Title: TOP Scuba Diving in Cape York Peninsula for 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Cape York Peninsula Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-York-Peninsula.dx6047637)[Hotels in Cape York Peninsula](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-York-Peninsula-Hotels.d6047637.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Cape York Peninsula](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-York-Peninsula-Holiday-Rentals.d6047637.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Cape York Peninsula](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Cape-York-Peninsula.d6047637.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Cape York Peninsula Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cape-York-Peninsula.d6047637.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cape York Peninsula Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-York-Peninsula.d6047637.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![A lot of rain isn't always a bad thing in Cairns - it means our waterfalls look like this! 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local and international cuisine, pool views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/a5aa0a0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cairns Harbourside Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information) Cairns North 8.8/10 Excellent (1002) "awesome location great service " ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Mary ann £67 includes taxes & fees 20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/5c3e5487.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Hilton Premier Suite | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/7475abd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Hilton Premier Suite | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/7fa9ab36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/c6e80c91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilton Cairns [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Hilton-Cairns.h1233.Hotel-Information) Cairns Central Business District 9.0/10 Wonderful (1000) "Courteous staff and excellent amenities" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Mohamed £105 includes taxes & fees 30 Jan - 31 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Hilton-Cairns.h1233.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456700/456649/596e6487.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456700/456649/b329ca6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456700/456649/0a0c79de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456700/456649/92b8fe3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pacific Hotel Cairns [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Pacific-Hotel-Cairns.h456649.Hotel-Information) Cairns Central Business District 8.4/10 Very good (1006) "Great hotel walking distance to main areas" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Rosemin £94 includes taxes & fees 11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Pacific-Hotel-Cairns.h456649.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/9a3464c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Double Double Deluxe City Mountain View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/aa50d2af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/dec81a61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7566/df5e096f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Cairns.h7566.Hotel-Information) Cairns Central Business District 8.4/10 Very good (1005) "Great service, perfect location, delicious breakfast. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Matthew £84 includes taxes & fees 30 Jan - 31 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Cairns.h7566.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/428400/428345/6598bf4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/428400/428345/2447596c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/428400/428345/5e8ad727.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (AUD 39 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/428400/428345/9774073b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pullman Cairns International [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Pullman-Cairns-International.h428345.Hotel-Information) Cairns Central Business District 8.8/10 Excellent (1002) "It was amaging stay, thank you so much!" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Riho £107 includes taxes & fees 16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Pullman-Cairns-International.h428345.Hotel-Information) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525500/525492/334e095c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Canopy Treehouse | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525500/525492/c658bfcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525500/525492/197adfd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lagoon Treehouse | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525500/525492/775e61b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Daintree Ecolodge [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lower-Daintree-Hotels-Daintree-Ecolodge.h525492.Hotel-Information) Lower Daintree 9.0/10 Wonderful (134) "Fabulous staff! Everyone was amazingly friendly and so accommodating. Very relaxing getaway!!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Christine £290 includes taxes & fees 12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lower-Daintree-Hotels-Daintree-Ecolodge.h525492.Hotel-Information) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650500/2650415/ad8ad960.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | Cots/infant beds, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650500/2650415/w1500h1124x0y1-538479ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Studio, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Cots/infant beds, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650500/2650415/d6c35bc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650500/2650415/f6c35b66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Ellis-Beach-Oceanfront-Bungalows.h2650415.Hotel-Information) Ellis Beach 8.8/10 Excellent (87) "Beautiful location, loved hearing the beach from our cabin! " ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Tiffany £111 includes taxes & fees 28 Jan - 29 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Ellis-Beach-Oceanfront-Bungalows.h2650415.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/581200/581119/948fbaa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Daily buffet breakfast for a fee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/581200/581119/d51c7c43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/581200/581119/1d7bf372.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/581200/581119/86c202b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cairns Sheridan Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Sheridan-Hotel.h581119.Hotel-Information) Cairns North 8.4/10 Very good (1002) "We had a good stay" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Chris £80 includes taxes & fees 31 Jan - 1 Feb 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Sheridan-Hotel.h581119.Hotel-Information) ![3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/f46c662b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/61ca3260.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Superior Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/6f92c019.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Business centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/w979h648x0y4-ca475008.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cairns Colonial Club Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Colonial-Club-Resort.h84257.Hotel-Information) Manunda 8.4/10 Very good (1004) "Good hotel" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Ritesh £62 includes taxes & fees 30 Jan - 31 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Colonial-Club-Resort.h84257.Hotel-Information) 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. [View all properties](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15®ionId=6047637&adults=2&recreation_group_explore=scuba_diving_on_site&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Cape York Peninsula Hotel Reviews ![Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/d15de08f_y.jpg) ### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns 10/10 Excellent "Staff was great! The chef doing the egg orders was wonderful! " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Marina.h16032.Hotel-Information)