✅ What are the best localities in Cairns to stay with family in a hotel?

There are 18 five-star, 88 four-star, 25 three-star, 24 resorts & 90 budget hotels in Cairns. You can book hotels under different sets of budgets. The best area in Cairns is Cairns City Center & the main attractions here are Esplanade & Cairns Airport, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) Grab the Deals Here!!

✅ What are the popular budget accommodations offering great hospitality, to stay in Cairns?

You can book the top budget hotels based on the reviews from our travellers, near Esplanade, Cairns City, Greater Cairns, Palm Cove, South Port Douglas & Manunda Also, we have a list of the top 5 budget accommodations Hilton Cairns Crystalbrook Flynn Crystalbrook Bailey Pacific Hotel Cairns The Abbott Boutique Hotel . All the properties offer clean rooms along with excellent hospitality.

✅ How to pick the best hotels & properties for Cairns accommodation?

You can pick properties on the basis of top reviews from our travellers, their location vis-a-vis famous landmarks, budget and availability of facilities Top Rated/Reviewed Hotels Top 4 Star hotels Top Budget hotels for Stay BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso Escape Villas Port Douglas Silkari Reflections of Port Douglas Quintessential Kewarra Green Island Resort Cascade Gardens Coral Tree Inn Cairns Holiday Lodge Babinda Quarters Oasis Inn Cairns

✅ I have booked a stay at a resort recently in Cairns for the coming month. Is there any way to get a free room upgrade?

Getting a free room upgrade in Cairns totally depends on the season and the hotel (property). It’s quite usual for MakeMyTrip users to get room upgrades for free, during the off-season in Cairns. You can also get an upgrade if a large number of rooms are vacant in the hotel or resort. Also, at the time of check-in, one can enquire about a room upgrade at the hotel reception. Visit Here for room upgrade!!

✅ Why do the hotel fares change so frequently in Cairns?

The hotel room fares change frequently, depending on the inventory of a particular hotel. Season & flight fares also directly impact the hotel fares in Cairns. To check out current offers Click Here!!

✅ How many guests can one room accommodate, in the hotels located in Cairns?

Most hotels in Cairns permit additional guests to stay or share the room, at additional charges. Guest capacity also depends on the hotel’s policy, as every hotel has a different policy. Many hotels in Cairns feature family rooms, which are large in size or have adjacent rooms sharing a common door. If you have any further doubts, you can contact the hotel’s helpline number or Check Here!!

✅ What are the best five star resorts & hotels in Cairns offering excellent hospitality?

Here is a list of our favourite picks from Cairns Niramaya Villas and Spa The Reef House Adults Retreat Thala Beach Nature Reserve Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

✅ Suggest some popular hotels & properties in Cairns to enjoy holidays with family. What are the payment options available?

If you are planning a trip to Cairns with your family, there are a large number of hotels and resorts, available at decent prices. The hotels listed with MakeMyTrip offer a wide range of services to make your trip hassle-free, and you can make your booking before you reach the venue. You can pick from these handpicked accommodations in Cairns on the basis of our user reviews Niramaya Villas and Spa The Reef House Adults Retreat Thala Beach Nature Reserve Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa . Also, you can try delicious local cuisine, at food joints located nearby these hotels. The different kind of payment options available if you book a hotel in Cairns with MakeMyTrip are: Pay@Hotel, No Cost EMI, Credit Card & Debit Card.

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✅ Which are the most reviewed hotels of Cairns?

These are most reviewed hotels in Cairns. You can book your stay after going through the reviews. Here is a list of top reviewed hotels in Cairns.

Hotels in Cairns

Showing Properties in Cairns

Alivio Hotel Cairns

Cairns City Center | 6.2 km drive to Cairns Airport, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)

Kids' Meals

Free Cancellation

This 4 Star Hotel in Cairns is located in Cairns City Center. Full Address of property is 136-140 Sheridan Street View On Map Key amenities of this property are Kids' Meals.

