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3 Star Hotels in Cairns

A person standing in a pool with large wind turbines in the background.

An aerial view of a tropical island with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and a pier with boats.

A covered outdoor area with a pool, wooden bar, white chairs, and potted plants.

A lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Coral Tree Inn

Cairns Central Business District

$121

$133 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A bedroom with a bed, dresser, chair, and a desk with a chair.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a small table.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a wardrobe, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, a heater, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

2. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North

$143

$157 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A waterfall cascading over large rocks in a garden setting.

A hotel room with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a small picture frame on the wall.

A pool surrounded by palm trees and rocks, with a building in the background.

A sign for 'Hotel Tropiq Cairns' with palm trees in the background.

3. Hotel Tropiq

Cairns North

$77

$85 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A balcony with a table and chairs, a bed with a pillow, and a view of buildings and mountains.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'Heritage Cairns Hotel.'

A swimming pool with a no diving sign, surrounded by palm trees and a staircase leading to a deck.

A kitchen counter with a microwave, toaster, and organized food storage bins.

4. Heritage Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

$121

$133 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a railing, and a view of greenery and trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A pool with clear water, surrounded by buildings and a clear sky.

A restaurant with tables covered in white tablecloths, wooden chairs, and a ceiling fan.

5. Hides Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

$84

$92 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a sunset view.

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.

6. Alivio Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

$126

$138 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a built-in stove.

A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard, a marble nightstand, and a white bed with grey pillows.

A poolside view of a hotel with multiple balconies, clear pool water, and surrounding palm trees.

A fountain with a decorative basin, flanked by potted plants, set against a building facade with a balcony.

7. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District

$176

$176 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

A bedroom with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a bed with pillows.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a tiled deck.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a stove.

8. The Oceanfront Cairns

Cairns North

$107

$118 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a covered walkway.

A pathway leading to a building surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

9. Bay Village Tropical Retreat

Cairns North

$107

$118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by palm trees and a brick patio.

A living room with a television, sofa, armchair, and coffee table.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a balcony with a view.

A multi-story building labeled "Tropic Towers" with balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea and mountains in the background.

10. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North

$131

$144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a metal fence, and a view of the sky and clouds.

A large meeting room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a patterned carpet.

A bar area with a long counter, shelves of liquor bottles, a dartboard, and a dartboard game.

11. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Earlville

$87

$96 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk.

A pool area with a water feature, palm trees, and a bar area.

A multi-level atrium with palm trees, a staircase, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

12. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns North

$67

$74 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A swimming pool with a stone border, a metal fence, and a staircase leading to a blue building.

A reception desk with two lamps, a laptop, and a 'DIVE' sign.

A covered outdoor seating area with a bench and a table, surrounded by potted plants and a wooden barrel.

A modern bar area with a stone counter, bar stools, and a large potted plant.

13. Aspect Central

Cairns North

$68

$74 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A clear blue pool with a thatched roof structure, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a grill, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

A two-story building with a covered porch, a fenced garden area, and a clear blue sky.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, and a nightstand.

14. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Woree

$127

$140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit building facade.

A bamboo grove with a pathway leading to a building with blue columns.

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a lamp, and two wall-mounted flower paintings.

15. Bohemia Resort Cairns

Cairns North

$60

$66 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A large, white, two-story house with a swimming pool in front.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a central island with a sink. There are two white chairs with woven placemats.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with star-shaped objects, a TV on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window, and a beach-themed painting on the wall.

16. Trinity Collective

Trinity Beach

$126

$139 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, kettle, and sink.

A marina with multiple yachts docked, surrounded by high-rise buildings and a mountainous backdrop.

A reception area with two brown armchairs, a small round table, and two framed posters on the wall.

17. Escape On Lake

Cairns Central Business District

$120

$132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A view of a hotel with a pool, greenery, and a body of water in the background.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table, and a living space with a sofa.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a built-in refrigerator.

