Cairns Hotels and Motels
- 181 The Esplanade
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Cairns is well represented by international big name hotels including: Hilton, Holiday Inn, Mercure, Tradewinds, Quality Hotels, Comfort Inn, Best Western, Outrigger and Accor. The same quality most have come to expect from these brands of hotel can be found in Cairns, however most in addition to their name and quality, also sport spectacular views across the Cairns Esplanade and breathtaking mountains which surround the Cairns city.
At most hotels in Cairns you can expect to find studio rooms, as well as one and two bedroom hotel suites. All will have a small refridgerator, queen-sized bed, colour TV, tea and coffee making facilities, a bathroom and linen provided. You will also have the added bonus of daily room services, which some of the Cairns apartment accommodation complexes don't offer.
Cairns Hotel and Motel Listings
181 The Esplanade
Luxury accommodation at an exclusive waterfront address, 181 The Esplanade is rated 4½ star and offers award-winning service. All apartments are fully self-contained and feature a private balcony with exquisite views over the Cairns esplanade, video intercom securit and free Cable TV. Some apartments also feature a spa bath & en-suite bathroom, perfect for an evening soak after a full day on the Great Barrier Reef.
181 The Esplanade is affordable luxury. A leisurely 15 minutes along the famous Cairns esplanade will land you in the Cairns CBD, hub to the world's best opal shopping, boutiques, markets, restaurants & cafes.
201 Lake Street
Located in the heart of the Cairns CBD. Relax in tropical luxury in air-conditioned apartment style living. Featuring large balconies, plasma TVs and ADSL Broadband. Picture yourself relaxing by the crystal-clear pool in the shade of the landscaped tropical gardens.
All Seasons Cairns Gateway
All Seasons Cairns Gateway is located at the southern entrance to Cairns. Approximately 10 minutes drive to Cairns CBD. Family accommodation featuring tropical pool and waterfall, self-contained apartments, restaurant and free continental breakfast. WiFi access is available.
Aspect Central
Boutique motel with ambience and comfort located 800 metres from the centre of Cairns. Wildfire restaurant provides breakfast, lunch and dinner. Budget option for travellers on holidays or on business. Features a swimming pool, on-site parking, refurbished rooms, wireless broadband, free in-house movies and air-conditioning.
Rooms can be configured for single travellers, couples, groups or families.
Bay Village Tropical Retreat and Apartments
Only 15 minutes walk from the heart of Cairns, Bay Village Tropical Retreat is a tropical sanctuary from the excitement of the city. Family-owned and run, this accommodation maintains a professional atmosphere in relaxing and inviting surroundings. Features poolside cocktail bar, internet room, laundry facilities, room service, air-conditioning and courtesy airport transfers.
The highlight of the Bay Village Tropical Retreat is the multi-award winning Bay Leaf Balinese Restaurant. An absolute favourite with Cairns locals and cuisine not to be missed on your visit to Cairns.
Best Western Acacia Court Hotel
Spectacular position right on the Cairns Esplanade. This affordable accommodation is only 2 kilometres from the heart of the city. Home to the famous ‘Charlie’s’ Seafood Buffet Restaurant.
Best Western Cairns
Situated on the Bruce Highway on the south side of Cairns. Resort-style, children friendly accommodation with swimming pool, dial-up internet access and in-house restaurant Blue Lagoon.
Cairns Central Plaza
Brand new luxury apartment hotel located in the heart of the dining and shopping district in central Cairns. Features swimming pool and spa, roof top entertainment area, function and conference facilities, secure undercover parking and disabled access. All of the spacious rooms contain well equipped kitchens and laundries, high speed broadband access, entertainment facilities, air-conditioning and balconies.
Cairns Queens Court
Affordable, self-contained studio rooms and hotel accommodation located close to Cairns CBD. All rooms are air-conditioned and contain a fridge, microwave, TV, wireless broadband and phone. Communal cooking facilities and an internet kiosk are available for use by the guests. Daily continental breakfast and daily room service is complimentary.
Cairns Tropical Gardens Motel
Comfortable motel accommodation located close to Earlville Shopping Centre and Cazalys Football Club and 2.5 kilometres from the city centre. Features an in-house Italian restaurant, La Fontana Restaurant, swimming pool, guest laundry, complimentary in-house movies, air-conditioned rooms, tennis courts and function rooms.
