Best Where to Stay in Cairns (2026)
From the everyday to the indulgent, here are 125 of the best where to stay in Cairns. Each pick is scored on reputation, popularity and how current our information is, so you can choose somewhere brilliant without the guesswork. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, price or features.
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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Hides Hotel Cairns
Relaxed budget hotel in a circa-1885 building offering streamlined rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi.
Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel Accommodation
Laid-back motel offering simple rooms and apartments, plus an outdoor pool and a tennis court.
Sarayi Boutique Hotel, Palm Cove
Genteel hotel featuring a restaurant/bar & a rooftop pool, plus complimentary parking & Wi-Fi.
Bellbry Lodge
Bellbry Lodge is a place to stay in Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 5 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 46/100.
Hotel Tropiq
Hotel Tropiq is a place to stay in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 3.3-star Google rating from 397 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 46/100.
Trinity Beach RV Park
Trinity Beach RV Park is a place to stay in Trinity Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 16 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 46/100.
Costa Royale 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.
Bohemia Resort Cairns
Simple quarters, some with kitchenettes, in a low-key resort featuring an outdoor pool & a hot tub.
RondayVoo Bed & Breakfast
RondayVoo Bed & Breakfast is a place to stay in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 11 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 44/100.
The Beach Place
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.
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.
Mediterranean Beachfront Apartments
Mediterranean Beachfront Apartments is a place to stay in Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 6 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 41/100.
Tropical Queenslander
Simple studios with kitchenettes and free Wi-Fi, as well as 2 outdoor pools & a BBQ area.
67 Casuarina
67 Casuarina is a place to stay in Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 6 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 39/100.
Driftaway Holiday Villas
Driftaway Holiday Villas is a place to stay in Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. It holds a 3.8-star Google rating from 10 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 39/100.
Seaforth Apartments
Seaforth Apartments is a place to stay in Trinity Beach, Cairns. It holds a 3.8-star Google rating from 5 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 38/100.
City Sheridan Motel, Cairns
City Sheridan Motel, Cairns is a place to stay in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 2.4-star Google rating from 430 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 35/100.
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Read guide →Where to Stay in Cairns — FAQs
What are the best where to stay in Cairns?+
Our top-rated where to stay in Cairns are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Cairns where to stay ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter where to stay by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many where to stay are listed in Cairns?+
We currently feature 125 where to stay across Cairns and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.