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OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
BNECairnsJanuary 11 to January 18AU$216
OOLCairnsDecember 12 to December 17AU$270
SYDCairnsFebruary 8 to February 13AU$286
MELCairnsDecember 12 to December 17AU$306
ADLCairnsFebruary 21 to March 7AU$328
PERCairnsDecember 4 to December 9AU$539
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
BNECairnsNovember 14 to November 22AU$416
OOLCairnsNovember 15 to November 18AU$556
MELCairnsNovember 13 to November 18AU$605
SYDCairnsNovember 13 to November 20AU$636
*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$79 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
AU$79
per night
12 Nov - 13 Nov
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$117 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
AU$117
per night
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this motel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are located ...
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Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5 out of 5
87 Lake Street Cairns QLD
The price is AU$120 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
AU$120
per night
12 Nov - 13 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Check-in was a terrible experience. From all the communications we had from the hotel we were told that check-in or frontdesk was open to 8pm daily, Not once were we told in any way that late checkout was from 6pm. So we arrived for check-in around 7pm and were locked out and had to knock loudly ..."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

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Comfort Inn Cairns City

Comfort Inn Cairns City

4 out of 5
183-185 Lake St Cairns QLD
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 ...
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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 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$122
per night
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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 ...
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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$227 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$227
per night
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a nightclub. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are ...
8/10 Very good! (464 reviews)
"The staff are very helpful and nice, as well as the accommodation. 100% come back and recommend my friend. The only thing is, for someone who doesn’t like noisy place, it may be too much noise as this building is middle of the city and shower room is placed in the room. Anyway they provide complimentary ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 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$118 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$118
per night
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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! (581 reviews)
"Sometimes the overhead aeroplanes are very loud."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 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$149 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$149
per night
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Enjoyed the stay. Recommended"

Reviewed on 8 Nov 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$326 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$326
per night
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (651 reviews)
"The location was walking distance to CBD. Staff were great. Cleanliness great. Loved the bbq and pool area and kitchen and laundry were very handy. Thank you for a great stay in Cairns!"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 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$176 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$176
per night
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (927 reviews)
"Great central location and very spacious rooms"

Reviewed on 7 Nov 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 Central Shopping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (357 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay with amazing views. Perfect for a family."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 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$274 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$274
per night
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Older style roomy motel at excellent value for money,ideal location, friendly staff and esplanade location and outlook from our room. Plenty of room options available to suit most travel/ holiday situations."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 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$79 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
AU$79
per night
12 Nov - 13 Nov
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$159 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$159
per night
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (836 reviews)

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

Travellers say...
"It is a great holiday park for families. There are many facilities on site to keep the kids busy. Some facilities close in the evening, so keep an eye out on close times to avoid disappointed kids."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 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$155 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
AU$155
per night
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Poor choice of TV channel options, the TV was not a smart TV, very limited options for viewing"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 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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Cairns Flights

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What is the lowest price on Wotif for a flight to Cairns?
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What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairns?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways

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