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Waters Edge Apartment Cairns

Cairns (0.3 miles from Cairns Aquarium)

Waters Edge Apartments offer luxury, spacious, self-catering accommodation on the seafront of Cairns, a vibrant, tropical city with a relaxed atmosphere and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef.

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9.3
Superb
576 reviews
Price from
£230
per night

Crystalbrook Flynn

Hotel in Cairns (0.2 miles from Cairns Aquarium)

Located in Cairns, 1.1 km from Cairns Station, Crystalbrook Flynn provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.

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8.9
Fabulous
2,858 reviews
Price from
£128
per night

Vision Apartments

Cairns (0.1 miles from Cairns Aquarium)

Situated on the Cairns Esplanade, this 5 star property features self-contained apartments. Guests enjoy 2 swimming pools, a sauna and a fitness centre.

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9
Superb
694 reviews
Price from
£183
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Cairns Waterfront Luxury at Harbourlights

Cairns (0.5 miles from Cairns Aquarium)

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a balcony, Cairns Waterfront Luxury at Harbourlights is set in Cairns.

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9.6
Exceptional
173 reviews
Price from
£228
per night

Cairns Apartment Esplanade Ocean Views

Cairns (0.1 miles from Cairns Aquarium)

Set in Cairns, Cairns Apartment Esplanade Ocean Views offers a patio with mountain and pool views, as well as a year-round outdoor pool, sauna and hot tub.

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9.1
Superb
42 reviews

The Red Sparrow 2

Cairns (0.5 miles from Cairns Aquarium)

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, The Red Sparrow 2 is situated in Cairns. The property has inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 300 metres from Cairns Station.

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9.6
Exceptional
110 reviews
Price from
£147
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  • Oaks Cairns Hotel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,276 reviews

    Located in the heart of Cairns on the Esplanade, Oaks Cairns Hotel is a short walk from the beachfront boardwalk and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, as well as restaurants and bars.

    Great location in the main center, close to everything

  • Crystalbrook Flynn
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,858 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 1.1 km from Cairns Station, Crystalbrook Flynn provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.

    Fantastic hotel with amazing pool, super location!!!

  • Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,546 reviews

    The 5-star Shangri-La Hotel offers luxury accommodation with stunning views of the Cairns Marlin Marina. It features an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi internet access.

    Amazing time with my little family.loved the pool!

  • Coral Tree Inn
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,270 reviews

    Nestled in the heart of Cairns, close to attractions, restaurants and bars, Coral Tree Inn is a private property offering you a tropical and peaceful sanctuary.

    The spacious room,the breakfast,location and the swimming pool

  • Pullman Cairns International
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,255 reviews

    Pullman Cairns International is located in the centre of Cairns. All rooms have large balconies overlooking the harbour or mountains. Executive rooms offer a separate living and dining area.

    Spacious, loved the couch for 3 adults and 1 toddler. Clean.

  • Hilton Cairns
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,568 reviews

    Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade.

    Friendly helpful staff, very clean, great location, great pool

  • Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,447 reviews

    Featuring elegant rooms with a spa bath and a balcony overlooking Cairns or Trinity Inlet, Pullman Reef Hotel is only 250 metres from Cairns Esplanade. It features a casino and 4 bars with live music.

    Having stayed here before it always exceeds our expectations.

  • The Benson Hotel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 205 reviews

    Officially opening our doors on 1 July 2021, The Benson Hotel has taken over a previous hotel.

    Good place to stay and great staff who took care of us very well

Budget hotels near Cairns Aquarium

  • Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 328 reviews

    Featuring a bar, a restaurant and regular live entertainment, The Edge Hill Tavern is 10 minutes' drive from Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Airport. All rooms offer a flat-screen TV.

    Location is in a great area close to alot of shops

  • Acacia Court Hotel
    5.6
    Scored 5.6
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 2,427 reviews

    Acacia Court Hotel offers air-conditioned accommodation in a waterfront location on the Cairns Esplanade. The hotel’s large outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by sun loungers.

    Reasonable price for good view. Not too far from town

  • Hotel Tropiq
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,620 reviews

    Situated 2 minutes' drive from the Cairns Esplanade, the refurbished Hotel Tropiq features accommodation with free WiFi and a balcony, with most offering garden and pool views.

    Comfortable room, close to shops and tourist sites

  • Hides Hotel
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,628 reviews

    Located in the heart of Cairns, and just 10 minutes' drive from the Cairns International Airport, Hides Hotel offers affordable accommodation, a 5 minutes' walk from The Esplanade.

    Excellent location, clean, convenient and good staff

  • Bungalow Hotel
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 176 reviews

    Located in Cairns, 1.7 km from Cairns Station, Bungalow Hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

    Great price for a clean and comfortable older style room.

  • Escape On Lake
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 242 reviews

    Situated in Cairns, 1.1 km from Cairns Convention Centre, Escape On Lake provides a tour desk and free WiFi.

    All Facilities, Lactation, Could walk the hole town.

  • Lake Central Cairns
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 604 reviews

    Located in Cairns, less than 1 km from Cairns Station, Lake Central Cairns provides air-conditioned rooms and an outdoor swimming pool.

    The terrace was so nice with lot of palms and trees.

Hotels with great access to Cairns Aquarium!

  • The Abbott Boutique Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,215 reviews

    The Abbott Boutique Hotel features accommodation in Cairns near Reef and Rainforest Research Centre and Martin College. This 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge and a tour desk.

    The location was a deal for a function in the city.

  • City Quays Accommodation
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 140 reviews

    Situated in Cairns, within 400 metres of Cairns Convention Centre and 1.1 km of Cairns Station, City Quays Accommodation features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as...

    The location was perfect, really enjoyed my stay ☺️

  • Cairns Plaza Hotel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,482 reviews

    Located on The Esplanade opposite Trinity Bay, Cairns Plaza Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and free on-site parking. All rooms have a private balcony.

    Great staff, room and location. Highly recommended

  • Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 394 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, a bar and a children's playroom, Balaclava Hotel is an 8-minute drive from the Cairns Esplanade. It features air-conditioned rooms with cable TV.

    Really great beds. Clean facility. Nice accomodations

  • Heritage Cairns Hotel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,068 reviews

    Heritage, 500 metres from Cairns Esplanade, offers suites and studios a 15-minute walk from Cairns Central Station. It features a swimming pool and a garden with a BBQ.

    Helpful pleasant staff - great location and good value

  • Pacific Hotel Cairns
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,969 reviews

    Located on the Cairns Esplanade overlooking Trinity Harbour, Pacific Hotel Cairns offers guests stunning views from private balconies and provides easy access to the nearby Reef Fleet Terminal,...

    Great location , large rooms, efficient and polite

  • Park Regis City Quays
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,622 reviews

    Park Regis City Quays comprises modern, fully self-contained apartments and hotel rooms, nearby the Reef Hotel Casino, night markets, the City Esplanade, Cairns Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal.

    Really enjoyed my stay and had the best experience.

  • Cairns Colonial Club Resort
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,464 reviews

    Set in Cairns, 3.3 km from Cairns Station, Cairns Colonial Club Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    It is so relaxing Easy to get to Clean and Friendly

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