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 ฿3,501 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿3,501
฿3,851 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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 (93 reviews)
"Hotel is in a great location but it is old and beat-up. Within an hour of arriving we were all evacuated from the building into the rain. After about an hour they let us back in without any explanation. The large restaurant was permanently closed so I went to the neighbouring hotel for supper. The ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

The Oceanfront Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿4,159 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
฿4,159
฿4,575 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
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 ฿4,263 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿4,263
฿4,690 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Quite clean and spacious. I disliked the bed having wheels. You couldn’t sit up on the bed and lean on the wall. The beds kept rolling away."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

4 out of 5
295 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿3,762 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿3,762
฿4,138 total
27 Oct - 28 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! (1,002 reviews)
"There are crack heads in the street that you hear all night long"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court

3.5 out of 5
167-173 Sheridan St Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿2,142 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿2,142
฿2,356 total
22 Oct - 23 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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Friendly team. Good value for the price."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Cairns Queens Court
Bohemia Resort Cairns

Bohemia Resort Cairns

3 out of 5
231 Mcleod Street Cairns North QLD
The price is ฿1,968 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿1,968
฿2,165 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 (1,007 reviews)
"No hot water for a day"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 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 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.

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