52Spot Score
North Cove Waterfront Suites
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Airy, modern apartments with microwaves and minifridges, plus a saltwater pool and a BBQ area.
4.0(111)· GoogleView details →
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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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51Spot Score
Reef Palms
Where to Stay · Cairns North
Modest studios with kitchenettes in a relaxed apartment hotel offering BBQs & an outdoor pool.
3.7(414)· GoogleView details →
51Spot Score
The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments
Where to Stay · Yorkeys Knob
The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments is a place to stay in Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 34 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 51/100.
4.3(34)· GoogleView details →
50Spot Score
Trinity Waters Boutique Beachfront Holiday Apartments
Where to Stay · Trinity Beach
Trinity Waters Boutique Beachfront Holiday Apartments is a place to stay in Trinity Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 43 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
4.1(43)· GoogleView details →
50Spot Score
Cairns City Motel
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Laid-back motel offering simple rooms with flat-screens, plus an outdoor pool & BBQ facilities.
3.7(204)· GoogleView details →
50Spot Score
K2 Cairns Queens Court
Where to Stay · Cairns North
Relaxed hotel with modern rooms & suites, plus an outdoor pool & a free breakfast buffet.
3.5(794)· GoogleView details →
50Spot Score
Port Douglas Artists' Beach House
Where to Stay · Port Douglas
Port Douglas Artists' Beach House is a place to stay in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 22 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
4.4(22)· GoogleView details →
50Spot Score
Lake Central Cairns
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Pared-back quarters with kitchenettes in a casual apartment hotel featuring an outdoor pool.
3.7(210)· GoogleView details →
49Spot Score
Oasis Inn Holiday Apartments
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Straightforward option offering low-key rooms and apartments, plus an outdoor saltwater pool.
3.7(179)· GoogleView details →
48Spot Score
Cassowary House
Where to Stay · Kuranda
Cassowary House is a place to stay in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 14 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 48/100.
4.3(14)· GoogleView details →
48Spot Score
Shanee Prana
Where to Stay · Kewarra Beach
A spacious six-bedroom holiday house with tropical gardens, pool and tennis court, described by its website as near Kewarra Beach and Cairns.
5.0(7)· GoogleView details →
47Spot Score
Central Plaza Apartment Hotel
Where to Stay · Cairns North
Upscale all-apartment property with free Wi-Fi & parking, plus an outdoor pool & a business center.
3.7(64)· GoogleView details →
47Spot Score
Willow Garden Stays
Where to Stay · Kewarra Beach
A private beachfront holiday house in Kewarra Beach, with a pool, large garden and direct access to the sand.
5.0(6)· GoogleView details →
47Spot Score
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Where to Stay · Manoora
A well-established leisure park at Manoora near Cairns with a 3.3 rating across 552 guests.
3.3(552)· GoogleView details →
47Spot Score
Meridien At Trinity
Where to Stay · Trinity Beach
Meridien At Trinity is a place to stay in Trinity Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 25 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 47/100.
4.6(25)· GoogleView details →
47Spot Score
Cairns Beach Apartments
Where to Stay · Palm Cove
Relaxed, scenic-view apartments with kitchens & private balconies, plus a pool & a hot tub.
4.6(8)· GoogleView details →
47Spot Score
Hides Hotel Cairns
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Relaxed budget hotel in a circa-1885 building offering streamlined rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi.
3.3(570)· GoogleView details →
46Spot Score
Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel Accommodation
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Laid-back motel offering simple rooms and apartments, plus an outdoor pool and a tennis court.
3.5(109)· GoogleView details →
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