57Spot Score
Palm Royale Cairns
Where to Stay · Manunda
Informal hotel featuring tropical gardens, 2 outdoor pools & a hot tub, plus free parking & Wi-Fi.
4.0(794)· GoogleView details →
Cairns
Best Where to Stay in Cairns (2026)
125 where to stay in Cairns, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
125 where to stay · page 4 of 7
57Spot Score
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Bright quarters, some with sea views, in a casual hotel offering 2 outdoor pools, tennis & dining.
3.9(2,571)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Cairns Central Plaza
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Airy quarters, some with sea views, in a contemporary apartment hotel with a cafe & a rooftop pool.
4.1(412)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Palm Cove Tropic Apartments
Where to Stay · Palm Cove
Relaxed 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, plus a tropical garden, a pool with a deck & free parking.
4.4(93)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Sea Point on Trinity Beach
Where to Stay · Trinity Beach
Sea Point on Trinity Beach is a place to stay in Trinity Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 66 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
4.6(66)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Lakes Cairns Resort
Where to Stay · Cairns North
Lakes Cairns Resort is a place to stay in Cairns North, Cairns. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 388 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
4.1(388)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Cairns Beach Resort
Where to Stay · Holloways Beach
Oceanfront complex offering relaxed apartments with kitchens and balconies, plus a saltwater pool.
4.2(200)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Mantra Esplanade Cairns
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Mantra Esplanade Cairns is a place to stay in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 767 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
4.0(767)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
The Beaches Luxury Apartments
Where to Stay · Smithfield
The Beaches Luxury Apartments is a place to stay in Smithfield, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 63 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
4.6(63)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments
Where to Stay · Cairns North
Casual quarters, some with kitchenettes, in a laid-back property with 2 outdoor pools & free Wi-Fi.
3.9(630)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
On The Beach Holiday Apartments
Where to Stay · Trinity Beach
Bright and airy apartments with balconies and free Wi-Fi, plus an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
4.1(254)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Kuranda Caravan park
Where to Stay · Kuranda
Kuranda Caravan park is a place to stay in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 303 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
4.1(303)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Pandanus Caravan Park
Where to Stay · Port Douglas
Pandanus Caravan Park is a place to stay in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 300 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
4.1(300)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Park Regis City Quays, Cairns
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Informal hotel with a rooftop pool, offering casual quarters, some with balconies & kitchens.
3.9(434)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa
Where to Stay · Palm Cove
Modern 1-2 bedroom units with kitchens, plus 2 outdoor pools & complimentary Wi-Fi.
4.1(168)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Alivio Hotel Cairns
Where to Stay · Cairns City
Serene, polished hotel with sea views, plus a swimming pool, a spa & a restaurant
3.9(484)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Trinity Beach Pacific
Where to Stay · Trinity Beach
Trinity Beach Pacific is a place to stay in Trinity Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 77 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.
4.3(77)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Nightcap at Edge Hill Tavern
Where to Stay · Manunda
Air-conditioned accommodation near central Cairns, with private ensuites, free parking, an on-site bistro and sports bar.
4.4(69)· GoogleView details →
Staying in Cairns?
Find places to stay near Cairns — hotels on Booking.com. Sort the rest of your trip too.
Some links are affiliate links — if you book through them we may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. It never affects our Spot Score or what we recommend.
Some links are affiliate links — if you book through them we may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. It never affects our Spot Score or what we recommend.
About these results
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.
By neighbourhood
Where to Stay by suburb
Where to Stay in Cairns's busiest neighbourhoods.
Read more
Where to Stay guides for Cairns
roundupCairns Nightlife: The Best Bars & Live Music
Cairns may be best known as the gateway to the reef and rainforest, but once the sun drops the city centre comes alive with a compact, walkable cluster of bars, breweries and live
Read guide →roundupFree Things to Do in Cairns
From the Esplanade Lagoon and Botanic Gardens to Palm Cove and rainforest escapes, these are Cairns’ best free outings — plus what costs extra.
Read guide →roundupCairns With Kids: Family-Friendly Things to Do
From the free Esplanade Lagoon to the Daintree, here are Cairns family activities worth planning around, with practical ideas for wet and sunny days.
Read guide →Where to Stay in Cairns — FAQs
What are the best where to stay in Cairns?+
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.
How is the Cairns where to stay ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter where to stay by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many where to stay are listed in Cairns?+
We currently list 125 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.