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Amaroo at Trinity
Where to Stay · Trinity Beach
Polished venue offering relaxed suites with kitchenettes and sea-view balconies, plus a pool.
4.6(187)· GoogleView details →
Cairns
Best Where to Stay in Cairns (2026)
76 where to stay in Cairns match the selected filters. Details come from each venue's published information; unknown attributes never count as a match.
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Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Where to Stay · Manunda
Simple rooms & apartments in a colonial resort, plus 3 pools, a tennis court & 2 restaurants.
4.1(2,474)· GoogleView details →
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Summer House Cairns
Where to Stay · Cairns North
Lively hostel featuring a restaurant/bar, an outdoor pool & a volleyball court, plus free breakfast.
4.2(907)· GoogleView details →
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BIG4 Port Douglas Glengarry Holiday Park
Where to Stay · Port Douglas
Simple accommodations in a relaxed resort offering an outdoor pool & a kids' playground.
4.4(429)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
South Pacific BnB Clifton Beach, Cairns Queensland
Where to Stay · Clifton Beach
South Pacific BnB Clifton Beach, Cairns Queensland is a place to stay in Clifton Beach, Cairns. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 56 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
5.0(56)· GoogleView details →
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Oasis at Palm Cove
Where to Stay · Palm Cove
Resort offering modern apartments and tropical gardens, plus a tennis court and a lagoon-style pool.
4.5(197)· GoogleView details →
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Kewarra Beach
Where to Stay · Kewarra Beach
A quiet Cairns northern beach with swimming, picnic facilities, play equipment, rocky areas and seasonal stinger-net protection.
4.6(133)· GoogleView details →
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The Reef Retreat Palm Cove
Where to Stay · Palm Cove
The Reef Retreat Palm Cove is a place to stay in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 260 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
4.4(260)· GoogleView details →
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Drift Palm Cove
Where to Stay · Palm Cove
Drift Palm Cove is a place to stay in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 713 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
4.2(713)· GoogleView details →
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Bellevue at Trinity Beach
Where to Stay · Trinity Beach
Stylish apartments with high-end kitchens, whirlpool baths & balconies, plus an outdoor pool.
4.7(98)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
NRMA Cairns Holiday Park
Where to Stay · Manunda
A Cairns holiday park offering cabins, lodging, caravan and camping sites, pet-friendly options, a saltwater pool and access to Tropical North Queensland tours.
4.1(944)· GoogleView details →
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Coral Tree Inn
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Colourful rooms & suites with balconies in a casual hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a lounge.
4.1(848)· GoogleView details →
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Coral Beach Lodge
Where to Stay · Port Douglas
Coral Beach Lodge is a place to stay in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 271 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
4.3(271)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Hibiscus Resort and Spa Port Douglas
Where to Stay · Port Douglas
Upscale spa resort with relaxed apartments, as well as pools, BBQs & tropical gardens.
4.3(235)· GoogleView details →
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Marlin Cove Resort
Where to Stay · Trinity Beach
Marlin Cove Resort is a place to stay in Trinity Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 134 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
4.4(134)· GoogleView details →
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Pacific Hotel Cairns
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Contemporary property offering free Wi-Fi, plus a rooftop pool & a Brazilian restaurant.
4.0(1,144)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Villa Beach Palm Cove
Where to Stay · Clifton Beach
Villa Beach Palm Cove is a place to stay in Clifton Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 40 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
4.9(40)· GoogleView details →
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Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
Where to Stay · Trinity Beach
Unfussy units, free Wi-Fi & an outdoor pool in a down-to-earth apartment hotel near the beach.
4.4(142)· GoogleView details →
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Where you stay shapes the trip. Cairns's options run from central hotels within walking distance of the action to quieter neighbourhood stays and serviced apartments. Book early for peak periods and major events.
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We currently list 76 where to stay across Cairns and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.