Very Good4.0

(1731 Ratings)

$ 110

+ $ 11 taxes & fees

Per Night

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

North Port Douglas

Free Cancellation

Location of the Resort is North Port Douglas View On Map (Port Douglas Road).

Excellent4.4

(1003 Ratings)

$ 248

+ $ 25 taxes & fees

Per Night

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns City Center

Kids' Meals

Swimming Pool

Free Cancellation till 24 hrs before check in

This 4 Star Hotel in Cairns is located in Cairns City Center. Full Address of property is 18-26 Cannon Street View On Map Key amenities of this property are Kids' Meals & Swimming Pool.

Very Good4.2

(1022 Ratings)

$ 86

+ $ 9 taxes & fees

Per Night

Oaks Port Douglas Resort

South Port Douglas

Kids' Meals

Free Cancellation

Location of the Resort is South Port Douglas View On Map (87 Port Douglas Road). Top Facilities of this Resort are Kids' Meals.

Very Good4.1

(1001 Ratings)

$ 106

+ $ 11 taxes & fees

Per Night

Crystalbrook Riley

Cairns City Center | 9 minutes walk to Cairns Night Market

Kids' Meals

Childcare Services

This 5 Star Hotel in Cairns is located in Cairns City Center. Full Address of property is 131-141 Esplanade View On Map Key amenities of this property are Kids' Meals & Childcare Services.

Excellent4.6

(1009 Ratings)

$ 166

+ $ 17 taxes & fees

Per Night

Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns City Center | About a minute walk to Cairns Night Market

Kids' Meals

Location of the Hotel is Cairns City Center View On Map (68/72 Abbott St). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Kids' Meals.

Excellent4.7

(1022 Ratings)

$ 154

+ $ 15 taxes & fees

Per Night

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Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns City Center | 4 minutes walk to Cairns Night Market

Kids' Meals

This 5 Star Hotel in Cairns is located in Cairns City Center. Full Address of property is 163 Abbott Street View On Map Key amenities of this property are Kids' Meals.

Excellent4.6

(1000 Ratings)

$ 173

$ 156

+ $ 16 taxes & fees

Per Night

Hilton Cairns

Cairns City Center | 6 minutes walk to Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Kids' Meals

Location of the Hotel is Cairns City Center View On Map (34 Esplanade , Cairns , Queensland , Australia , 4870). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Kids' Meals.

Excellent4.8

(1027 Ratings)

$ 141

+ $ 14 taxes & fees

Per Night

Entire Apartment

Mantra Aqueous on Port

North Port Douglas

Entire Apartment

| 1 Bedroom | Sleeps 2 guests

Entire Apartment

Get complete access to all bedrooms, bathrooms, living room, kitchen and more!

Please refer to Property Layout section on the Details page for access information for All spaces

This 4 Star Apart-hotel in Cairns is located in North Port Douglas. Full Address of property is 3-5 Davidson Street View On Map

Excellent4.4

(713 Ratings)

$ 164

+ $ 15 taxes & fees

Per Night

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns City Center | 7 minutes walk to Esplanade

Shuttle Service

Location of the Hotel is Cairns City Center View On Map (209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North QLD 4870, Australia). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Shuttle Service.

Excellent4.3

(1148 Ratings)

$ 110

+ $ 11 taxes & fees

Per Night

Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas

South Port Douglas

Heated Pool

Bar

Snorkelling

Free Cancellation

This 4 Star Resort in Cairns is located in South Port Douglas. Full Address of property is 24 - 70 Nautilus St View On Map Key amenities of this property are Heated Pool & Bar & Snorkelling.

Excellent4.5

(659 Ratings)

$ 112

+ $ 11 taxes & fees

Per Night

Comfort Inn Cairns City

Cairns City Center | 7 minutes walk to Esplanade

Kids' Meals

Location of the Hotel is Cairns City Center View On Map (183-185 Lake St). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Kids' Meals.

