Cairns Hotels & Hostels (100)

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Global Palace (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: city centre
  • Price range: Budget
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  • Justine Vaisutis
  • Lonely Planet author

One of Cairns' classier hostels, Global Palace resides in a converted cinema building and boasts stylish decor and modern, minimalist rooms. It's so central you might actually gain weight from th…

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Guide price from  US$19

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Cairns Girls Hostel (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: city centre
  • Price range: Budget
Bedroom

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  • Justine Vaisutis
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Welcoming women vibes greet weary lasses at this spotless hostel and yep that's right fellas, it's strictly for the fems. Roomy dorms with minimal beds pepper the gracious and capacious two-store…

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Guide price from  US$23

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Northern Greenhouse (Apartment)

  • Neighbourhood: city centre
  • Price range: Budget

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  • Justine Vaisutis
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Looming above street level like an anthology of glued together beach cabanas, these studio apartments advertise themselves as no-frills. But they're fun, fresh, and easily the best value for your…

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Guide price from  US$48

(US$48 per room per night)

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Travellers Oasis (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: city centre
  • Price range: Budget

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  • Justine Vaisutis
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As laid back as a local on a XXXX drip, this small hostel fills its rambling walls with warmth, personality and more g'days than a Crocodile Dundee convention. The atmosphere may be casual but th…

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Guide price from  US$24

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Reef Palms (3 star Apartment)

  • Neighbourhood: city centre
  • Price range: Mid-range
Reef Plams Motel

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  • Justine Vaisutis
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Hidden behind a bank of palms in a residential street, Reef Palms is a low-rise, midrange hotel offering outstanding value and plenty of tropicana flair. Modest in size, it's easy on the eyes and…

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Guide price from  US$96

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Fig Tree Lodge (3 star Self Catering)

  • Neighbourhood: city centre
  • Price range: Mid-range
Standard

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  • Justine Vaisutis
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A cut above the monotony of generic motels lacing the highway, this flourish of timber and green whisks guests from the traffic outside and settles them in a prefab forest. The pocket lagoon-styl…

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Guide price from  US$98

(US$98 per room per night)

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Coral Tree Inn (Self Catering)

  • Neighbourhood: city centre
  • Price range: Mid-range

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  • Justine Vaisutis
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A decent midranger in a nifty spot close to the centre, Coral Tree Inn has the goods to keep the comfort-conscious happy without breaking the bank. Think highway motel with a healthy splash of cl…

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Guide price from  US$105

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Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments (3 star Self Catering)

  • Neighbourhood: city centre
  • Price range: Mid-range
Entrance to Reception & Restaurant

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  • Justine Vaisutis
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It does indeed resemble a village from the outside, but this sprawling resort utilises plenty of foliage to keep quarters as private as possible. Behind the spacious lobby nestle a variety of roo…

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Guide price from  US$124

(US$124 per room per night)

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Shangri-La The Marina Cairns (5 star Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: city centre
  • Price range: Top end
Superior Room

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  • Justine Vaisutis
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So opulent it drives even the fussiest critic to bashful compliments, this revamped, five-star extravaganza holds pride of place on the Pier Marina and offers some of the finest accommodation in …

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Guide price from  US$136

(US$136 per room per night)

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The Hotel Cairns (4 star Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: city centre
  • Price range: Mid-range
Plantation Bar & Grill Restaurant

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  • Justine Vaisutis
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This elegant, whitewashed hotel is something of a visual oasis amid a residential sea. Boasting a gracious, alabaster facade with juxtaposing green palm trees, it's a splash of old-school Casabla…

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Guide price from  US$146

(US$146 per room per night)

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Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments Hotel (3 star Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: city centre
  • Price range: Top end
Bedroom

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  • Justine Vaisutis
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Central and discrete, this boutique number has been in the business for many years, and shows its stripes with easy professionalism and unfailing quality. Accommodating an even measure of busines…

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Guide price from  US$175

(US$175 per room per night)

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Angsana Resort & Spa Great Barrier Reef (4 star Self Catering)

  • Neighbourhood: Palm Cove
  • Price range: Top end
Angsana Resort & Spa

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  • Justine Vaisutis
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Call off the search, this Banyan-related resort actually transcends opulence. Stretched over a wide patch of beachside turf and tucked into pockets of foliage, the suites and facilities here are …

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Guide price from  US$309

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Serpent (2 star Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
  • Price range: Budget
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A Nomads hostel, the spacious Serpent is a reliable option for those who want to be away from the downtown hustle and bustle. Good facilities and a tour desk.

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Bohemia Central (Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
  • Price range: Budget
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Housed in an heritage hotel with a wide veranda, Bohemia Central is a maze of bright, scrupulously clean, floor-boarded rooms and four- or six-share dorms. Some of the nicest hostel staff you'll…

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Bohemia Resort (Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
  • Price range: Mid-range
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Bohemia Resort caters to a new breed of hippies seeking comfort, in tall adjoining buildings composed of hotel style and family rooms that are cleaned daily. Dorms are bunk-free zones. There's a …

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Discovery Resort (3 star Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
  • Price range: Mid-range

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This sparkling midranger has excellent stand-by rates and, while not overflowing with atmosphere, it's central to Cairns' hot spots. Features two saltwater pools and a licensed Italian restaurant…

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Guide price from  US$71

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Balinese (2 star Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
  • Price range: Mid-range

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When you wake up and see the authentic wood furnishings and ceramic pieces here at the Balinese, you may be taken with the sudden urge to have your hair beaded. This small-scale, low-rise resort …

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Guide price from  US$81

(US$81 per room per night)

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Cairns International (5 star Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
  • Price range: Top end

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A classic 1980s hotel with 16 floors, Cairns International is something like the giant cod on the accommodation reef - impressive in its age and emanating stately grace.

