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 Cairns 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 our traveler data, Pacific Hotel Cairns is one of the top choices for your stay in Cairns Central Business District. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Cairns Esplanade, and it offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns and Hilton Cairns .

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 212 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?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, Muddy's Playground, and Michaelmas Cay. Cairns Marlin Marina and Cairns Night Markets are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. Cairns Regional Gallery, Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, and Reef Fleet Terminal are just a few of the places to visit in and around Cairns Central Business District. When you're sightseeing in Tropical North Waterfront, Cairns Museum and Reef Teach 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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A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District

Warren

￥26,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

2. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Kalin

￥20,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

3. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Paul

￥26,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

4. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District

Catherine

￥20,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

5. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District

Suzanne

￥21,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

6. Mantra Esplanade

Cairns Central Business District

Bronwyn

￥25,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

7. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

vicki

￥21,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

8. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

Sogand

￥22,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

James

￥20,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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.

10. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

JoHanna

￥25,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District

Craig

￥23,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

12. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

David

￥26,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern dining area with large windows, a white brick counter, and blue chairs.

13. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

Jim

￥16,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

14. Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Cairns Central Business District

Gerard

￥16,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

15. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District

Taylor

￥30,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A view of a hotel with a pool, greenery, and a body of water in the background.

16. BreakFree Royal Harbour

Cairns Central Business District

Julie

￥32,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of palm trees and buildings.

17. Park Regis Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

HAYLEY

￥16,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

18. Mantra Trilogy

Cairns Central Business District

Alison

￥23,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

19. Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Cairns Central Business District

Glenn

￥28,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A person standing in a pool with large wind turbines in the background.

20. Coral Tree Inn

Cairns Central Business District

Chelsea

￥16,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Crystalbrook Flynn	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Cairns Plaza Hotel	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
The Abbott Boutique Hotel	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 16 reviews	View

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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.

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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.

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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 Mudflats might round out your trip.

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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.

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Parramatta Park

Visitors to Parramatta Park enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Barlow Park is worth a stop.

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Top Cairns Central Business District Hotel Reviews

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was great, smart TV worked fine, room was quiet, great location, staff were friendly and helpful. The kitchen and laundry were features I didn’t. And it was great having a Woolworths Supermarket right next door."

Oaks Cairns Hotel

8/10 Good

"Overall room and bathroom was clean and quiet even on floor 2 and near the elevator. The elevator is quite slow for a 5 floor building. Rooftop bar has nice views of the Esplanade. Around the corner from the night market food court and lots of restaurants on the same block. Location is excellent and short 5-10min walk to the pier where the tours depart for the Inner and Outer Reefs."

Price trends for hotels in Cairns Central Business District

Less expensive	More expensive	Next month
March	July	￥22,173

Month	Price
January	￥22,050
February	￥21,645
March	￥20,953
April	￥22,275
May	￥23,332
June	￥25,179
July	￥30,411
August	￥28,796
September	￥26,162
October	￥25,774
November	￥22,173
December	￥23,847

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.

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Our top choices for Cairns Central Business District hotels

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

2. Pacific Hotel Cairns

3. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

4. Pullman Cairns International

5. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

6. Mantra Esplanade

7. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

8. Oaks Cairns Hotel

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

10. Cairns Plaza Hotel

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Hilton Cairns

13. The Benson Hotel

14. Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

15. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

16. BreakFree Royal Harbour

17. Park Regis Hotel Cairns

18. Mantra Trilogy

19. Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

20. Coral Tree Inn

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Where to stay in Cairns Central Business District

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Cairns North

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Top Cairns Central Business District Hotel Reviews

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

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