Comfort Inn Cannon Park Motel
Family owned and operated motel located on the south side of Cairns on the Bruce Highway. Comforable refurbished rooms with air-conditioning, wireless broadband, Austar Cable TV and some containing kitchenettes. Motel features disabled rooms, conference facilities, swimming pool, licensed restaurant and a bar.
Comfort Inn City Sheridan
As the name suggests, this affordable hotel is located 10 minutes walk from the city centre on Sheridan Street. Rooms all contain private ensuites, bar fridges and complimentary tea and coffee. Broadband access, air-conditioning and free in-house movies will keep you fresh and occupied when you're not out exploring the Great Barrier Reef.
Country Comfort Sunlodge
Short walk to the Esplanade and the Cairns CBD, Country Comfort Sunlodge is an ideal accommodation option for business travellers and families. Featuring family rooms, executive rooms and state of the art function/meeting facilities. Relax in the swimming pool or enjoy a meal in the in-house restaurant and bar. Country Comfort Sunlodge is wheelchair accessible and has on-site parking, air-conditioning and internet access.
Discovery Cairns Hotel
Only minutes from the city centre and a jump from the Esplanade Discovery Cairns Hotel provides affordable and convenient accommodation. Our bistro is a popular choice for locals looking for dining options on a budget. All rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and provide facilities to make tea and coffee and keep your drinks cool. Austar is available in Superior Rooms for when you want to relax after a day of touring.
Discovery Cairns Hotel often have great standby accommodation rates and weekly deals.
Fig Tree Lodge
Qantas Frequent Flyer partner, Fig Tree Lodge is a haven hidden away from busy Sheridan Street. A few minutes drive from the city centre on the main road to the Airport and the Northern Beaches. The Fig Tree Lodge is constructed from natural timbers and has a unique open-plan style that blends with its tropical surrounds.
Home of the lively Willie McBrides Restaurant and Irish Bar.
Hides Hotel Cairns
Unbeatable location, right in the Cairns city square, places right in the heart of the dining and entertainment district. This historic hotel is a Cairns icon and features expansive colonial verandahs overlooking the city allowing you to experience the vibrant city life from a distance. All rooms have air-conditioning, TV, room service and internet access. Enjoy your complimentary continental breakfast on the verandah of the Hides Hotel and watch the city life pass by.
High Chaparral Motel and Holiday Units
Conveniently located on Sheridan Street giving easy access to the city and the airport. Very affordable prices for comfortable tropical themed rooms in motel suites or apartments with full kitchen faciliites. Features swimming pool, BBQ area, guest laundry and internet access.
Hilton Cairns
On the waterfront of the Cairns' esplanade and harbour, Cairns Hilton is a hotel with a prime inner city location. All 263 rooms have stunning water views from their private balcony, and are furnished with the class and quality you would expect from any five star hotel. The hotel features an attractive indoor atrium with tropical plants, a wet edge 50m heated swimming pool, 3 restaurants with panoramic ocean views and a health club with gym sauna & plunge pool.
This Cairns hotel is perfect for couples, groups or the corporate traveller being proximate to all Cairns CBD facilities, Great Barrer Reef tour departure centre and Cairns casino. An international class hotel in an enviable position.
Holiday Inn Cairns
On the Esplanade, Holiday Inn Cairns is superbly located just 5 mins walk from the CBD. A large Cairns hotel of 232 suites, Holiday Inn Cairns features a unique central rainforest atrium with large barramundi, tropical plants and waterfalls, as well as a popular restaurants, a bottle shop, large swimming pool, heated spa, fitness centre and 24 hour room service.
A modern Cairns hotel with a contemporary design, Holiday Inn Cairns is sure to please seasoned hotel visitors, mountain view and ocean view hotel rooms are available. Holiday Inn Cairns is an affordable accommodation choice in Cairns. With all the comforts and levels of service you would expect from the Holiday Inn chain.
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartment Hotel
Located in the heart of Cairns. Charming, elegant décor matched with a superb location makes Il Palazzo Boutique Apartment Hotel essential accommodation for business travellers and couples on romantic weekends away. Two steps from an abundance of Cairns’ best restaurants and shopping facilities. Fully-furnished, air-conditioned suites with kitchen facilities, laundry, free cable TV and dial-up internet access.
