Our top choices for Cairns and Barrier Reef hotels

1. Crystalbrook Riley

Cairns Central Business District

Janice Ann

HK$2,710 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

2. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Jollina

HK$1,947 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

3. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North

Erasmo

HK$1,587 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

4. Palm Royale Cairns

Manunda

Michael

HK$1,193 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

5. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda

Jo

HK$960 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

6. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North

Benny

HK$1,259 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

7. Cairns Beach Resort

Holloways Beach

Lauren

HK$2,026 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

8. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Damien

HK$1,810 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Vanessa

HK$1,481 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

10. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Therese

HK$1,298 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

11. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District

Diarmid

HK$2,112 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

12. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

Allira

HK$1,424 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

13. Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Cairns Central Business District

Don

HK$1,748 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

Outdoor pool, open 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

14. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District

May

HK$1,603 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

15. Trinity Collective

Trinity Beach

Prodromos

HK$1,064 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

16. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District

Christopher

HK$1,332 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

17. Heritage Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

Cindy

HK$920 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

18. Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Cairns Central Business District

JANE

HK$2,988 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

19. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Earlville

Tammara

HK$740 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

20. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Cairns North

David

HK$1,458 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

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Holiday Rentals in Cairns and Barrier Reef

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Trinity Collective

Trinity Beach

"Great place to stay, very clean, tidy & staff were very friendly."

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Golden Sands Beachfront Apartment Resort

Yorkeys Knob

"Nice apartment, with a clean swimming pool, next to beach. Very helpful hosts Carl and Mandy. We enjoyed our stay "

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Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Trinity Beach

"Amazing stay in June Biggest balcony we have ever had. Kids loved it ,easy walking distance for food and so close to the beach"

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Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Cairns Central Business District

"Very close to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, easy walk to Esplanade. Great location, beautiful fluffy towels and comfortable."

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On the Beach Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach

"Great one bedroom unit opposite Trinity Beach. There is plenty of parking on site (at the back of the complex). It was lovely and quiet (although not overly busy when I was there). The bed was comfortable, shower pressure great and the water hot. The phone number for the property didn't seem to work, but they responded well to email. A lovely place to stay in Trinity Beach"

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Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Woree

"Been to coconut cairns with the whole family 2-3x, and it never disappoints 😎"

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Koala Court Holiday Apartments

Cairns North

"Really Appreciated the hospitality and GREAT SERVICE!!!! our favourite place to stay, simple, affordable, flexible and friendly!!!"

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Coral Sands Resort

Trinity Beach

"This is our second time staying and we loved it as much as our first stay. Apartment was great, clean, had everything we needed, very spacious and comfortable. Loved our balcony with a great outlook over the pool. The pool is beautiful, with very relaxing surroundings. Excellent location right across from the beach. Can’t wait to visit again for a third time."

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Bellevue At Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach

"Very nice apartment overlooking the ocean. The beach is not swimable at location, jelly fish, but a short walk has a netted in area. They did have a washer dryer in the room, so super convient. About 25 to 30 minutes to downtown Cains. Thanks David B"

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Villa Vaucluse Apartments of Cairns

Cairns Central Business District

"This was a great location and walkable to the harbor, night market and train station. Communication with the owner was great!"

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Cairns Esplanade

9.2/10 (7,071 reviews)

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

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Top Cairns and Barrier Reef Hotel Reviews

Crystalbrook Bailey

10/10 Excellent

"The property was quite nice! The cooling system was inconsistent from room to room in the two bedroom apartment. It was not able to be regulated by the thermostat. Otherwise we loved the apartment and the facilities. The staff was genuinely kind and helpful."

Crystalbrook Flynn

8/10 Good

"property is in a great location. We stayed in the Esplanade Tower, and the room was spacious enough for two people for a short stay. The bed was large, but it consisted of two mattresses joined together, with a noticeable gap in the middle that made it uncomfortable. The balcony was very small, not particularly clean, and the outdoor chairs were old, worn, and uncomfortable. only bath towels and hand towels were provided—no face washers. pools are undercover, so they receive no sunlight, and the area was quite breezy, making it too cold to swim during our stay. The whiskey and gin bar was closed on most days, and the breakfast was average. Reception staff were polite but provided only the basics during check-in and check-out. On Sunday morning at approximately 6:25 am, the emergency alarm sounded, requiring a full evacuation. Guests, including elderly people and those with limited mobility, had to use the stairs from upper floors. Once outside, there were no staff providing information or direction, and guests were left waiting for nearly an hour without updates or guidance on when it was safe to return. Eventually, people made their way back inside without any communication or apology. lack of communication during this incident was disappointing. lifts were also very slow, often delayed because housekeeping staff were using the same lifts as guests. staff at the bar were good. Overall, the stay was satisfactory. Several Areas of improvements required."

Pullman Cairns International

10/10 Excellent

"This is a really nice hotel that was a pleasure to stay in. Our room was large with a great view. The bed was very comfortable with good pillows. The bathroom was spacious and I really liked the Bigilow shampoo and conditioner. We thought the breakfast buffet at $35 was a really good deal. Large variety of items and an omelet bar and juice bar. The pan of scrambled eggs was a little weird tasting—entirely made of eggs? But everything else was great. Overall completely happy with this hotel. Very convenient location and very plush inside."