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OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
BNECairnsMarch 5 to March 8AU$196
OOLCairnsFebruary 2 to February 9AU$221
SYDCairnsFebruary 3 to February 5AU$248
MELCairnsJanuary 28 to January 29AU$262
ADLCairnsFebruary 3 to February 7AU$387
PERCairnsFebruary 20 to February 27AU$539
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
SYDCairnsJanuary 16 to January 21AU$276
BNECairnsJanuary 16 to January 20AU$296
MELCairnsJanuary 16 to January 22AU$394
PERCairnsJanuary 16 to January 21AU$624
*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$71 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$71
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
I found the room spacious and clean that always brings me back to the Park.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

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Aspect Central

Aspect Central

3 out of 5
209 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
The price is AU$104 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
AU$104
6 Feb - 7 Feb
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (999 reviews)
Staff were friendly and helpful, and good central location in Cairns.

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

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Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5 out of 5
87 Lake Street Cairns QLD
The price is AU$114 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
AU$114
14 Jan - 15 Jan
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 ...
7/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Situation is excellent, can walk to eveything.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 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$126 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
AU$126
15 Jan - 16 Jan
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! (537 reviews)
Clean & we love to park outside our room which we could at Room 103. Thanks

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

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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.

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$122 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$122
28 Jan - 29 Jan
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! (851 reviews)
Ideal for us. Comfortable and clean

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

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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$213 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
AU$213
14 Jan - 15 Jan
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.
8/10 Very Good! (433 reviews)
Receptionist were lovely and this is such a good vibe rooms are clean location is perfect

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

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Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms

4 out of 5
199 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
The price is AU$126 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
AU$126
15 Jan - 16 Jan
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (506 reviews)
Conviniently located

Reviewed on 3 Jan 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$125 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
AU$125
31 Jan - 1 Feb
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! (1,010 reviews)
Breakfast was amazing staff very helpful cleaner extremely knowledgeable people every one was amazing

Reviewed on 2 Jan 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 15 Jan to 16 Jan
AU$285
15 Jan - 16 Jan
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (612 reviews)
Staff were lovely, we liked that it was a family run business. The pool area is great to chill and relax. The photos don’t do this place justice, it’s so much nicer than the photos. Our apartment was spacious and it had everything you needed for a self catering stay. My only downside was, the shower ...

Reviewed on 2 Jan 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$150 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$150
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (852 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on 10 Jan 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (348 reviews)
Spacious Cairns unit
The size of the 2-bedroom unit was fantastic. The location was perfect and at the quieter end of the Esplanade with an easy flat walk to the centre and markets. The addition of a first-class restaurant next door was a real plus, and they opened for coffee at 7 am. Would definitely stay here ...

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

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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 ...
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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Family Friendly Hotels in

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
145 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is AU$209 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$209
27 Jan - 28 Jan
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Great rooms clean and comfy would stay here again if we were to revisit this area. It’s walking distance to the town, great location.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

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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$71 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$71
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
I found the room spacious and clean that always brings me back to the Park.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 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$137 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$137
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (757 reviews)

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

Travellers say...
This place is amazing, not 1 fault could i find on my stay. The cabins are spacious extremely clean & have everything you need in the kitchen. The grounds are beautifully kept, the pools are lovely, clean & relaxing. The staff, each & everyone of them are amazing, so polite & always there to help ...

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

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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$187 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$187
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (1,000 reviews)
Clean rooms staff good

Reviewed on 7 Jan 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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What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairns?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia

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