Sit back on your private balcony and look over Cairns city feeling like a movie star in an Italian villa.
Inn Cairns Boutique Hotel
Situated right in the heart of the city centre Inn Cairns on Lake Street offers self-contained holiday suites. Each suite is air-conditioned and has wireless internet access, laundry facilities and cable TV. Secure undercover parking is also available.
Mercure Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Affordable and relaxed hotel accommodation in a 4 star waterfront modern and comfortable Cairns hotel. Newly refurbished, Mercure Harbourside Hotel offers 173 spacious hotel rooms and suites, each with private balconies and elegantly appointed furnishings which reflect Tropical Far North Queensland. Each hotel room & suite has standard hotel features; mini bar, tea & coffee making facilities, iron & ironing board, colour television and in-room safes.
A gorgeous, quiet hotel, Mercure Harbourside Hotel has award winning restaurants and a perfect atmosphere for couples, honeymooners, families or groups. With a wide variety of room configurations, Mercure Habourside Hotel is ideal for short or long stays, as it is close to all the Cairns city attractions.
Pacific International Hotel
The Pacific International Hotel is centrally located on the picturesque Cairns Esplanade overlooking Trinity Harbour and the Reef Fleet Terminal, the only departure point to the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns. Opposite the main shopping precinct, casino and the new restaurant area, the Pacific International is also a short walk to the new resort style Esplanade Lagoon with waterside boardwalks and parklands.
The modernly appointed rooms have private balconies and superb water views with hotel facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, lobby shop, bottleshop and boasts two of the finest restaurants in the South Pacific, offering a wide selection of cuisine. Café Pacifico is also available for coffee and light snacks.
Park Regis City Quays
Stunning new accommodation a couple of steps from Cairns’ fine dining district, Cairns Convention Centre and Cairns Port. Luxurious hotel rooms and self-contained apartments available with large balconies, broadband internet access and views of the harbour. Rooftop swimming pool lets you relax away from it all.
Park Regis Piermonde
Sweeping views of the Cairns harbour from your private balcony make this freshly constructed apartment hotel a luxurious experience. Relax in your self-contained apartment with full kitchen and laundry facilities or step out to one of the restaurants located metres away. Close to everything including shopping, the Esplanade and restaurants.
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
This Cairns icon can be spotted on most postcards in the city. The large glass rainforest dome outlines the Cairns sky spectacularly both day and night. The prestigious Pullman Reef Hotel Casino offers luxurious hotel suites fit for the Prime Minister and comfortable executive rooms for our business travellers.
All rooms contain the basic features of a luxury hotel plus that little bit extra including jacuzzi style spa baths, bath robes and valet parking. Located in the heart of the restaurant district there's no need to leave the hotel as it hosts some of Cairn’ best dining and multi-award winning Tamarind restaurant.
Q Resorts Cascade Gardens
Wide assortment of affordable rooms to suit any traveller. Cascade Gardens is located just out of Cairns city centre on Lake Street. Features swimming pool and spa, BBQ areas, high speed internet access and gym.
Quality Hotel Sheridan Plaza
Located in Cairns North only 5 minutes drive from the Cairns Airport. Recently refurbished suites and hotel rooms featuring bath tubs, air-conditioning, free in-house movies, internet access, 24 hour room service, undercover parking and a swimming pool. Located across the road from the famous 'Rex's Burger Bar' and the biggest and best value meals in town at the Cock and Bull Tavern.
Quality Inn Rainbow Southside
Conveniently located on Mulgrave road, the main access road to the south, about 5 kilometres from the city centre. Walking distance to Earlville Shopping Centre and cinemas. Hotel featues a restaurant, lounge bar and a swimming pool. All rooms are air-conditioned and have tea and coffee making facilities. Wireless internet available in some rooms.
Rainbow Inn Cairns
Conveniently located only minutes drive from the city centre on Sheridan Street, the main road to the airport, Palm Cove and Port Douglas. The Rainbow Inn provides a great budget option for travellers in resort-style accommodation. Rooms are set amongst the tropical gardens and have ensuites, free cable TV and wireless internet.
