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A tattoo artist working on a client's tattoo in a room with colorful murals and a window.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a coastal view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.

A modern indoor space with a central staircase, multiple levels, and a dining area with green chairs and tables.

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District

฿5,645

฿6,209 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

2. 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.

฿6,233

฿6,857 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 balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with a Ferris wheel and a body of water.

A room with wicker furniture, large paintings of a beach, and multiple hanging light fixtures.

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

3. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,183

฿4,601 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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

฿4,839

฿5,322 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

5. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,902

฿5,392 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area with striped chairs, and large windows offering views of the outside.

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

6. Mantra Esplanade

Cairns Central Business District

฿6,420

฿6,420 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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.

7. 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.

฿5,072

฿5,579 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.

A staircase with a glass railing leading to a landing.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with a view of the outside.

A hotel reception area with a staircase leading to upper floors, a reception desk, and a seating area with a floral-patterned sofa.

8. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,718

฿5,189 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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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.

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

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

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

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿6,233

฿6,857 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

An indoor dining area with tables set for a meal, large windows with a view of palm trees and the ocean, and a decorative harp in the center.

A landscaped garden with palm trees and a view of the water.

A modern atrium with a curved glass ceiling, allowing natural light to illuminate a patterned floor.

Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿5,596

฿6,156 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central fountain, and lush tropical landscaping.

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

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,510

฿4,961 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of palm trees and buildings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of a parking lot and buildings outside.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a bed.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a flat-screen TV, grey sofas, and a glass coffee table.

Park Regis Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿3,502

฿3,852 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

Breakfast meal

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

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

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

฿3,763

฿4,139 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central bar, and a distinctive ceiling design.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District

฿5,921

฿6,513 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A rooftop bar with lounge chairs and a large umbrella.

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

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

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North

฿3,724

฿4,097 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel with a pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A spacious dining area with a long table and blue chairs, a kitchen area with a counter and shelves, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Cairns North

฿3,973

฿4,370 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains.

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

Crystalbrook Riley

Cairns Central Business District

฿7,162

฿7,879 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

A well-maintained garden with a small pond, palm trees, and a variety of tropical plants.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, steps leading up to the entrance, and surrounding greenery.

A woman walking on a wooden pathway surrounded by lush greenery.

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda

฿3,379

฿3,717 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Cairns

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of palm trees and buildings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of a parking lot and buildings outside.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a bed.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a flat-screen TV, grey sofas, and a glass coffee table.

Park Regis Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿3,502

฿3,852 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.

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

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

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

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿6,233

฿6,857 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A rooftop bar with lounge chairs and a large umbrella.

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

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

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North

฿3,724

฿4,097 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central fountain, and lush tropical landscaping.

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

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,510

฿4,961 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

Breakfast meal

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

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

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

฿3,763

฿4,139 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

An indoor dining area with tables set for a meal, large windows with a view of palm trees and the ocean, and a decorative harp in the center.

A landscaped garden with palm trees and a view of the water.

A modern atrium with a curved glass ceiling, allowing natural light to illuminate a patterned floor.

Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿5,596

฿6,156 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel with a pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A spacious dining area with a long table and blue chairs, a kitchen area with a counter and shelves, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Cairns North

฿3,973

฿4,370 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central bar, and a distinctive ceiling design.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District

฿5,921

฿6,513 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

A well-maintained garden with a small pond, palm trees, and a variety of tropical plants.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, steps leading up to the entrance, and surrounding greenery.

A woman walking on a wooden pathway surrounded by lush greenery.

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda

฿3,379

฿3,717 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

A reception area with a reception desk, a waiting area with chairs, and potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden stand, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern bar area with a long counter and several stools, a reception desk in the background, and a ceiling with exposed ductwork.

Alivio Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,316

฿4,748 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Top Cairns Hotel Reviews

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff and great location."

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

8/10 Good

"Lovely clean spacious room, however very noisy. Lots of traffic noise and banging of doors."

Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Location is close to reef terminal and restaurants. Room.was large , clean and comfortable. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The cafe breakfast staff provided excellent service. We had a very pleasant stay here. Highly recommended this hotel"

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"very clean rooms. really liked it."

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice rooms. Guests lounge with coffee/tea making. Very helpful staff. Will store luggage. Have great photographic art of a local photographer that I know."

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Great location Parking Coffee restaurant onsite"

Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very convenient to the Esplanade and the Green Island ferry."

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I’ve stayed here several times Parking easy Clean, comfortable room Would prefer a proper fridge and a microwave in my room Staff always pleasant and helpful"

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.