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Cairns North, Australia
25 Mar — 26 Mar2
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What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Cairns North?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Cairns North is December (C$ 96). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cairns North is July (C$ 338).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Cairns North is Wednesday (C$ 168). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is C$ 346.

Cheapest hotels in Cairns North, Australia

Discover affordable stays in Cairns North that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Cairns North can be found for as low as C$ 86 per night. There is currently one property in Cairns North that can be booked for this price. Acacia Court Hotel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cairns North. Price data was last updated on 18 March 2025
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223-227 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 86
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Cairns North

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About Cairns North

Extending north of Cairns CBD, Cairns North is a coastal suburb on the traditional lands of the Yidinji people. It’s surrounded by the parklands of the Cairns Esplanade and the Botanic Gardens, as well as main aviation gateway to North Queensland, Cairns Airport.

Things to do in Cairns North

Cairns North is connected to the city centre via the Cairns Esplanade, which offers magnificent views across the mouth of Chinaman Creek and the Coral Sea. It’s dotted with children’s playgrounds such as the Fun Ship and the Healing Gardens and is home to the much-loved Skate Plaza. Partway along the Esplanade is a palm-shaded petanque court where you can socialise with the locals.

Green thumbs can visit the Cairns Botanic Gardens, which boasts one of the most impressive collections of tropical plants in Australia. You can learn how rainforest plants were used for food, shelter and medicine in the Aboriginal Plant Use Garden before getting up close to species from South America, Africa and South East Asia in the Flecker Garden. Birdwatchers can spot black-necked storks and cormorants at Freshwater Lake while kids can let loose in the Nature Playground.

Nestled behind the Cairns Botanic Gardens is Mount Whitfield Conservation Park, a rainforested area traversed by hiking trails offering magnificent views. Follow the Red Arrow Circuit as it leads through a large stand of bamboo and a shaded gully or make the steep climb up Lumley Hill to enjoy elevated panoramas of Cairns and Green Island.

Getting around Cairns North

Cairns North is just five minutes’ drive from the city centre and around the same distance from Cairns Airport, which has flights to destinations across Oceania and Asia. Buses travel through Cairns North, although many of the suburb’s attractions can be accessed on foot.

Facts about staying in Cairns North

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Cairns North to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 18 March 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in Cairns North?

    Inner City Value is a very popular hotel in Cairns North with a score of 9.0 from 43 reviews. Cairns Luxury Waterview Apartment (9.1 from 57 reviews) and Cairns Affordable Getaway (8.0 from 33 reviews) are also highly rated Cairns North hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Cairns North?

    HotelsCombined searches in the last 3 days suggest cheap Cairns North hotels have prices starting from as low as C$ 106/night, depending on the popularity of your requested dates.

  • Are there any hotels in Cairns North close to Cairns?

    The closest hotel to Cairns is Acacia Court Hotel, which is located 0.3 km away from the city center.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting Queensland?

    In addition to Cairns North, travellers opt to visit Hervey Bay when visiting Queensland. Brisbane is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in Cairns North?

    In total, there are 86 hotels to choose from in Cairns North, compared to 23,455 properties in Queensland.

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