TOP Lakeside Hotels in Cairns for 2026

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Our top choices for Cairns hotels on the lake

1. CONDO with plenty of space and very tropical.Sleeps six people.

Whitfield

Michelle and Chris B.

£195

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

Luxury Villa | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, full-sized fridge, microwave, oven

Luxury Villa | 3 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

2. Blue Lagoon Villa B

Trinity Beach

"everything about this property was lovely. only thing, kids could find the gaming console (not that i minded lol) and the ad made it sound like the pool was just outside but infact its a small stroll down the road. still enjoyed our swim etc but was one of the deciding factors to stay here when we thought the pool was right there. But that's nothing major, everything else was as described and beds were comfy. would recommend :) "

Bernie

£245

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms | 3 bedrooms, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, full-sized fridge, microwave, oven

3. Blue Lagoon Villas

Trinity Beach

Joseph

£299

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

2 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets

4. Kur Cow Farmstay

Kuranda

"My kids loved being around the animals at the property and waking up to the sounds of cows and horses. We would have loved a tour of the property on one of the tractor trailers included in the stay. The cows and horses were super friendly and calm. The shared kitchen wasn’t the cleanest as it’s shared with some of the station hands. The rooms are in a donga type building, with a cute courtyard and tables. Lots of bugs around so make sure you shut the doors or you’ll end up with 1000 bugs in the...

Kristine

£186

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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Top Cairns Hotel Reviews

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

8/10 Good

"Great pool and included breakfast. Rooms not that good for price. Had to ask repeatedly for room to be made up."

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, was able to park onsite. Loved having an ice machine and other vending options in the lobby. Staff were helpful. Would stay again!"

Hilton Cairns

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean, staff helpful. Parking good and reasonably priced."

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What is there to do in Cairns near my lakeside hotel?

Cairns has enough sights and activities to entertain you for weeks (or months!), beginning with Cairns Convention Centre. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Cairns Aquarium and Yorkeys Knob Beach are other awesome attractions. If you're in town for longer, Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Crystal Cascades will put the finishing touches on your itinerary.

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Our top choices for Cairns hotels on the lake

1. CONDO with plenty of space and very tropical.Sleeps six people.

2. Blue Lagoon Villa B

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4. Kur Cow Farmstay

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