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Guide price from  US$100

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201 Lake Street (4 star Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
  • Price range: Top end

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Lifted from the pages of a trendy magazine, this new apartment complex has a stellar pool and a whiff of exclusivity. Grecian white predominates and guests can choose from a smooth hotel room or …

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Guide price from  US$142

(US$142 per room per night)

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Nomads Beach House (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
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UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
FREE NIGHTLY MEAL
FREE PICK UP & SHUTTLE BUS
Nomads Cairns Beach House is a is a great place to start your Cairns adventure. With a variety of accommodation optio…

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Esplanade Backpackers (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
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Esplanade Backpackers is perfectly located right in the heart of Cairns on The Esplanade. We are only 200 metres away from the Lagoon, surrounded by bars and restaurants. Greyhound and Premier bu…

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Nomads Esplanade (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns

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Location, location, location, we have all heard the saying, well? Esplanade Beach Hostel has it in spades! Not only is it right in the city centre and stone's throw from the bus and reef terminal…

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Asylum Cairns (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
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CHECK OUT OUR CRAZY SUMMER PRICES! ALL ROOMS INCLUDE BREAKFAST, FREE EVENING MEAL 5 NIGHTS A WEEK, FREE TEA AND COFFEE, FREE INTERNET. COME STAY AT THE MOST CHILLED OUT PLACE IN CAIRNS!

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Caravella Backpackers Cairns City Waterfront (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
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* if arriving after 10pm or before 8am you must reconfirm on our free phone number. if outside australia please email us* BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8 AM AND 10 PM ON ARRIVAL AT AIRPORT GIVE US A CALL …

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Corona Backpackers (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
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iIF ARRIVING OUTSIDE OFFICE HOURS PLEASE CALL US 1 DAY PRIOR OR CONTACT US ON THE DETAILS GIVEN ON YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL OFFICE HOURS 8-12AM AND 4-7 PM Corona Backpackers is a small, clean, f…

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Koala Beach Resort Cairns (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
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Great hostel located right in the city center. Come be part of the Koala family!!

Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest.

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Njoy! Travellers Resort (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
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***check out our specials page!!!***

Njoy! Travellers Resort appeals to international and domestic travellers alike. Families, Individual travellers, couples and small groups all Njoy! t…

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SunRay Guest House - Backpackers (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
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The SunRay Guest House is located in the heart of Cairns, just two blocks away from the Esplanade. From the SunRay Guest House, it is a short 5 minute walk to the Cairns Esplanade and the Cairns …

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Rosies Backpackers (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
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Rosie's Backpackers is your home away from home. We don't shower you with hostel rules, we don't have a curfew, we're not run like an institution.

You know those places you get that mak…

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Cairns City Backpackers (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
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Our hostel is small and quiet, and is just a short walk from the city.We offer 10% discount on all tours pre-booked through our website to our guests. Check out our free stuff that is included e…

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Global on the Waterfront (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
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BEST LOCATION IN CAIRNS... Situated on the CAIRNS ESPLANADE WATERFRONT..... (formerly International Hostel)

Everything is at your door step, The Lagoon, boardwalk, marina, restaurants,…

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Whiterock Leisure Park (2 star Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns

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Location. <br />Whiterock Leisure Park is located in Cairns, Australia. <br /> Hotel Features. <br />Outdoor pool High-speed Interne…

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Guide price from  US$31

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Calypso Backpackers Resort (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
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The CALYPSO is a fantastic place, cool, clean and friendly, with an awesome atmosphere.
The owners of the hostel have had more than 15 years of backpacking experience around the world, and ha…

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Shenannigans Cairns (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
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CHECK-IN's NOT available after 10.pm Checkins between 8pm & 10pm need to contact Shenannigans on (07) 40512490 and arrange checkin. RECEPTION HOURS 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday …

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Jimmys On The Esplanade (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
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Jimmy's is a small, fun, funky, laid back hostel located on the Waterfront, across from The Esplanade Lagoon. Only minutes walk from restaurants, bars, nightclubs, supermarkets, banks & currency …

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Globetrotter International (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
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HOME AWAY FROM HAME
QUIET FRIENDLY RESORT STYLE FLASHPACKER
GREAT NIGHTS SLEEP GUARANTEED
QUALITY COMFORTABLE BEDS
FREE INTERNET,CABLE TV AIRCON IN ALL ROOMS
CITY LOCATION, PO…

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Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
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Gilligan's resort is located in the Cairns city centre. Gilligan's is Cairns' newest and most up-market budget accommodation, offering both tradtional backpacker facilities (with added comforts…

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Castaway's Backpackers Cairns (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
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Small, Clean and Friendly and just minutes from the city is Castaway's Backpackers. This cheerful hostel has a nice swimming pool surrounded by palm trees if you fancy a dip. If not, you can just…

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Dreamtime Travellers Rest (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
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Breaking news.... July 2009 Voted Number 1 Hostel in Australia for the second year in a row plus
Voted by guests.... 2nd best Hostel in the Oceania Region, 2008! Many thanks to all the hap…

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JJ's Backpackers (Hostel)

  • Neighbourhood: Cairns
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Looking for a hostel that is large enough to meet new friends but small enough to get that 'personal touch', well.....
JJ's Backpackers Hostel is a small hostel famous for it's friendly, help…

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