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OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
BNECairnsApril 27 to May 2AU$196
OOLCairnsApril 28 to May 3AU$216
SYDCairnsApril 29 to May 4AU$242
MELCairnsApril 27 to May 2AU$266
ADLCairnsMay 3 to May 8AU$376
PERCairnsApril 27 to May 2AU$609
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
BNECairnsApril 18 to April 25AU$246
MELCairnsApril 19 to April 20AU$266
OOLCairnsApril 17 to April 18AU$301
SYDCairnsApril 17 to April 21AU$310
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Score Epic Cairns Accommodation Deals

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

2.5 out of 5
49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
The price is AU$86 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$86
14 Apr - 15 Apr
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 ...
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Aspect Central

Aspect Central

3 out of 5
209 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
The price is AU$129 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$129
20 Apr - 21 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Check in was simple and the room was clean. Friendly staff and within walking distance of shops and restaurants.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 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$143 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
AU$143
18 Apr - 19 Apr
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! (1,003 reviews)
Dear Expedia Group Customer Support, I am writing in response to your recent message regarding my complaint. I must strongly disagree with the conclusion provided. While it is true that the front desk offered an alternative room, the replacement room was in significantly worse condition than the ...

Reviewed on 31 Mar 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$131 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$131
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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

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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$166 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$166
14 Apr - 15 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (863 reviews)
Not a great stay at the Motel. The room was OK but in our room the WiFi didn’t work so we were reliant on going elsewhere with WiFi. It also wasn’t very clean, our sheets were stained and the ceiling fan was incredibly dusty. The motel in general is very dated and doesn’t look as modern or tidy as ...

Reviewed on 13 Apr 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$226 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$226
14 Apr - 15 Apr
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 Fleet Terminal are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (439 reviews)
No Issues stayed here multiple times now with no problems

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

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Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms

4 out of 5
199 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
The price is AU$129 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$129
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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! (535 reviews)
Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Stay very good. Very clean.

Reviewed on 9 Apr 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$134 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
AU$134
19 Apr - 20 Apr
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! (1,011 reviews)
The room was clean and comfortable the rate was affordable,

Reviewed on 12 Apr 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$256 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$256
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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! (623 reviews)
Apartment was quiet and met all our basic needs. As stated, it is a self catering facility so there was no cleaning during our stay. No replenishment of basics. Tranquil pool to spent lazy time. Friendly, very helpful staff. Our apartment was fine but decor a little tired.

Reviewed on 9 Apr 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$179 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
AU$179
15 Apr - 16 Apr
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! (879 reviews)
Wifi was ridiculous and will stop us from returning

Reviewed on 12 Apr 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 Reef Fleet Terminal are ...
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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$289 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$289
14 Apr - 15 Apr
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! (1,000 reviews)
Location was great and the staff was wonderful. The rooms were a little worn, but overall the room was comfortable and clean.

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

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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$86 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$86
14 Apr - 15 Apr
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 ...
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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$135 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$135
26 Apr - 27 Apr
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! (775 reviews)

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

Travellers say...
Totally enjoyed our stay and will be staying again

Reviewed on 29 Mar 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$165 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
AU$165
19 Apr - 20 Apr
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! (1,007 reviews)
Needs to update the images on the website rooms and building is outdated

Reviewed on 11 Apr 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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What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairns?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia

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