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Hotels in Cairns rated best by other travelers

Rated by travelers as the best in the city, these stays all get 5 stars for cleanliness, customer service and location.
Elysium Private Apartments Triton by the Sea
21.01 km from city center
335 441 Ft
Per night
Reef Gateway Apartments
0.56 km from city center
58 779 Ft
Per night
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
15.91 km from city center
94 577 Ft
Per night
Elysium Private Apartments Triton by the Sea
21.01 km from city center
335 441 Ft
Per night
Reef Gateway Apartments
0.56 km from city center
58 779 Ft
Per night
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
15.91 km from city center
94 577 Ft
Per night
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Luxury stay or budget getaway?

Whether you're after 5-star comfort or ease on your wallet, we do the searching so you can sleep easy during your stay in Cairns.

3-star hotels

11 properties
from
23 423 Ft
per night

4-star hotels

22 properties
from
28 284 Ft
per night

5-star hotels

11 properties
from
44 637 Ft
per night

3-star hotels

11 properties
from
23 423 Ft
per night

4-star hotels

22 properties
from
28 284 Ft
per night

5-star hotels

11 properties
from
44 637 Ft
per night

Find a Cairns hotel in the heart of the action

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Palm Cove

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Fast facts

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Highest-rated hotelReef Gateway Apartments – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookJanuary
Average 4-star hotel price51 708 Ft per night
Average 5-star hotel price91 926 Ft per night

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Finding cheap hotels in Cairns: FAQs

In Cairns, the expected average temperature in October is 24°C. The warmest month is typically February, which averages 28°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 18°C. The rainiest month is February, and the driest month is September.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Cairns with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course, the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is 13 700 Ft per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for 14 142 Ft per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is 92 136 Ft per night, and the average price on weekends is 90 519 Ft. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Cairns could be Friday.
The nearest airport to Cairns is Cairns Airport (CNS), which is 4.1km from the city center.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Friday is the cheapest day to stay in Cairns, and the most expensive day seems to be Monday.
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Cairns is currently around 30 494 Ft per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is 20 329 Ft per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Cairns is currently around 46 846 Ft per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is 21 213 Ft per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Cairns is currently around 78 667 Ft per night, and the cheapest 5-star hotel we've found is 37 123 Ft per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Cairns is May, with an average price of 89 716 Ft per night. The most expensive month is July, when the average room rate can be up to 181 200 Ft per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in November is 91 484 Ft per night, which is around 19% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Cairns with kids in tow, try Mantra Esplanade.

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