Very Good3.9

(554 Ratings)

$ 80

+ $ 8 taxes & fees

Per Night

Palm Royale Cairns

Greater Cairns | 8.3 km drive to Cairns Airport, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)

Free Cancellation till 24 hrs before check in

This 4 Star Resort in Cairns is located in Greater Cairns. Full Address of property is 7-11 Chester Court View On Map

Very Good4.1

(1013 Ratings)

$ 91

+ $ 9 taxes & fees

Per Night

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Palm Cove

Kids' Meals

Canoeing

Jacuzzi

Free Cancellation

Location of the Hotel is Palm Cove View On Map (1 Veivers Road). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Kids' Meals & Canoeing & Jacuzzi.

Excellent4.7

(563 Ratings)

$ 272

+ $ 27 taxes & fees

Per Night

Entire Apartment

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

North Port Douglas

Entire Apartment

| 1 Bedroom | Sleeps 2 guests

Entire Apartment

Get complete access to all bedrooms, bathrooms, living room, kitchen and more!

Please refer to Property Layout section on the Details page for access information for All spaces

Heated Pool

Wi-Fi

Elevator/Lift

This 5 Star Apartment in Cairns is located in North Port Douglas. Full Address of property is 27-31 Davidson St View On Map Key amenities of this property are Heated Pool & Wi-Fi & Elevator/Lift.

Excellent4.6

(846 Ratings)

$ 338

+ $ 34 taxes & fees

Per Night

Entire Villa

Niramaya Villas and Spa

South Port Douglas

Entire Villa

| 1 Bedroom | Sleeps 2 guests

Entire Villa

Get complete access to all bedrooms, bathrooms, living room, kitchen and more!

Please refer to Property Layout section on the Details page for access information for All spaces

Wi-Fi

Jacuzzi

Restaurant

Location of the Villa is South Port Douglas View On Map (1 Balé Drive). Top Facilities of this Villa are Wi-Fi & Jacuzzi & Restaurant.

Excellent4.6

(170 Ratings)

$ 931

+ $ 93 taxes & fees

Per Night

Entire Apartment

Bay Village Tropical Retreat

Cairns City Center | 6 minutes walk to Esplanade

Entire Apartment

| 1 Bedroom | Sleeps 2 guests

Entire Apartment

Get complete access to all bedrooms, bathrooms, living room, kitchen and more!

Please refer to Property Layout section on the Details page for access information for All spaces

Kids' Meals

Swimming Pool

Free Cancellation

This 4 Star Apart-hotel in Cairns is located in Cairns City Center. Full Address of property is 227 Lake Street View On Map Key amenities of this property are Kids' Meals & Swimming Pool.

Very Good3.6

(1147 Ratings)

$ 83

+ $ 8 taxes & fees

Per Night

Coral Tree Inn

Cairns City Center | 940 m drive to Cairns Night Market

Location of the Hotel is Cairns City Center View On Map (166-172 Grafton Street).

Very Good4.0

(1000 Ratings)

$ 104

+ $ 10 taxes & fees

Per Night

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Palm Cove

This 5 Star Hotel in Cairns is located in Palm Cove. Full Address of property is 99 Williams Esplanade View On Map

Excellent4.5

(719 Ratings)

$ 532

+ $ 53 taxes & fees

Per Night

Entire Apartment

Cascade Gardens

Cairns City Center | 980 m drive to Esplanade

Entire Apartment

| 1 Bedroom | Sleeps 3 guests

Entire Apartment

Get complete access to all bedrooms, bathrooms, living room, kitchen and more!

Please refer to Property Layout section on the Details page for access information for All spaces

Swimming Pool

Wi-Fi

Balcony/Terrace

Location of the Apartment is Cairns City Center View On Map (175 Lake St). Top Facilities of this Apartment are Swimming Pool & Wi-Fi & Balcony/Terrace.

