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Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters
Tasman Holiday Parks-Cairns Cool Waters
3.0 star property
Brinsmead
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (32)
8.8/10
Excellent
(32)
The price is $89
$89
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
3.5 star property
Manoora
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (87)
8.6/10
Excellent
(87)
- Easy access to Cairns Esplanade with a welcoming bistro serving local cuisine.
The price is $76
$76
$84 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
8.4/10
Very Good
(1003)
- Secluded tropical oasis with 3 pools, just minutes from Cairns Esplanade.
The price is $84
$84
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
2.5 star property
Manoora
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1005)
7.6/10
Good
(1005)
- Find relaxation at this tropical leisure park, just a short drive to Cairns Esplanade.
The price is $50
$50
$50 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
The Nest Cairns - 4 Pools BBQ Resort
The Nest Cairns - 4 Pools BBQ Resort
3.0 star property
Cairns North
- Stroll to Cairns Esplanade from this garden apartment with hiking trails nearby.
Cairns Beach Resort
Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (343)
8.8/10
Excellent
(343)
- Seaside living at this resort, just minutes from the Cairns Esplanade.
The price is $141
$141
$155 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
8.4/10
Very Good
(1002)
- Refresh in vibrant Cairns with stylish rooms and an inviting outdoor pool.
The price is $105
$105
$116 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
The Lakes Resort Cairns
The Lakes Resort Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (561)
8.2/10
Very Good
(561)
The price is $167
$167
$183 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
NRMA Cairns Holiday Park
NRMA Cairns Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (168)
8.6/10
Excellent
(168)
- Relax at a serene Cairns campground with pool, just minutes from the Esplanade.
The price is $47
$47
$51 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
Tropic Towers Apartments
Tropic Towers Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (194)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(194)
- Dive into tropical life minutes from Cairns Esplanade with a refreshing pool.
The price is $102
$102
$112 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Bohemia Resort Cairns
Bohemia Resort Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns North
6.4 out of 10, (1002)
6.4/10
(1002)
- Lush tropical garden retreat just minutes from Cairns Esplanade with a refreshing pool.
The price is $47
$47
$52 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Palm Royale Cairns
Palm Royale Cairns
4.0 star property
Manunda
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
8.2/10
Very Good
(1000)
- Stay at a serene oasis near Cairns Esplanade with 2 outdoor pools and free perks.
The price is $72
$72
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Reef Palms Motel
Reef Palms Motel
3.5 star property
Cairns North
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (849)
8.2/10
Very Good
(849)
- Relaxing tropical motel retreat with a quick Esplanade drive and complimentary shuttles.
The price is $85
$85
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1006)
- Waterfront Cairns hotel with outdoor pool and ocean views near esplanade.
The price is $77
$77
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
Oasis Inn Cairns
Oasis Inn Cairns
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (216)
7.6/10
Good
(216)
- Escape to tropical Cairns with poolside relaxation minutes from the Esplanade.
The price is $93
$93
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Tropical Queenslander
Tropical Queenslander
3.5 star property
Cairns North
6.4 out of 10, (336)
6.4/10
(336)
- Discover a beachside haven with dual pools, just a stroll from Cairns Esplanade.
The price is $75
$75
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Floriana Boutique Hotel
Floriana Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Cairns North
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (48)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(48)
- Tropical Art Deco guesthouse near Cairns Esplanade with refreshing outdoor pool.
The price is $120
$120
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Aspect Central
Aspect Central
3.0 star property
Cairns North
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1003)
7.8/10
Good
(1003)
- Enjoy a refreshing stay in Cairns, minutes from Esplanade attractions.
The price is $65
$65
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2026
Cairns City Palms
Cairns City Palms
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (502)
8.6/10
Excellent
(502)
- Scenic stroll to Cairns Esplanade from this motel with refreshing outdoor pool.
The price is $129
$129
$142 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Reef Gateway Apartments
Reef Gateway Apartments
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (13)
8.8/10
Excellent
(13)
- Stay minutes from Cairns Esplanade at an apartment with pool and hot tub.
