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OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
BNECairnsMay 11 to May 30AU$192
OOLCairnsMay 18 to May 20AU$211
SYDCairnsMay 11 to May 13AU$224
MELCairnsMay 9 to May 16AU$250
ADLCairnsMay 17 to May 19AU$352
PERCairnsJune 3 to June 5AU$520
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
MELCairnsMay 4 to May 6AU$250
OOLCairnsMay 4 to May 6AU$271
BNECairnsMay 4 to May 8AU$279
SYDCairnsMay 3 to May 10AU$344
ADLCairnsMay 4 to May 21AU$441
PERCairnsMay 3 to May 13AU$740
*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$62 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$62
per night
2 May - 3 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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"I like it love to stay next time"

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2025

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Aspect Central

Aspect Central

3 out of 5
209 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$126 per night from 13 May to 14 May
AU$126
per night
13 May - 14 May
Stay at this 3-star motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Shops accross the road"

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Aspect Central
Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5 out of 5
87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$132 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$132
per night
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (998 reviews)
One night stay
"Really accommodating with a late check in. Only stayed one night. We accidentally left behind a baby blanket which they held onto for us once we returned back to town."

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2025

Hides Hotel Cairns
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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$113 per night from 8 May to 9 May
AU$113
per night
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (499 reviews)
"It’s a nice place and central"

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

Comfort 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$130 per night from 9 May to 10 May
AU$130
per night
9 May - 10 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (830 reviews)
Great stay
"Motel has everything you need , clean and staff friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

Reef Palms Motel
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

2 out of 5
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$196 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$196
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a nightclub. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are ...
7.8/10 Good! (401 reviews)
"Perfect stay for a few nights to be able to visit cairns. Pool was lush, right next to the bar which does turn into a club. Can be very loud even in the "quiet rooms"."

Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2025

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Njoy Backpackers Hostel

Njoy Backpackers Hostel

1 out of 5
141 SHERIDAN STREET,141, Cairns, Queensland
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping ...
7.4/10 Good! (85 reviews)
"The hostel is really nice. They have a free bus to the esplanade and free breakfast."

Reviewed on 12 Mar. 2018

Njoy Backpackers Hostel
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Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms

4 out of 5
199 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$117 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$117
per night
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (437 reviews)
"Good reception hours and free tea and coffee"

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2025

Cairns City Palms
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$253 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$253
per night
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (564 reviews)
"Very close to CBD, easy to walk to tourist friendly markets, dining, entertainment & the cairns Esplanade. Kitchenette & room were also great size.."

Reviewed on 3 Mar. 2025

Cascade Gardens
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

3.5 out of 5
62 Abbott Street, 62, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy room service, in-room massages, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (796 reviews)
Great central location
"Great visit. Spacious rooms with great facilities. Really clean."

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
181 The Esplanade

181 The Esplanade

4 out of 5
181 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (340 reviews)
"This properly was clean and neat. The 2 bedroom is a large unit with a large kitchen and sitting area. I do recommend getting some more AC in the bedrooms, but the living area was comfortable."

Reviewed on 20 Feb. 2025

181 The Esplanade
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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 3.5-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (836 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

Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments
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

3.5 out of 5
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$222 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$222
per night
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"We loved that Muddies is so close"

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2025

Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

2.5 out of 5
49-61 Little Pease Street, Manoora, QLD
The price is AU$62 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$62
per night
2 May - 3 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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"I like it love to stay next time"

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2025

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Great for families

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

3.5 out of 5
23-51 Anderson Road, Woree, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (721 reviews)

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

Travellers say...
"A favourite family getaway for us. An amazing place for children to experience and heaps of extra activities for the school holidays! They really know their audience!"

Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2025

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
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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 9 May to 10 May
AU$174
per night
9 May - 10 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Really dated room, the staff were lovely, food was great, facilities aged and a little run down. I'm guessing the humidity plays a big part in the ageing process."

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2025

Rydges 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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