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

A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.

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.

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.

฿5,128

฿5,640 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

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.

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

2. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District

฿5,093

฿5,603 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

3. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,220

฿4,641 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

Exterior

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

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

฿4,497

฿4,946 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a large patterned carpet, and two curved sofas with blue cushions.

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.

฿4,078

฿4,486 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 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

฿4,472

฿4,919 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.

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

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

7. Mantra Esplanade

Cairns Central Business District

฿5,438

฿5,438 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.

Breakfast meal

An outdoor seating area with white chairs and green cushions, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.

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.

฿2,939

฿3,233 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 marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.

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.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿5,128

฿5,640 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.

Breakfast meal

An outdoor seating area with white chairs and green cushions, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

฿2,939

฿3,233 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 hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city and mountains.

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

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

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,220

฿4,641 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

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

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

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

Crystalbrook Riley

Cairns Central Business District

฿7,001

฿7,701 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

฿3,786

฿4,164 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.

Exterior

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

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

฿4,497

฿4,946 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 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

฿4,472

฿4,919 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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.

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

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,166

฿4,583 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

Pool

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

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

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a large patterned carpet, and two curved sofas with blue cushions.

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,078

฿4,486 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 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 marina with boats docked, a restaurant with outdoor seating, and a view of the water and hills in the background.

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

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

Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿5,082

฿5,590 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.

Breakfast meal

An outdoor seating area with white chairs and green cushions, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

฿2,939

฿3,233 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 marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.

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.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿5,128

฿5,640 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

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

฿4,710

฿5,181 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,166

฿4,583 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

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.

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North

฿3,740

฿4,114 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.

Exterior

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

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

฿4,497

฿4,946 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 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 marina with boats docked, a restaurant with outdoor seating, and a view of the water and hills in the background.

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

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

Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

฿5,082

฿5,590 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

Pool

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

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

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a large patterned carpet, and two curved sofas with blue cushions.

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District

฿4,078

฿4,486 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

฿3,786

฿4,164 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.

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

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

Mantra Esplanade

Cairns Central Business District

฿5,438

฿5,438 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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Top Cairns Hotel Reviews

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was great, smart TV worked fine, room was quiet, great location, staff were friendly and helpful. The kitchen and laundry were features I didn’t. And it was great having a Woolworths Supermarket right next door."

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great staff ideal location"

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good place to stay on the outskirts of the CBD. Ocean view with balcony. The bathroom configuration was a little weird, but overall the apartment is clean and spacious."

Mantra Esplanade

Mantra Esplanade

10/10 Excellent

"Location is excellent for any activity in Cairns. Easy walking to lagoon, shopping and dining. Front desk staff were awesome. The hotel is nicely presented, but you can tell it is dated in the rooms. Clean, safe and comfortable though. Would definitely stay again."

Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court

8/10 Good

"Good for your weekend hotel"

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"

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.