Cairns

Travel Guide

A coastal town with dense forest, a mountain, and a large body of water.
A beach with people, palm trees, and a lifeguard flag.
A colorful building with a sign reading "Palace" and various businesses on the ground floor.
A marina with boats docked, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
A waterfall in a forested area with rocks and a person sitting by the water.

Where to stay in Cairns

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Cairns Central Business District

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

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.

Edge Hill

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Edge Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Cairns Botanic Gardens or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.

Parramatta Park

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

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.

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
The price is ¥22,642 per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
¥22,642
¥25,275 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"All good with good location"

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
The price is ¥29,142 per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
¥29,142
¥32,056 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,023 reviews)
"After reading sone of the reviews I was a little anxious but the place is great. The staff are very accommodating, breakfast is a treat, and the on site food would put other hotels to shame ( and well priced ). The outside pool is generous with plenty of sun and for those who like to hide, shade ..."

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey

5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street Cairns QLD
The price is ¥26,730 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
¥26,730
¥29,403 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
Crystalbrook Bailey
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.
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

4 out of 5
3-11 Water Street Cairns QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,655 reviews)
"For me the location was great, just round the corner from the train station and bus station. Easy walk to promenade. Nice modern appartment."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective

3.5 out of 5
10-14 Navigation Drive Trinity Beach QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Palm Cove Beach and Earl Hill Conservation Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (171 reviews)
"Really well designed, very clean, everything was easy, check-in, parking, location, just really well set up. We loved the amenities too, for people on the road for a while, a washing machine and dryer is incredibly handy, good TV and very comfy bed"

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2026

Trinity Collective
Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Trinity Beach Rd & Vasey Esplanade Trinity Beach QLD
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (850 reviews)
"We loved our stay at Coral Sands a beautiful place we stayed in a 3 bedroom property it was a great size with a family of 6 everyone had there own space. The pool was only a few metres away with the beach right across the road. Great restaurants close by. A short drive to Cairns."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Coral Sands Resort
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.

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