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OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
BNECairnsMay 16 to May 21AU$196
OOLCairnsJune 2 to June 7AU$216
SYDCairnsMay 29 to June 3AU$242
MELCairnsMay 19 to May 24AU$266
ADLCairnsAugust 4 to August 13AU$296
PERCairnsAugust 3 to August 8AU$594
AKLCairnsJune 30 to July 8AU$895
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
MELCairnsMay 3 to May 3AU$319
BNECairnsMay 3 to May 7AU$319
SYDCairnsMay 3 to May 20AU$509
PERCairnsMay 3 to May 12AU$796
*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 1 May to 2 May
AU$79
1 May - 2 May
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)
Lovely clean cabin,friendly professional staff and peace and quiet,thanks for a relaxing stay.

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

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Aspect Central

Aspect Central

3 out of 5
209 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
The price is AU$115 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$115
14 May - 15 May
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$113 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$113
3 May - 4 May
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! (1,000 reviews)
The location is excellent. The front staff very helpful. Had issue manager was useless basically said couldn't help. Lady on desk quickly moved us to another room. Solving everything

Reviewed on 28 Apr 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$130 per night from 17 May to 18 May
AU$130
17 May - 18 May
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! (541 reviews)
The food at the Yum Sing was amazing. Will stay at the the Comfort Inn again and would recommend to others.

Reviewed on 28 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.

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$177 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$177
4 May - 5 May
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! (864 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 4 May to 5 May
AU$226
4 May - 5 May
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! (440 reviews)
VERY LOUD! The cleaners DO NOT CLEAN and they aren't very friendly at all. The front desk is ok... but they definitely do the bare minimum. The amenities are fun but they have music playing so loud starting in the middle of the afternoon you can't even have a conversation by the pool. Definitely ...

Reviewed on 23 Apr 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 3 May to 4 May
AU$118
3 May - 4 May
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! (545 reviews)
Clean room, very sparse but had all basics needed in the room. Only main stream tv. Only 15 minutes walk to centre. Very comfy bed

Reviewed on 30 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 5 May to 6 May
AU$134
5 May - 6 May
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! (1,006 reviews)
Excellent accommodation — clean, tidy, and the amenities are very good. The only point to note was the bed. I booked a king bed, but it was actually two single beds pushed together, which was uncomfortable for a couple due to the large gap between the mattresses.

Reviewed on 27 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$279 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$279
4 May - 5 May
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! (624 reviews)
Good apartment, had every I needed for a weeks stay. Bed very comfy. Please note there is no lift.

Reviewed on 19 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$196 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$196
1 May - 2 May
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! (887 reviews)
Everything was great. Staff were very helpful. The property is a little tired but everything was clean and as expected. Staff were great and you are bang in the middle of everything. Parking on site✅ Overall when wanting to stay in Cairns CBD. We would be back. Well done.

Reviewed on 30 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$231 per night from 20 May to 21 May
AU$231
per night
20 May - 21 May
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! (1,001 reviews)
AC smelt clean, rooms high standard of cleanliness, close to great food outlets , easy parking, staff very professional and friendly. Highly recommend staying here.

Reviewed on 22 Apr 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 1 May to 2 May
AU$79
per night
1 May - 2 May
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)
Lovely clean cabin,friendly professional staff and peace and quiet,thanks for a relaxing stay.

Reviewed on 29 Apr 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 4 May to 5 May
AU$134
per night
4 May - 5 May
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! (779 reviews)

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

Travellers say...
Great for kids, clean, basic necessities included. Staff very friendly. Overall a great stay. Only downside was wifi wasn’t great and I didn’t have very good phone reception, might have just been our spot in the park.

Reviewed on 16 Apr 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$174 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$174
per night
25 May - 26 May
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)
Good location, rooms are a bit dated, bathroom definitely needs an upgrade. Staff were fantastic, always very happy to assist.

Reviewed on 30 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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Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Regional Express

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