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

1. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 3.9 km from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,114 reviews)
"Very helpful staff and great location."
United States
Larry
The price is ￥19,800
￥21,780 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

2. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 5.9 km from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"Excellent staff and service is what brings me back to this beautifully located property."
Australia
David
The price is ￥27,336
￥30,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hilton Cairns
A modern indoor space with a dining area, seating, and a large wall with greenery.

3. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 5.3 km from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay"
Australia
Paul
The price is ￥24,020
￥26,422 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Crystalbrook Bailey
A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

4. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 5.6 km from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,040 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
Australia
Paul
The price is ￥27,094
￥29,803 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 5 km from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place, location, and fantastic breakfast buffet!"
United States
James
The price is ￥18,794
￥20,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

6. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 5.7 km from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, close to everything. Staff were very helpful and friendly Would stay here again"
Australia
Michaela
The price is ￥18,929
￥21,130 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Pacific Hotel Cairns
A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and a building with a blue facade.

7. Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 4.9 km from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Overall great place to stay"
Australia
Aaron
The price is ￥33,869
￥37,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Crystalbrook Riley
A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.

8. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 5.3 km from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great pools and location"
Australia
Warren
The price is ￥24,924
￥27,416 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Crystalbrook Flynn
A hotel with a pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

9. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns North, 4.5 km from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Good to stay, close to most of the places to see. Environment is good and accomodating"
Australia
Gurwinder
The price is ￥20,193
￥22,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Pool

10. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 5.2 km from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Food, rooms and atmophere great"
Australia
Suzanne
The price is ￥21,608
￥23,769 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

11. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 6 km from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and views. The staff are very helpful."
Australia
Catherine
The price is ￥24,221
￥26,643 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Pullman Cairns International
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.

12. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 4.7 km from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location of the property, clean rooms with all basic amenities. Very friendly staff"
Australia
Akanksha
The price is ￥26,331
￥28,964 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Cairns Plaza Hotel
A person standing in a pool with large wind turbines in the background.

13. Coral Tree Inn

Coral Tree Inn
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 5 km from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location with helpful and friendly staff!"
Canada
Chelsea
The price is ￥15,279
￥17,056 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Coral Tree Inn
A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

14. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 5.9 km from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great staff, location and suites!"
United States
Taylor
The price is ￥28,040
￥30,844 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.

15. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 5.7 km from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. Great location with awesome amenities including providing coffee bar (tea, hot chocolate, water bottles, and biscuits). In addition, provided washer/dryer including detergent and softener. Highly recommend this hotel - very helpful staff. Thank you!!!"
United States
Carmen H
The price is ￥19,101
￥21,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

16. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4.0 star property
Manunda, 3.9 km from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location of the property, clean rooms with all basic amenities. Very friendly staff"
Australia
Akanksha
The price is ￥15,796
￥17,375 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
A wooden boardwalk with outdoor seating and a view of the marina.

17. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Oaks Cairns Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 5.5 km from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (423 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff. Well located in the city with many restaurants and shops around."
Canada
Ryan
The price is ￥21,809
￥23,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Oaks Cairns Hotel
A swimming pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by tropical vegetation and palm trees.

18. Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 5.6 km from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Terrific stay. Excellent location - close to restaurants & shops. Will love to stay there again."
Australia
Bronwyn
The price is ￥25,648
￥25,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Mantra Esplanade
Two wine glasses on a table with a pool and palm trees in the background.

19. Mercure Cairns

Mercure Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 5.1 km from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (114 reviews)
"Helpful staff. Relaxing ambience. A reasonable price with such location - 5 mins walk to promenade"
Hong Kong SAR China
Hoi Yan
The price is ￥20,261
￥22,287 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Mercure Cairns
A view of a hotel with a pool, greenery, and a body of water in the background.

20. BreakFree Royal Harbour

BreakFree Royal Harbour
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District, 5.4 km from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (784 reviews)
"Fantastic location. Perhaps upgrade locks to keypads so you don’t need physical keys for entry."
United States
Julie
The price is ￥29,960
￥29,960 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
BreakFree Royal Harbour
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Top Cairns Intl. Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice stay with a wonderful breakfast. Staff was so accommodating and helpful. Would definitely stay again."
Cathy 5-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Hotels with Free Airport Shuttle in Cairns

Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel

41-47 Digger Street Cairns North QLD
The price is ￥13,275 per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
￥13,275
￥14,784 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (899 reviews)

Guide to exploring around Cairns Intl.

Cairns Intl. hotels information

Number of reviews
6,989
Accommodation
1,391 hotels
Lowest Price
￥13,729
Highest Price
￥167,675

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like near Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?

Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is located in a welcoming area of Cairns known for its coral reefs and beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 5 hotels and other accommodations located within a mile of the airport.

Where is the best place to stay close to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?

Cairns Colonial Club Resort is one of the top choices for your stay and is a popular hotel, featuring 3 outdoor pools and free WiFi. It's located 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS). Other choices near the airport include The Oceanfront Cairns and Cairns Harbourside Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations near Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).

What can I see and do near the airport in Cairns?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Cairns Museum. You can watch performances at Tanks Arts Centre, Rondo Theatre, and Bulmba-ja Arts Centre if you're interested in local theater. Spend some time wandering around Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, Cairns Botanic Gardens, and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.

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