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1. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location of the property, clean rooms with all basic amenities. Very friendly staff"
Australia
Akanksha
The price is £69
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

2. Cairns Southgate Hotel

Cairns Southgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Earlville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (42 reviews)
"excellent clean hotel"
Australia
Mr Charles A
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Cairns Southgate Hotel

3. YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (251 reviews)
"Centrally located so great location. The room is clean and has space for a medium-sized luggage. Only downside is the person on the top bunk is right under the air conditioner so they would freeze all night. Felt bad for the girl who slept there. Nice pool onsite."
Canada
Nasha
The price is £46
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
YHA Cairns Central

4. Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
2.5 star property
Manoora
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place affordable price."
Australia
Roselyn
The price is £37
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

5. Little Drifter Cairns

Little Drifter Cairns
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (189 reviews)
"The best hostel we have ever stayed at. Location is perfect plus next door to Woolworths, everything is run and maintained really well. And the evening specials were a lovely bonus"
Australia
Ann
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Little Drifter Cairns

6. Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

Cairns City Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Parramatta Park
6.8 out of 10, (48 reviews)
"It was convenient enough to walk to the town and served it purpose of economics and convience."
Australia
ROBERT
The price is £36
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel

7. Cairns Holiday Park

Cairns Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (187 reviews)
"Everything about the stay was great, I'll rebook with them again another time 😁"
United States
Laurel
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Cairns Holiday Park

8. The Espy Hostel

The Espy Hostel
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (97 reviews)
"Would recommend their single room for solo travellers! Really helpful staff and affordable and safe!"
Canada
Fathima
The price is £50
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
The Espy Hostel

9. Lake Central

Lake Central
3.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (221 reviews)
"Very clean, great location and close to everything in the city. Very friendly and family owned"
Australia
Fiona
The price is £61
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Lake Central

10. The Jack Backpackers

The Jack Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
The price is £45
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
The Jack Backpackers
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