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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Top hotels in Cairns North

The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

3 out of 5
223-227 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ฿4,075 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿4,075
฿4,482 total
2 Sept - 3 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 ฿4,621 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿4,621
฿5,083 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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,073 reviews)
"Ocean view room was nice."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

4 out of 5
295 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿5,166 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿5,166
฿5,683 total
29 Aug - 30 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! (1,006 reviews)
"Sebastian is the only reason I book here, his service is great, he is clear and speaks polite, he is one of kind."

Reviewed on 4 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 ฿5,783 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿5,783
฿6,361 total
3 Sept - 4 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 ฿3,961 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿3,961
฿4,357 total
19 Aug - 20 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! (577 reviews)
"We were in Cairns for a dive trip and stayed for a night before the trip as well as a night after the trip. The hotel had everything we needed. It was close to some Restaurants (Tandoori Nights 👍) and a 'Friendly Grocer". There is a key drop-off at the front for early check-out. (Important info: ..."

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 ฿2,189 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,189
฿2,408 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 (1,000 reviews)
"The only thing that was good about the place was the staff only after I made a fuss of the shared bathroom. The toilet and bathroom of the single deluxe room which was provided a day later had a toilet facing an open shower and all the water from the shower came into the bathroom. Basically the floors ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 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