Reef Palms Apartments
Situated in tranquil Cairns North only 2 blocks from the Esplanade and a few minutes drive to the city centre. All apartments feature queen size beds, air-conditioning, private balconies, kitchen facilities, free in-house movies and wireless broadband.
Rydges Tradewinds Cairns
Located close to the Cairns CBD, this 4 star Cairns hotel sports spacious holiday apartments. All apartments feature air-conditioning, fully-equipped kitchens, and private balconies.
Shangri-la The Marina Cairns
Shangri-la The Marina Cairns has perhaps the most enviable position in Cairns! Located on the waters edge of the Cairns Harbour & Esplanade, from your balcony of this Cairns hotel be treated to stunning views of the marina.
The hotel itself is a 5 star stunner, with a lifelike rainforest lobby, complete with plants, a river and animals as well as a large tropical aquarium. The hotel has two popular restaurants, as well as a fitness centre, a huge swimming pool with separate wading pool for children and a spa as well as friendly multi-lingual staff.
Considered by many to be the premier Cairns hotel, certainly its luxury speaks for itself. The hotel suites have a chaise lounge, marble bathroom with inlaid Queensland maple timber, giant bathtub and separate shower. Elegant and sophisticated, all hotel rooms are extra large.
The Hotel Cairns
Queenslander heritage style accommodation located minutes walk from the CBD. Private, modern rooms with a touch of luxury popular with both national and international travellers. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature luxurious linen and towels, complimentary coffee and tea and entertainment facilities.
Suitable for weddings, functions and conferences.
The Sebel Cairns (formerly the Cairns International)
A five star resort style hotel providing luxury resort accommodation in the heart of Cairns, the Sebel Cairns has 321 rooms on the 16 floors (one of Cairns' tallest buildings) with breathtaking views across the Cairns city, harbour or mountain range. The Sebel Cairns' hotel rooms are specially built for Tropical North Queensland's climate with tiled floors to keep you cool, luxurious bathrooms finished in marble and granite and premium hotel rooms on the upper floors take in the majesty of fine timbers combined with the rich colours of classic décor.
With gorgeous extra finishes throughout the hotel such as full length mirrors, individually controlled air-conditioning, Japanese language TV, spas in bathrooms of suites and a balcony with outdoor furniture, The Sebel Cairns is one of Cairns' premium hotels, and well priced for the luxurious surrounds. Couples, honeymooners and families who enjoy shopping would love the The Sebel Cairns.
The Sebel Harbour Lights Cairns
Located on the Cairns' waterfront, each room offers stunning marina and city views. Stylishly furnished modern apartments with balconies, entertainment facilities, wireless broadband and ensuites. Studio apartments are perfect for overnight stays. The 1 and 2 bedroom apartments contain self-contained kitchens and all of the latest mod-cons.
Tropical Queenslander
Situated only 3 minutes walk from the Esplanade and within close proximity to all Cairns City amenities; the Tropical Queenslander is ideal for single or family accommodation. This apartment complex offers comfortable, air-conditioned studio apartments catering for 3 people, and family studio apartments catering for 4 guests. All apartments have a kitchenette, microwave and for your comfort, daily room service. Tropical Queenslander is a member of the Queenslander Hotels group, also has a sister apartment complex; Cairns Queenslander.
Tropical Queenslander caters well for families on holiday, couples, seniors, singles and even has a studio room which is designated for disabled use with wide doorways and bathroom assistance handles. A good position on the south side of the city, Tropical Queenslander is outside the hustle and bustle of the CBD, but still just one bloack back from the Cairns Esplanade.
Tropicana Lodge Motel
Tropicana Lodge Motel provides budget motel accommodation a few kilometres outside of the CBD in quiet suburbia. All units are air-conditioned and have a TV, fridge, kettle, linen and an ensuite. Select rooms are available with a self-contained kitchen.
Villa Vaucluse Apartments
Boutique, refurbished apartments only a few minutes from the centre of Cairns. Fully-equipped with modern amenities including internet access and cable TV.
Other Cairns Accommodation Options
Is a Cairns Hotel not really the accommodation style suited to your next Cairns vacation? Browse our extensive selection of accommodation in Cairns under the general categories below to see if you can find something suitable:
Cairns Resorts
Cairns Hotels
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Cairns Bed & Breakfasts
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