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Where to stay in Cairns

Cairns has 455 places to stay on our map with at least 10 guest reviews: 172 holiday homes, 111 apartments and 71 hotels. 317 list free parking and 25 allow pets. South Pacific Bed & Breakfast has the highest guest rating with 200 or more reviews.

455places to stay
159hotel-style stays
317list free parking

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172holiday homes
111apartments
71hotels
35serviced apartments
34resorts
8hostels
8motels
6holiday parks

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CairnsResortFree8.1 7.2k+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Cairns Colonial Club Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelListed8.8 3.5k+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Crystalbrook Bailey on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelnot listed8.4 3.6k+ PoolAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelListed8.8 3.4k+ PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Crystalbrook Flynn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree8.1 3.4k+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Palm Royale Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelListed8.7 2.9k+ PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Crystalbrook Riley on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelListed8.1 3.1k+ PoolAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Pacific Hotel Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree8.2 2.9k+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Coral Tree Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree8.1 2.9k+ PoolFamily roomsRestaurant Check prices for Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree6.8 3.3k+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Hotel Tropiq on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelListed8.4 2.4k+ PoolFamily roomsEV charging Check prices for Hilton Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelnot listed8.2 2.3k+ PoolRestaurant Check prices for Cairns Harbourside Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree7.1 2.3k+ PoolPets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Cairns Queens Court on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHostelListed7.9 2k+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for YHA Cairns Central on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelnot listed8.3 1.9k+ PoolRestaurant Check prices for The Benson Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelListed8.3 1.9k+ PoolFamily roomsEV charging Check prices for DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentnot listed8.6 1.8k+ Family roomsAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Oaks Cairns Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelListed8.8 1.7k+ PoolEV chargingSpa facilities Check prices for The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentFree8.0 1.8k+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Cascade Gardens on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree7.8 1.8k+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Cairns City Palms on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelnot listed9.1 1.5k+ Family roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for The Abbott Boutique Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHostelnot listed8.4 1.6k+ Accessible Check prices for Global Backpackers Youth Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsResortListed8.1 1.7k+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentFree8.4 1.6k+ Pool Check prices for Southern Cross Atrium Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree9.3 1.4k+ Pool Check prices for Travellers Oasis on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsResortListed7.7 1.6k+ PoolFamily roomsRestaurant Check prices for Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree8.5 1.4k+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Cairns Plaza Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelListed8.1 1.5k+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Park Regis City Quays on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelnot listed7.1 1.7k+ PoolRestaurant Check prices for Summer House Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentFree7.7 1.5k+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Mantra Trilogy on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree7.9 1.4k+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Alivio Hotel Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHostelListed7.0 1.5k+ Restaurant Check prices for The Jack Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree8.9 1.2k+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Travellers Paradise on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHostelFree8.8 1.1k+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Dreamtime Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveHotelFree8.2 1.1k+ PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Drift Palm Cove on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsMotelFree7.5 1.2k+ Pool Check prices for Cairns City Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsResortListed7.8 1.2k+ PoolAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentListed9.0 1k+ PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Cairns Private Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelListed8.2 1k+ PoolFamily roomsEV charging Check prices for Pullman Cairns International on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentListed8.1 1.1k+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Mantra Esplanade on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsMotelFree5.1 1.6k+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Cairns City Sheridan Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree7.2 1.1k+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Bay Village Tropical Retreat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelnot listed6.4 1.2k+ PoolAccessible Check prices for Reef Palms on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHostelFree8.8 930+ PoolBeachfrontRestaurant Check prices for Caravella Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Trinity BeachServiced apartmentListed8.2 1k+ PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for On The Beach Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHoliday parkListed9.0 900+ PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveServiced apartmentFree8.0 970+ PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Mantra Amphora on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelnot listed8.6 890+ Accessible Check prices for Mad Monkey Village on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHoliday parkFree7.9 970+ PoolAccessible Check prices for Cairns Holiday Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentFree8.4 900+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Cairns Aquarius on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelnot listed6.6 1.1k+ Family rooms Check prices for Hides Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentFree6.9 1k+ PoolFamily roomsRestaurant Check prices for Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree7.9 910+ PoolFamily roomsEV charging Check prices for Cairns Sheridan Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentFree8.2 860+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Getaway On Grafton on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentFree9.0 780+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Vision Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree7.6 870+ PoolFamily roomsRestaurant Check prices for Comfort Inn Cairns City on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsResortListed7.8 830+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for The Lakes Resort Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree8.3 750+ PoolAirport shuttle Check prices for BreakFree Royal Harbour on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentFree8.2 760+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Tropic Towers Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelnot listed6.8 900+ Pool Check prices for Tropical Queenslander on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentFree8.4 700+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Il Palazzo Holiday Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree7.5 760+ PoolRestaurant Check prices for Aspect Central on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelnot listed8.0 700+ PoolAccessible Check prices for Mad Monkey Jungle on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelnot listed7.6 740+ PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Mercure Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveServiced apartmentListed8.4 650+ PoolAirport shuttleSpa facilities Check prices for Peppers Beach Club & Spa on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Trinity BeachResortFree8.9 600+ PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Blue Lagoon Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveResortFree7.9 660+ PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Paradise On The Beach Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveHotelFree6.4 790+ PoolPets allowedAirport shuttle Check prices for Sarayi Boutique Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsResortFree6.1 820+ Pool Check prices for Bohemia Resort Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveHotelFree8.8 560+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for The Palms At Palm Cove on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Trinity BeachResortFree8.4 590+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Coral Sands Beachfront Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentFree7.7 640+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for 181 The Esplanade on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentFree8.4 580+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Reef Gateway Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentListed9.3 510+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Waters Edge Apartment Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHostelListed8.3 570+ Pool Check prices for Mumma's Hostel Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Trinity BeachServiced apartmentFree8.6 540+ PoolPets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHostelFree6.5 660+ Pool Check prices for Cairns City Backpackers Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree6.6 640+ Restaurant Check prices for Bungalow Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentFree8.2 500+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Cairns Central Plaza Apartment Hotel Official on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentListed8.8 450+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Cairns City Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelListed8.2 480+ Check prices for Mad Monkey Waterfront on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHoliday parkFree7.4 520+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Tasman Holiday Parks - Cairns Cool Waters on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentFree8.1 470+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Citysider Cairns Holiday Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsResortFree7.1 540+ PoolEV charging Check prices for Cairns Gateway Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree8.5 450+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelnot listed9.0 420+ PoolAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Floriana Boutique Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Trinity BeachServiced apartmentListed9.1 410+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Sea Change Beachfront Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentFree7.4 480+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Edge Apartments Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentnot listed8.1 430+ Check prices for Little Drifter Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentFree8.4 420+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Koala Court Holiday Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsMotelFree7.6 460+ PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Motel Nomad on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveHotelFree9.0 380+ PoolAirport shuttleSpa facilities Check prices for Elysium Private Accommodation at Beach Club & Spa on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveServiced apartmentListed8.7 390+ PoolKitchenAirport shuttle Check prices for Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Clifton BeachServiced apartmentFree8.9 380+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Agincourt Beachfront Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveServiced apartmentFree8.3 400+ PoolFamily roomsBeachfront Check prices for Alassio Apartments Palm Cove - Privately Managed on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelnot listed7.6 430+ Check prices for Mad Monkey Central on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentFree8.1 400+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Mid City Luxury Suites on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelnot listed8.1 400+ Pool Check prices for Inn Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveServiced apartmentFree8.4 380+ PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Beach Club Private Apartments Palm Cove on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsResortFree8.0 390+ PoolBeachfront Check prices for Cairns Beach Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentListed8.7 350+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Piermonde Apartments Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsB&Bnot listed8.9 340+ Check prices for Estilo Bed and Breakfast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree7.9 370+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for City Terraces Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree6.0 490+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Oasis Inn Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Trinity BeachHotelFree9.4 310+ Pool Check prices for Trinity Collective on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveHotelFree8.5 340+ PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for The Reef Retreat Palm Cove on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelListed8.4 340+ Kitchen Check prices for Escape On Lake on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveServiced apartmentFree9.0 310+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Oasis at Palm Cove on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveHoliday parkFree9.1 300+ PoolPets allowedKitchen Check prices for Ellis Beach Oceanfront Holiday Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree7.8 350+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for First City Caravilla on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree8.0 340+ Restaurant Check prices for Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveResortFree8.7 310+ PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Trinity BeachHotelFree9.1 290+ PoolFamily roomsBeachfront Check prices for Sea Point on Trinity Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveResortFree8.8 290+ PoolFamily roomsBeachfront Check prices for Private Apartments in the Temple Beachfront Resort Palm Cove on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree7.5 350+ Restaurant Check prices for The Grand Hotel Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Clifton BeachB&BFree9.8 260+ PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for South Pacific Bed & Breakfast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHoliday homeFree8.6 280+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Waterfront Terraces on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelnot listed7.2 320+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Lake Central Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsServiced apartmentFree8.3 280+ PoolKitchenSpa facilities Check prices for Il Centro Apartment Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsApartmentFree8.1 280+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Coral Towers Holiday Suites on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveHotelFree9.5 240+ PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Sanctuary Palm Cove on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsApartmentFree8.3 270+ PoolPets allowedKitchen Check prices for Villa Vaucluse Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHoliday homeListed8.7 250+ Pool Check prices for City Quays Accommodation on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHostelnot listed7.4 280+ PoolBeachfront Check prices for The Espy Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsResortFree8.4 250+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Trinity Links Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Trinity BeachHoliday homeListed9.2 220+ PoolKitchenAirport shuttle Check prices for Bellevue At Trinity Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Trinity BeachApartmentListed9.2 220+ PoolKitchenAirport shuttle Check prices for Vue Apartments Trinity Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveApartmentFree8.8 230+ PoolKitchenBeachfront Check prices for Marlin Waters Beachfront Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveResortFree7.6 250+ Family roomsAirport shuttleSpa facilities Check prices for Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort & Spa on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree7.9 240+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for 201 Lake Street on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsResortnot listed7.4 250+ PoolKitchen Check prices for Koala Beach Resort Cairns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveApartmentFree8.6 210+ Pool Check prices for Palm Cove Studio Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Trinity BeachHoliday homeFree8.6 210+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Amaroo At Trinity on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree8.4 210+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Cairns Southgate Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveResortFree9.1 190+ PoolKitchenAirport shuttle Check prices for Melaleuca Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHoliday parkFree8.6 190+ PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Cairns Crystal Cascades Holiday Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Yorkeys KnobResortFree9.1 170+ PoolBeachfrontAccessible Check prices for Golden Sands Beachfront Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHotelFree6.1 260+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for The Oceanfront on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveHoliday homeFree8.9 170+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Alamanda Palm Cove by Belle Escapes on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsApartmentFree8.1 180+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Central Plaza Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Green IslandResortnot listed8.4 180+ PoolAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Green Island Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveApartmentFree9.2 160+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsHoliday homenot listed6.7 210+ Check prices for Wanna Stay? on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Trinity BeachHoliday homeFree8.3 170+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Trinity Beach Pacific on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm CoveResortFree9.0 150+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Coral Coast Resort Accor Vacation Club Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KurandaApartmentFree9.3 150+ KitchenAirport shuttleSpa facilities Check prices for Tranquil Rainforest Studio Kuranda on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Trinity BeachApartmentListed9.4 140+ PoolKitchenAirport shuttle Check prices for Roydon Beachfront Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CairnsApartmentFree7.8 160+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for North Cove Waterfront Suites on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Clifton BeachHoliday homeListed9.0 130+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Argosy On The Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Trinity BeachApartmentListed9.2 120+ KitchenAirport shuttleSpa facilities Check prices for Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