A coastal view with a beach, marina, and lush greenery.

18. BreakFree Royal Harbour

Cairns Central Business District

$193

$193 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a rock formation.

A coffee machine with a digital display, a frothing pitcher, and multiple coffee containers on a counter.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a pillow and a towel, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the walls.

A row of travel posters advertising various tours and cruises, such as Skyrail, Great Barrier Reef, and Michaelmas Cay.

19. Reef Palms Motel

Cairns North

$117

$129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a wooden bench, and a small shelf with toiletries.

A swimming pool surrounded by tropical vegetation, a thatched-roof gazebo, and a wooden deck.

A row of houses with a paved driveway, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and a mountain in the background.

A wooden staircase leading to an outdoor deck with a railing, a black wall, and a window overlooking a garden.

20. Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters

Brinsmead

$98

$107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Top neighborhoods in Cairns

A nighttime urban scene with a large tree, street lamps, and a multi-story building.

A waterfront with a reflective pool, a blue-roofed pavilion, and wind sculptures.

Wind turbines at night with a cloudy sky.

A coastal city with a marina, buildings, and mountains in the background.

Cairns Central Business District

Cairns CBD buzzes with Great Barrier Reef tour boats bobbing at the marina and families splashing in the Esplanade Lagoon. The Night Markets light up after dark with stalls selling Aboriginal art and tropical souvenirs. Snap photos of the glittering Coral Sea or browse the shops at Cairns Central while plotting your next reef adventure. Most attractions sit within easy walking distance, with restaurants serving fresh seafood and Asian fusion dishes lining the waterfront. Hotels range from backpacker hostels to luxury towers with reef views. The area truly shines as your perfect base camp for exploring Queensland's natural wonders.

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A sunset over a calm pool with palm trees and a gazebo.

A sunset over water with palm trees and a Ferris wheel.

A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a swimming pool.

A city square with palm trees, a modern building, and a blue sky at dusk.

A coastal promenade with a pebbly beach, palm trees, and modern buildings in the background.

Cairns North

Cairns North gives you that laid-back Australian vibe without the tourist crowds. Stroll to the Charles Street Parkland for a quiet picnic or catch a show at Cairns Performing Arts Centre. Buses zip you to the Great Barrier Reef departure points in minutes while residential streets offer glimpses into authentic Queensland life. Budget travelers will love the affordable hostels and motels that dot the neighborhood. Local cafes serve up tasty Australian and Asian dishes without the city center markup. With regular buses running to both downtown and the airport, you'll find Cairns North perfectly positioned for reef adventures without the hustle.

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The entrance to Cairns Botanic Gardens with a signboard, lush greenery, and a stone pathway.

A wooden sign with the text "Cairns Botanic Gardens" and a blue and green sunburst graphic.

A lush garden with large trees, ferns, and a grassy area.

A person walking on a path surrounded by dense tropical foliage.

A lush garden with various tropical plants, a pathway, and a small pond.

Edge Hill

Edge Hill's lush tropical gardens transport you straight into a serene rainforest escape just minutes from Cairns. Wander through the spectacular Botanic Gardens where towering palms and vibrant blooms create nature's perfect sanctuary. Hikers can tackle the trails of Mount Whitfield Conservation Park, while culture seekers will love the Tanks Arts Centre—a quirky venue built inside converted World War II fuel tanks. Cozy cafés dot the neighborhood, offering perfect spots to refuel after garden explorations. Most visitors stay in charming Queenslander homes converted into vacation rentals. Getting around is easiest by car or rideshare, though the neighborhood itself is delightfully walkable with shaded paths throughout.

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An aerial view of a riverside resort with a circular water feature, a bridge, and lush greenery.

A group of scuba divers underwater in a clear, enclosed space.

An underwater scene with divers in a tunnel.

