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Palm Royale Cairns

2.26 miles from city centre

3.5/5
Good642 reviews
Lowest price we found for this hotel
SuperTravel
From
£60

a night

Comfort Inn Cairns City

0.20 miles from city centre

3.8/5
Good20 reviews
Lowest price we found for this hotel
Booking.com
From
£65

a night

Crystalbrook Flynn

0.44 miles from city centre

4.3/5
Very good251 reviews
Lowest price we found for this hotel
Trip.com
From
£112

a night

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Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

0.27 miles from city centre

3.2/5
Satisfactory646 reviews
Lowest price we found for this hotel
Trip.com
From
£77

a night

Sunshine Tower Hotel

0.34 miles from city centre

4.0/5
Very good199 reviews
Lowest price we found for this hotel
Wotif
From
£81

a night

Crystalbrook Bailey

0.43 miles from city centre

4.2/5
Very good237 reviews
Lowest price we found for this hotel
Agoda
From
£118

a night

Cairns Queens Court

0.40 miles from city centre

3.8/5
Good41 reviews
Lowest price we found for this hotel
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£57

a night

Pullman Cairns International

0.80 miles from city centre

4.6/5
Excellent55 reviews
Lowest price we found for this hotel
SuperTravel
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£105

a night

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Cheapest time to stay in Cairns

Jun
£120
Jul
£136
Aug
£117
Sep
£94
Oct
£92
Nov
£85
Dec
£89
Jan
£89
Feb
£81
Mar
£87
Apr
£88
May
£94
The cheapest month to stay in Cairns is February. July is the most expensive month.
Average car hire cost£54
Low seasonFeb—Apr
High seasonJun—Aug

Hotels in Cairns rated best by other travellers

Rated by travellers as the best in the city, these stays are all full marks for cleanliness, customer service and location.
Sea Point on Trinity Beach
10.06 miles from city centre
4.9/5
Excellent287 reviews
£145
Per night
Oaks Cairns Hotel
0.53 miles from city centre
4.7/5
Excellent12 reviews
£122
Per night
The Reef House Adults Retreat
13.49 miles from city centre
4.7/5
Excellent2945 reviews
£249
Per night
Sea Point on Trinity Beach
10.06 miles from city centre
4.9/5
Excellent287 reviews
£145
Per night
Oaks Cairns Hotel
0.53 miles from city centre
4.7/5
Excellent12 reviews
£122
Per night
The Reef House Adults Retreat
13.49 miles from city centre
4.7/5
Excellent2945 reviews
£249
Per night
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3-star hotels

13 properties
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£52
per night

4-star hotels

23 properties
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£52
per night

5-star hotels

11 properties
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£108
per night

3-star hotels

13 properties
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£52
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4-star hotels

23 properties
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£52
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5-star hotels

11 properties
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£108
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Highest rated hotelReef Gateway Apartments – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookFebruary
Average 4 star hotel price£121 per night
Average 5 star hotel price£170 per night

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Finding cheap hotels in Cairns

Currently the average price of a hotel in Cairns is £110, but that doesn't mean you can't find a better deal.

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The best hotels in Cairns, according to travellers

Rated by travellers, for travellers like you. We don't just pull in the cheapest hotel prices from across the internet. We also gather independent reviews and ratings from thousands of guests, to help you make the right choice.

Travellers who recently visited Cairns rated Crystalbrook Riley, Oaks Cairns Hotel, and Pullman Reef Hotel Casino the best in terms of location, amenities and customer service.

You can also use the popular filters at the top of the page to filter by Cairns hotels with 3 or 4 stars. Later in the search results you can filter by any star rating.


Where to stay in Cairns

If you're staying in Cairns to visit somewhere specific, search by landmarks including popular shopping areas, tourist attractions, zoos, parks and sports stadiums to find a hotel nearby. You can also use the map below to see a map of hotels in Cairns by location or browse hotels nearest to some of Cairns's major attractions below...

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  • Esplanade
  • Cairns Night Market

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Finding cheap hotels in Cairns: FAQs

In Cairns, the expected average temperature in June is 21°C. The warmest month is typically February, which averages 28°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 18°C. The rainiest month is February, and the driest month is September.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Cairns with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is £28 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for £34 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is £210 per night, and the average price on weekends is £246. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Cairns could be Monday.
The nearest airport to Cairns is Cairns Airport (CNS), which is 2.5 miles from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Monday is the cheapest day to stay in Cairns. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Cairns is currently around £77 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is £44 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Cairns is currently around £128 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is £52 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Cairns is currently around £195 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is £101 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Cairns is February, with an average price of £117 per night. The most expensive month is June, when the average room rate can rise to £220 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in June is £220 per night, which is around 19% higher than the rest of the year.
Get your morning laps in at Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns, Crystalbrook Riley and Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort.
If you're hitting up Cairns with kids in tow, try Mantra Esplanade, Mantra Trilogy and Motel Nomad.

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