Cairns Travel Guide

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Palm Cove Beach which includes tropical scenes, swimming and a sandy beach
Cairns which includes signage and street scenes
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Where to stay in Cairns

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Palm Cove

Palm Cove is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Palm Cove
Cairns which includes a city

Cairns Central Business District

4.5/5(69 area reviews)

Cairns Central Business District is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Marlin Marina.

Cairns Central Business District
Trinity Beach showing tropical scenes, a sandy beach and surfing

Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cairns.

Trinity Beach
Cairns Esplanade featuring a luxury hotel or resort, swimming and a pool

Cairns North

Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Cairns North. Make a stop by top sights like Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland while you're exploring the area.

Cairns North
Clifton Beach which includes mountains, a luxury hotel or resort and golf

Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Clifton Beach and Palm Cove Beach while in the area.

Clifton Beach
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Yorkeys Knob

Yorkeys Knob is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Half Moon Bay Golf Course and Yorkeys Knob Beach.

Yorkeys Knob
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is £67 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£67
2 Jun - 3 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
Good base for all activities
"Stayed here 30 years ago and although looking little tired was still good place to stay. Rooms serviced daily by friendly staff. Was looking forward to poolside swim up bar and shuttle service into CBD but neither are available anymore which was a shame but didn’t spoil our trip. We regularly walked ..."

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is £81 per night from 18 May to 19 May
£81
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Cairns
"We book in on line. It was assumed this was the normal thing. We were surprised to find out that we could have booked in at the hotel and that it had gone cashless. In view of this I do not know why there is credit surcharge attached to the booking after payment. It was not a lot but it is the principle. ..."

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is £78 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
£78
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"Stuff were incredible, very helpful. Hotel itself is not bad. A bit outdated but nothing out of the ordinary compared to the rest of the area. Food in the hotel was ok-ish.. breakfast 7.5 but dinner was for me poor. In overall I would pick this hotel again if I will come back"

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coral Sands Resort
Coral Sands Resort
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Trinity Beach Rd & Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (738 reviews)
"Highly recommend the resort . The pool was lovely the rooms were clean we loved the fact the room had two bathrooms. The staff were very helpful, restaurants and shops were close by . The beach was across the road. The only down fall if you don’t like stairs ask for a ground floor apartment as there ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Coral Sands Resort
Mantra Trilogy
Mantra Trilogy
4 out of 5
101 - 105 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,226 reviews)
"Free parking was great as well as location to restaurants, bars etc."

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

Mantra Trilogy
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
4 out of 5
3-11 Water Street, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,539 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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