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The Abbott Boutique Hotel features accommodation in Cairns near Reef and Rainforest Research Centre and Martin College. This 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 700 metres from Cairns Convention Centre. Comfortable, clean, well-furnished and maintained, modern hotel! Very easy late check-in process , great communication! Free coffee and refreshments water Very friendly, helpful staff. Very good value for money!!

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9
Superb
2,133 reviews
Price from
US$150
per night

Conveniently situated in the heart of Cairns, opposite the Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns train station, Travellers Oasis presents an inviting accommodation option featuring an outdoor swimming pool complemented by relaxing hammocks. Just a brief stroll from The Esplanade and The Pier, this establishment offers a prime location for exploring Cairns. Guests can enjoy complimentary unlimited WiFi throughout their stay. The best hostel I know. It's like home, and a beautiful place. quite and super comfortable. Very nice staff

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9.2
Superb
1,654 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

Dreamtime is an award winning hostel with a difference. We offer travellers a safe, peaceful & cosy place to stay. We are not a party hostel.

We want all of our guests to get a great night's rest ahead of a day out exploring the Great Barrier Reef & Rainforest. Super nice stay at Dreamtime. Perfectely situated just next to the railway station and a supermarket, only few minutes from the city centre. Very beautiful place with a calm pool, peaceful place, very nice decorated. Everything was very clean and the kitchen is very well equiped. There is enough space for all guests in two kitchens and more showers. Paul and Tim are super nice and give a lot of useful tips and recommendations. We prolonged our stay and stayed 2 more nights. Thank you! Definitely recommended.

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9
Superb
1,205 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

These 4.5-star apartments offer absolute waterfront, luxury apartments just a 1-minute stroll away from Cairns Waterfront Marina. Guests at Cairns Private Apartments enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, a spa pool, a sauna and a fitness centre. The location was perfect for activities on the harbor.

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9.1
Superb
1,097 reviews
Price from
US$311
per night

Featuring elegant rooms with a spa bath and a balcony overlooking Cairns or Trinity Inlet, Pullman Reef Hotel is only 250 metres from Cairns Esplanade. It features a casino and 4 bars with live music.

The modern air-conditioned rooms have flat-screen cable TV and a tea and coffee maker. Each room has a large bathroom with luxury C.O. Bigelow toiletries. The Casino is definitely the Star of the property but the Restaurants and Pool Deck were also incredible.

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9
Superb
1,677 reviews
Price from
US$204
per night

The spacious apartment is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. Providing free private parking, this 5-star apartment also features free WiFi. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Location, cleanliness and just overall very comfortable

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9.1
Superb
104 reviews
Price from
US$291
per night

Offering inner courtyard views, SeaTurtle is an accommodation set in Clifton Beach, 25 km from Cairns Convention Centre and 45 km from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. The air-conditioned accommodation is 700 metres from Clifton Beach, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 24 km from Cairns Station. Very clean, good location, great hosts, excellent communication

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9.5
Exceptional
132 reviews
Price from
US$627
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a rooftop pool, mountain view and a balcony, Cairns Waterfront Luxury at Harbourlights is set in Cairns. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a lift and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from Cairns Convention Centre. Carolyn was a great host. Very accommodating. Place was a fab. Clean tidy spacious and a great location. The veranda and outdoor space were just want we were looking for. Highly recommend.

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9.3
Superb
150 reviews
Price from
US$393
per night

Featuring accommodation with a pool with a view, city view and a balcony, Jackies City Central Apartment is situated in Cairns. Guests can benefit from a patio and a picnic area. The accommodation features a sauna, hot tub, restaurant and free WiFi. Beautiful apartment, perfect for a group of 4 to go on day trips from cairns. One double bed and one sofa bed (sofa bed wasn’t most comfortable but we knew we would have one and just wanted a place to sleep). great value for money, excellent host apartment was spotless and had all amenities you could need. A home away from home. Jackie met us late in the evening to give us the key and show us around. we also accidentally brought a key with us and Jackie kindly allowed us to post it back to her from the next town we were driving to, no issues. lovely pools on the grounds and barbecue facilities. Cole’s and chemist warehouse a 3 minute walk from the apartment, and free parking

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9.3
Superb
111 reviews
Price from
US$152
per night

Set in Palm Cove, Amphora Laleuca Apartments Palm Cove offers a restaurant and sea views, less than 1 km from Palm Cove Beach and 27 km from Cairns Station. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The property is fitted with a year-round outdoor pool with a fence and is situated 27 km from Cairns Convention Centre. We loved our stay here. Spacious, clean, comfortable and well-equipped apartment. It has a large balcony overlooking the pool. Pool area is lovely. Excellent location- walkable to all Palm Cove has to offer.

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9.2
Superb
128 reviews
Price from
US$167
per night

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