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OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
BNECairnsMarch 18 to March 23AU$196
OOLCairnsMarch 31 to April 5AU$212
SYDCairnsMarch 21 to March 22AU$248
MELCairnsMarch 24 to March 29AU$273
ADLCairnsMarch 30 to April 4AU$387
PERCairnsApril 25 to May 8AU$563
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
BNECairnsMarch 6 to March 9AU$278
SYDCairnsMarch 7 to March 18AU$347
MELCairnsMarch 6 to March 18AU$517
ADLCairnsMarch 6 to March 18AU$559
PERCairnsMarch 6 to March 21AU$742
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

2.5 out of 5
49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
The price is AU$96 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
AU$96
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Fast friendly and professional staff,and clean tidy comfortable room that was quiet and peaceful.thanks again for a relaxing stay.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

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Aspect Central

Aspect Central

3 out of 5
209 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
The price is AU$106 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$106
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Bed was comfy, room was really dark slept in lol

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

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Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5 out of 5
87 Lake Street Cairns QLD
The price is AU$126 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
AU$126
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
The type of place I would expect to find bed bugs and hidden cameras. Bedding and towels were clean but the rooms are extremely outdated. No outlets near the bed. Felt like I had to shower with flip flops because of all the mildew and stains in the shower. I saw the breakfast buffet (around $12pp), ...

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

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Comfort Inn Cairns City

Comfort Inn Cairns City

4 out of 5
183-185 Lake St Cairns QLD
The price is AU$125 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
AU$125
28 Mar - 29 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Cairns ...
7.8/10 Good! (539 reviews)
Clean and tidy. Staff are Friendly. Thanks

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Opens in a new windowComfort Inn Cairns City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels With Airport Transportation

Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel

3.5 out of 5
41-47 Digger Street Cairns North QLD
The price is AU$138 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
AU$138
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (855 reviews)
Room was great

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

2 out of 5
57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD
The price is AU$225 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$225
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a nightclub. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Teach are located nearby.
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Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms

4 out of 5
199 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
The price is AU$131 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$131
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a business centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (521 reviews)
Friendly staff and room was very tidy and clean

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

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Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
The price is AU$129 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$129
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Privacy and clean and tidy

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Cascade Gardens

Cascade Gardens

3.5 out of 5
175 Lake St Cairns QLD
The price is AU$285 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
AU$285
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (621 reviews)
Room was clean, quiet and good for a few days stay. Good things: washer, iron & ironing board, good sized fridge, dishes, a/c, separate bedroom. Bad: no elevator - had to carry our luggage up 3 flights, never saw desk staff, couldn't figure out how to get the dryer to start, no shampoo, small bars ...

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

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Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

3.5 out of 5
62 Abbott Street, 62 Cairns QLD
The price is AU$158 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$158
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy room service, in-room massages and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Cairns ...
9/10 Wonderful! (866 reviews)
Margaret at reception was amazing. She provided us with great information regarding restaurants, tours and local transportation options. Il palazzo was ideally located just off esplanade but was a quiet respite at the end of busy days.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

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181 The Esplanade

181 The Esplanade

4 out of 5
181 The Esplanade Cairns North QLD
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Esplanade Charles ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (350 reviews)
location

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

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Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments

Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments

3.5 out of 5
71 Lake Street Cairns QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (837 reviews)
Centrally located- no frills
Hotel is as advertised, in need of renovation but we always had the pool to ourselves and apartment was very spacious. So if you are on a budget and after a no frills place to stay in central Cairns I highly recommend.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2024

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
145 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is AU$279 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
AU$279
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

2.5 out of 5
49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
The price is AU$96 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
AU$96
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Fast friendly and professional staff,and clean tidy comfortable room that was quiet and peaceful.thanks again for a relaxing stay.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

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Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Great for families

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

3.5 out of 5
23-51 Anderson Road Woree QLD
The price is AU$134 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$134
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (765 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, free water park access, kitchen, playground

Travellers say...
The best place and clean

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD
The price is AU$170 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
AU$170
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Pleasant service at check-in, room was nice and clean and roomy. Car parking was convenient. Short 10 minute walk to the restaurants, excellent stay.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Opens in a new windowRydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Jetstar, Virgin Australia

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