46Spot Score
Sarayi Boutique Hotel, Palm Cove
Where to Stay · Palm Cove
Genteel hotel featuring a restaurant/bar & a rooftop pool, plus complimentary parking & Wi-Fi.
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Cairns
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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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45Spot Score
Costa Royale Trinity Beach
Where to Stay · Trinity Beach
Costa Royale Trinity Beach is a place to stay in Trinity Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 27 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 45/100.
4.4(27)· GoogleView details →
43Spot Score
The Beach Place
Where to Stay · Yorkeys Knob
The Beach Place is a place to stay in Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 30 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 43/100.
4.0(30)· GoogleView details →
42Spot Score
Palm Cove
Where to Stay · Palm Cove
Palm Cove is a place to stay in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 18 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 42/100.
4.1(18)· 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.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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The where to stay on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
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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.