Cairns North Travel Guide

Cairns

A sunset over a calm pool with palm trees and a gazebo.
A coastal promenade with a pebbly beach, palm trees, and modern buildings in the background.
A sunset over water with palm trees and a Ferris wheel.
A city square with palm trees, a modern building, and a blue sky at dusk.
A tree-lined pathway with people walking and cycling.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Cairns North

The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

3 out of 5
223-227 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ฿4,250 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿4,250
฿4,675 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina are located ...
5.2/10 (15 reviews)
"Our first room was totally unacceptable. Dirty, curtain hanging off rail nothing like the photos. Not one to normally complain but the staff were most helpful and courteous and moved us to another room."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

The Oceanfront Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿5,568 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
฿5,568
฿6,125 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,061 reviews)
"Spacious room with beautiful view. Walking distance to Cairns CBD. Very friendly staffs."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
 Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq

3.5 out of 5
179 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Tropiq
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

4 out of 5
295 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿4,995 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿4,995
฿5,495 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"We had two rooms on 5th floor. Very clean, large comfortable rooms, with balconies. Walk to Esplanade (not close, but not real far). Restaurant on-site had good food, with very good desserts :) Plenty of parking that was covered. Pool is small and at edge of sidewalk/ road, wouldn't choose hotel ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,439 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿5,439
฿5,983 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Had no issues at all a decent property"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Bay Village Tropical Retreat

Bay Village Tropical Retreat

3.5 out of 5
227 Lake Street Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿3,971 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,971
฿4,369 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (781 reviews)
"Long way to upper rooms. Not trollies to help, swimming pool is a joke,"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Bay Village Tropical Retreat
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Where to stay in Cairns North

Find the best Cairns North areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Palm Cove

Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Cairns Central Business District

Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.

Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.

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 North Travel Guide