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1. Oasis Leafy Whitfield

Oasis Leafy Whitfield
3.0 star property
Whitfield
The price is £252
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Oasis Leafy Whitfield

2. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,128 reviews)
"4 star experience at a very reasonable price in a perfect location."
Canada
Kenneth
The price is £77
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

3. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (39 reviews)
"excellent clean hotel"
Australia
Mr Charles A
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Cairns Southgate Hotel

4. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location of the property, clean rooms with all basic amenities. Very friendly staff"
Australia
Akanksha
The price is £70
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

5. Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and reliable choice of stay. Room was great and bed very comfortable."
Australia
Patricia Kaye
The price is £109
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Crystalbrook Bailey

6. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff, location and suites!"
United States
Taylor
The price is £113
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

7. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, had everything we needed."
United States
JoHanna
The price is £121
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Cairns Plaza Hotel

8. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
3.5 star property
Earlville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (105 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

9. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (926 reviews)
"Perfect location. Close to everything"
Australia
Sara T
The price is £89
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

10. Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (581 reviews)
"Good for over night stay between snorkelling."
Australia
jyoti
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Cairns City Palms

11. On the Beach Holiday Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (572 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
Australia
Charlotte
The price is £99
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
On the Beach Holiday Apartments

12. Tropic Towers Apartments

Tropic Towers Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (215 reviews)
"fantastic room, clean and updated with wifi. Laundry in unit was great. Shower was best, lotsa pressure. close to airport. definately recommend"
Canada
ellen
The price is £77
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Tropic Towers Apartments

13. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Sea Point On Trinity Beach
4.5 star property
Trinity Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (213 reviews)
"Very friendly owner amd staff, clean and nice appartement with everything you need. Beach was close, pool was fine. Would have loved to stay longer. Next time for sure again!"
Germany
Horst
The price is £182
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Sea Point On Trinity Beach

14. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,021 reviews)
"The location was perfect—right on the marina and close to all the activities around the reef and shopping plus parks and restaurants. The staff were amongst some of the friendliest and most helpful we’ve had on our travels!"
United States
Jonah
The price is £117
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

15. Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn
5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location !"
United States
gianluca
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Crystalbrook Flynn

16. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

The Abbott Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Good location, helpful staff, clean and comfy, good value."
Australia
vicki
The price is £82
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The Abbott Boutique Hotel

17. Palm Royale Cairns

Palm Royale Cairns
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"We only stayed one night between a connecting flight. Reasonably close to the airport. Staff were friendly. Room was quite big. Building is quite rundown but we didn't explore any of the pool area or restaurants as we arrived late in the evening and left first thing in the morning."
Australia
Chloe
The price is £55
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Palm Royale Cairns

18. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean and a perfect location!"
United States
Kalin
The price is £88
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Pacific Hotel Cairns

19. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Easy parking, handy to airport."
Australia
Mary
The price is £89
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

20. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4.5 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Food, rooms and atmophere great"
Australia
Suzanne
The price is £95
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
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