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Our top choices for Cairns Central Business District hotels

Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Great location and a great hotel "
United States
Gustavo
The price is ￥20,051
￥22,056 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30, 2026
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Courteous staff and excellent amenities"
Australia
Mohamed
The price is ￥20,574
￥22,631 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30, 2026
Hilton Cairns
Reception
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
"Great hotel walking distance to main areas"
Australia
Rosemin
The price is ￥17,397
￥19,137 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28, 2026
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Exterior
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1005)
"Great service, perfect location, delicious breakfast. "
United States
Matthew
The price is ￥16,136
￥17,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Great place to stay."
Australia
Mohmmadaftabhusen Altafhusen
The price is ￥20,266
￥22,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28, 2026
Crystalbrook Riley
Exterior
Oaks Cairns Hotel

Oaks Cairns Hotel

Oaks Cairns Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (357)
"Room was clean. Staff were friendly. "
United States
Nhung
The price is ￥18,889
￥20,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Oaks Cairns Hotel
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"It was amaging stay, thank you so much!"
Australia
Riho
The price is ￥20,503
￥22,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Pullman Cairns International
Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi
The Benson Hotel

The Benson Hotel

The Benson Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (496)
"Great location and proximity to attractions, stores and restaurants"
United States
Hazel
The price is ￥13,241
￥14,565 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29, 2026
The Benson Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (819)
"Staff were all really nice and helpful. Buffet breakfast was great. The resort is in a fantastic location and the kids just loved playing in the sand and pool."
Australia
Christopher
The price is ￥20,170
￥22,187 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Premium Junior King Suite, Water Views, 1 King Bed with Double Spa | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Excellent hotel, excellent staff and excellent location. "
United States
Davoud
The price is ￥23,635
￥25,999 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Everything was great! Exceptional location and loved the coffee bar. "
United States
Connor
The price is ￥15,282
￥17,059 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
Outdoor banquet area
Coral Tree Inn

Coral Tree Inn

Coral Tree Inn
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Very nice friendly staff! Enjoyed my stay !!"
United States
Shankar
The price is ￥13,789
￥15,392 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Coral Tree Inn
Balcony view
Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (970)
"Friendly staff, centrally located "
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥13,097
￥14,620 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 30 - Jan 31, 2026
Heritage Cairns
City Room | View from room
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1004)
"We booked a two-bed room but were assigned a one-bed room; the front desk resolved this quickly. The room was clean but the facilities are dated. There was also confusion about breakfast being included. The location is convenient."
United States
Guangde
The price is ￥12,979
￥14,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Good value for money and great location - would stay there again! "
Germany
Ellen
The price is ￥19,363
￥21,299 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30, 2026
Crystalbrook Flynn
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Great location and very spacious and well equipped rooms. "
Canada
Don
The price is ￥19,734
￥19,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Mantra Esplanade
Exterior
Park Regis City Quays

Park Regis City Quays

Park Regis City Quays
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Large clean and well appointed suite. Great location; very helpful staff."
United States
Joe
The price is ￥14,143
￥15,558 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2026
Park Regis City Quays
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Street view
Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns

Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns

Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (9)
"This was a great location and walkable to the harbor, night market and train station. Communication with the owner was great!"
United States
Sara
The price is ￥16,659
￥18,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns
3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1603)
"This was a great place to stay"
Australia
Erin
The price is ￥23,195
￥25,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28, 2026
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Mercure Cairns

Mercure Cairns

Mercure Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (89)
"Great hotel, with incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Good location and very nice rooms with loads of space and great bathrooms with fantastic showers!"
United Kingdom
Leigh
The price is ￥15,916
￥17,508 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29, 2026
Mercure Cairns
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Where to stay in Cairns Central Business District

Find the best Cairns Central Business District areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Cairns Central Business District
Learn more about Cairns Central Business District
Palm Cove showing a beach, a garden and tropical scenes

Palm Cove

Relax on sandy beaches and swim in turquoise waters at a resort town between the Great Barrier Reef and the rain forests of tropical Far North Queensland.

Trinity Beach showing landscape views, tropical scenes and a beach

Trinity Beach

Unwind on this tranquil stretch of golden beach, relax under the shade of swaying palm trees and explore Tropical North Queensland at your leisure.

Yorkeys Knob showing tranquil scenes and mountains

Yorkeys Knob

Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course.

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

Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area.

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

Top Cairns Central Business District Hotel Reviews

Oaks Cairns Hotel

Oaks Cairns Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Front desk lady was excellent. Went above and beyond with niceness and professionalism. Please give her a raise please. "
Thomas 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Oaks Cairns Hotel

Price trends for hotels in Cairns Central Business District

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January
December
￥20,163
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Price
January
￥20,163
February
￥21,143
March
￥21,128
April
￥21,572
May
￥21,747
June
￥23,392
July
￥28,014
August
￥26,177
September
￥26,380
October
￥22,375
November
￥21,675
December
￥28,176
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Cairns Central Business District.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cairns Central Business District like?
Cairns Central Business District is a welcoming neighborhood known for its coral reefs and major shopping area. Are you looking for Cairns Central Business District travel tips? Be sure to check out Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina while you're in the neighborhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Cairns Central Business District?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino is the highest ranked property in Cairns Central Business District. This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Cairns Esplanade, and it offers a casino and 4 restaurants. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Hilton Cairns and Crystalbrook Flynn.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Cairns Central Business District?
If you're searching for places to stay in Tropical North Waterfront, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 201 Cairns Central Business District hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cairns Central Business District, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Cairns Central Business District.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Cairns Central Business District?
For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Cairns Central Business District, head over to our customer service page.
What are the top things to see and do in Cairns Central Business District?
Cairns Central Business District's sights and attractions like Jute Theatre, Center of Contemporary Arts, and JUTE Theatre Company offer insight into the local culture. Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. Michaelmas Cay, Cairns Night Markets, and Cairns Regional Gallery are just a few of the places to visit in and around Cairns Central Business District. When you're sightseeing in Tropical North Waterfront, Kick Contemporary Arts and Reef Fleet Terminal are also worth a stop.
How can I get around Cairns Central Business District and the greater Tropical North Waterfront area?
If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Cairns Station. You can inquire about options for water travel at the marina.

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