Parramatta Park

Parramatta Park offers a peaceful retreat from Cairns' busy tourist spots with its sprawling tropical gardens and walking paths. Sports fans can catch a game at Cazaly's Stadium or explore Barlow Park's recreational areas. The neighborhood's mix of traditional Queenslander homes and modern dwellings gives you a genuine glimpse into Australian suburban life. Budget-conscious travelers will appreciate the affordable accommodations compared to the Esplanade. Getting around requires some planning since public transit is limited, but the flat terrain makes for easy walking to nearby Cairns Central Shopping Centre. The neighborhood's quiet streets and lush greenery create the perfect base for travelers seeking authentic local experiences.

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A beach lined with tall palm trees and a clear blue sky.

A coastal town with turquoise waters, a beach, and lush greenery.

A coastal landscape with a turquoise sea, a sandy beach, and a backdrop of green hills.

A beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.

A turquoise coastal landscape with a sandy beach, dense greenery, and distant mountains under a clear sky.

Palm Cove

Palm Cove dazzles with a palm-fringed beach where the Coral Sea laps gently at the shore. The tropical paradise vibe is real here, with luxury resorts and spas dotting the elegant Esplanade. Take sunset strolls along the iconic jetty or splash in the crystal-clear waters protected by stinger nets during summer months. Kuranda National Park offers a lush rainforest escape just beyond the sand. Sophisticated beachfront restaurants serve fresh seafood and modern Australian cuisine, while casual cafes offer tropical treats throughout the day. Most visitors stay in upscale resorts or boutique hotels with stunning ocean views. The compact layout makes Palm Cove perfectly walkable, though rental cars provide the best flexibility for exploring the broader Cairns region.

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Top landmarks in Cairns

A large public swimming pool with people swimming and playing, surrounded by buildings and mountains in the background.

Cairns Esplanade

9.2/10 (7,071 reviews)

Cairns Esplanade is worth a pic or two when discovering Cairns North. Why not take a stroll along the marina and watch the sunset while you're here?

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A marina with several sailboats docked at the pier.

Cairns Marlin Marina

8.8/10 (3,149 reviews)

You can stroll along Cairns Marlin Marina for relaxing water views when you're in Cairns Central Business District. If you carry on walking you'll get to Reef Fleet Terminal for some more water views.

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A sandy beach with palm trees and ocean waves.

Palm Cove Beach

9.0/10 (4,218 reviews)

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Palm Cove Beach, located 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from central Cairns. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Clifton Beach, Kewarra Beach, and Trinity Beach.

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A train carriage with red seats and windows.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

8.6/10 (5,059 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Cairns Central Shopping Centre in Cairns Central Business District. Splash some more cash at Cairns Night Markets.

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A crowded swimming pool with people enjoying the water, a lifeguard chair, and a lifeguard tower.

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

9.0/10 (4,257 reviews)

Cairns Central Business District is home to Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, so why not stop by during your stay in Tropical North Waterfront. Why not take a stroll along the marina and watch the sunset while you're here? If you have fun at Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, you'll love Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Muddy's Playground, both a short walk away.

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An industrial area with a large white building with a curved roof, surrounded by green fields and a body of water with boats.

Cairns Convention Centre

8.0/10 (558 reviews)

Cairns Convention Centre is worth a pic or two when discovering Cairns Central Business District. Why not take a stroll along the marina and watch the sunset while you're here?

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A narrow indoor market with various stalls selling jewelry and trinkets.

Cairns Night Markets

7.8/10 (3,363 reviews)

If you like haggling for the best price, you might want to head out to Cairns Night Markets in Cairns Central Business District and take in the atmosphere. There are also lots of shops and restaurants in the area if you fancy a wander. Splash some more cash at Cairns Central Shopping Centre.

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Reef Hotel Casino

8.2/10 (1,409 reviews)

Hoping to do some gaming? Why not spend the evening at Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns Central Business District and see how lucky you are. Why not take a stroll along the marina and watch the sunset while you're here?

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