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Our top choices for Cairns family-friendly hotels

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a TV, and a view of a marina.

An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.

A beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and a building in the background.

1. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Splash into family fun at this waterfront hotel with both adult and kids' pools just steps from the marina.

฿5,053

฿5,559 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A children's play area with a colorful checkered floor, a large orange clock, and a play structure with a green gate.

An indoor patio with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There are palm trees and a wall covered in greenery.

A modern hotel lobby with a large digital screen displaying the name "Bailey," comfortable seating areas, and a well-lit atrium with a patterned ceiling.

A modern building with a grey car parked in front.

2. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,665

฿5,131 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with a Ferris wheel and a body of water.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a view of mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city and mountains.

3. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,160

฿4,576 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

A modern hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the city.

Exterior

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with a sofa and chairs.

4. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,288

฿4,717 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel pool area with a sandy beach, lounge chairs, and a large inflatable pool float.

An aerial view of a hotel with a central swimming pool, multiple balconies, and surrounding greenery.

A bar area with a pool view, outdoor seating, and ceiling fans.

An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, a pool, and a bar.

5. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District

Splash into family fun at this luxury resort with tropical pools, kids' activities, and just a short walk to the beach.

฿4,162

฿4,579 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV. It features a large window with a view of the sea.

A view of a coastal area with a clear sky, a body of water, and a mountain in the distance.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a large colorful mural on the side.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden pergola, surrounded by a fence and greenery.

6. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,407

฿4,848 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A modern living room with a white sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a table set for four.

An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lush greenery and a multi-story building with balconies.

A balcony with a view of a cityscape, including a Woolworths store, palm trees, and distant mountains.

The entrance of a building with a sign reading "mantra esplanade."

7. Mantra Esplanade

Cairns Central Business District

฿5,386

฿5,386 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

Breakfast meal

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

Kids splash at the outdoor pool while parents soak up ocean views on the terrace, just minutes from Cairns Esplanade.

฿2,911

฿3,202 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Cairns

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

A waterfront hotel with a wooden deck, marina with boats, and a large building with balconies.

An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.

A beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and a building in the background.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿5,053

฿5,559 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

Breakfast meal

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

฿2,911

฿3,202 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a view of mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, two wicker chairs, and a small table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city and mountains.

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,160

฿4,576 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and a building with a blue facade.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a body of water and distant land.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and large windows overlooking the sea.

Crystalbrook Riley

Cairns Central Business District

฿6,934

฿7,627 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern dining area with large windows, a white brick counter, and blue chairs.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, plush seating, and potted plants.

A rooftop patio with outdoor furniture, a dining table, and a sofa.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a view of the pool and buildings outside.

The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,108

฿4,519 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

A modern hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the city.

Exterior

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with a sofa and chairs.

Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,288

฿4,717 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV. It features a large window with a view of the sea.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden pergola, surrounded by a fence and greenery.

A reception area with a counter, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a sign indicating 'Keys & Mail'.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a large colorful mural on the side.

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,407

฿4,848 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.

A buffet with various fruits and vegetables, including bananas, lemons, and grapes.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and a central water feature.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿3,588

฿3,947 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

Pool

An aerial view of a hotel with a central swimming pool, multiple balconies, and surrounding greenery.

A bar area with a pool view, outdoor seating, and ceiling fans.

An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, a pool, and a bar.

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,162

฿4,579 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

A modern dining area with a glass partition, a buffet table with various food items, and a seating arrangement with chairs and tables.

A marina with boats docked, a restaurant with outdoor seating, and a view of the water and hills in the background.

A large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a pavilion.

Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿5,023

฿5,526 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Cairns

A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

Breakfast meal

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

฿2,911

฿3,202 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

A waterfront hotel with a wooden deck, marina with boats, and a large building with balconies.

An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.

A beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and a building in the background.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿5,053

฿5,559 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A modern indoor space with a dining area, seating, and a large wall with greenery.

A bar with shelves of liquor bottles and glasses, a cash register, and a bar counter.

An indoor patio with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There are palm trees and a wall covered in greenery.

A modern building with a grey car parked in front.

Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,665

฿5,131 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.

A buffet with various fruits and vegetables, including bananas, lemons, and grapes.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and a central water feature.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿3,588

฿3,947 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with umbrellas.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A restaurant with wooden chairs, white tablecloths, and a bar area in the background.

A modern hotel with a covered outdoor area, a staircase, and a view of the street at night.

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North

฿3,704

฿4,075 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

A modern hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the city.

Exterior

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with a sofa and chairs.

Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,288

฿4,717 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

A modern dining area with a glass partition, a buffet table with various food items, and a seating arrangement with chairs and tables.

A marina with boats docked, a restaurant with outdoor seating, and a view of the water and hills in the background.

A large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a pavilion.

Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿5,023

฿5,526 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

Pool

An aerial view of a hotel with a central swimming pool, multiple balconies, and surrounding greenery.

A bar area with a pool view, outdoor seating, and ceiling fans.

An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, a pool, and a bar.

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,162

฿4,579 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern dining area with large windows, a white brick counter, and blue chairs.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, plush seating, and potted plants.

A rooftop patio with outdoor furniture, a dining table, and a sofa.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a view of the pool and buildings outside.

The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,108

฿4,519 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by tropical vegetation and palm trees.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a table set for four.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a view of the mountains.

The entrance of a building with a sign reading "mantra esplanade."

Mantra Esplanade

Cairns Central Business District

฿5,386

฿5,386 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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Top Cairns Hotel Reviews

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good

"Clean , Freshly furnished, good view over the sea . Staff were friendly , and helpful , they kept my water bottle safe that I left at reception on check in . Room service was very good . Very close to the venue I had a conference. Central as well . Good location ."

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

8/10 Good

"We weren’t able to check in early as fully booked but at least we could eat lunch by the pool. Our room was large and a renovated bathroom with full kitchen yoo. We had a king bed each!"

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Friendly staff"

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel location great, clean and staff are very helpful. Small pool area looks new. there is a lovely space opposite the reception with a big tv. Never seen anybody use it????"

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Hôtel un peu vieillot mais bien entretenu offrant toutes les commodités. Près de l’aéroport. Si vous souhaitez une localisation centre-ville, l’offre hôtelière est plus intéressante."

Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our time in Palm Cove, the pools were a hit with the kids and the apartments are a short walk to the cafes and beach. Hotel manager was super helpful."

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Beds Very comfortable and clean rooms"

Frequently asked questions

What's Cairns like for family-friendly holidays?

The welcoming destination of Cairns is a great choice if you've been thinking about a holiday with the children. The rafting, swimming spots and walking trails are just some of the things that make this a good destination for family holidays. Take to the air and fly into Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.), which is located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from the city centre.

What's the best family accommodation in Cairns?

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns is a hotel with a children's pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good choices to stay with the children include Hilton Cairns and Cairns Harbourside Hotel.

How many hotels that welcome families can I expect to find in Cairns?

Expedia has 24 hotels in Cairns that are great for families.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Cairns?

The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in Cairns are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 281 mm of rainfall.

What's there to see and do with your family in Cairns?

While you and your family are staying in Cairns, you may want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Cairns Night Markets, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina.

What's the best way for us to get around Cairns?

If you'd like to explore more of the area, take a train from Cairns Station, Freshwater Station or Redlynch Station. Cairns might not have very many public transport options, so consider a car rental to maximise your time.