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    Our top choices for Cairns LGBT-friendly hotels

    1. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

    A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

    2. Hilton Cairns

    A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

    3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

    A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.

    4. Pullman Cairns International

    A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

    5. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

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    6. Cairns Plaza Hotel

    A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV. It features a large window with a view of the sea.

    7. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

    A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the sea.

    8. Bay Village Tropical Retreat

    A hotel with a pool, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

    9. Little Drifter Cairns

    A covered outdoor seating area with a sofa, round table, and potted plants.

    10. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

    A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

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    Top Cairns Hotel Reviews

    Trinity Collective

    A large, white, two-story house with a swimming pool in front.

    Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

    A clear blue pool surrounded by palm trees and a stone patio.

    Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

    A beach with palm trees and a building in the background.

    Thala Beach Nature Reserve

    An aerial view of a natural pool surrounded by dense foliage, with a small structure and seating area visible.

    Tropical Nites

    A modern building with large glass windows and a lush garden with various tropical plants.

    Cairns Plaza Hotel

    A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV. It features a large window with a view of the sea.

    Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

    A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a clear blue pool.

    Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

    A resort with a central swimming pool, surrounded by villas and palm trees, with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

    Hilton Cairns

    A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

    Niramaya Villas and Spa

    A modern resort with a swimming pool, lounge areas, and tropical landscaping.

    Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

    A clear pool surrounded by lush greenery and stone structures.

    Cairns Harbourside Hotel

    A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

    Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only

    A pool area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and tropical plants.

    Pullman Cairns International

    A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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