Very Good4.0

(1880 Ratings)

$ 206

+ $ 19 taxes & fees

Per Night

About Hotels Booking in Cairns

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Five Star Hotels in Cairns

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

USD 195

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

USD 272

Per Night

North Port Douglas

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

USD 197

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Crystalbrook Flynn

USD 162

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Thala Beach Nature Reserve

USD 415

Per Night

Oak Beach

Crystalbrook Bailey

USD 157

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Pullman Cairns International

USD 176

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

USD 304

Per Night

Palm Cove

Crystalbrook Riley

USD 204

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Peppers Beach Club

USD 232

Per Night

North Port Douglas

Hotels in Nearby Cities

Hotels in Cairns with Free Breakfast

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

USD 305

Per Night

South Port Douglas

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

USD 142

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Mercure Cairns

USD 159

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Crystalbrook Flynn

USD 162

Per Night

Cairns City Center

The Benson Hotel

USD 159

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Alivio Hotel Cairns

USD 116

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

USD 211

Per Night

Palm Cove

Pullman Cairns International

USD 176

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Oaks Port Douglas Resort

USD 118

Per Night

South Port Douglas

Hides Hotel Cairns

USD 97

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Crystalbrook Bailey

USD 157

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

USD 197

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Pacific Hotel Cairns

USD 124

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Crystalbrook Riley

USD 204

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Oaks Cairns Hotel

USD 211

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Four Star Hotels in Cairns

Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

USD 232

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas

USD 122

Per Night

South Port Douglas

Cocos Holiday Apartments

USD 207

Per Night

Trinity Beach

Port Douglas Motel

USD 105

Per Night

North Port Douglas

Aspect Central

USD 90

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Alivio Hotel Cairns

USD 116

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Tropic Towers Apartments

USD 127

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

USD 125

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Pacific Hotel Cairns

USD 124

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Blue Lagoon Villas

USD 241

Per Night

Trinity Beach

Three Star hotels in Cairns

Cascade Gardens

USD 225

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

USD 100

Per Night

Greater Cairns

Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern

USD 90

Per Night

Greater Cairns

Coral Tree Inn

USD 164

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

USD 50

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Reef Palms Motel

USD 83

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Hides Hotel Cairns

USD 97

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Cairns Queens Court

USD 63

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Hotel Tropiq

USD 85

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Escape On Lake

USD 105

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Birch Resort Port Douglas

USD 107

Per Night

North Port Douglas

Lake Central

USD 95

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Cairns Holiday Lodge

USD 152

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Tropical Queenslander

USD 91

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Oasis Inn Cairns

USD 121

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Motel Nomad Cairns

USD 96

Per Night

Greater Cairns

Cairns City Motel

USD 85

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Cairns City Sheridan

USD 65

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Bohemia Resort Cairns

USD 55

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters

USD 105

Per Night

Greater Cairns

Bramston Beach Resort

USD 101

Per Night

Cairns

Dreamtime Hostel

USD 57

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Caravella Backpackers

USD 50

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Cairns Motor Inn

USD 110

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Babinda Quarters

USD 126

Per Night

Cairns

Cairns Hotels by Location

Hotels near Popular Attractions in Cairns

Apartments in the city

By The Sea Port Douglas

USD 206

Per Night

North Port Douglas

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

USD 165

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Cocos Holiday Apartments

USD 207

Per Night

Trinity Beach

Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only

USD 339

Per Night

North Port Douglas

Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments

USD 137

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Port Douglas Apartments - Adults Only Oasis