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Getting to Cairns

The nearest airport for most stays is Cairns Airport, about 5 km away on median (straight-line distance). 371 stays list parking, 317 of them free, and 10 list EV charging.

Wet and dry season

The tropical north has two seasons. In the wet season expect heavy rain, high humidity and storms; some roads and tours close. Check conditions before you travel.

The tropical north has two seasons. In the wet season expect heavy rain, high humidity and storms; some roads and tours close. Check conditions before you travel.

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Source: Bureau of Meteorology: northern Australia's wet season runs from October to April.

Is Cairns right for your trip?

Good for

  • Arriving by car (317 of 455 stays list free parking)
  • Families (217 stays list family rooms)
  • Self-catering (287 stays list a kitchen or kitchenette)
  • Travelling with a dog (25 stays allow pets)

Not for

  • Last-minute bookings in school holidays and on event weekends, when the most reviewed stays fill first

Frequently asked questions

Which stays in Cairns have the highest guest rating?

South Pacific Bed & Breakfast has a guest rating of 9.8/10 from more than 260 reviews, the highest of the stays here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Beach Club Palm Cove follows with 9.8/10.

Which stays in Cairns have free parking?

317 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Cairns Colonial Club Resort, Palm Royale Cairns and Coral Tree Inn.

Are there pet-friendly stays in Cairns?

Yes. 25 stays allow pets, including Cairns Queens Court and Sarayi Boutique Hotel. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

Last checked: October 2026. Ratings and review counts come from our booking partners.