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18 Oct - 19 Oct
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23 Oct - 25 Oct
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Our top choices for Cairns 5-star hotels

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a balcony with a view.
A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.
A beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and a building in the background.

1. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
£125
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a coastal view with palm trees and a clear sky.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.
A modern room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

2. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Warren
£122
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Crystalbrook Flynn
A modern indoor space with a dining area, seating, and a large wall with greenery.
An indoor patio with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There are palm trees and a wall covered in greenery.
A modern building with a grey car parked in front.
A bar with shelves of liquor bottles and glasses, a cash register, and a bar counter.

3. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Paul
£101
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Crystalbrook Bailey
A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.
Exterior
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with a sofa and chairs.
Exterior

4. Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Catherine
£109
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Pullman Cairns International
A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.
A modern dining area with a glass partition, a buffet table with various food items, and a seating arrangement with chairs and tables.
A marina with boats docked, a restaurant with outdoor seating, and a view of the water and hills in the background.
A large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a pavilion.

5. Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
David
£124
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Hilton Cairns
A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and a building with a blue facade.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and large windows overlooking the sea.
A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a body of water and distant land.

6. Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Aaron
£157
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Crystalbrook Riley
A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central bar, and a distinctive ceiling design.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a towel hanging on a rack, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.
A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.

7. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
Cairns Central Business District
United States
Taylor
£145
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
A beach with palm trees and a building in the background.
A bright, spacious dining area with a large wooden table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view of palm trees through the glass doors.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with blinds.
A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

8. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Palm Cove
Australia
Nancy
£207
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
A pool area with a bar, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof pavilion.
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the sea, featuring wicker furniture and hanging lights.
A modern kitchen with a marble island, bar stools, and a chalkboard menu.
A hotel with a covered outdoor area, trees, and a sign reading "The Beach Club".

9. Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Australia
Brian
£141
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by large umbrellas and palm trees, overlooking the ocean.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a white building with balconies.
A bedroom with a bed, a television, two lamps, a ceiling fan, and a view through a sliding door.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, surrounded by large trees and a mountain in the background.

10. The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions

The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions
Palm Cove
Australia
Kara-Jae
£410
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions
A clear pool surrounded by lush greenery and stone structures.
Meeting facility
A modern interior with a staircase, a dining area with chairs, and a sofa with cushions.
A modern living room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio area.

11. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Palm Cove
Australia
Aydin
£102
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
A pool area with thatched-roof structures and palm trees.
A person walking in a covered outdoor area with a view of the ocean and trees.
A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a road.
A resort with multiple buildings, outdoor pools, and palm trees.

12. Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
Trinity Beach
Australia
Susan-Gaye
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
A pool with a clear view of the sea, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a white structure.
A beach view with trees and a parking lot.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a view of the sea.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, artwork, and a view of the ocean.

13. Bellevue At Trinity Beach

Bellevue At Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach
United States
Wayne
Bellevue At Trinity Beach
A modern outdoor patio with wooden flooring, wicker furniture, and a glass-enclosed dining area.
A wooden deck with blue lounge chairs and a pool.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A modern multi-story building with a well-maintained garden and a paved walkway.

14. Sanctuary Palm Cove

Sanctuary Palm Cove
Palm Cove
Australia
Kerry
Sanctuary Palm Cove
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includes taxes & fees
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includes taxes & fees
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The gateway to the Great Barrier Reef offers boat tours where you'll spot vibrant coral and sea turtles just below the surface. Explore the ancient Daintree Rainforest nearby, where guided walks reveal cassowaries and swimming holes locals recommend for cooling off.

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A waterfront with a reflective pool, a blue-roofed pavilion, and wind sculptures.

Top Cairns Hotel Reviews

Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

10/10 Excellent
"From painfree check in , ideal location , great ammenities & comfortable spacious rooms , this was our second visit within 3 months & we will without a doubt be returning , the wife & i love the Flynn !!"
Craig 7-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Crystalbrook Flynn
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing hotel, great central location. Staff were more than helpful. Highly recommend"
Sophia 4-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Hilton Cairns
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

8/10 Good
"Generally pretty good only real problem was the wifi which was terrible and constantly cut out."
Daniel Jo 10-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

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