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31 Jul - 2 Aug
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11 Sep - 13 Sep
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9 Oct - 11 Oct
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6 Nov - 8 Nov
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Recommended hotels in Cairns

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The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"The Abbott is located close to everything. Our room was spotless. The staff was amazing. Highly recommend!"
United States
Tiffany
The price is ฿4,679
฿5,147 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
The Abbott Boutique Hotel
Exterior

The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns North
5.6 out of 10, (9 reviews)
"Not really what we were expecting, but overall ok"
Australia
Natalie
The price is ฿3,587
฿3,945 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
The Oceanfront Cairns
Exterior

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"Great hotel in a great location"
Australia
jodie
The price is ฿5,319
฿5,851 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Sun deck

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Was close to lots of food outlets and the bed was rally comfy. The staff were great."
Australia
Benny
The price is ฿4,357
฿4,793 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
King Room with Balcony | Balcony view

Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Staff friendly and helpful, great location, clean and tidy, secure parking, quiet and would stay again. "
Australia
Cindy
The price is ฿3,529
฿3,882 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Heritage Cairns
Front of property

Coral Tree Inn

Coral Tree Inn
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Everything was good except for breakfast options which were limited."
Australia
Sahar
The price is ฿4,059
฿4,465 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Coral Tree Inn
Exterior

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location! within easy access to the esplanade, the night market and the city centre."
United States
Aydel
The price is ฿7,051
฿7,756 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,014 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"
Australia
Diarmid
The price is ฿7,893
฿8,682 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Crystalbrook Flynn
Exterior

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,011 reviews)
"The hotel is in a great location to walk around and very safe. The rooms are large and clean, but the hotel didn’t look like the online pictures."
United States
Patricia
The price is ฿3,557
฿3,913 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Floriana Boutique Hotel

Floriana Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Cairns North
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (56 reviews)
"Great stay Very much recommended "
Australia
carlos
The price is ฿5,262
฿5,788 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Floriana Boutique Hotel
Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
3.0 star property
Ellis Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (92 reviews)
"Great location, beach and rainforest access at one location. Great!"
Australia
Johan
The price is ฿4,967
฿5,464 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
Exterior

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Overall great stay good location perfect staff"
Australia
Damien
The price is ฿7,788
฿8,566 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Hilton Cairns
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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,063 reviews)
"Good location"
United States
Erasmo
The price is ฿6,269
฿6,896 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbour View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Good value, good rooms, and good breakfeast"
Australia
Ben
The price is ฿5,556
฿6,112 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Pullman Cairns International
Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

The Reef Motel

The Reef Motel
2.0 star property
Cairns North
3.6 out of 10, (9 reviews)
"Close to the esplanade"
Australia
David
The price is ฿2,970
฿3,267 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
The Reef Motel
Exterior detail

Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Loved the elevators and lovely staff"
Australia
Erica
The price is ฿2,822
฿3,105 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Hides Hotel Cairns
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Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay with kids big and small"
Australia
Jo
The price is ฿3,978
฿4,376 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Lobby

Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Located in easy walk to the main restaurants."
Australia
Lee-rae
The price is ฿7,261
฿7,988 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Crystalbrook Bailey
Exterior

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Good location, building restraints very clean refreshing relaxing. All staff polite and helpfull. Restraunt on beachfront excellent well presented. Staff super service good food"
Australia
Sue
The price is ฿6,172
฿6,789 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Front of property

Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"The manager was very helpful and had valuable information on where to eat, a lovely experience!"
Australia
Morag
The price is ฿3,201
฿3,521 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Cairns Southgate Hotel
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Top Cairns Hotel Reviews

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

8/10 Good
"The only disappointment was the pool. V small. Everything else very good."
Nicholas 5-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

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