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Popular hotels near Cairns Airport

Discover well-known properties in Cairns Airport that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 1,582 hotels in Cairns Airport and price data was last updated on 7 December 2025. The average price for a hotel in Cairns Airport is C$ 170/night.
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295 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Central hotel with free parking connected to the convention center in Cairns An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a conference center are onsite. Cairns Sheridan Hotel offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
1089 reviews
Location
2.1 km from city centre
C$ 124
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Hotel with free parking, steps from Cairns Esplanade Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Cairns Plaza Hotel offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
8.6
Excellent
1975 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
C$ 161
7-11 Chester Court, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Suburban hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a 24-hour front desk Along with 2 outdoor pools, this hotel has a conference center and a microwave in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a children's pool, concierge services, and dry cleaning. Palm Royale Cairns offers 150 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
3252 reviews
Location
3.3 km from city centre
C$ 84
267 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, 7-minute walk to Cairns Base Hospital Along with 2 outdoor pools, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite. Change of towels is available on request. Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments offers 112 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to furnished balconies. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Cairns hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
2373 reviews
Location
1.5 km from city centre
C$ 145
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Overlooking the beautiful Cairns Esplanade and offering stunning views of the Coral Sea, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns is surrounded by lush tropical rainforest gardens and is only a short distance from the city center and lots of shopping, dining and leisure opportunities. Cairns Lagoon and Cairns Casino are just moments away, and guests can enjoy proximity to famous Cairns attractions. Book a tour of the Daintree Tropical Rainforest, the Great Barrier Reef or the Atherton Tablelands at our onsite tour desk. Boasting floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the room with natural light, the inviting guest rooms and suites at this Cairns hotel offer a refrigerator, a wall-mounted TV, a large desk, WiFi (fee applies) and a luxurious Sweet Dreams by DoubleTree bed. Our stylish restaurant, Atrium, offers views of the hotel’s rainforest atrium and serves tempting modern Australian specialties. 24-hour Room Service is also available for your convenience. Exercise using contemporary cardio and weights equipment in the complimentary fitness center, and enjoy a soothing dip in the outdoor swimming pool as you admire beautiful views of the waterfront. Ensure that your meeting, conference or wedding is a successful one by holding it at our Cairns hotel. We provide six air-conditioned meeting spaces, and our friendly, professional team is always on hand to help. Print documents in the 24-hour business center, and take advantage of the latest A/V technology. Feel welcome the moment you arrive at our hotel in Cairns with a signature DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie at check-in.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
2513 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
C$ 156
183-185 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, steps from Cairns Private Hospital 2 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Comfort Inn Cairns City offers 53 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
7.4
Good
1324 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
C$ 116
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns located on the Cairns Esplanade. Boasting an ideal waterfront location, this property is located less than three hundred meters from the Reef Departure Terminal and less than one kilometre from the Cairns Convention Centre. Hilton Cairns offers stylish rooms all with their own private balcony overlooking mountains, rainforests, Trinity Inlet, and the vibrant city of Cairns. Features at the property include a spa pool and an outdoor lagoon-style pool where guests can relax and soak up the beautiful weather that Tropical North Queensland has to offer. Guests can enjoy the pool bar and make use of ample soft seating deck chairs and umbrellas around the pool. Following a busy day of sightseeing, relax in our hotel's lobby bar Gin Social or enjoy the convenience of our restaurant with water views. Signature Restaurant offers diners a relaxed dining experience with local produce and international inspirations. For those looking for the comfort and flexibility of in-room dining, the hotel has an extensive Room Service Menu as well as a Grab and Go outlet for all your essential minibar items.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
2457 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
C$ 176
Pierpoint Road Po Box 7170, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Family-friendly Cairns hotel connected to a shopping center, steps from Reef Fleet Terminal This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns offers 255 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
3226 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
C$ 161
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Crystalbrook Flynn offers 311 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
1491 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
C$ 144
18-26 Cannon Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Family-friendly hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a 24-hour front desk This hotel features 3 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a conference center, and a business center. Cairns Colonial Club Resort offers 345 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
3185 reviews
Location
2.8 km from city centre
C$ 104

Travel insights for hotels near Cairns Airport

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hotel near Cairns Airport including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

How much do hotels near Cairns Airport cost?

The average price of a hotel near Cairns Airport has been around C$ 168/night over the last 3 days. You can expect year-round prices for a 5-star hotel near Cairns Airport to be around C$ 200/night, a 4-star hotel at C$ 112/night, and a 3-star at C$ 96/night on average.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel near Cairns Airport?

