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.

Stay near popular Cairns North attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Cairns North

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿3,773 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
฿3,773
฿4,151 total
7 Nov - 8 Nov
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
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿4,276 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿4,276
฿4,704 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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 ...
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

3 out of 5
223-227 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is ฿3,578 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿3,578
฿3,936 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon are located ...
5.8/10 (97 reviews)
"The staff are amazing the pictures of the room are of the room you book I booked oceanfront room was put the other side over looking the car park this is my 3 rd stay with this hotel never again as there pictures are not authentic and misleading charged for something they don’t deliver"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

The Oceanfront Cairns
Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court

3.5 out of 5
167-173 Sheridan St Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿1,919 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿1,919
฿2,110 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Cairns Queens Court
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

4 out of 5
295 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿3,735 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,735
฿4,108 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"very clean and beautiful hotel room. The pool was smaller than we expected but very cute area. We did laundry - quick and easy. We did not have a car and the hotel was about $20USD Uber ride from city center do be sure to budget that. Very quiet hiotel and l huge breakfast for the $."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Bay Village Tropical Retreat

Bay Village Tropical Retreat

3.5 out of 5
227 Lake Street Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿3,383 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
฿3,383
฿3,721 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (806 reviews)
"The size of the 3 bedroom apartment was great. But there were no cooking utensils even though they had provided pots and pans. We asked for a 2nd key but were told that if we lost it the fee was $200. There was also not enough parking for all gyests ."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 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 Back Shot Beach, 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 Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.

Parramatta Park

Visitors to Parramatta Park enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Barlow Park is worth a stop.



Cairns North Travel Guide