3,149 reviews)

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

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A train carriage with red seats and windows.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

8.6/10 (5,059 reviews)

During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

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A swimming pool with wind sculptures, a covered pavilion, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

9.0/10 (4,257 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.

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An industrial area with a large white building with a curved roof, surrounded by green fields and a body of water with boats.

Cairns Convention Centre

8.0/10 (558 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Cairns Convention Centre during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

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A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and distant mountains under a blue sky.

Yorkeys Knob Beach

8.0/10 (21 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Yorkeys Knob Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Cairns.

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The Night Markets sign with neon lights, a food court sign, and a banner for Phô Street Caisns.

Cairns Night Markets

7.8/10 (3,363 reviews)

During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, 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.

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Head to sights like Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station as you discover Cairns and Barrier Reef.

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A clear turquoise sea with a sailboat in the distance and buoys on the shore.

Top Cairns and Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Clean spacious room. Friendly, helpful staff. Good location."

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were clean, staff lovely and helpful particularly when out flight was cancelled and we had to stay an extra night. The Hilton accosted"

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

8/10 Good

"Great place to stay and buffet breakfast was amazing! but the building is dated and shower head and screen was basic"

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very clean and helpful staff. Bed was not very comfortable for my liking and the breakfast was ok not great."

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Pretty quiet. I enjoyed my stay. Would stay again"

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"very clean rooms. really liked it."

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Great location Parking Coffee restaurant onsite"

Mantra Esplanade

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very convenient to the Esplanade and the Green Island ferry."

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

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Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD

￥7,737

￥7,737 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

includes taxes & fees

The Espy Hostel

83 Esplanade Cairns QLD

￥10,076

￥11,156 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

includes taxes & fees

7.6/10 Good! (94 reviews)

YHA Cairns Central

20-26 McLeod Street Cairns QLD

￥10,400

￥11,440 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (243 reviews)

The Reef Motel

228 Lake Street Cairns QLD

￥10,462

￥11,508 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

includes taxes & fees

4.8/10 (30 reviews)

Little Drifter Cairns

7 Shields St Cairns QLD

￥11,284

￥12,479 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (188 reviews)

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD

￥20,892

￥23,163 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

includes taxes & fees

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Our top choices for Cairns and Barrier Reef hotels

1. Crystalbrook Bailey

2. Pacific Hotel Cairns

3. Pullman Cairns International

4. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

7. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

8. Cairns Plaza Hotel

9. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

10. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

11. Crystalbrook Flynn

12. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

13. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

14. Oaks Cairns Hotel

15. Mantra Esplanade

16. Hilton Cairns

17. Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

18. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

19. Palm Royale Cairns

20. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Vacation Rentals in Cairns and Barrier Reef

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Trinity Waters

Coral Sands Resort

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Trinity Collective

Cairns Beach Resort

Melaleuca Resort

Mid City Luxury Suites

Drift Palm Cove

Bellevue At Trinity Beach

Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach

On the Beach Holiday Apartments

Mantra Trilogy

Stay near popular Cairns and Barrier Reef attractions

Cairns Esplanade

Palm Cove Beach

Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Cairns Convention Centre

Yorkeys Knob Beach

Cairns Night Markets

Learn more about Cairns and Barrier Reef

Top Cairns and Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Hilton Cairns

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Mantra Esplanade

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

More cheap stays in Cairns and Barrier Reef

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

The Espy Hostel

YHA Cairns Central

The Reef Motel

Little Drifter Cairns

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

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