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 ฿3,971 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,971
฿4,368 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are located ...
5.2/10 (37 reviews)
"Our only complaint was lack of power points in the room to accommodate phone chargers etc."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

The Oceanfront Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿4,631 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿4,631
฿5,094 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

4 out of 5
295 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿5,177 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,177
฿5,694 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 and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,007 reviews)
"Check in was good, helpful staff. Bedroom clean."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿5,505 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,505
฿6,056 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"Value for money in a lovely location"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
 Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq

3.5 out of 5
179 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿3,867 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
฿3,867
฿4,253 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (578 reviews)
"I found that the room was very dusty and not clean very well the spare blankets smelt bad, the overhead fan was very dusty and so was the excurse fan in bathroom dusty the freezer needed defrosting. Bed could do with having triple sheet to make them look more better when it rained the water ran all ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Hotel Tropiq
Bohemia Resort Cairns

Bohemia Resort Cairns

3 out of 5
231 Mcleod Street Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿2,181 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,181
฿2,400 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are located ...
6.2/10 (1,001 reviews)
"No toilet paper and kids running up and down tell 11pm in the night"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Bohemia Resort Cairns
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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 Kuranda National Park, 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 Cairns 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 Palm Cove Beach and Clifton Beach while in the area.

Parramatta Park

Parramatta Park is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cazaly's Stadium and Barlow Park.



Cairns North Travel Guide