USD 235

Per Night

North Port Douglas

Lychee Tree Holiday Apartments

USD 269

Per Night

North Port Douglas

Cairns Holiday Lodge

USD 152

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Reef Gateway Apartments

USD 191

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Apartment in Palm Cove

USD 181

Per Night

Palm Cove

Charming 1 bedroom Apt - Close to Town & Beach

USD 147

Per Night

North Port Douglas

Villa Marine Holiday Apartments Cairns

USD 167

Per Night

Yorkeys Knob

Tropical One Bedroom Apartment at The Mediterranean

USD 137

Per Night

North Port Douglas

ZenCBD, Hidden Gem

USD 295

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Holiday Lodge Apartment

USD 119

Per Night

Cairns City Center

The lookout Lux Spa, Heart of Port Douglas MK

USD 332

Per Night

North Port Douglas

Resorts in the city

Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas

USD 122

Per Night

South Port Douglas

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

USD 154

Per Night

South Port Douglas

Fitzroy Island Resort

USD 88

Per Night

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

USD 305

Per Night

South Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

USD 272

Per Night

North Port Douglas

Peppers Beach Club

USD 232

Per Night

North Port Douglas

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

USD 211

Per Night

Palm Cove

Mantra Amphora

USD 156

Per Night

Palm Cove

Oaks Port Douglas Resort

USD 118

Per Night

South Port Douglas

Palm Royale Cairns

USD 99

Per Night

Greater Cairns

Hibiscus Resort & Spa

USD 312

Per Night

North Port Douglas

Cairns Holiday Park

USD 88

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

USD 60

Per Night

Greater Cairns

Birch Resort Port Douglas

USD 76

Per Night

North Port Douglas

Green Island Resort

USD 409

Per Night

Green Island

Thala Beach Nature Reserve

USD 415

Per Night

Oak Beach

201 Lake Street Apartments

USD 162

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Drift Palm Cove

USD 278

Per Night

Palm Cove

Mantra Heritage

USD 170

Per Night

North Port Douglas

Tropical Nites

USD 385

Per Night

North Port Douglas

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

USD 155

Per Night

Ellis Beach

Mantra On The Inlet

USD 131

Per Night

North Port Douglas

Cairns Gateway Resort

USD 140

Per Night

Greater Cairns

Cairns Crystal Cascades Holiday Park

USD 161

Per Night

Greater Cairns

Hostels in the city

Global Backpackers Cairns

USD 56

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

USD 50

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Little Drifter Cairns

USD 103

Per Night

Cairns City Center

The Espy Hostel

USD 54

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Port Douglas Backpackers

USD 49

Per Night

North Port Douglas

Travellers Paradise Heritage Historical Place - Hostel

USD 91

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Bohemia Resort Cairns

USD 55

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Dougies Backpackers Resort

USD 60

Per Night

North Port Douglas

YHA Cairns Central

USD 60

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Travellers Oasis

USD 68

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Global Backpackers - Port Douglas

USD 49

Per Night

North Port Douglas

Dreamtime Hostel

USD 57

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Caravella Backpackers

USD 50

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Wanna Stay?

USD 51

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Guest Houses in the city

Floriana Boutique Hotel

USD 169

Per Night

Cairns City Center

Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters

USD 105

Per Night

Greater Cairns

Babinda Quarters

USD 126

Per Night

Cairns

Nolan garden house in whitfield

USD 136

Per Night

Greater Cairns

Karinya

USD 220

Per Night

Clifton Beach

Homestays in the city

Oasis, in leafy Whitfield.

USD 350

Per Night

Greater Cairns

Quintessential Kewarra

USD 437

Per Night

Kewarra Beach

Cosy Studio

USD 133

Per Night

South Port Douglas

Villas in the city

Niramaya Villas and Spa

USD 1,229

Per Night

South Port Douglas

Blue Lagoon Villas

USD 241

Per Night

Trinity Beach

Escape Villas Port Douglas

USD 789

Per Night

South Port Douglas

Properties in Cairns

Hotels By Star Category in Cairns

UAE Top Flight Routes

Airlines Operating in Cairns

Global Presence

Premium Hotels in Nearby Cities

Magnums Airlie Beach

USD 74

Per Night

Airlie Beach

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

USD 156

Per Night

Cannonvale

Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

USD 94

Per Night

Jubilee Pocket

Bush Village Holiday Cabins

USD 139

Per Night

Cannonvale

Whitsunday Sands Resort

USD 132

Per Night

Bowen

Raintree Motel

USD 108

Per Night

Central Park Area

Kookaburra Holiday Park

USD 72

Per Night

Cardwell

Clarion Hotel Townsville

USD 106

Per Night

Townsville City

Q Resorts Paddington

USD 104

Per Night

Townsville City

Peppers Blue on Blue

USD 161

Per Night

Nelly Bay

Flights to Cairns

Thiruvananthapuram To Cairns Flights