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The Benson Hotel

Property class: 4

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Located close to Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina, The Benson Hotel provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, Benson Bar & Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, light fare and happy hour. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is ฿6,112
฿6,723 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a city view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a mirror, and a wall-mounted TV.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, two bedside tables with lamps, a large window with a view of buildings, and a marble-patterned carpet.

Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • River view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Cairns Central Business District, a neighbourhood in Cairns, The Benson Hotel is near the airport and near a boardwalk. Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cairns Esplanade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Barlow Park or Cazalys Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and skydiving. Visit our Cairns travel guide
Map
44-56 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • A narrow market aisle with clothing racks, hats, and accessories.
    Cairns Night Markets
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A train carriage with red seats and windows.
    Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A crowded swimming pool with people enjoying the water, a lifeguard chair, and a lifeguard tower.
    Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A marina with several sailboats docked at the pier.
    Cairns Marlin Marina
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Reef Hotel Casino
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station
    9 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Candy
    1 min walk
  • Caffiend
    1 min walk
  • The Roti Shack
    5 min walk
  • Miroku -Japan's best bites
    2 min walk
  • Jimmys Burger & Co
    4 min walk

About this property

The Benson Hotel

  • Upscale hotel near Cairns Esplanade
  • Close to Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina, The Benson Hotel provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, Benson Bar & Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, light fare and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as an outdoor entertainment area and a bar.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and concierge services
    • Tour/ticket information, bike parking and outdoor furniture
    • A nature reserve, bike tour information and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 101 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services and digital channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered parking on site (AUD 25 per night)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 32 for adults and AUD 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Benson Bar & Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,885 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (62 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 35.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 32 for adults and from AUD 22 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: AUD 25 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 35.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a debit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Does The Benson Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Benson Hotel?

As of 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Benson Hotel on 16 Sep 2026 start from ฿6,112, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Benson Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Benson Hotel?

Self-parking is available for AUD 25 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Benson Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Benson Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Benson Hotel located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Reef Teach, Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. Cairns Museum and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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