The cheapest month to book a hotel near Cairns Airport is February (C$ 105). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay near Cairns Airport is July (C$ 277).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel near Cairns Airport?

The cheapest day to stay near Cairns Airport is Sunday (C$ 89). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is C$ 234.

Top-rated hotels near Cairns Airport

Browse through properties in Cairns Airport that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 1,582 properties in Cairns Airport and data was last updated on 7 December 2025.
Our users rated these hotels as some of the best places to stay near Cairns Airport (CNS). Be sure to read user reviews to learn why these hotels are among the highest rated.
35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 199
Avg. per night
107 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 265
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Air Conditioning
C$ 167
Avg. per night
125-129 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 216
Avg. per night
62 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 133
Avg. per night
69 Abbott St, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 125
Avg. per night
41-47 Digger Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 107
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels near Cairns Airport, Cairns

Discover affordable stays in Cairns Airport that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Cairns Airport can be found for as low as C$ 57 per night. There is currently one property in Cairns Airport that can be booked for this price. Bohemia Resort Cairns is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cairns Airport. Price data was last updated on 7 December 2025
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hotels available near Cairns Airport (CNS) for the selected dates. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hotel, and hotel location.
231 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 57
Avg. per night
49-61 Little Pease Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
3.4 km from city centre
C$ 57
Avg. per night
274 Draper Street, Parramatta Park, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
C$ 66
Avg. per night
185 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 69
Avg. per night
20-26 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
C$ 69
Avg. per night
67 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
C$ 80
Avg. per night
179 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 83
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Cairns Airport

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Cairns Airport to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Cairns Airport at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 7 December 2025.
An overview of the average price of hotels by hotel class in the Cairns Airport (CNS). We've also highlighted the most popular hotels and best value within each hotel class.
4 stars +
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
C$ 156
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
C$ 176
Pierpoint Road Po Box 7170, Cairns, QLD, Australia
C$ 161
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
C$ 192
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
C$ 141
3 stars
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
C$ 161
166-172 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
C$ 108
87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
C$ 100
167-173 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
C$ 90
231 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
C$ 57
2 stars and under
20-26 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
C$ 69
149 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
C$ 86
8 Scott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
C$ 97
274 Draper Street, Parramatta Park, Cairns, QLD, Australia
C$ 66

Other accommodations in Cairns Airport

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or vacation rental for your stay in Cairns Airport. There are 1,582 hotels in Cairns Airport and price data was last updated on 7 December 2025. The average price for a stay in Cairns Airport is C$ 170/night.
Cairns, QLD, Australia
25.6 km from city centre
Air Conditioning
C$ 143
Avg. per night
274 Draper Street, Parramatta Park, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
C$ 66
Avg. per night
8 Scott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 97
Avg. per night
20-26 Mcleod Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
C$ 69
Avg. per night
Cairns, QLD, Australia
1.0 km from city centre
Air Conditioning
C$ 131
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Cairns Airport

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Cairns Airport to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 7 December 2025.
Use the map to find hotels near Cairns Airport (CNS) or properties that are close to the points of interest you'll be frequenting. More information on a given hotel can be accessed by clicking the hotel's name within the map.

Facts about staying in Cairns Airport

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Cairns Airport to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 7 December 2025.
  • What are the best hotels near Cairns Airport?

    Cairns Colonial Club Resort is a very popular hotel near Cairns Airport, with a score of 8.1 from 3,185 reviews. The Benson Hotel (8.3 from 1,160 reviews) and Palm Royale Cairns (8.0 from 3,252 reviews) are also highly rated Cairns Airport hotels, based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel near Cairns Central Shopping Centre?

    DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns is a good hotel close to Cairns Central Shopping Centre - it has scored 8.0 over 2,513 reviews from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel in Cairns Airport near Cairns Convention Centre?

    DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns is a hotel near Cairns Convention Centre that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.0 from 2,513 reviews.

  • Is there a good hotel near Cairns Esplanade?

    If you’re visiting Cairns Esplanade then the nearby DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns is a popular hotel with HotelsCombined users (2,513 reviews scoring it at an average 8.0/10).

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Cairns Airport?

    The top three landmarks in Cairns Airport are:
    • Cairns Central Shopping Centre, which you can visit while staying in Cairns
    • Cairns Convention Centre, which you can visit while staying in Cairns
    • Cairns Esplanade, which you can visit while staying in Cairns

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