The price is $165
$165
$182 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
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Elysium Triton by the Sea
3.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.6/10Exceptional (16 reviews)
20% off
$192 nightly
Price is $423
$423
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Elysium Apartments
4.5 star property
Palm Cove
9.0/10Wonderful (150 reviews)
20% off
$238 nightly
Price is $524
$524
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Pullman Cairns International
5.0 star property
Cairns
8.8/10Excellent (1,001 reviews)
15% off
$142 nightly
Price is $313
$313
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
5.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.0/10Wonderful (800 reviews)
15% off
$270 nightly
Price is $595
$595
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Cairns City Apartments
3.0 star property
Cairns
9.0/10Wonderful (209 reviews)
Member Price available
$363 nightly
Price is $727
$727
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Club Wyndham Cairns Trinity Links Resort
4.0 star property
White Rock
9.0/10Wonderful (20 reviews)
15% off
$255 nightly
Price is $561
$561
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach
8.8/10Excellent (343 reviews)
Member Price available
$162 nightly
Price is $357
$357
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Mantra Amphora
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
8.6/10Excellent (1,000 reviews)
15% off
$166 nightly
Price is $332
$332
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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The Sebel Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
8.8/10Excellent (167 reviews)
15% off
$268 nightly
Price is $589
$589
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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City Terraces Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns
9.0/10Wonderful (128 reviews)
10% off
$173 nightly
Price is $380
$380
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Tropic Towers Apartments
3.5 star property
Cairns North
9.0/10Wonderful (194 reviews)
6% off
$103 nightly
Price is $227
$227
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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The Benson Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns
8.6/10Excellent (495 reviews)
Member Price available
$189 nightly
Price is $416
$416
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4.5 star property
Cairns
8.8/10Excellent (810 reviews)
15% off
$169 nightly
Price is $371
$371
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Blue Lagoon Resort
4.5 star property
Trinity Beach
9.0/10Wonderful (1,001 reviews)
Member Price available
$134 nightly
Price is $294
$294
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 star property
Cairns
8.4/10Very Good (1,003 reviews)
Member Price available
$170 nightly
Price is $373
$373
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Trinity Collective
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
10/10Exceptional (136 reviews)
Member Price available
$129 nightly
Price is $284
$284
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Marlin Cove Resort
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
9.0/10Wonderful (454 reviews)
Member Price available
$154 nightly
Price is $339
$339
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Citysider Cairns
3.5 star property
Cairns
9.0/10Wonderful (145 reviews)
10% off
$202 nightly
Price is $403
$403
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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The Reef Retreat
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.0/10Wonderful (493 reviews)
Member Price available
$151 nightly
Price is $333
$333
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Mercure Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns
8.0/10Very Good (86 reviews)
15% off
$133 nightly
Price is $293
$293
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.0/10Very Good (1,003 reviews)
20% off
$154 nightly
Price is $339
$339
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Cairns Central Plaza Apartment Hotel
4.0 star property
Cairns
8.4/10Very Good (1,000 reviews)
12% off
$119 nightly
Price is $261
$261
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Argosy On The Beach
4.0 star property
Clifton Beach
9.4/10Exceptional (147 reviews)
10% off
$286 nightly
Price is $630
$630
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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181 The Esplanade
4.0 star property
Cairns North
8.6/10Excellent (349 reviews)
10% off
$203 nightly
Price is $446
$446
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
Check out hotels with a spa in Cairns and Barrier Reef
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1004)
The price is $147
$147
$162 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2026
Pullman Cairns International
Pullman Cairns International5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1001)
The price is $126
$126
$139 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1374)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(1374)
The price is $327
$327
$360 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa5.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (800)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(800)
The price is $174
$174
$191 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1000)
The price is $129
$129
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (704)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(704)
The price is $406
$406
$447 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove
Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove5.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1000)
The price is $208
$208
$208 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (541)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(541)
The price is $240
$240
$264 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (720)
8.4/10
Very Good
(720)
The price is $254
$254
$279 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (615)
8.4/10
Very Good
(615)
The price is $94
$94
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
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8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (849)
8.2/10
Very Good
(849)
The price is $85
$85
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (13)
8.8/10
Excellent
(13)
The price is $165
$165
$182 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1002)
The price is $123
$123
$135 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2026
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (615)
8.4/10
Very Good
(615)
The price is $94
$94
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Pullman Cairns International
Pullman Cairns International5.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1001)
The price is $126
$126
$139 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Cairns Central Plaza Apartment Hotel
Cairns Central Plaza Apartment Hotel4.0 star property
Cairns Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
8.4/10
Very Good
(1000)
The price is $107
$107
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1374)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(1374)
The price is $327
$327
$360 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach
Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach4.5 star property
Trinity Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (546)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(546)
The price is $258
$258
$283 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (755)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(755)
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (501)
8.8/10
Excellent
(501)
The price is $131
$131
$144 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
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Cairns Central Shopping Centre
4.2/5 (2,592 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Cairns Central Shopping Centre in Cairns Central Business District. Splash some more cash at Cairns Night Markets.
Esplanade Lagoon
4.5/5 (2,060 reviews)
Cairns Central Business District is home to Esplanade Lagoon, so why not stop by during your stay in Tropical North Waterfront. Why not take a stroll along the marina and watch the sunset while you're here? If you have fun at Esplanade Lagoon, you'll love Muddy's Playground and Reef Teach, both a short walk away.
Learn more about Cairns and Barrier Reef
Cairns and Barrier Reef is applauded for its cultural attractions such as Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Cairns Performing Arts Centre.
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Check out reviews of Cairns and Barrier Reef hotels guests love
Crystalbrook Bailey
10/10 Excellent
"Great stay, good location."
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
10/10 Excellent
"Good experienced on this accomodation "
Crystalbrook Flynn
10/10 Excellent
"It was great"
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
10/10 Excellent
"Executive club rooms and lounge were awesome along with the staff that were extremely helpful especially Bert!"
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
10/10 Excellent
"Good hotel"
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
10/10 Excellent
"Everything was good "
The Benson Hotel
10/10 Excellent
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Cairns Harbourside Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Great location. Amazing staff"
Palm Royale Cairns
10/10 Excellent
"Staff were great! Very clean room and hotel. Looks exactly like the photos which is always good. The pool was lovely and has good opening hours - so nice to have it open into the late evening for a swim after a hot day. Room was lovely and has everything you need including a balcony. Not too far a distance from lots of the main attractions! "
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